Milwaukee (MKE) to Charlotte (CLT): On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
Milwaukee (MKE) to Charlotte (CLT) effectively runs on two schedules. In October 2025, 90% of arrivals were on time; in July 2024 that fell to 59% — a 31-point seasonal swing. Across the full period the route averages 77% on-time against a national 78%. Morning departures also hold up better than evening ones (84% vs 68%), which matters most in the rough months.
- On-time
- 77%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 25 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 1.7%
- Flights/day
- 2.6
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 2h 9m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 651 mi
Best airline from MKE to CLT
2 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-07 and 2026-07.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Airlinesmost reliable | 78% | 25 min | 1.5% | 1,776 |
| PSA Airlines | 71% | 26 min | 2.9% | 310 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from MKE to CLT
Aim for departures around 5 a.m. (88% on-time); avoid 4 p.m. departures (61%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 75% | 30 min |
| Tuesday | 77% | 20 min |
| Wednesdaybest | 81% | 23 min |
| Thursday | 80% | 21 min |
| Friday | 78% | 15 min |
| Saturday | 79% | 23 min |
| Sunday | 72% | 40 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft39%
- Airline operations48%
- National airspace system10%
- Weather3%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from MKE to CLT delayed?
- 23% of MKE–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 25 minutes.
- Which airline is most reliable from MKE to CLT?
- American Airlines has the best on-time record on this route at 78%, based on 1,776 flights. 2 airlines flew MKE–CLT frequently enough to compare in this period.
- What is the best time of day to fly from MKE to CLT?
- Departures around 5 a.m. have the best record (88% on-time), while departures around 4 p.m. have the worst (61%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from MKE to CLT?
- The scheduled MKE–CLT flight time averages 2h 9m over 651 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 23% of the time.
- How often are MKE 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 MKE to CLT?
- July 2024 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 59% of arrivals on time. The best was October 2025 at 90%. If your dates are flexible, that 31-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 2,086 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.