Charlotte (CLT) to Minneapolis (MSP): On-Time Performance
Data through May 2026
When you fly CLT to MSP matters as much as anything else about the booking: the route swung from 91% on-time in April 2026 to just 53% in July 2024. Across the full period the route averages 80% on-time against a national 78%. Morning departures also hold up better than evening ones (87% vs 72%), which matters most in the rough months.
- On-time
- 80%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 15 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 1.3%
- Flights/day
- 6.7
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 2h 49m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 930 mi
Best airline from CLT to MSP
2 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-06 and 2026-05.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Delta Air Linesmost reliable | 84% | 14 min | 0.9% | 2,539 |
| American Airlines | 76% | 15 min | 1.7% | 2,536 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from CLT to MSP
Aim for departures around 6 a.m. (93% on-time); avoid 8 p.m. departures (57%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 78% | 18 min |
| Tuesdaybest | 85% | 12 min |
| Wednesday | 83% | 10 min |
| Thursday | 76% | 16 min |
| Friday | 79% | 18 min |
| Saturday | 82% | 12 min |
| Sunday | 78% | 15 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft45%
- Airline operations38%
- National airspace system11%
- Weather6%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from CLT to MSP delayed?
- 20% of CLT–MSP 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 15 minutes.
- Which airline is most reliable from CLT to MSP?
- Delta Air Lines has the best on-time record on this route at 84%, based on 2,539 flights. 2 airlines flew CLT–MSP frequently enough to compare in this period.
- What is the best time of day to fly from CLT to MSP?
- Departures around 6 a.m. have the best record (93% on-time), while departures around 8 p.m. have the worst (57%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from CLT to MSP?
- The scheduled CLT–MSP flight time averages 2h 49m over 930 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 20% of the time.
- How often are CLT to MSP flights cancelled?
- 1.3% of scheduled flights on this route were cancelled between 2024-06 and 2026-05, at or below the national rate of 1.6%.
- What is the worst month to fly from CLT to MSP?
- July 2024 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 53% of arrivals on time. The best was April 2026 at 91%. If your dates are flexible, that 39-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 5,095 flights, 2024-06–2026-05. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-07-01.