Best Time to Fly CLT to BDL: On-Time Stats by Hour & Airline
Charlotte Douglas International → Bradley International
Data through July 2026 · Last updated October 18, 2026
Over the last 12 months, 74.3% of Charlotte (CLT) to Hartford (BDL) flights arrived on time (1,677 scheduled flights). That is 3.3 points below the national average of 77.6%.
American Airlines was the only reporting airline with regular flights on this route.
Over 24 months, Wednesday was the most reliable day (83% on time) and July the worst month (63%).
The cancellation rate was 2.1% (US average 1.8%).
CLT to BDL 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 | 74.3% | 69 min | 2.1% | 1,673 |
| PSA Airlines | Limited data | 4 | ||
80%+ good 70–79.9% fair <70% poor
Best time of day to fly CLT to BDL
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7am–8am | 91.5% | 1.3% | 550 |
| 8am–9am | 87.7% | 0.0% | 65 |
| 9am–10am | Limited data | 28 | |
| 10am–11am | 87.5% | 13.5% | 37 |
| 11am–12pm | 78.2% | 1.2% | 599 |
| 12pm–1pm | 86.1% | 3.5% | 113 |
| 1pm–2pm | 77.8% | 2.4% | 83 |
| 2pm–3pm | 73.0% | 0.6% | 495 |
| 3pm–4pm | Limited data | 18 | |
| 4pm–5pm | 68.3% | 0.9% | 233 |
| 5pm–6pm | 71.0% | 0.0% | 62 |
| 6pm–7pm | 74.5% | 9.8% | 61 |
| 7pm–8pm | 67.9% | 0.0% | 216 |
| 8pm–9pm | 66.7% | 1.8% | 326 |
| 9pm–10pm | 65.7% | 3.8% | 212 |
| 10pm–11pm | 66.0% | 2.9% | 446 |
Best day of the week
24 months, by day of departure.
Best month to fly
24 months, by calendar month.
Holiday travel on CLT to BDL
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) | 76.2% | -1.4 pts | 1.6% | 64 |
| Christmas & New Year (Dec 20 - Jan 3) | 74.1% | -3.4 pts | 0.7% | 144 |
| Summer peak (Jun 15 - Aug 15) | 65.3% | -12.3 pts | 2.2% | 624 |
| All other days | 77.6% | — | 1.7% | 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).