Charlotte (CLT) to Rapid City (RAP): On-Time Performance
Data through May 2026
Charlotte (CLT) to Rapid City (RAP) is a thinner route than most in this dataset — 134 departures over the past year, roughly 3 a week — so treat these numbers as indicative rather than definitive. Of the flights that did operate, 82% arrived on time.
- On-time
- 82%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 15 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 1.2%
- Flights/day
- 0.37
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 3h 34m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 1,322 mi
Best airline from CLT to RAP
2 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-06 and 2026-05.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Envoy Airmost reliable | 91% | 6 min | 0.0% | 88 |
| American Airlines | 75% | 24 min | 1.5% | 132 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from CLT to RAP
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 79% | 10 min |
| Tuesday | 80% | 10 min |
| Wednesdaybest | 97% | 2 min |
| Thursday | 67% | 14 min |
| Friday | 76% | 55 min |
| Saturday | 84% | 6 min |
| Sunday | 90% | 10 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft60%
- Airline operations22%
- National airspace system16%
- Weather2%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from CLT to RAP delayed?
- 18% of CLT–RAP 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 RAP?
- Envoy Air has the best on-time record on this route at 91%, based on 88 flights. 2 airlines flew CLT–RAP frequently enough to compare in this period.
- How long is the flight from CLT to RAP?
- The scheduled CLT–RAP flight time averages 3h 34m over 1,322 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 18% of the time.
- How often are CLT to RAP flights cancelled?
- 1.2% of scheduled flights on this route were cancelled between 2024-06 and 2026-05, at or below the national rate of 1.6%.
- What day of the week is most reliable for CLT to RAP?
- Wednesday flights have the best record at 97% on-time. Day-of-week differences on this route are meaningful — Thursday trails at 67%.
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Based on 257 flights, 2024-06–2026-05. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-07-01.