Madison (MSN) to Charlotte (CLT): On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
The calendar drives reliability on MSN–CLT. September 2025 flights landed on schedule 92% of the time, but July 2024 dropped to 66% — a gap of 26 points. Across the full period the route averages 81% on-time against a national 78%. Morning departures also hold up better than evening ones (88% vs 68%), which matters most in the rough months.
- On-time
- 81%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 17 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 1.7%
- Flights/day
- 2.8
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 2h 18m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 708 mi
Best airline from MSN to CLT
2 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-07 and 2026-07.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Airlinesmost reliable | 86% | 15 min | 1.3% | 1,055 |
| PSA Airlines | 77% | 18 min | 2.0% | 1,102 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from MSN to CLT
Aim for departures around 7 a.m. (90% on-time); avoid 4 p.m. departures (68%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 83% | 14 min |
| Tuesdaybest | 84% | 20 min |
| Wednesday | 82% | 18 min |
| Thursday | 82% | 11 min |
| Friday | 83% | 13 min |
| Saturday | 82% | 22 min |
| Sunday | 75% | 19 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft54%
- Airline operations31%
- National airspace system9%
- Weather6%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from MSN to CLT delayed?
- 19% of MSN–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 17 minutes.
- Which airline is most reliable from MSN to CLT?
- American Airlines has the best on-time record on this route at 86%, based on 1,055 flights. 2 airlines flew MSN–CLT frequently enough to compare in this period.
- What is the best time of day to fly from MSN to CLT?
- Departures around 7 a.m. have the best record (90% on-time), while departures around 4 p.m. have the worst (68%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from MSN to CLT?
- The scheduled MSN–CLT flight time averages 2h 18m over 708 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 19% of the time.
- How often are MSN 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 MSN to CLT?
- July 2024 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 66% of arrivals on time. The best was September 2025 at 92%. If your dates are flexible, that 26-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 2,157 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.