Detroit, MI → Charlotte, NC flight delays
DTW → CLT · all airlines · 296 flights · May 2026 · source: US BTS
This route is delayed
12%of the time, by +124 min on average when it does.
This is history, not a promise — your specific flight could well be on time.
On-time rate
88%
Delayed 3h+
1.7%
Cancelled
0.7%
Avg when late
+124m
Best & worst day to fly
Most on-time
Tuesday
delayed 8%
Worst
Monday
delayed 18%
Which airline is most punctual on DTW → CLT?
Americandelayed 12%
Deltadelayed 13%
Frequently asked
How often is the Detroit, MI to Charlotte, NC flight delayed?
About 12% of DTW → CLT flights arrive late (15+ minutes), by an average of 124 minutes when they do, based on 296 flights in May 2026.
Which airline is most punctual on DTW → CLT?
American, delayed 12% of the time — the best of the 2 airlines flying this route.
What is the best day to fly DTW → CLT?
Tuesday is the most on-time (delayed 8%), while Monday is the worst (delayed 18%).
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