Chicago (ORD) to Charlotte (CLT): On-Time Performance
Data through July 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 64%), which matters most in the rough months.
- On-time
- 75%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 22 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 1.7%
- Flights/day
- 12
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 2h 7m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 599 mi
Best airline from ORD to CLT
5 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-07 and 2026-07.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republic Airwaysmost reliable | 82% | 15 min | 2.0% | 502 |
| American Airlines | 75% | 23 min | 1.9% | 6,497 |
| United Airlines | 75% | 18 min | 0.6% | 1,641 |
| Frontier Airlines | 67% | 34 min | 2.0% | 295 |
| SkyWest Airlines | 62% | 21 min | 4.1% | 221 |
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 (60%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 72% | 22 min |
| Tuesdaybest | 79% | 19 min |
| Wednesday | 77% | 20 min |
| Thursday | 73% | 23 min |
| Friday | 72% | 22 min |
| Saturday | 78% | 23 min |
| Sunday | 73% | 24 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft53%
- Airline operations27%
- 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 2024-07 and 2026-07. The average arrival delay across completed flights was 22 minutes.
- Which airline is most reliable from ORD to CLT?
- Republic Airways has the best on-time record on this route at 82%, based on 502 flights. 5 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 (60%). 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?
- 1.7% 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 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 9,208 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.