Charlotte (CLT) to Indianapolis (IND): On-Time Performance
Data through May 2026
Charlotte (CLT) to Indianapolis (IND) effectively runs on two schedules. In October 2024, 87% of arrivals were on time; in July 2024 that fell to 38% — a 49-point seasonal swing. Across the full period the route averages 74% on-time against a national 78%. Morning departures also hold up better than evening ones (89% vs 66%), which matters most in the rough months.
- On-time
- 74%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 19 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 1.7%
- Flights/day
- 5.4
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 1h 42m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 427 mi
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from CLT to IND
Aim for departures around 12 p.m. (92% on-time); avoid 11 p.m. departures (60%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 73% | 22 min |
| Tuesday | 79% | 16 min |
| Wednesdaybest | 80% | 13 min |
| Thursday | 72% | 17 min |
| Friday | 73% | 20 min |
| Saturday | 73% | 21 min |
| Sunday | 70% | 22 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft53%
- Airline operations30%
- National airspace system9%
- Weather8%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from CLT to IND delayed?
- 26% of CLT–IND flights arrived 15 or more minutes late (the US DOT definition of a delay) between 2024-06 and 2026-05. The average arrival delay across completed flights was 19 minutes.
- What is the best time of day to fly from CLT to IND?
- Departures around 12 p.m. have the best record (92% on-time), while departures around 11 p.m. have the worst (60%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from CLT to IND?
- The scheduled CLT–IND flight time averages 1h 42m over 427 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 26% of the time.
- How often are CLT to IND flights cancelled?
- 1.7% of scheduled flights on this route were cancelled between 2024-06 and 2026-05, slightly above the national rate of 1.6%.
- What is the worst month to fly from CLT to IND?
- July 2024 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 38% of arrivals on time. The best was October 2024 at 87%. If your dates are flexible, that 49-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 3,835 flights, 2024-06–2026-05. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-07-01.