Wilmington (ILM) to Charlotte (CLT): On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
Wilmington (ILM) to Charlotte (CLT) effectively runs on two schedules. In January 2025, 93% of arrivals were on time; in July 2024 that fell to 63% — a 30-point seasonal swing. Across the full period the route averages 84% on-time against a national 78%. Morning departures also hold up better than evening ones (91% vs 72%), which matters most in the rough months.
- On-time
- 84%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 16 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 2.4%
- Flights/day
- 5.0
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 1h 15m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 185 mi
Best airline from ILM to CLT
3 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-07 and 2026-07.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSA Airlinesmost reliable | 84% | 14 min | 2.2% | 1,287 |
| American Airlines | 84% | 18 min | 2.5% | 3,128 |
| Envoy Air | 80% | 10 min | 2.2% | 223 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from ILM to CLT
Aim for departures around 5 a.m. (95% on-time); avoid 8 p.m. departures (70%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 82% | 18 min |
| Tuesday | 87% | 20 min |
| Wednesdaybest | 89% | 9 min |
| Thursday | 83% | 12 min |
| Friday | 82% | 21 min |
| Saturday | 84% | 16 min |
| Sunday | 80% | 18 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 operations41%
- National airspace system9%
- Weather3%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from ILM to CLT delayed?
- 16% of ILM–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 16 minutes.
- Which airline is most reliable from ILM to CLT?
- PSA Airlines has the best on-time record on this route at 84%, based on 1,287 flights. 3 airlines flew ILM–CLT frequently enough to compare in this period.
- What is the best time of day to fly from ILM to CLT?
- Departures around 5 a.m. have the best record (95% on-time), while departures around 8 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 ILM to CLT?
- The scheduled ILM–CLT flight time averages 1h 15m over 185 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 16% of the time.
- How often are ILM to CLT flights cancelled?
- 2.4% 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 ILM to CLT?
- July 2024 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 63% of arrivals on time. The best was January 2025 at 93%. If your dates are flexible, that 30-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 4,638 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.