Charleston/Dunbar (CRW) to Charlotte (CLT): On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
Charleston/Dunbar (CRW) to Charlotte (CLT) effectively runs on two schedules. In September 2025, 88% of arrivals were on time; in October 2024 that fell to 60% — a 28-point seasonal swing. Across the full period the route averages 75% on-time against a national 78%. Morning departures also hold up better than evening ones (82% vs 64%), which matters most in the rough months.
- On-time
- 75%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 23 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 2.8%
- Flights/day
- 3.1
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 1h 29m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 221 mi
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from CRW to CLT
Aim for departures around 5 a.m. (88% on-time); avoid 4 p.m. departures (61%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 74% | 15 min |
| Tuesdaybest | 80% | 17 min |
| Wednesday | 78% | 22 min |
| Thursday | 72% | 29 min |
| Friday | 75% | 25 min |
| Saturday | 77% | 21 min |
| Sunday | 72% | 31 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 operations34%
- National airspace system10%
- Weather8%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from CRW to CLT delayed?
- 25% of CRW–CLT 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 23 minutes.
- What is the best time of day to fly from CRW to CLT?
- Departures around 5 a.m. have the best record (88% on-time), while departures around 4 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 CRW to CLT?
- The scheduled CRW–CLT flight time averages 1h 29m over 221 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 25% of the time.
- How often are CRW to CLT flights cancelled?
- 2.8% 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 CRW to CLT?
- October 2024 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 60% of arrivals on time. The best was September 2025 at 88%. If your dates are flexible, that 28-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 2,313 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.