Route on-time record

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

Charlotte (Charlotte Douglas International Airport) to Raleigh/Durham (Raleigh-Durham International Airport). 3,091 nonstop flights in Jun 2025 to May 2026, 77% arrived within 15 minutes and 1.9% were cancelled. The most reliable flight number was American 2635 at 9:30 AM.

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CLT → RDU

Charlotte to Raleigh/Durham: 3,091 nonstop flights a year

On time (12 months)

77%

Cancelled

1.9%

avg delay 16 min

Best time to leave

Before 9 AM

89% on time vs 67% 6 to 9 PM

Most reliable airline

American

76% chance on time

Check CLT to RDU fares

Lowest nonstop fare seen in the next two months: $105 (American 1753 on 2026-10-25). 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 2635
9:30 AM → 10:32 AM1h 02m nonstop
Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-20. Same departure also flew as American 1895; its record covers all of them.
88%
chance on time
On time (history)
89%
Cancelled
0.4%
Avg arrival delay
7 min
- Arrived on time 89% of the time (245 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).
Strong track record · 245 flights
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#2 · American 2362
7:06 AM → 8:07 AM1h 01m nonstop
Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-31. Same departure also flew as American 2624, 1906; its record covers all of them.
87%
chance on time
On time (history)
90%
Cancelled
0.0%
Avg arrival delay
5 min
- Arrived on time 90% of the time (194 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
- Never cancelled in 194 scheduled flights.
- Leaves in this route's most on-time window (Before 9 AM: 89% on time; 6 to 9 PM: 67%).
- 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 · 194 flights
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#3 · American 2363
11:04 AM → 12:03 PM59m nonstop
Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-31.
84%
chance on time
On time (history)
100%
Cancelled
0.0%
Avg arrival delay
1 min
- Arrived on time 100% of the time (9 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).
- Lands inside RDU's trouble window: 57% of its 14 ground stops and delay programs started between 11 AM and 5 PM.
- 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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#4 · American 3193
11:17 AM → 12:19 PM1h 02m nonstop
Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-20. Same departure also flew as American 2688; its record covers all of them.
83%
chance on time
On time (history)
87%
Cancelled
2.8%
Avg arrival delay
12 min
- Arrived on time 87% of the time (239 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).
- Lands inside RDU's trouble window: 57% of its 14 ground stops and delay programs started between 11 AM and 5 PM.
- 59% of its delay minutes came from the plane arriving late from an earlier flight.
Strong track record · 239 flights
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#5 · American 2629
1:11 PM → 2:10 PM59m nonstop
Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-20. Same departure also flew as American 1897; its record covers all of them.
81%
chance on time
On time (history)
83%
Cancelled
1.8%
Avg arrival delay
12 min
- Arrived on time 83% of the time (333 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).
- Lands inside RDU's trouble window: 57% of its 14 ground stops and delay programs started between 11 AM and 5 PM.
Strong track record · 333 flights
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#6 · American 2381
9:20 AM → 10:22 AM1h 02m nonstop
Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-31.
78%
chance on time
On time (history)
64%
Cancelled
0.0%
Avg arrival delay
17 min
- Arrived on time 64% of the time (11 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).
- Short track record (11 flights), so its score leans on the airline's record at this hour.
Limited track record · 11 flights
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#7 · American 2642
2:31 PM → 3:30 PM59m nonstop
Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-20.
77%
chance on time
On time (history)
89%
Cancelled
0.0%
Avg arrival delay
5 min
- Arrived on time 89% of the time (36 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
- Never cancelled in 36 scheduled flights.
- Departs inside CLT's trouble window: 63% of its 48 ground stops and delay programs started between 2 PM and 8 PM.
- Lands inside RDU's trouble window: 57% of its 14 ground stops and delay programs started between 11 AM and 5 PM.
Limited track record · 36 flights
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#8 · American 2379
4:33 PM → 5:35 PM1h 02m nonstop
Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-31. Same departure also flew as American 2616; its record covers all of them.
76%
chance on time
On time (history)
85%
Cancelled
0.0%
Avg arrival delay
8 min
- Arrived on time 85% of the time (55 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
- Never cancelled in 55 scheduled flights.
- Departs inside CLT's trouble window: 63% of its 48 ground stops and delay programs started between 2 PM and 8 PM.
- Short track record (55 flights), so its score leans on the airline's record at this hour.
Limited track record · 55 flights
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#9 · American 1894
4:40 PM → 5:39 PM59m nonstop
Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-04-06.
69%
chance on time
On time (history)
70%
Cancelled
1.7%
Avg arrival delay
22 min
- Arrived on time 70% of the time (292 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
- Departs inside CLT's trouble window: 63% of its 48 ground stops and delay programs started between 2 PM and 8 PM.
Strong track record · 292 flights
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#10 · American 494
10:56 PM → 11:58 PM1h 02m nonstop
Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-31. Same departure also flew as American 1481; its record covers all of them.
69%
chance on time
On time (history)
71%
Cancelled
3.7%
Avg arrival delay
24 min
- Arrived on time 71% of the time (343 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
- Cancelled 3.7% of the time (13 of 356).
- Departs outside CLT's trouble window (2 PM to 8 PM, when 63% of its 48 ground stops and delay programs started).
Strong track record · 343 flights
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Airlines on this route

Season-adjusted chance of operating and arriving on time.

American Airlines76%
3,080 flights · 77% on time as flown · 1.9% cancel

On time by departure time

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

Before 9 AM89%
377 flights · avg delay 6 min
9 AM to noon87%
590 flights · avg delay 8 min
Noon to 3 PM77%
695 flights · avg delay 15 min
3 to 6 PM72%
491 flights · avg delay 19 min
6 to 9 PM67%
564 flights · avg delay 24 min
After 9 PM70%
374 flights · avg delay 25 min

Best day: Tuesday (79%). Worst: Sunday (71%).

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 aircraft54%
Airline (crew, maintenance, boarding)36%
Air traffic control and airport volume7%
Severe weather4%

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 RDU questions

What time of day is best to fly CLT to RDU?: Before 9 AM: 89% of flights arrived on time, against 67% for departures 6 to 9 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 CLT to RDU?: American, with a season-adjusted 76% chance of operating and arriving on time over 3,080 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 RDU?: July (57% 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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