Best Time to Fly DTW to CLT: On-Time Stats by Hour & Airline
Detroit Metro Wayne County → Charlotte Douglas International
Data through July 2026 · Last updated October 18, 2026
3,510 flights were scheduled from Detroit (DTW) to Charlotte (CLT) in the last 12 months, and 83.7% of those that flew arrived on time, 6.0 points above the US average of 77.6%.
Among 3 airlines, American Airlines led with 84.9% on time and Delta Air Lines was last with 82.4%.
Over 24 months, Wednesday was the most reliable day (89% on time) and July the worst month (79%).
The cancellation rate was 1.7% (US average 1.8%).
DTW to CLT 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Airlines | 84.9% | 99 min | 1.9% | 2,064 |
| Spirit Airlines | 83.1% | 65 min | 1.4% | 72 |
| Delta Air Lines | 82.4% | 68 min | 1.5% | 1,343 |
| PSA Airlines | Limited data | 1 | ||
| Frontier Airlines | Limited data | 30 | ||
80%+ good 70–79.9% fair <70% poor
Best time of day to fly DTW to CLT
On-time arrival % by scheduled departure hour (local time), 7,387 flights over 24 months.
Show the numbers
| Departure hour | On time | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5am–6am | 88.6% | 0.0% | 105 |
| 6am–7am | 89.2% | 2.5% | 550 |
| 7am–8am | 89.4% | 1.5% | 977 |
| 8am–9am | 87.3% | 1.1% | 381 |
| 9am–10am | 93.8% | 0.0% | 48 |
| 10am–11am | 89.8% | 1.2% | 1,233 |
| 11am–12pm | 90.3% | 0.9% | 428 |
| 12pm–1pm | 89.0% | 2.8% | 178 |
| 1pm–2pm | 83.3% | 1.1% | 378 |
| 2pm–3pm | 84.2% | 0.9% | 567 |
| 3pm–4pm | 79.7% | 0.2% | 548 |
| 4pm–5pm | 77.0% | 0.0% | 257 |
| 5pm–6pm | 81.0% | 1.1% | 468 |
| 6pm–7pm | 84.0% | 5.0% | 99 |
| 7pm–8pm | 69.7% | 1.7% | 637 |
| 8pm–9pm | 65.8% | 1.6% | 247 |
| 9pm–10pm | 84.6% | 0.0% | 286 |
Best day of the week
24 months, by day of departure.
Best month to fly
24 months, by calendar month.
Holiday travel on DTW to CLT
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) | 72.9% | -13.2 pts | 0.7% | 141 |
| Christmas & New Year (Dec 20 - Jan 3) | 74.5% | -11.6 pts | 0.0% | 274 |
| Summer peak (Jun 15 - Aug 15) | 79.4% | -6.7 pts | 1.4% | 1,239 |
| All other days | 86.1% | — | 1.3% | 5,733 |
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).