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Route · CLT → MSP · 2020–2025 BTS data

Charlotte to Minneapolis

According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking (BTS On-Time Performance total flights), CLT to MSP (Charlotte to Minneapolis) ranks #742 of 4927 tracked domestic routes by total flights (most flights = #1).

Data updated 2026-06-13

83.3%
On-time
+4.3 pts
vs US avg
74 min
Delay when late
13,447
Flights
#742 of 4927
Corpus placement

Cancelled

0.9%

Best Month

Feb 2024 89%

Worst Month

Jul 2024 56%

Distance

930 mi

Carriers

17

Monthly Performance

Recent 24 months of route data.

Period Flights Delayed Cancelled Diverted Carriers
Dec 2025 184 45 0 0 DL,AA
Nov 2025 188 24 1 0 DL,AA
Oct 2025 223 29 0 1 AA,DL
Sep 2025 205 27 0 1 DL,AA
Aug 2025 214 45 2 1 AA,DL
Jul 2025 225 58 6 1 AA,DL
Jun 2025 220 56 6 0 AA,DL
May 2025 234 56 1 0 AA,DL
Apr 2025 227 65 0 0 DL,AA
Mar 2025 233 36 1 1 AA,DL
Feb 2025 184 34 1 0 AA,DL
Jan 2025 198 28 3 0 AA,DL
Dec 2024 225 44 1 0 9E,AA,DL
Nov 2024 232 30 0 0 9E,DL,AA
Oct 2024 217 31 0 0 DL,AA,9E
Sep 2024 228 39 3 0 AA,DL
Aug 2024 238 55 2 0 AA,DL
Jul 2024 213 94 10 2 9E,AA,DL
Jun 2024 210 67 3 0 9E,AA,DL
May 2024 217 58 4 0 AA,DL
Apr 2024 210 31 0 0 AA,DL
Mar 2024 206 28 2 0 AA,DL
Feb 2024 166 18 0 0 AA,DL,OO
Jan 2024 175 30 0 0 AA,DL

CLT–MSP seasonal on-time pattern

Best: October (89.7%) · weakest: July (71.4%)

70%75%80%85%90%95% JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec 81.7%

Strongest calendar month

October

89.7% on-time · ~210 flights/mo

Busiest calendar month

October

~210 flights/mo avg

Weakest calendar month

July

71.4% on-time · ~197 flights/mo

Cancellation Rate

0.9%

46 of 5,072 flights

Diversion Rate

0.1%

7 of 5,072 flights

Explore origin & destination

On-time and delay data for the airports this route connects.

CLT - Charlotte

Full on-time, delay-cause, and seasonal performance for Charlotte, NC.

CLT on-time profile

MSP - Minneapolis

Full on-time, delay-cause, and seasonal performance for Minneapolis, MN.

MSP on-time profile

Compare the two airports

See CLT and MSP side by side on delays, cancellations, and reliability.

Compare CLT vs MSP

Origin-hub reliability standing

Mid-pack among CLT departures

From CLT, this corridor sits with 116 other 75–85% on-time routes out of 129 tracked departures, not the hub's reliability leaders (5 at ≥85%) and not the softest ( 8 below 75%). Destination: Minneapolis · fleet on-time rank #1828 of 4927.

What the Data Says About CLT to MSP

Bureau of Transportation Statistics records show Charlotte to Minneapolis (CLT to MSP) running a 83.3% on-time rate over 13,447 tracked flights, on the stronger end of a typical domestic pairing. When flights do run late, the average delay is 73.6 minutes. The 930-mile corridor is served by 17 carriers, and over the last 24 months 0.9% of 5,072 flights were cancelled, 0.1% diverted.

The monthly split is wide on this route: Feb 2024 posted the strongest performance at 89% on-time, while Jul 2024 came in at just 56% - a 33-point swing worth factoring into travel timing.

On the multi-year calendar, CLT–MSP peaks in October at 89.7% on-time ; the softest month is July at 71.4%, a 18.3-point swing that repeats because the corridor's weather and holiday mix stays stable year to year.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where does CLT to MSP rank among US routes by traffic? ▼
According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking, CLT to MSP ranks #742 of 4927 tracked domestic routes by total flights (most flights = #1). That ordinal matches our busiest-routes listing (total_flights DESC). See /methodology#corpus-placement for the exact sort basis.
How often are flights delayed from CLT to MSP? ▼
Flights from Charlotte to Minneapolis have a 83.3% on-time rate based on 13,447 flights. The average delay is 73.6 minutes. The best recent month was Feb 2024 with 89% on-time.
What is the cancellation rate for CLT to MSP? ▼
Over the last 24 months, 0.9% of flights on this route were cancelled (46 of 5,072 flights) and 0.1% were diverted.
How far is the flight from CLT to MSP? ▼
The flight distance from Charlotte (CLT) to Minneapolis (MSP) is approximately 930 miles. This route is served by 17 carriers.
When is the best time to fly from CLT to MSP? ▼
The best recent month for on-time performance was Feb 2024 (89% on-time). The worst was Jul 2024 (56% on-time). Consider booking during months with historically better performance.

Airports on this route

CLT Airport

Charlotte
MSP Airport

Minneapolis
Data source

Data Source: Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS), On-Time Performance Data. Statistics reflect cumulative performance across all available reporting periods.

Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.

Using CLT–MSP data

CLT–MSP runs 4.3 pts above the national 79% average; the remaining risk is month-to-month swing and carrier mix, not a weak headline rate.

  • Compare CLT and MSP airport profiles: delay causes and top routes differ even on the same corridor. CLT airport
  • If your dates flex, October (89.7% on-time) beats July (71.4%) on this corridor. Seasonal chart
  • 4 other routes post a similar 83.3% on-time rate; compare before you commit to this pairing. Similar routes

On-time rate reflects the BTS historical average across all reporting carriers on this origin–destination pair, not any single flight or booking recommendation.

Data sourced from U.S. Department of Transportation Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS) On-Time Performance data. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainFlights

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