Best Time to Fly ILM to CLT: On-Time Stats by Hour & Airline
Wilmington International → Charlotte Douglas International
Data through July 2026 · Last updated October 18, 2026
Over the last 12 months, 88.2% of Wilmington (ILM) to Charlotte (CLT) flights arrived on time (1,820 scheduled flights). That is 10.5 points above the national average of 77.6%.
American Airlines was the most punctual of the 2 airlines on the route at 88.7%, while PSA Airlines trailed at 86.1%.
January has been the best month (91% on time) and Sunday the weakest day of the week (81%).
2.1% of flights were cancelled, versus 1.8% nationally.
ILM 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 | 88.7% | 114 min | 2.2% | 1,498 |
| PSA Airlines | 86.1% | 77 min | 1.6% | 321 |
| Envoy Air | Limited data | 1 | ||
80%+ good 70–79.9% fair <70% poor
Best time of day to fly ILM to CLT
On-time arrival % by scheduled departure hour (local time), 4,376 flights over 24 months.
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| Departure hour | On time | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5am–6am | 94.6% | 1.3% | 527 |
| 6am–7am | 91.3% | 3.6% | 523 |
| 7am–8am | 90.9% | 2.2% | 270 |
| 8am–9am | 84.3% | 3.5% | 145 |
| 9am–10am | 88.7% | 0.8% | 358 |
| 10am–11am | 91.7% | 2.2% | 136 |
| 11am–12pm | 90.6% | 1.5% | 269 |
| 12pm–1pm | 83.4% | 1.0% | 292 |
| 1pm–2pm | 86.4% | 0.0% | 118 |
| 2pm–3pm | 82.1% | 2.9% | 347 |
| 3pm–4pm | 85.3% | 0.8% | 130 |
| 4pm–5pm | 76.9% | 0.8% | 244 |
| 5pm–6pm | 79.0% | 6.2% | 81 |
| 6pm–7pm | 76.1% | 3.0% | 299 |
| 7pm–8pm | 77.7% | 3.3% | 181 |
| 8pm–9pm | 72.2% | 2.9% | 456 |
Best day of the week
24 months, by day of departure.
Best month to fly
24 months, by calendar month.
Holiday travel on ILM 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) | 85.4% | -0.8 pts | 0.0% | 82 |
| Christmas & New Year (Dec 20 - Jan 3) | 83.1% | -3.0 pts | 0.0% | 172 |
| Summer peak (Jun 15 - Aug 15) | 79.2% | -6.9 pts | 3.2% | 633 |
| All other days | 86.2% | — | 2.2% | 3,489 |
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).