Harrisburg (MDT) to Charlotte (CLT): On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
Harrisburg (MDT) to Charlotte (CLT) effectively runs on two schedules. In April 2025, 94% of arrivals were on time; in August 2024 that fell to 67% — a 27-point seasonal swing. Across the full period the route averages 82% on-time against a national 78%. Morning departures also hold up better than evening ones (88% vs 64%), which matters most in the rough months.
- On-time
- 82%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 20 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 1.7%
- Flights/day
- 2.0
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 1h 42m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 413 mi
Best airline from MDT to CLT
2 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-07 and 2026-07.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Airlinesmost reliable | 83% | 17 min | 2.0% | 1,262 |
| PSA Airlines | 81% | 26 min | 1.2% | 672 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from MDT to CLT
Aim for departures around 5 a.m. (92% on-time); avoid 6 p.m. departures (43%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 73% | 34 min |
| Tuesday | 84% | 19 min |
| Wednesdaybest | 88% | 11 min |
| Thursday | 82% | 16 min |
| Friday | 82% | 22 min |
| Saturday | 87% | 14 min |
| Sunday | 79% | 24 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft36%
- Airline operations52%
- National airspace system9%
- Weather4%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from MDT to CLT delayed?
- 18% of MDT–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 20 minutes.
- Which airline is most reliable from MDT to CLT?
- American Airlines has the best on-time record on this route at 83%, based on 1,262 flights. 2 airlines flew MDT–CLT frequently enough to compare in this period.
- What is the best time of day to fly from MDT to CLT?
- Departures around 5 a.m. have the best record (92% on-time), while departures around 6 p.m. have the worst (43%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from MDT to CLT?
- The scheduled MDT–CLT flight time averages 1h 42m over 413 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 18% of the time.
- How often are MDT to CLT flights cancelled?
- 1.7% 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 MDT to CLT?
- August 2024 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 67% of arrivals on time. The best was April 2025 at 94%. If your dates are flexible, that 27-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 1,934 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.