Route on-time record

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

Raleigh/Durham (Raleigh-Durham International Airport) to Charlotte (Charlotte Douglas International Airport). 3,091 nonstop flights in Jun 2025 to May 2026, 82% arrived within 15 minutes and 1.9% were cancelled. The most reliable flight number was American 1903 at 5:05 AM.

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RDU → CLT

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

On time (12 months)

82%

Cancelled

1.9%

avg delay 17 min

Best time to leave

Before 9 AM

92% on time vs 67% 6 to 9 PM

Most reliable airline

American

80% chance on time

Check RDU to CLT fares

Lowest nonstop fare seen in the next two months: $95 (American 2688 on 2026-10-24). 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 1903
5:05 AM → 6:10 AM1h 05m nonstop
Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-31.
93%
chance on time
On time (history)
96%
Cancelled
2.5%
Avg arrival delay
3 min
- Arrived on time 96% of the time (356 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
- Leaves in this route's most on-time window (Before 9 AM: 92% on time; 6 to 9 PM: 67%).
- Departs outside RDU's trouble window (11 AM to 5 PM, when 57% of its 14 ground stops and delay programs started).
Strong track record · 356 flights
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#2 · American 1004
7:00 AM → 8:15 AM1h 15m nonstop
Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-20. Same departure also flew as American 683; its record covers all of them.
91%
chance on time
On time (history)
93%
Cancelled
2.3%
Avg arrival delay
6 min
- Arrived on time 93% of the time (211 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
- Leaves in this route's most on-time window (Before 9 AM: 92% on time; 6 to 9 PM: 67%).
- Departs outside RDU's trouble window (11 AM to 5 PM, when 57% of its 14 ground stops and delay programs started).
Strong track record · 211 flights
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#3 · American 2420
6:43 AM → 7:53 AM1h 10m nonstop
Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-31.
90%
chance on time
On time (history)
93%
Cancelled
2.3%
Avg arrival delay
4 min
- Arrived on time 93% of the time (129 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
- Leaves in this route's most on-time window (Before 9 AM: 92% on time; 6 to 9 PM: 67%).
- Departs outside RDU's trouble window (11 AM to 5 PM, when 57% of its 14 ground stops and delay programs started).
Moderate track record · 129 flights
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#4 · American 2635
11:22 AM → 12:34 PM1h 12m nonstop
Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-20. Same departure also flew as American 1895; its record covers all of them.
87%
chance on time
On time (history)
88%
Cancelled
1.1%
Avg arrival delay
9 min
- Arrived on time 88% of the time (271 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
- Departs inside RDU's trouble window: 57% of its 14 ground stops and delay programs started between 11 AM and 5 PM.
Strong track record · 271 flights
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#5 · American 2363
12:56 PM → 2:07 PM1h 11m nonstop
Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-31.
86%
chance on time
On time (history)
100%
Cancelled
0.0%
Avg arrival delay
0 min
- Arrived on time 100% of the time (9 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
- Departs inside RDU's trouble window: 57% of its 14 ground stops and delay programs started between 11 AM and 5 PM.
- 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 (9 flights), so its score leans on the airline's record at this hour.
Limited track record · 9 flights
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#6 · American 2381
11:13 AM → 12:21 PM1h 08m nonstop
Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-31.
83%
chance on time
On time (history)
82%
Cancelled
0.0%
Avg arrival delay
13 min
- Arrived on time 82% of the time (11 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
- Departs inside RDU's trouble window: 57% of its 14 ground stops and delay programs started between 11 AM and 5 PM.
- 75% 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
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#7 · American 3193
1:09 PM → 2:23 PM1h 14m nonstop
Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-20. Same departure also flew as American 2688; its record covers all of them.
82%
chance on time
On time (history)
84%
Cancelled
2.3%
Avg arrival delay
14 min
- Arrived on time 84% of the time (344 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
- Departs inside RDU's trouble window: 57% of its 14 ground stops and delay programs started between 11 AM and 5 PM.
- Lands inside CLT's trouble window: 63% of its 48 ground stops and delay programs started between 2 PM and 8 PM.
- 62% of its delay minutes came from the plane arriving late from an earlier flight.
Strong track record · 344 flights
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#8 · American 2629
3:00 PM → 4:14 PM1h 14m nonstop
Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-20.
82%
chance on time
On time (history)
91%
Cancelled
0.0%
Avg arrival delay
6 min
- Arrived on time 91% of the time (44 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
- Never cancelled in 44 scheduled flights.
- Departs inside RDU's trouble window: 57% of its 14 ground stops and delay programs started between 11 AM and 5 PM.
- 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
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#9 · American 1906
9:08 AM → 10:20 AM1h 12m nonstop
Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-04-06.
82%
chance on time
On time (history)
82%
Cancelled
0.4%
Avg arrival delay
22 min
- Arrived on time 82% of the time (224 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
- Departs outside RDU's trouble window (11 AM to 5 PM, when 57% of its 14 ground stops and delay programs started).
Strong track record · 224 flights
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#10 · American 1897
2:54 PM → 4:05 PM1h 11m nonstop
Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-04-06.
77%
chance on time
On time (history)
78%
Cancelled
2.4%
Avg arrival delay
25 min
- Arrived on time 78% of the time (284 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
- Departs inside RDU's trouble window: 57% of its 14 ground stops and delay programs started between 11 AM and 5 PM.
- Lands inside CLT's trouble window: 63% of its 48 ground stops and delay programs started between 2 PM and 8 PM.
- 55% of its delay minutes came from the plane arriving late from an earlier flight.
Strong track record · 284 flights
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Airlines on this route

Season-adjusted chance of operating and arriving on time.

American Airlines80%
3,079 flights · 82% on time as flown · 1.8% cancel

On time by departure time

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

Before 9 AM92%
816 flights · avg delay 6 min
9 AM to noon87%
516 flights · avg delay 13 min
Noon to 3 PM82%
645 flights · avg delay 17 min
3 to 6 PM75%
539 flights · avg delay 26 min
6 to 9 PM67%
575 flights · avg delay 25 min

Best day: Tuesday (83%). Worst: Sunday (77%).

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)32%
Air traffic control and airport volume10%
Severe weather5%

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

RDU to CLT questions

What time of day is best to fly RDU to CLT?: Before 9 AM: 92% 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 RDU to CLT?: American, with a season-adjusted 80% chance of operating and arriving on time over 3,079 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 RDU to CLT?: July (67% on time); the best was February (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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