Route on-time record

BWI to CLT: most on-time flights and the best time to fly

Baltimore (Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport) to Charlotte (Charlotte Douglas International Airport). 3,043 nonstop flights in Jun 2025 to May 2026, 80% arrived within 15 minutes and 1.9% were cancelled. The most reliable flight number was American 1708 at 5:05 AM.

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BWI → CLT

Baltimore to Charlotte: 3,043 nonstop flights a year

On time (12 months)

80%

Cancelled

1.9%

avg delay 19 min

Best time to leave

Before 9 AM

91% on time vs 64% 3 to 6 PM

Most reliable airline

Spirit

82% chance on time

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Lowest nonstop fare seen in the next two months: $76 (Frontier 3075 on 2026-11-22). Fares open on our travel partner (Aviasales). Pick the flight number you chose here.

Most reliable nonstop flights

Ranked by the chance the flight operates and arrives within 15 minutes of schedule, from Jun 2025 to May 2026 records.

#1 · American 1708
5:05 AM → 6:36 AM1h 31m nonstop
Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-31. Same departure also flew as American 2224; its record covers all of them.
93%
chance on time
On time (history)
95%
Cancelled
2.2%
Avg arrival delay
11 min
- Arrived on time 95% of the time (348 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
- Leaves in this route's most on-time window (Before 9 AM: 91% on time; 3 to 6 PM: 64%).
- Departs outside BWI's trouble window (2 PM to 8 PM, when 81% of its 43 ground stops and delay programs started).
Strong track record · 348 flights
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#2 · American 2670
6:12 AM → 7:49 AM1h 37m nonstop
Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-31.
89%
chance on time
On time (history)
90%
Cancelled
2.0%
Avg arrival delay
9 min
- Arrived on time 90% of the time (194 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
- Leaves in this route's most on-time window (Before 9 AM: 91% on time; 3 to 6 PM: 64%).
- Departs outside BWI's trouble window (2 PM to 8 PM, when 81% of its 43 ground stops and delay programs started).
Moderate track record · 194 flights
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#3 · Southwest 1095
8:25 AM → 10:15 AM1h 50m nonstop
Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-30. Same departure also flew as Southwest 1274; its record covers all of them.
88%
chance on time
On time (history)
91%
Cancelled
0.0%
Avg arrival delay
4 min
- Arrived on time 91% of the time (80 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
- Never cancelled in 80 scheduled flights.
- Leaves in this route's most on-time window (Before 9 AM: 91% on time; 3 to 6 PM: 64%).
- Departs outside BWI's trouble window (2 PM to 8 PM, when 81% of its 43 ground stops and delay programs started).
Moderate track record · 80 flights
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#4 · American 1588
6:46 AM → 8:25 AM1h 39m nonstop
Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-04-06.
87%
chance on time
On time (history)
89%
Cancelled
2.2%
Avg arrival delay
18 min
- Arrived on time 89% of the time (91 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
- Leaves in this route's most on-time window (Before 9 AM: 91% on time; 3 to 6 PM: 64%).
- Departs outside BWI's trouble window (2 PM to 8 PM, when 81% of its 43 ground stops and delay programs started).
Moderate track record · 91 flights
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#5 · American 1929
9:51 AM → 11:28 AM1h 37m nonstop
Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-20.
87%
chance on time
On time (history)
91%
Cancelled
0.0%
Avg arrival delay
16 min
- Arrived on time 91% of the time (44 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
- Never cancelled in 44 scheduled flights.
- Departs outside BWI's trouble window (2 PM to 8 PM, when 81% of its 43 ground stops and delay programs started).
- Short track record (44 flights), so its score leans on the airline's record at this hour.
Limited track record · 44 flights
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#6 · American 846
1:55 PM → 3:32 PM1h 37m nonstop
Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-31.
84%
chance on time
On time (history)
84%
Cancelled
2.9%
Avg arrival delay
42 min
- Arrived on time 84% of the time (68 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
- Departs outside BWI's trouble window (2 PM to 8 PM, when 81% of its 43 ground stops and delay programs started).
- Lands inside CLT's trouble window: 63% of its 48 ground stops and delay programs started between 2 PM and 8 PM.
Moderate track record · 68 flights
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#7 · American 1635
10:06 AM → 11:42 AM1h 36m nonstop
Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-31.
82%
chance on time
On time (history)
78%
Cancelled
0.0%
Avg arrival delay
16 min
- Arrived on time 78% of the time (9 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
- Departs outside BWI's trouble window (2 PM to 8 PM, when 81% of its 43 ground stops and delay programs started).
- Short track record (9 flights), so its score leans on the airline's record at this hour.
Limited track record · 9 flights
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#8 · American 2316
12:16 PM → 1:52 PM1h 36m nonstop
Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-04-06.
77%
chance on time
On time (history)
80%
Cancelled
3.6%
Avg arrival delay
13 min
- Arrived on time 80% of the time (132 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
- Cancelled 3.6% of the time (5 of 137).
- Departs outside BWI's trouble window (2 PM to 8 PM, when 81% of its 43 ground stops and delay programs started).
- 63% of its delay minutes came from the plane arriving late from an earlier flight.
Moderate track record · 132 flights
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#9 · American 1464
5:59 PM → 7:40 PM1h 41m nonstop
Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-04-06.
76%
chance on time
On time (history)
81%
Cancelled
3.1%
Avg arrival delay
14 min
- Arrived on time 81% of the time (123 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
- Cancelled 3.1% of the time (4 of 127).
- Leaves in this route's least on-time window (3 to 6 PM: 64% on time; Before 9 AM: 91%).
- Departs inside BWI's trouble window: 81% of its 43 ground stops and delay programs started between 2 PM and 8 PM.
Moderate track record · 123 flights
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#10 · American 1925
3:31 PM → 5:11 PM1h 40m nonstop
Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-20.
74%
chance on time
On time (history)
77%
Cancelled
2.3%
Avg arrival delay
13 min
- Arrived on time 77% of the time (43 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
- Leaves in this route's least on-time window (3 to 6 PM: 64% on time; Before 9 AM: 91%).
- Departs inside BWI's trouble window: 81% of its 43 ground stops and delay programs started between 2 PM and 8 PM.
- Lands inside CLT's trouble window: 63% of its 48 ground stops and delay programs started between 2 PM and 8 PM.
Limited track record · 43 flights
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Airlines on this route

Season-adjusted chance of operating and arriving on time.

Spirit Airlines82%
42 flights · 85% on time as flown · 2.0% cancel
American Airlines81%
1,838 flights · 83% on time as flown · 2.0% cancel
PSA Airlines (sold as American Eagle)75%
61 flights · 69% on time as flown · 1.4% cancel
Southwest Airlines74%
967 flights · 75% on time as flown · 1.6% cancel
Frontier Airlines70%
134 flights · 68% on time as flown · 3.1% cancel

On time by departure time

All airlines, scheduled local departure, Jun 2025 to May 2026.

Before 9 AM91%
1,166 flights · avg delay 11 min
9 AM to noon88%
395 flights · avg delay 15 min
Noon to 3 PM78%
359 flights · avg delay 17 min
3 to 6 PM64%
420 flights · avg delay 33 min
6 to 9 PM66%
696 flights · avg delay 28 min

Best day: Tuesday (82%). Worst: Sunday (75%).

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On time by month

All airlines, Jun 2023 to May 2026. Several years per month, so one stormy season doesn't define a month. Travel-month estimates use this seasonal pattern.

What delays this route

Late-arriving aircraft47%
Airline (crew, maintenance, boarding)34%
Air traffic control and airport volume13%
Severe weather5%

Share of delay minutes by the cause airlines report to the US DOT.

Historical odds, not a guarantee. Built from the US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics on-time reports (Jun 2025 to May 2026), FAA ground stop and delay program advisories, and 20 years of airport weather observations. Covers US airlines that report to the DOT; schedules are flights operated recently, so confirm times when you book. ATIS Alerts is not affiliated with any airline. Fares are what Aviasales travelers saw in recent searches (USD, one way, 1 adult), not live quotes; the partner site shows the current price. Fare links go to our travel partner and may earn us a commission at no cost to you. Affiliate disclosure

BWI to CLT questions

What time of day is best to fly BWI to CLT?: Before 9 AM: 91% of flights arrived on time, against 64% for departures 3 to 6 PM. Later flights inherit delays from earlier ones, so the first departures of the day usually run best.
Which airline is most on time from BWI to CLT?: Spirit, with a season-adjusted 82% chance of operating and arriving on time over 42 flights. The adjustment compares each airline with what the route did in the months it flew, so a carrier that skipped a stormy month gets no free credit.
What is the worst month for delays on BWI to CLT?: July (62% on time); the best was November (85%), averaged over Jun 2023 to May 2026.
Is this a prediction for my flight?: No. These are historical odds from the US DOT on-time reports, FAA advisories and airport weather records. Check your flight status and the FAA delay board on the day you fly.

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