Best Time to Fly MDT to CLT: On-Time Stats by Hour & Airline
Harrisburg International → Charlotte Douglas International
Data through July 2026 · Last updated October 18, 2026
744 flights were scheduled from Harrisburg (MDT) to Charlotte (CLT) in the last 12 months, and 82.2% of those that flew arrived on time, 4.6 points above the US average of 77.6%.
American Airlines was the most punctual of the 2 airlines on the route at 83.6%, while PSA Airlines trailed at 78.0%.
November has been the best month (91% on time) and Monday the weakest day of the week (75%).
2.5% of flights were cancelled, versus 1.8% nationally.
MDT 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 | 83.6% | 73 min | 2.7% | 563 |
| PSA Airlines | 78.0% | 157 min | 2.2% | 181 |
80%+ good 70–79.9% fair <70% poor
Best time of day to fly MDT to CLT
On-time arrival % by scheduled departure hour (local time), 1,783 flights over 24 months.
Show the numbers
| Departure hour | On time | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5am–6am | 92.0% | 2.5% | 319 |
| 6am–7am | 89.5% | 1.3% | 231 |
| 7am–8am | Limited data | 8 | |
| 8am–9am | 86.8% | 1.9% | 316 |
| 9am–10am | Limited data | 1 | |
| 10am–11am | Limited data | 2 | |
| 11am–12pm | 64.7% | 0.0% | 34 |
| 12pm–1pm | 81.5% | 2.7% | 111 |
| 1pm–2pm | 85.3% | 0.7% | 144 |
| 2pm–3pm | Limited data | 14 | |
| 3pm–4pm | 82.7% | 0.6% | 163 |
| 4pm–5pm | 82.8% | 1.5% | 130 |
| 5pm–6pm | 69.1% | 1.7% | 235 |
| 6pm–7pm | Limited data | 7 | |
| 7pm–8pm | Limited data | 19 | |
| 8pm–9pm | 63.3% | 0.0% | 49 |
Best day of the week
24 months, by day of departure.
Best month to fly
24 months, by calendar month.
Holiday travel on MDT 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) | 88.9% | +4.0 pts | 0.0% | 45 |
| Christmas & New Year (Dec 20 - Jan 3) | 80.7% | -4.1 pts | 1.7% | 58 |
| Summer peak (Jun 15 - Aug 15) | 74.0% | -10.9 pts | 2.1% | 279 |
| All other days | 84.8% | — | 1.5% | 1,401 |
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).