Madison (MSN) to Charlotte (CLT): On-Time Performance
Data through May 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 82% on-time against a national 78%. Morning departures also hold up better than evening ones (88% vs 67%), which matters most in the rough months.
- On-time
- 82%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 17 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 1.6%
- 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 2024-06 and 2026-05.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Airlinesmost reliable | 85% | 17 min | 1.4% | 1,028 |
| PSA Airlines | 78% | 17 min | 1.8% | 1,045 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from MSN to CLT
Aim for departures around 11 a.m. (89% on-time); avoid 5 p.m. departures (68%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 83% | 14 min |
| Tuesdaybest | 84% | 20 min |
| Wednesday | 83% | 16 min |
| Thursday | 83% | 11 min |
| Friday | 83% | 13 min |
| Saturday | 81% | 25 min |
| Sunday | 76% | 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 aircraft56%
- Airline operations29%
- National airspace system9%
- Weather6%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from MSN to CLT delayed?
- 18% of MSN–CLT flights arrived 15 or more minutes late (the US DOT definition of a delay) between 2024-06 and 2026-05. 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 85%, based on 1,028 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 11 a.m. have the best record (89% on-time), while departures around 5 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 18% of the time.
- How often are MSN to CLT flights cancelled?
- 1.6% of scheduled flights on this route were cancelled between 2024-06 and 2026-05, at or below 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 2,073 flights, 2024-06–2026-05. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-07-01.