Best Time to Fly BDL to CLT: On-Time Stats by Hour & Airline
Bradley International → Charlotte Douglas International
Data through July 2026 · Last updated October 18, 2026
1,677 flights were scheduled from Hartford (BDL) to Charlotte (CLT) in the last 12 months, and 82.4% of those that flew arrived on time, 4.8 points above the US average of 77.6%.
American Airlines was the only reporting airline with regular flights on this route.
November has been the best month (87% on time) and Sunday the weakest day of the week (77%).
2.1% of flights were cancelled, versus 1.8% nationally.
BDL to CLT on-time performance by airline
Last 12 months. Airlines with fewer than 30 completed flights are marked “limited data”.
| Airline | On time | Avg delay when late | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Airlines | 82.4% | 88 min | 2.1% | 1,673 |
| PSA Airlines | Limited data | 4 | ||
80%+ good 70–79.9% fair <70% poor
Best time of day to fly BDL to CLT
On-time arrival % by scheduled departure hour (local time), 3,544 flights over 24 months.
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| Departure hour | On time | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5am–6am | 88.4% | 1.4% | 70 |
| 6am–7am | 91.6% | 2.5% | 552 |
| 7am–8am | 88.8% | 2.2% | 496 |
| 8am–9am | 87.7% | 3.9% | 230 |
| 9am–10am | 89.0% | 1.2% | 240 |
| 10am–11am | 90.2% | 0.5% | 368 |
| 11am–12pm | 88.9% | 0.0% | 36 |
| 12pm–1pm | 81.2% | 0.0% | 32 |
| 1pm–2pm | 74.7% | 2.1% | 469 |
| 2pm–3pm | 70.3% | 1.1% | 178 |
| 3pm–4pm | Limited data | 9 | |
| 4pm–5pm | 83.0% | 3.4% | 177 |
| 5pm–6pm | 64.9% | 0.6% | 494 |
| 6pm–7pm | Limited data | 21 | |
| 7pm–8pm | 66.7% | 1.7% | 172 |
Best day of the week
24 months, by day of departure.
Best month to fly
24 months, by calendar month.
Holiday travel on BDL to CLT
On-time arrivals during holiday periods compared with all other days, last 24 months.
| Period | On time | vs other days | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thanksgiving week (Tue before to Mon after) | 84.1% | +0.5 pts | 1.6% | 64 |
| Christmas & New Year (Dec 20 - Jan 3) | 74.8% | -8.8 pts | 0.7% | 144 |
| Summer peak (Jun 15 - Aug 15) | 74.3% | -9.4 pts | 2.2% | 624 |
| All other days | 83.7% | — | 1.8% | 2,712 |
Monthly on-time trend
On-time arrival % each month, with the 12-month US average for reference.
What causes delays on this route
Share of reported delay minutes, last 12 months (BTS cause categories).