Manchester (MHT) to Charlotte (CLT): On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
Manchester (MHT) to Charlotte (CLT) has an unusually high scrub rate — 3.5% of scheduled departures never left the gate, a cancellation rate several times the national figure. When flights do go, 79% land on time, no worse than the national average of 78%.
- On-time
- 79%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 23 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 3.5%
- Flights/day
- 2.5
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 2h 32m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 738 mi
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from MHT to CLT
Aim for departures around 7 a.m. (94% on-time); avoid 5 p.m. departures (63%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 76% | 34 min |
| Tuesday | 81% | 24 min |
| Wednesdaybest | 83% | 14 min |
| Thursday | 81% | 17 min |
| Friday | 75% | 27 min |
| Saturday | 79% | 18 min |
| Sunday | 76% | 27 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft49%
- Airline operations34%
- National airspace system12%
- Weather5%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from MHT to CLT delayed?
- 22% of MHT–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 23 minutes.
- What is the best time of day to fly from MHT to CLT?
- Departures around 7 a.m. have the best record (94% on-time), while departures around 5 p.m. have the worst (63%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from MHT to CLT?
- The scheduled MHT–CLT flight time averages 2h 32m over 738 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 22% of the time.
- How often are MHT to CLT flights cancelled?
- 3.5% of scheduled flights on this route were cancelled between 2024-07 and 2026-07 — several times the typical US rate, so consider earlier departures or backup options.
- What is the worst month to fly from MHT to CLT?
- July 2024 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 59% of arrivals on time. The best was October 2025 at 95%. If your dates are flexible, that 35-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 2,079 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.