Route on-time record
ILM to CLT: most on-time flights and the best time to fly
Wilmington (Wilmington International Airport) to Charlotte (Charlotte Douglas International Airport). 1,867 nonstop flights in Jun 2025 to May 2026, 87% arrived within 15 minutes and 2.1% were cancelled. The most reliable flight number was American 2493 at 5:00 AM.
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ILM → CLT
Wilmington to Charlotte: 1,867 nonstop flights a year
On time (12 months)
87%
Cancelled
2.1%
avg delay 14 min
Best time to leave
Before 9 AM
93% on time vs 75% 6 to 9 PM
Most reliable airline
American
86% chance on time
Lowest nonstop fare seen in the next two months: $340 (American 1531 on 2026-10-26). 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 2493
5:00 AM → 6:09 AM1h 09m nonstop
Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-31.
93%
chance on time
- On time (history)
- 95%
- Cancelled
- 1.8%
- Avg arrival delay
- 6 min
- Arrived on time 95% of the time (166 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
- Leaves in this route's most on-time window (Before 9 AM: 93% on time; 6 to 9 PM: 75%).
Moderate track record · 166 flights
Find American 2493 fares Opens this date on Aviasales#2 · American 2760
6:41 AM → 7:57 AM1h 16m nonstop
Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-31.
90%
chance on time
- On time (history)
- 92%
- Cancelled
- 2.7%
- Avg arrival delay
- 6 min
- Arrived on time 92% of the time (144 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
- Leaves in this route's most on-time window (Before 9 AM: 93% on time; 6 to 9 PM: 75%).
Moderate track record · 144 flights
Find American 2760 fares Opens this date on Aviasales#3 · American 2569
9:11 AM → 10:30 AM1h 19m nonstop
Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-31.
87%
chance on time
- On time (history)
- 91%
- Cancelled
- 0.0%
- Avg arrival delay
- 3 min
- Arrived on time 91% of the time (11 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
Limited track record · 11 flights
Find American 2569 fares Opens this date on Aviasales#4 · American 2165
3:08 PM → 4:26 PM1h 18m nonstop
Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-20.
84%
chance on time
- On time (history)
- 86%
- Cancelled
- 0.0%
- Avg arrival delay
- 18 min
- Arrived on time 86% of the time (43 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
- Never cancelled in 43 scheduled flights.
- 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
Find American 2165 fares Opens this date on Aviasales#5 · American 2166
1:25 PM → 2:43 PM1h 18m nonstop
Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-20.
83%
chance on time
- On time (history)
- 84%
- Cancelled
- 0.0%
- Avg arrival delay
- 7 min
- Arrived on time 84% of the time (44 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
- Never cancelled in 44 scheduled flights.
- 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 · 44 flights
Find American 2166 fares Opens this date on Aviasales#6 · American 1933
8:01 PM → 9:22 PM1h 21m nonstop
Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-31.
81%
chance on time
- On time (history)
- 100%
- Cancelled
- 9.1%
- Avg arrival delay
- 0 min
- Arrived on time 100% of the time (10 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
- Leaves in this route's least on-time window (6 to 9 PM: 75% on time; Before 9 AM: 93%).
Limited track record · 10 flights
Find American 1933 fares Opens this date on Aviasales#7 · PSA 5283 · sold as American Eagle
8:17 PM → 9:36 PM1h 19m nonstop
Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-20.
75%
chance on time
- On time (history)
- 78%
- Cancelled
- 0.0%
- Avg arrival delay
- 15 min
- Arrived on time 78% of the time (37 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
- Never cancelled in 37 scheduled flights.
- Leaves in this route's least on-time window (6 to 9 PM: 75% on time; Before 9 AM: 93%).
- 85% of its delay minutes came from the plane arriving late from an earlier flight.
Limited track record · 37 flights
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Airlines on this route
Season-adjusted chance of operating and arriving on time.
- American Airlines86%
1,526 flights · 88% on time as flown · 2.3% cancel
- PSA Airlines (sold as American Eagle)84%
332 flights · 86% on time as flown · 1.7% cancel
On time by departure time
All airlines, scheduled local departure, Jun 2025 to May 2026.
- Before 9 AM93%
741 flights · avg delay 10 min
- 9 AM to noon92%
287 flights · avg delay 13 min
- Noon to 3 PM85%
311 flights · avg delay 12 min
- 3 to 6 PM84%
170 flights · avg delay 15 min
- 6 to 9 PM75%
358 flights · avg delay 23 min
Best day: Wednesday (87%). Worst: Sunday (82%).
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 aircraft48%
- Airline (crew, maintenance, boarding)44%
- Air traffic control and airport volume6%
- Severe weather3%
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
ILM to CLT questions
- What time of day is best to fly ILM to CLT?
- Before 9 AM: 93% of flights arrived on time, against 75% 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 ILM to CLT?
- American, with a season-adjusted 86% chance of operating and arriving on time over 1,526 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 ILM to CLT?
- July (74% on time); the best was November (91%), 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.
More routes from ILM
- CLT to ILM (return)
- ILM to ATL 85%
- ILM to LGA 77%
- ILM to DCA 67%
- ILM to DFW 81%
- ILM to ORD 73%
- ILM to BOS 68%
- ILM to MIA 86%
Live status: FAA delays and ground stops