Rapid City (RAP) to Charlotte (CLT): On-Time Performance
Data through May 2026
Rapid City (RAP) to Charlotte (CLT) is a thinner route than most in this dataset — 134 departures over the past year, roughly 3 a week — so treat these numbers as indicative rather than definitive. Of the flights that did operate, 64% arrived on time, noticeably below the national average of 78%.
- On-time
- 64%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 33 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 1.2%
- Flights/day
- 0.37
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 3h 19m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 1,322 mi
Best airline from RAP to CLT
2 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-06 and 2026-05.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Envoy Airmost reliable | 78% | 8 min | 0.0% | 88 |
| American Airlines | 55% | 53 min | 1.5% | 132 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from RAP to CLT
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 65% | 49 min |
| Tuesday | 63% | 48 min |
| Wednesdaybest | 72% | 9 min |
| Thursday | 64% | 36 min |
| Friday | 62% | 57 min |
| Saturday | 68% | 13 min |
| Sunday | 55% | 21 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft40%
- Airline operations43%
- National airspace system14%
- Weather3%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from RAP to CLT delayed?
- 36% of RAP–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 33 minutes.
- Which airline is most reliable from RAP to CLT?
- Envoy Air has the best on-time record on this route at 78%, based on 88 flights. 2 airlines flew RAP–CLT frequently enough to compare in this period.
- How long is the flight from RAP to CLT?
- The scheduled RAP–CLT flight time averages 3h 19m over 1,322 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 36% of the time.
- How often are RAP to CLT flights cancelled?
- 1.2% of scheduled flights on this route were cancelled between 2024-06 and 2026-05, at or below the national rate of 1.6%.
- What day of the week is most reliable for RAP to CLT?
- Wednesday flights have the best record at 72% on-time. Day-of-week differences on this route are meaningful — Sunday trails at 55%.
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Based on 257 flights, 2024-06–2026-05. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-07-01.