Best Time to Fly CLT to MKE: On-Time Stats by Hour & Airline
Charlotte Douglas International → General Mitchell International
Data through July 2026 · Last updated October 18, 2026
Over the last 12 months, 74.9% of Charlotte (CLT) to Milwaukee (MKE) flights arrived on time (959 scheduled flights). That is 2.7 points below the national average of 77.6%.
Among 2 airlines, PSA Airlines led with 84.9% on time and American Airlines was last with 72.6%.
Over 24 months, Wednesday was the most reliable day (81% on time) and July the worst month (60%).
The cancellation rate was 1.5% (US average 1.8%).
CLT to MKE on-time performance by airline
Last 12 months. Airlines with fewer than 30 completed flights are marked “limited data”.
| Airline | On time | Avg delay when late | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSA Airlines | 84.9% | 52 min | 1.6% | 182 |
| American Airlines | 72.6% | 69 min | 1.4% | 777 |
80%+ good 70–79.9% fair <70% poor
Best time of day to fly CLT to MKE
On-time arrival % by scheduled departure hour (local time), 1,994 flights over 24 months.
Show the numbers
| Departure hour | On time | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8am–9am | 79.1% | 0.0% | 91 |
| 9am–10am | 83.8% | 4.2% | 71 |
| 10am–11am | 82.3% | 0.0% | 68 |
| 11am–12pm | 75.4% | 0.8% | 254 |
| 12pm–1pm | 85.5% | 0.8% | 126 |
| 1pm–2pm | 80.0% | 0.0% | 65 |
| 2pm–3pm | 75.3% | 2.2% | 178 |
| 3pm–4pm | Limited data | 20 | |
| 4pm–5pm | 68.6% | 1.4% | 430 |
| 6pm–7pm | Limited data | 5 | |
| 7pm–8pm | Limited data | 1 | |
| 8pm–9pm | 62.3% | 0.7% | 139 |
| 9pm–10pm | 74.2% | 0.0% | 198 |
| 10pm–11pm | 68.7% | 3.4% | 321 |
| 11pm–12am | Limited data | 27 | |
Best day of the week
24 months, by day of departure.
Best month to fly
24 months, by calendar month.
Holiday travel on CLT to MKE
On-time arrivals during holiday periods compared with all other days, last 24 months.
| Period | On time | vs other days | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thanksgiving week (Tue before to Mon after) | 70.3% | -5.8 pts | 2.6% | 38 |
| Christmas & New Year (Dec 20 - Jan 3) | 71.2% | -4.8 pts | 0.0% | 80 |
| Summer peak (Jun 15 - Aug 15) | 61.7% | -14.4 pts | 2.3% | 351 |
| All other days | 76.1% | — | 1.2% | 1,525 |
Monthly on-time trend
On-time arrival % each month, with the 12-month US average for reference.
What causes delays on this route
Share of reported delay minutes, last 12 months (BTS cause categories).