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We rank real flight numbers by how often they flew and arrived on time over the last 12 months, adjusted for your travel month and departure time, then check nearby airports and calmer connections. US airlines and airports.

CLT → IAD

Charlotte to Dulles: 2,025 nonstop flights a year

On time (12 months)

81%

Cancelled

2.9%

avg delay 14 min

Best time to leave

Before 9 AM

91% on time vs 69% 3 to 6 PM

Most reliable airline

Republic

82% chance on time

Check CLT to IAD fares

Lowest nonstop fare seen in the next two months: $96 (American 3238 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. #1 · Republic 3543 · sold as American Eagle, Delta Connection or United Express

    10:13 AM → 11:45 AM1h 32m nonstop

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

    88%

    chance on time

    On time (history)
    94%
    Cancelled
    0.0%
    Avg arrival delay
    4 min
    • Arrived on time 94% of the time (50 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
    • Never cancelled in 50 scheduled flights.
    • 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 (50 flights), so its score leans on the airline's record at this hour.

    Limited track record · 50 flights

    Find 10:13 AM flight fares Opens this date on Aviasales

  2. #2 · United 1762

    6:00 AM → 7:29 AM1h 29m nonstop

    Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-18.

    88%

    chance on time

    On time (history)
    100%
    Cancelled
    0.0%
    Avg arrival delay
    0 min
    • Arrived on time 100% of the time (15 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
    • Leaves in this route's most on-time window (Before 9 AM: 91% on time; 3 to 6 PM: 69%).
    • 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 (15 flights), so its score leans on the route's record at this hour.

    Limited track record · 15 flights

    Find United 1762 fares Opens this date on Aviasales

  3. #3 · PSA 5219 · sold as American Eagle

    7:20 AM → 8:50 AM1h 30m nonstop

    Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-31. Same departure also flew as PSA 5266, 5194; its record covers all of them.

    87%

    chance on time

    On time (history)
    91%
    Cancelled
    2.6%
    Avg arrival delay
    5 min
    • Arrived on time 91% of the time (187 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
    • Leaves in this route's most on-time window (Before 9 AM: 91% on time; 3 to 6 PM: 69%).
    • 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 · 187 flights

    Find 7:20 AM flight fares Opens this date on Aviasales

  4. #4 · Republic 3429 · sold as American Eagle, Delta Connection or United Express

    2:49 PM → 4:28 PM1h 39m nonstop

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

    84%

    chance on time

    On time (history)
    100%
    Cancelled
    0.0%
    Avg arrival delay
    0 min
    • Arrived on time 100% of the time (18 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.
    • Lands inside IAD's trouble window: 75% of its 63 ground stops and delay programs started between 1 PM and 7 PM.
    • Short track record (18 flights), so its score leans on the airline's record at this hour.

    Limited track record · 18 flights

    Find 2:49 PM flight fares Opens this date on Aviasales

  5. #5 · PSA 5543 · sold as American Eagle

    12:00 PM → 1:32 PM1h 32m nonstop

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

    82%

    chance on time

    On time (history)
    84%
    Cancelled
    2.3%
    Avg arrival delay
    7 min
    • Arrived on time 84% of the time (217 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 IAD's trouble window: 75% of its 63 ground stops and delay programs started between 1 PM and 7 PM.

    Strong track record · 217 flights

    Find 12:00 PM flight fares Opens this date on Aviasales

  6. #6 · Republic 3444 · sold as American Eagle, Delta Connection or United Express

    9:40 AM → 11:16 AM1h 36m nonstop

    Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-03-28.

    80%

    chance on time

    On time (history)
    77%
    Cancelled
    3.1%
    Avg arrival delay
    21 min
    • Arrived on time 77% of the time (31 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
    • Cancelled 3.1% of the time (1 of 32).
    • 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 (31 flights), so its score leans on the airline's record at this hour.

    Limited track record · 31 flights

    Find 9:40 AM flight fares Opens this date on Aviasales

  7. #7 · PSA 5268 · sold as American Eagle

    1:18 PM → 2:51 PM1h 33m nonstop

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

    80%

    chance on time

    On time (history)
    86%
    Cancelled
    0.0%
    Avg arrival delay
    8 min
    • Arrived on time 86% of the time (44 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
    • Never cancelled in 44 scheduled flights.
    • Departs outside CLT's trouble window (2 PM to 8 PM, when 63% of its 48 ground stops and delay programs started).
    • Lands inside IAD's trouble window: 75% of its 63 ground stops and delay programs started between 1 PM and 7 PM.

    Limited track record · 44 flights

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  8. #8 · PSA 5220 · sold as American Eagle

    11:05 AM → 12:36 PM1h 31m nonstop

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

    79%

    chance on time

    On time (history)
    82%
    Cancelled
    0.0%
    Avg arrival delay
    7 min
    • Arrived on time 82% 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

    Find 11:05 AM flight fares Opens this date on Aviasales

  9. #9 · Republic 3563 · sold as American Eagle, Delta Connection or United Express

    7:40 PM → 9:15 PM1h 35m nonstop

    Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-04-28. Same departure also flew as Republic 3554; its record covers all of them.

    79%

    chance on time

    On time (history)
    81%
    Cancelled
    4.6%
    Avg arrival delay
    14 min
    • Arrived on time 81% of the time (62 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
    • Cancelled 4.6% of the time (3 of 65).
    • Departs inside CLT's trouble window: 63% of its 48 ground stops and delay programs started between 2 PM and 8 PM.
    • 77% of its delay minutes came from the plane arriving late from an earlier flight.

    Moderate track record · 62 flights

    Find 7:40 PM flight fares Opens this date on Aviasales

  10. #10 · American 2654

    7:05 PM → 8:30 PM1h 25m nonstop

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

    76%

    chance on time

    On time (history)
    77%
    Cancelled
    0.0%
    Avg arrival delay
    21 min
    • Arrived on time 77% of the time (30 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
    • Never cancelled in 30 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 (30 flights), so its score leans on the airline's record at this hour.

    Limited track record · 30 flights

    Find American 2654 fares Opens this date on Aviasales

Airlines on this route

Season-adjusted chance of operating and arriving on time.

  • Republic Airways (sold as American Eagle, Delta Connection or United Express)82%

    498 flights · 85% on time as flown · 3.1% cancel

  • PSA Airlines (sold as American Eagle)77%

    1,120 flights · 79% on time as flown · 3.3% cancel

  • American Airlines76%

    381 flights · 78% on time as flown · 1.8% cancel

On time by departure time

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

  • Before 9 AM91%

    370 flights · avg delay 5 min

  • 9 AM to noon87%

    427 flights · avg delay 8 min

  • Noon to 3 PM79%

    376 flights · avg delay 14 min

  • 3 to 6 PM69%

    208 flights · avg delay 23 min

  • 6 to 9 PM77%

    385 flights · avg delay 17 min

  • After 9 PM71%

    259 flights · avg delay 24 min

Best day: Wednesday (85%). Worst: Sunday (79%).

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