Charlotte (CLT) to Harrisburg (MDT): On-Time Performance
Data through May 2026
Charlotte (CLT) to Harrisburg (MDT) effectively runs on two schedules. In September 2025, 85% of arrivals were on time; in July 2024 that fell to 57% — a 28-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 (88% vs 67%), which matters most in the rough months.
- On-time
- 74%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 20 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 1.9%
- Flights/day
- 2.0
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 1h 36m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 413 mi
Best airline from CLT to MDT
2 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-06 and 2026-05.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Airlinesmost reliable | 76% | 19 min | 2.0% | 1,315 |
| PSA Airlines | 70% | 23 min | 1.7% | 660 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from CLT to MDT
Aim for departures around 7 a.m. (97% on-time); avoid 6 p.m. departures (62%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 68% | 26 min |
| Tuesdaybest | 81% | 16 min |
| Wednesday | 81% | 15 min |
| Thursday | 75% | 19 min |
| Friday | 74% | 20 min |
| Saturday | 71% | 25 min |
| Sunday | 69% | 23 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft51%
- Airline operations31%
- National airspace system8%
- Weather11%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from CLT to MDT delayed?
- 26% of CLT–MDT 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 20 minutes.
- Which airline is most reliable from CLT to MDT?
- American Airlines has the best on-time record on this route at 76%, based on 1,315 flights. 2 airlines flew CLT–MDT frequently enough to compare in this period.
- What is the best time of day to fly from CLT to MDT?
- Departures around 7 a.m. have the best record (97% on-time), while departures around 6 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 MDT?
- The scheduled CLT–MDT flight time averages 1h 36m over 413 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 26% of the time.
- How often are CLT to MDT flights cancelled?
- 1.9% 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 MDT?
- July 2024 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 57% of arrivals on time. The best was September 2025 at 85%. If your dates are flexible, that 28-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 1,975 flights, 2024-06–2026-05. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-07-01.