South Bend (SBN) to Charlotte (CLT): On-Time Performance
Data through May 2026
South Bend (SBN) to Charlotte (CLT) effectively runs on two schedules. In September 2025, 96% of arrivals were on time; in December 2025 that fell to 57% — a 38-point seasonal swing. Across the full period the route averages 78% on-time against a national 78%. Morning departures also hold up better than evening ones (83% vs 68%), which matters most in the rough months.
- On-time
- 78%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 22 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 2.6%
- Flights/day
- 2.8
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 1h 59m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 534 mi
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from SBN to CLT
Aim for departures around 8 a.m. (87% on-time); avoid 5 p.m. departures (64%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 78% | 28 min |
| Tuesday | 78% | 19 min |
| Wednesdaybest | 82% | 13 min |
| Thursday | 79% | 22 min |
| Friday | 79% | 23 min |
| Saturday | 78% | 14 min |
| Sunday | 73% | 30 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft37%
- Airline operations41%
- National airspace system12%
- Weather10%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from SBN to CLT delayed?
- 22% of SBN–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.
- What is the best time of day to fly from SBN to CLT?
- Departures around 8 a.m. have the best record (87% on-time), while departures around 5 p.m. have the worst (64%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from SBN to CLT?
- The scheduled SBN–CLT flight time averages 1h 59m over 534 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 22% of the time.
- How often are SBN to CLT flights cancelled?
- 2.6% of scheduled flights on this route were cancelled between 2024-06 and 2026-05, slightly above the national rate of 1.6%.
- What is the worst month to fly from SBN to CLT?
- December 2025 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 57% of arrivals on time. The best was September 2025 at 96%. If your dates are flexible, that 38-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 2,206 flights, 2024-06–2026-05. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-07-01.