Best Time to Fly CLT to ILM: On-Time Stats by Hour & Airline
Charlotte Douglas International → Wilmington International
Data through July 2026 · Last updated October 18, 2026
1,822 flights were scheduled from Charlotte (CLT) to Wilmington (ILM) in the last 12 months, and 78.1% of those that flew arrived on time, in line with the US average of 77.6%.
Among 2 airlines, PSA Airlines led with 79.9% on time and American Airlines was last with 77.8%.
Over 24 months, Wednesday was the most reliable day (84% on time) and July the worst month (67%).
The cancellation rate was 1.9% (US average 1.8%).
CLT to ILM 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSA Airlines | 79.9% | 75 min | 1.6% | 323 |
| American Airlines | 77.8% | 69 min | 2.0% | 1,498 |
| Envoy Air | Limited data | 1 | ||
80%+ good 70–79.9% fair <70% poor
Best time of day to fly CLT to ILM
On-time arrival % by scheduled departure hour (local time), 4,378 flights over 24 months.
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| Departure hour | On time | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7am–8am | 84.9% | 0.5% | 373 |
| 8am–9am | 82.8% | 0.8% | 123 |
| 9am–10am | 86.0% | 1.8% | 276 |
| 10am–11am | 90.5% | 0.0% | 42 |
| 11am–12pm | 83.3% | 0.8% | 369 |
| 12pm–1pm | 88.1% | 3.3% | 122 |
| 1pm–2pm | 84.4% | 1.4% | 357 |
| 2pm–3pm | 79.1% | 0.4% | 245 |
| 3pm–4pm | 73.7% | 6.6% | 61 |
| 4pm–5pm | 74.3% | 2.4% | 331 |
| 5pm–6pm | 77.5% | 2.2% | 91 |
| 6pm–7pm | 66.9% | 1.9% | 591 |
| 7pm–8pm | 86.1% | 5.3% | 114 |
| 8pm–9pm | 65.2% | 2.0% | 346 |
| 9pm–10pm | 75.8% | 2.8% | 357 |
| 10pm–11pm | 69.8% | 2.9% | 547 |
| 11pm–12am | 78.1% | 0.0% | 33 |
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 ILM
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) | 80.5% | +1.7 pts | 0.0% | 82 |
| Christmas & New Year (Dec 20 - Jan 3) | 78.5% | -0.3 pts | 0.0% | 172 |
| Summer peak (Jun 15 - Aug 15) | 64.8% | -14.0 pts | 3.0% | 633 |
| All other days | 78.8% | — | 1.9% | 3,491 |
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).