CLT delays today: Charlotte Douglas International has an on-time departure rate of about 78%. The FAA airport status for CLT typically shows an average delay of 80 minutes when departures are delayed. The most common reason for departure delays here is the incoming plane arriving late. Roughly 2% of flights are cancelled. The typical taxi-out time from gate to takeoff is about 20 minutes. The current TSA wait is very quiet — expect minimal lines at this hour. The fastest time through security is 4 AM (about 5 min). The busiest period is 11 AM (20-26 minutes).
Source: BTS, FAA. Updated July 2026.CLT Charlotte Delays & Airport Status
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Full breakdown →78% on timeAvg delay 80 min
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Full details →~20 minBest: 4 AM (about 5 min)
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Departures here are on time most of the time. About 78% of flights leave within 15 minutes of schedule.
The most common reason for departure delays here is the incoming plane arriving late.
Planes often wait a while before takeoff. The typical wait from gate to takeoff is about 20 minutes.
This airport occasional fog (~3 days/month).
Among major airlines, F9 has the most complaints (23.2/100k) while WN has the fewest (1.5/100k).
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Airlines at CLT
On-time departure rate from DOT data
Delta Air Lines84%
Republic Airways84%
Endeavor Air80%
PSA Airlines79%
JetBlue Airways78%
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