Charlotte (CLT) to Charleston/Dunbar (CRW): On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
The biggest risk when flying CLT to CRW isn't a late arrival — it's not departing at all. 3.2% of scheduled flights on this route were cancelled, several times the typical US rate. When flights do go, 72% land on time, below the national average of 78%.
- On-time
- 72%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 22 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 3.2%
- Flights/day
- 3.1
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 1h 19m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 221 mi
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from CLT to CRW
Aim for departures around 10 a.m. (89% on-time); avoid 3 p.m. departures (62%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 69% | 19 min |
| Tuesday | 76% | 23 min |
| Wednesday | 75% | 19 min |
| Thursday | 68% | 27 min |
| Friday | 68% | 23 min |
| Saturdaybest | 77% | 22 min |
| Sunday | 68% | 20 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft52%
- Airline operations28%
- National airspace system8%
- Weather12%
- Security1%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from CLT to CRW delayed?
- 29% of CLT–CRW flights arrived 15 or more minutes late (the US DOT definition of a delay) between 2024-07 and 2026-07. The average arrival delay across completed flights was 22 minutes.
- What is the best time of day to fly from CLT to CRW?
- Departures around 10 a.m. have the best record (89% on-time), while departures around 3 p.m. have the worst (62%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from CLT to CRW?
- The scheduled CLT–CRW flight time averages 1h 19m over 221 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 29% of the time.
- How often are CLT to CRW flights cancelled?
- 3.2% of scheduled flights on this route were cancelled between 2024-07 and 2026-07 — several times the typical US rate, so consider earlier departures or backup options.
- What is the worst month to fly from CLT to CRW?
- February 2025 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 51% of arrivals on time. The best was November 2024 at 90%. If your dates are flexible, that 39-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 2,314 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.