Charlotte (CLT) to Madison (MSN): On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
The calendar drives reliability on CLT–MSN. September 2025 flights landed on schedule 91% of the time, but July 2024 dropped to 48% — a gap of 43 points. Across the full period the route averages 75% on-time against a national 78%. Morning departures also hold up better than evening ones (86% vs 68%), which matters most in the rough months.
- On-time
- 75%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 18 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 1.2%
- Flights/day
- 2.8
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 2h 17m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 708 mi
Best airline from CLT to MSN
2 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-07 and 2026-07.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSA Airlinesmost reliable | 79% | 15 min | 1.2% | 1,103 |
| American Airlines | 70% | 22 min | 1.2% | 1,054 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from CLT to MSN
Aim for departures around 9 a.m. (89% on-time); avoid 8 p.m. departures (54%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 74% | 17 min |
| Tuesdaybest | 83% | 15 min |
| Wednesday | 79% | 15 min |
| Thursday | 74% | 18 min |
| Friday | 74% | 21 min |
| Saturday | 76% | 18 min |
| Sunday | 64% | 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 aircraft48%
- Airline operations35%
- National airspace system11%
- Weather6%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from CLT to MSN delayed?
- 25% of CLT–MSN 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 18 minutes.
- Which airline is most reliable from CLT to MSN?
- PSA Airlines has the best on-time record on this route at 79%, based on 1,103 flights. 2 airlines flew CLT–MSN frequently enough to compare in this period.
- What is the best time of day to fly from CLT to MSN?
- Departures around 9 a.m. have the best record (89% on-time), while departures around 8 p.m. have the worst (54%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from CLT to MSN?
- The scheduled CLT–MSN flight time averages 2h 17m over 708 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 25% of the time.
- How often are CLT to MSN flights cancelled?
- 1.2% of scheduled flights on this route were cancelled between 2024-07 and 2026-07, at or below the national rate of 1.6%.
- What is the worst month to fly from CLT to MSN?
- July 2024 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 48% of arrivals on time. The best was September 2025 at 91%. If your dates are flexible, that 43-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 2,157 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.