Chicago (ORD) to Charlotte (CLT): On-Time Performance
Data through May 2026
The calendar drives reliability on ORD–CLT. November 2024 flights landed on schedule 86% of the time, but July 2024 dropped to 57% — a gap of 30 points. Across the full period the route averages 75% on-time against a national 78%. Morning departures also hold up better than evening ones (83% vs 66%), which matters most in the rough months.
- On-time
- 75%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 22 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 1.6%
- Flights/day
- 12
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 2h 7m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 599 mi
Best airline from ORD to CLT
6 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-06 and 2026-05.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spirit Airlinesmost reliable | 85% | 14 min | 2.9% | 69 |
| Republic Airways | 81% | 16 min | 2.1% | 435 |
| United Airlines | 76% | 16 min | 0.5% | 1,670 |
| American Airlines | 75% | 23 min | 1.8% | 6,156 |
| Frontier Airlines | 68% | 33 min | 2.0% | 307 |
| SkyWest Airlines | 45% | 31 min | 4.0% | 124 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from ORD to CLT
Aim for departures around 5 a.m. (89% on-time); avoid 8 p.m. departures (62%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 73% | 21 min |
| Tuesdaybest | 79% | 20 min |
| Wednesday | 78% | 20 min |
| Thursday | 73% | 24 min |
| Friday | 72% | 22 min |
| Saturday | 77% | 22 min |
| Sunday | 74% | 26 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft52%
- Airline operations28%
- National airspace system15%
- Weather4%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from ORD to CLT delayed?
- 25% of ORD–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 22 minutes.
- Which airline is most reliable from ORD to CLT?
- Spirit Airlines has the best on-time record on this route at 85%, based on 69 flights. 6 airlines flew ORD–CLT frequently enough to compare in this period.
- What is the best time of day to fly from ORD to CLT?
- Departures around 5 a.m. have the best record (89% on-time), while departures around 8 p.m. have the worst (62%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from ORD to CLT?
- The scheduled ORD–CLT flight time averages 2h 7m over 599 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 25% of the time.
- How often are ORD 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 ORD to CLT?
- July 2024 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 57% of arrivals on time. The best was November 2024 at 86%. If your dates are flexible, that 30-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 8,761 flights, 2024-06–2026-05. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-07-01.