Best Time to Fly CLT to MSN: On-Time Stats by Hour & Airline
Charlotte Douglas International → Dane County Regional-Truax Field
Data through July 2026 · Last updated October 18, 2026
1,012 flights were scheduled from Charlotte (CLT) to Madison (MSN) in the last 12 months, and 77.9% of those that flew arrived on time, in line with the US average of 77.6%.
PSA Airlines was the most punctual of the 2 airlines on the route at 81.3%, while American Airlines trailed at 75.0%.
October has been the best month (84% on time) and Sunday the weakest day of the week (66%).
1.2% of flights were cancelled, versus 1.8% nationally.
CLT to MSN 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 | 81.3% | 64 min | 1.1% | 473 |
| American Airlines | 75.0% | 68 min | 1.3% | 539 |
80%+ good 70–79.9% fair <70% poor
Best time of day to fly CLT to MSN
On-time arrival % by scheduled departure hour (local time), 2,066 flights over 24 months.
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| Departure hour | On time | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8am–9am | 80.2% | 1.0% | 102 |
| 9am–10am | 88.6% | 1.8% | 330 |
| 10am–11am | Limited data | 22 | |
| 11am–12pm | 87.6% | 0.9% | 115 |
| 12pm–1pm | 85.7% | 0.0% | 119 |
| 1pm–2pm | 71.8% | 0.0% | 78 |
| 2pm–3pm | 73.7% | 1.4% | 436 |
| 3pm–4pm | 68.7% | 0.0% | 152 |
| 4pm–5pm | Limited data | 5 | |
| 5pm–6pm | Limited data | 1 | |
| 6pm–7pm | Limited data | 6 | |
| 7pm–8pm | Limited data | 11 | |
| 8pm–9pm | 69.4% | 0.0% | 49 |
| 9pm–10pm | 69.1% | 0.0% | 149 |
| 10pm–11pm | 69.4% | 2.3% | 482 |
| 11pm–12am | Limited data | 9 | |
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 MSN
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) | 83.8% | +5.3 pts | 0.0% | 37 |
| Christmas & New Year (Dec 20 - Jan 3) | 73.8% | -4.7 pts | 0.0% | 84 |
| Summer peak (Jun 15 - Aug 15) | 65.2% | -13.3 pts | 0.6% | 350 |
| All other days | 78.5% | — | 1.4% | 1,595 |
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).