White Plains (HPN) to Charlotte (CLT): On-Time Performance
Data through May 2026
The biggest risk when flying HPN to CLT isn't a late arrival — it's not departing at all. 4.5% of scheduled flights on this route were cancelled, several times the typical US rate. When flights do go, 77% land on time, below the national average of 78%.
- On-time
- 77%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 25 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 4.5%
- Flights/day
- 3.7
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 2h 3m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 564 mi
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from HPN to CLT
Aim for departures around 7 a.m. (88% on-time); avoid 6 p.m. departures (59%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 76% | 25 min |
| Tuesday | 78% | 25 min |
| Wednesdaybest | 80% | 19 min |
| Thursday | 75% | 29 min |
| Friday | 78% | 19 min |
| Saturday | 78% | 27 min |
| Sunday | 73% | 28 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 operations24%
- National airspace system11%
- Weather6%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from HPN to CLT delayed?
- 23% of HPN–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 25 minutes.
- What is the best time of day to fly from HPN to CLT?
- Departures around 7 a.m. have the best record (88% on-time), while departures around 6 p.m. have the worst (59%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from HPN to CLT?
- The scheduled HPN–CLT flight time averages 2h 3m over 564 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 23% of the time.
- How often are HPN to CLT flights cancelled?
- 4.5% 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 HPN to CLT?
- January 2026 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 64% of arrivals on time. The best was June 2024 at 89%. If your dates are flexible, that 25-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 2,824 flights, 2024-06–2026-05. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-07-01.