Gulfport/Biloxi (GPT) to Charlotte (CLT): On-Time Performance
Data through May 2026
The biggest risk when flying GPT to CLT isn't a late arrival — it's not departing at all. 3.3% of scheduled flights on this route were cancelled, several times the typical US rate. When flights do go, 81% land on time, no worse than the national average of 78%.
- On-time
- 81%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 19 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 3.3%
- Flights/day
- 2.0
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 1h 58m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 577 mi
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from GPT to CLT
Aim for departures around 7 a.m. (89% on-time); avoid 6 p.m. departures (70%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 83% | 19 min |
| Tuesday | 83% | 14 min |
| Wednesdaybest | 84% | 13 min |
| Thursday | 81% | 20 min |
| Friday | 77% | 20 min |
| Saturday | 80% | 27 min |
| Sunday | 78% | 20 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft53%
- Airline operations30%
- National airspace system9%
- Weather8%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from GPT to CLT delayed?
- 19% of GPT–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 19 minutes.
- What is the best time of day to fly from GPT to CLT?
- Departures around 7 a.m. have the best record (89% on-time), while departures around 6 p.m. have the worst (70%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from GPT to CLT?
- The scheduled GPT–CLT flight time averages 1h 58m over 577 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 19% of the time.
- How often are GPT to CLT flights cancelled?
- 3.3% of scheduled flights on this route were cancelled between 2024-06 and 2026-05 — several times the typical US rate, so consider earlier departures or backup options.
- What is the worst month to fly from GPT to CLT?
- September 2024 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 70% of arrivals on time. The best was September 2025 at 97%. If your dates are flexible, that 27-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 1,807 flights, 2024-06–2026-05. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-07-01.