Rapid City (RAP) to Charlotte (CLT): On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
Rapid City (RAP) to Charlotte (CLT) is a thinner route than most in this dataset — 138 departures over the past year, roughly 3 a week — so treat these numbers as indicative rather than definitive. Of the flights that did operate, 61% arrived on time, noticeably below the national average of 78%.
- On-time
- 61%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 31 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 2.7%
- Flights/day
- 0.38
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 3h 22m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 1,322 mi
Best airline from RAP to CLT
3 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-07 and 2026-07.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Envoy Airmost reliable | 78% | 9 min | 0.0% | 89 |
| PSA Airlines | 57% | 26 min | 6.2% | 97 |
| American Airlines | 49% | 54 min | 1.9% | 106 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from RAP to CLT
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 62% | 16 min |
| Tuesday | 61% | 44 min |
| Wednesdaybest | 68% | 22 min |
| Thursday | 63% | 34 min |
| Friday | 60% | 59 min |
| Saturday | 59% | 18 min |
| Sunday | 51% | 22 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft51%
- Airline operations30%
- National airspace system14%
- Weather5%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from RAP to CLT delayed?
- 39% of RAP–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 31 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 89 flights. 3 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 22m over 1,322 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 39% of the time.
- How often are RAP to CLT flights cancelled?
- 2.7% of scheduled flights on this route were cancelled between 2024-07 and 2026-07, slightly above 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 68% on-time. Day-of-week differences on this route are meaningful — Sunday trails at 51%.
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Based on 292 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.