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Route on-time record

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

Charlotte (Charlotte Douglas International Airport) to Des Moines (Des Moines International Airport). 809 nonstop flights in Jun 2025 to May 2026, 73% arrived within 15 minutes and 3.0% were cancelled. The most reliable flight number was American 2032 at 11:41 AM.

Flying on a specific date? We’ll adjust for the month, the weekday and the forecast.

CLT → DSM

Charlotte to Des Moines: 809 nonstop flights a year

On time (12 months)

73%

Cancelled

3.0%

avg delay 19 min

Best time to leave

Noon to 3 PM

83% on time vs 63% after 9 PM

Most reliable airline

PSA

72% chance on time

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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. #1 · American 2032

    11:41 AM → 1:11 PM2h 30m nonstop

    Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-20.

    78%

    chance on time

    On time (history)
    84%
    Cancelled
    0.0%
    Avg arrival delay
    10 min
    • Arrived on time 84% of the time (37 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
    • Never cancelled in 38 scheduled flights.
    • Departs outside CLT's trouble window (2 PM to 8 PM, when 63% of its 48 ground stops and delay programs started).
    • 55% of its delay minutes came from the plane arriving late from an earlier flight.

    Limited track record · 37 flights

    Find American 2032 fares Opens this date on Aviasales

  2. #2 · American 1763

    11:25 AM → 12:52 PM2h 27m nonstop

    Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-31. Same departure also flew as American 1985; its record covers all of them.

    77%

    chance on time

    On time (history)
    80%
    Cancelled
    2.4%
    Avg arrival delay
    18 min
    • Arrived on time 80% of the time (82 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
    • Departs outside CLT's trouble window (2 PM to 8 PM, when 63% of its 48 ground stops and delay programs started).
    • 77% of its delay minutes came from the plane arriving late from an earlier flight.

    Moderate track record · 82 flights

    Find American 1763 fares Opens this date on Aviasales

  3. #3 · American 3020

    8:46 PM → 10:18 PM2h 32m nonstop

    Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-20.

    66%

    chance on time

    On time (history)
    65%
    Cancelled
    0.0%
    Avg arrival delay
    16 min
    • Arrived on time 65% of the time (74 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
    • Never cancelled in 74 scheduled flights.
    • Departs outside CLT's trouble window (2 PM to 8 PM, when 63% of its 48 ground stops and delay programs started).

    Moderate track record · 74 flights

    Find American 3020 fares Opens this date on Aviasales

  4. #4 · American 1325

    8:26 PM → 9:59 PM2h 33m nonstop

    Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-04-06.

    66%

    chance on time

    On time (history)
    67%
    Cancelled
    2.4%
    Avg arrival delay
    26 min
    • Arrived on time 67% of the time (121 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
    • Departs outside CLT's trouble window (2 PM to 8 PM, when 63% of its 48 ground stops and delay programs started).

    Moderate track record · 121 flights

    Find American 1325 fares Opens this date on Aviasales

  5. #5 · American 2241

    10:50 PM → 12:17 AM2h 27m nonstop

    Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-31.

    58%

    chance on time

    On time (history)
    50%
    Cancelled
    2.8%
    Avg arrival delay
    40 min
    • Arrived on time 50% of the time (70 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
    • Leaves in this route's least on-time window (After 9 PM: 63% on time; Noon to 3 PM: 83%).
    • Departs outside CLT's trouble window (2 PM to 8 PM, when 63% of its 48 ground stops and delay programs started).

    Moderate track record · 70 flights

    Find American 2241 fares Opens this date on Aviasales

Airlines on this route

Season-adjusted chance of operating and arriving on time.

  • PSA Airlines (sold as American Eagle)72%

    188 flights · 77% on time as flown · 4.6% cancel

  • American Airlines71%

    621 flights · 72% on time as flown · 2.3% cancel

On time by departure time

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

  • 9 AM to noon83%

    176 flights · avg delay 14 min

  • Noon to 3 PM83%

    151 flights · avg delay 12 min

  • 3 to 6 PM74%

    112 flights · avg delay 18 min

  • 6 to 9 PM66%

    114 flights · avg delay 25 min

  • After 9 PM63%

    243 flights · avg delay 27 min

Best day: Tuesday (79%). Worst: Sunday (68%).

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.

J
76
F
74
M
75
A
73
M
66
J
63
J
58
A
69
S
75
O
85
N
85
D
74

What delays this route

  • Late-arriving aircraft40%
  • Airline (crew, maintenance, boarding)36%
  • Air traffic control and airport volume12%
  • Severe weather12%

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

CLT to DSM questions

What time of day is best to fly CLT to DSM?
Noon to 3 PM: 83% of flights arrived on time, against 63% for departures after 9 PM.
Which airline is most on time from CLT to DSM?
PSA, with a season-adjusted 72% chance of operating and arriving on time over 188 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 CLT to DSM?
July (58% 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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