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Route on-time record

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

Indianapolis (Indianapolis International Airport) to Charlotte (Charlotte Douglas International Airport). 1,982 nonstop flights in Jun 2025 to May 2026, 81% arrived within 15 minutes and 1.7% were cancelled. The most reliable flight number was American 2172 at 10:31 AM.

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

IND → CLT

Indianapolis to Charlotte: 1,982 nonstop flights a year

On time (12 months)

81%

Cancelled

1.7%

avg delay 23 min

Best time to leave

9 AM to noon

90% on time vs 67% 6 to 9 PM

Most reliable airline

PSA

82% 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 2172

    10:31 AM → 12:14 PM1h 43m nonstop

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

    90%

    chance on time

    On time (history)
    95%
    Cancelled
    0.0%
    Avg arrival delay
    4 min
    • Arrived on time 95% of the time (43 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
    • Never cancelled in 43 scheduled flights.
    • Leaves in this route's most on-time window (9 AM to noon: 90% on time; 6 to 9 PM: 67%).
    • Short track record (43 flights), so its score leans on the airline's record at this hour.

    Limited track record · 43 flights

    Find American 2172 fares Opens this date on Aviasales

  2. #2 · American 346

    8:16 AM → 10:05 AM1h 49m nonstop

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

    88%

    chance on time

    On time (history)
    91%
    Cancelled
    1.4%
    Avg arrival delay
    15 min
    • Arrived on time 91% of the time (204 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).

    Strong track record · 204 flights

    Find American 346 fares Opens this date on Aviasales

  3. #3 · American 1944

    11:29 AM → 1:15 PM1h 46m nonstop

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

    86%

    chance on time

    On time (history)
    91%
    Cancelled
    0.0%
    Avg arrival delay
    5 min
    • Arrived on time 91% of the time (11 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
    • Leaves in this route's most on-time window (9 AM to noon: 90% on time; 6 to 9 PM: 67%).
    • Short track record (11 flights), so its score leans on the airline's record at this hour.

    Limited track record · 11 flights

    Find American 1944 fares Opens this date on Aviasales

  4. #4 · American 2938

    6:00 AM → 7:48 AM1h 48m nonstop

    Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-31. Same departure also flew as American 1698; its record covers all of them.

    86%

    chance on time

    On time (history)
    87%
    Cancelled
    1.7%
    Avg arrival delay
    36 min
    • Arrived on time 87% of the time (345 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).

    Strong track record · 345 flights

    Find American 2938 fares Opens this date on Aviasales

  5. #5 · American 2221

    1:58 PM → 12:06 PM1h 46m nonstop

    Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-20. Same departure also flew as American 2632; its record covers all of them.

    83%

    chance on time

    On time (history)
    85%
    Cancelled
    1.0%
    Avg arrival delay
    25 min
    • Arrived on time 85% of the time (201 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).

    Strong track record · 201 flights

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  6. #6 · American 1801

    8:00 AM → 9:49 AM1h 49m nonstop

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

    82%

    chance on time

    On time (history)
    83%
    Cancelled
    2.1%
    Avg arrival delay
    20 min
    • Arrived on time 83% of the time (137 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).

    Moderate track record · 137 flights

    Find American 1801 fares Opens this date on Aviasales

  7. #7 · American 2615

    9:47 AM → 11:30 AM1h 43m nonstop

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

    81%

    chance on time

    On time (history)
    82%
    Cancelled
    0.0%
    Avg arrival delay
    5 min
    • Arrived on time 82% of the time (11 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
    • Leaves in this route's most on-time window (9 AM to noon: 90% on time; 6 to 9 PM: 67%).
    • 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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  8. #8 · American 2183

    5:34 PM → 7:22 PM1h 48m nonstop

    Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-20. Same departure also flew as American 2215; its record covers all of them.

    75%

    chance on time

    On time (history)
    78%
    Cancelled
    1.4%
    Avg arrival delay
    13 min
    • Arrived on time 78% of the time (215 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
    • Lands inside CLT's trouble window: 63% of its 48 ground stops and delay programs started between 2 PM and 8 PM.
    • 59% of its delay minutes came from the plane arriving late from an earlier flight.

    Strong track record · 215 flights

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  9. #9 · American 3160

    8:08 PM → 9:55 PM1h 47m nonstop

    Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-20. Same departure also flew as American 2883; its record covers all of them.

    73%

    chance on time

    On time (history)
    75%
    Cancelled
    0.8%
    Avg arrival delay
    20 min
    • Arrived on time 75% of the time (130 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
    • Leaves in this route's least on-time window (6 to 9 PM: 67% on time; 9 AM to noon: 90%).
    • 82% of its delay minutes came from the plane arriving late from an earlier flight.

    Moderate track record · 130 flights

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  10. #10 · American 1950

    3:29 PM → 5:20 PM1h 51m nonstop

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

    72%

    chance on time

    On time (history)
    64%
    Cancelled
    0.0%
    Avg arrival delay
    24 min
    • Arrived on time 64% of the time (11 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
    • Lands inside CLT's trouble window: 63% of its 48 ground stops and delay programs started between 2 PM and 8 PM.
    • 65% of its delay minutes came from the plane arriving late from an earlier flight.
    • Short track record (11 flights), so its score leans on the airline's record at this hour.

    Limited track record · 11 flights

    Find American 1950 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)82%

    42 flights · 92% on time as flown · 3.9% cancel

  • American Airlines80%

    1,902 flights · 81% on time as flown · 1.4% cancel

  • Spirit Airlines78%

    38 flights · 76% on time as flown · 1.9% cancel

On time by departure time

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

  • Before 9 AM88%

    672 flights · avg delay 25 min

  • 9 AM to noon90%

    331 flights · avg delay 17 min

  • Noon to 3 PM82%

    279 flights · avg delay 22 min

  • 3 to 6 PM72%

    385 flights · avg delay 24 min

  • 6 to 9 PM67%

    312 flights · avg delay 25 min

Best day: Tuesday (83%). Worst: Sunday (74%).

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
80
F
82
M
81
A
82
M
78
J
70
J
67
A
74
S
81
O
85
N
86
D
77

What delays this route

  • Late-arriving aircraft42%
  • Airline (crew, maintenance, boarding)42%
  • Air traffic control and airport volume10%
  • Severe weather6%

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

IND to CLT questions

What time of day is best to fly IND to CLT?
9 AM to noon: 90% of flights arrived on time, against 67% for departures 6 to 9 PM.
Which airline is most on time from IND to CLT?
PSA, 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 IND to CLT?
July (67% on time); the best was November (86%), 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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