Minneapolis (MSP) to Charlotte (CLT): On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
When you fly MSP to CLT matters as much as anything else about the booking: the route swung from 89% on-time in September 2025 to just 61% in July 2024. Across the full period the route averages 80% on-time against a national 78%. Morning departures also hold up better than evening ones (86% vs 71%), which matters most in the rough months.
- On-time
- 80%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 16 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 1.3%
- Flights/day
- 6.7
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 2h 37m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 930 mi
Best airline from MSP to CLT
2 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-07 and 2026-07.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Delta Air Linesmost reliable | 81% | 15 min | 1.0% | 2,650 |
| American Airlines | 79% | 17 min | 1.7% | 2,653 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from MSP to CLT
Aim for departures around 8 a.m. (88% on-time); avoid 6 p.m. departures (56%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 77% | 21 min |
| Tuesdaybest | 86% | 11 min |
| Wednesday | 82% | 14 min |
| Thursday | 77% | 15 min |
| Friday | 78% | 18 min |
| Saturday | 82% | 16 min |
| Sunday | 79% | 16 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 operations48%
- National airspace system14%
- Weather3%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from MSP to CLT delayed?
- 20% of MSP–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 16 minutes.
- Which airline is most reliable from MSP to CLT?
- Delta Air Lines has the best on-time record on this route at 81%, based on 2,650 flights. 2 airlines flew MSP–CLT frequently enough to compare in this period.
- What is the best time of day to fly from MSP to CLT?
- Departures around 8 a.m. have the best record (88% on-time), while departures around 6 p.m. have the worst (56%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from MSP to CLT?
- The scheduled MSP–CLT flight time averages 2h 37m over 930 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 20% of the time.
- How often are MSP to CLT flights cancelled?
- 1.3% of scheduled flights on this route were cancelled between 2024-07 and 2026-07, at or below the national rate of 1.6%.
- What is the worst month to fly from MSP to CLT?
- July 2024 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 61% of arrivals on time. The best was September 2025 at 89%. If your dates are flexible, that 29-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 5,321 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.