Charlotte (CLT) to Harrisburg (MDT): On-Time Performance
Data through July 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 73% on-time against a national 78%. Morning departures also hold up better than evening ones (86% vs 66%), which matters most in the rough months.
- On-time
- 73%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 22 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 2.0%
- 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 2024-07 and 2026-07.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Airlinesmost reliable | 77% | 19 min | 1.9% | 1,261 |
| PSA Airlines | 66% | 27 min | 2.1% | 672 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from CLT to MDT
Aim for departures around 11 a.m. (89% on-time); avoid 6 p.m. departures (61%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 66% | 27 min |
| Tuesday | 81% | 16 min |
| Wednesdaybest | 81% | 14 min |
| Thursday | 75% | 22 min |
| Friday | 72% | 22 min |
| Saturday | 69% | 27 min |
| Sunday | 67% | 24 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 operations29%
- National airspace system8%
- Weather11%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from CLT to MDT delayed?
- 27% of CLT–MDT 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.
- Which airline is most reliable from CLT to MDT?
- American Airlines has the best on-time record on this route at 77%, based on 1,261 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 11 a.m. have the best record (89% on-time), while departures around 6 p.m. have the worst (61%). 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 27% of the time.
- How often are CLT to MDT flights cancelled?
- 2% 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 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 1,933 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.