Charleston/Dunbar (CRW) to Charlotte (CLT): On-Time Performance
Data through May 2026
Charleston/Dunbar (CRW) to Charlotte (CLT) effectively runs on two schedules. In June 2024, 89% of arrivals were on time; in October 2024 that fell to 60% — a 29-point seasonal swing. Across the full period the route averages 76% 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
- 76%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 23 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 2.5%
- Flights/day
- 3.2
- 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 5 p.m. departures (62%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 74% | 17 min |
| Tuesdaybest | 80% | 18 min |
| Wednesday | 79% | 19 min |
| Thursday | 74% | 28 min |
| Friday | 74% | 26 min |
| Saturday | 78% | 20 min |
| Sunday | 73% | 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 aircraft47%
- Airline operations34%
- National airspace system10%
- Weather9%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from CRW to CLT delayed?
- 24% of CRW–CLT 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 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 5 p.m. have the worst (62%). 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 24% of the time.
- How often are CRW to CLT flights cancelled?
- 2.5% of scheduled flights on this route were cancelled between 2024-06 and 2026-05, 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 June 2024 at 89%. If your dates are flexible, that 29-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 2,239 flights, 2024-06–2026-05. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-07-01.