Charlotte (CLT) to Wilmington (ILM): On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
The calendar drives reliability on CLT–ILM. November 2024 flights landed on schedule 85% of the time, but July 2024 dropped to 56% — a gap of 29 points. Across the full period the route averages 76% on-time against a national 78%. Morning departures also hold up better than evening ones (85% vs 69%), which matters most in the rough months.
- On-time
- 76%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 19 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 2.1%
- Flights/day
- 5.0
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 1h 5m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 185 mi
Best airline from CLT to ILM
3 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-07 and 2026-07.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Envoy Airmost reliable | 82% | 9 min | 1.8% | 223 |
| PSA Airlines | 81% | 14 min | 1.7% | 1,289 |
| American Airlines | 73% | 22 min | 2.2% | 3,128 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from CLT to ILM
Aim for departures around 10 a.m. (91% on-time); avoid 8 p.m. departures (63%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 73% | 22 min |
| Tuesday | 81% | 14 min |
| Wednesdaybest | 83% | 14 min |
| Thursday | 77% | 19 min |
| Friday | 74% | 18 min |
| Saturday | 73% | 20 min |
| Sunday | 70% | 25 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft54%
- Airline operations27%
- National airspace system7%
- Weather12%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from CLT to ILM delayed?
- 24% of CLT–ILM 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 19 minutes.
- Which airline is most reliable from CLT to ILM?
- Envoy Air has the best on-time record on this route at 82%, based on 223 flights. 3 airlines flew CLT–ILM frequently enough to compare in this period.
- What is the best time of day to fly from CLT to ILM?
- Departures around 10 a.m. have the best record (91% on-time), while departures around 8 p.m. have the worst (63%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from CLT to ILM?
- The scheduled CLT–ILM flight time averages 1h 5m over 185 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 24% of the time.
- How often are CLT to ILM flights cancelled?
- 2.1% of scheduled flights on this route were cancelled between 2024-07 and 2026-07, slightly above the national rate of 1.6%.
- What is the worst month to fly from CLT to ILM?
- July 2024 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 56% of arrivals on time. The best was November 2024 at 85%. If your dates are flexible, that 29-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 4,640 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.