Route on-time record
MSN to CLT: most on-time flights and the best time to fly
Madison (Dane County Regional Truax Field) to Charlotte (Charlotte Douglas International Airport). 1,010 nonstop flights in Jun 2025 to May 2026, 84% arrived within 15 minutes and 1.9% were cancelled. The most reliable flight number was American 1002 at 6:45 AM.
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MSN → CLT
Madison to Charlotte: 1,010 nonstop flights a year
On time (12 months)
84%
Cancelled
1.9%
avg delay 16 min
Best time to leave
Before 9 AM
92% on time vs 73% 3 to 6 PM
Most reliable airline
American
87% chance on time
Lowest nonstop fare seen in the next two months: $483 (American 2480 on 2026-11-10). 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 1002
6:45 AM → 10:05 AM2h 20m nonstop
Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-31.
92%
chance on time
- On time (history)
- 94%
- Cancelled
- 1.0%
- Avg arrival delay
- 5 min
- Arrived on time 94% of the time (207 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
- Leaves in this route's most on-time window (Before 9 AM: 92% on time; 3 to 6 PM: 73%).
Strong track record · 207 flights
Find American 1002 fares Opens this date on Aviasales#2 · American 2480
7:00 AM → 10:19 AM2h 19m nonstop
Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-04-06.
89%
chance on time
- On time (history)
- 91%
- Cancelled
- 3.8%
- Avg arrival delay
- 14 min
- Arrived on time 91% of the time (148 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
- Cancelled 3.8% of the time (6 of 156).
- Leaves in this route's most on-time window (Before 9 AM: 92% on time; 3 to 6 PM: 73%).
Moderate track record · 148 flights
Find American 2480 fares Opens this date on Aviasales#3 · American 1556
11:35 AM → 2:50 PM2h 15m nonstop
Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-20.
86%
chance on time
- On time (history)
- 86%
- Cancelled
- 0.0%
- Avg arrival delay
- 10 min
- Arrived on time 86% 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.
- 65% of its delay minutes came from the plane arriving late from an earlier flight.
Limited track record · 44 flights
Find American 1556 fares Opens this date on Aviasales#4 · American 2032
10:54 AM → 2:08 PM2h 14m nonstop
Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-04-06.
84%
chance on time
- On time (history)
- 83%
- Cancelled
- 1.4%
- Avg arrival delay
- 21 min
- Arrived on time 83% of the time (72 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.
- 94% of its delay minutes came from the plane arriving late from an earlier flight.
Moderate track record · 72 flights
Find American 2032 fares Opens this date on Aviasales#5 · PSA 5306 · sold as American Eagle
12:33 PM → 3:57 PM2h 24m nonstop
Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-31.
80%
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).
- Lands inside CLT's trouble window: 63% of its 48 ground stops and delay programs started between 2 PM and 8 PM.
- Short track record (11 flights), so its score leans on the airline's record at this hour.
Limited track record · 11 flights
Find 12:33 PM flight fares Opens this date on Aviasales#6 · PSA 5358 · sold as American Eagle
5:08 PM → 8:32 PM2h 24m nonstop
Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-20.
73%
chance on time
- On time (history)
- 78%
- Cancelled
- 2.6%
- Avg arrival delay
- 23 min
- Arrived on time 78% of the time (37 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
- Leaves in this route's least on-time window (3 to 6 PM: 73% on time; Before 9 AM: 92%).
- 87% of its delay minutes came from the plane arriving late from an earlier flight.
- Short track record (37 flights), so its score leans on the airline's record at this hour.
Limited track record · 37 flights
Find 5:08 PM flight fares Opens this date on Aviasales#7 · PSA 5630 · sold as American Eagle
5:17 PM → 8:42 PM2h 25m nonstop
Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-04-06.
68%
chance on time
- On time (history)
- 67%
- Cancelled
- 6.7%
- Avg arrival delay
- 29 min
- Arrived on time 67% of the time (83 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
- Cancelled 6.7% of the time (6 of 89).
- Leaves in this route's least on-time window (3 to 6 PM: 73% on time; Before 9 AM: 92%).
- 75% of its delay minutes came from the plane arriving late from an earlier flight.
Moderate track record · 83 flights
Find 5:17 PM flight fares Opens this date on Aviasales
Airlines on this route
Season-adjusted chance of operating and arriving on time.
- American Airlines87%
541 flights · 89% on time as flown · 1.7% cancel
- PSA Airlines (sold as American Eagle)78%
469 flights · 79% on time as flown · 2.1% cancel
On time by departure time
All airlines, scheduled local departure, Jun 2025 to May 2026.
- Before 9 AM92%
365 flights · avg delay 9 min
- 9 AM to noon87%
142 flights · avg delay 14 min
- Noon to 3 PM84%
185 flights · avg delay 16 min
- 3 to 6 PM73%
314 flights · avg delay 25 min
Best day: Monday (82%). 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.
What delays this route
- Late-arriving aircraft52%
- Airline (crew, maintenance, boarding)30%
- Air traffic control and airport volume9%
- Severe weather8%
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
MSN to CLT questions
- What time of day is best to fly MSN to CLT?
- Before 9 AM: 92% of flights arrived on time, against 73% 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 MSN to CLT?
- American, with a season-adjusted 87% chance of operating and arriving on time over 541 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 MSN to CLT?
- July (72% on time); the best was October (87%), 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 MSN
- CLT to MSN (return)
- MSN to ORD 71%
- MSN to DCA 75%
- MSN to MSP 83%
- MSN to DFW 73%
- MSN to DEN 79%
- MSN to ATL 90%
- MSN to DTW 82%
- MSN to LGA 85%
- MSN to PHX 80%
- MSN to EWR 88%
- MSN to PHL 83%
Live status: FAA delays and ground stops