Is 45 minutes enough at CLT? 17% of inbound flights landed too late for it, allowing 30 minutes to reach the next gate. Book 75 minutes to keep the risk under 1 in 10, or 120 in July.
Separately, 2.3% of flights into CLT were cancelled or diverted (2.9% in July). That isn't a missed connection in the same sense: on one booking the airline rebooks you, though it can still cost you the day.
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Missed-connection risk by layover and month
Share of flights that landed at CLT too late for the connection (cancellations not included), pooled over 2023–2026. Read across your travel month.
| Layover | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 40 min | 23% | 21% | 23% | 22% | 27% | 27% | 33% | 27% | 21% | 19% | 18% | 24% | 21% |
| 50 min | 16% | 14% | 16% | 15% | 20% | 20% | 26% | 20% | 14% | 12% | 11% | 17% | 16% |
| 60 min | 12% | 10% | 12% | 11% | 15% | 16% | 21% | 16% | 10% | 8% | 8% | 12% | 12% |
| 75 min | 9% | 8% | 9% | 8% | 11% | 12% | 17% | 12% | 7% | 6% | 6% | 9% | 9% |
| 90 min | 7% | 6% | 7% | 6% | 9% | 10% | 13% | 9% | 6% | 4% | 5% | 7% | 7% |
| 120 min | 5% | 4% | 5% | 4% | 6% | 7% | 9% | 6% | 4% | 3% | 3% | 5% | 5% |
Counts flights that landed; cancelled and diverted inbound flights are reported separately above. Assumes 30 minutes to get off the plane and reach the next gate, and that the onward flight leaves on time. A terminal change or re-checking bags needs more.
Late in the day is riskier
Share of flights that would miss a 60-minute connection, by scheduled arrival time at CLT (past 12 months). Delays pile up through the day.
Riskiest flights in
| From | Flights | Miss 60 min |
|---|---|---|
| HPN White Plains | 1,348 | 20% |
| ORD Chicago | 4,494 | 18% |
| LGA New York | 5,139 | 17% |
| DFW Dallas | 3,904 | 17% |
| FLL Fort Lauderdale | 3,060 | 16% |
| DCA Washington | 2,677 | 16% |
| JFK New York | 3,281 | 15% |
| AUS Austin | 1,646 | 15% |
| VPS Valparaiso | 1,206 | 15% |
| MCO Orlando | 4,735 | 15% |
| CRW Charleston | 1,134 | 15% |
| CLE Cleveland | 1,780 | 15% |
Safest flights in
| From | Flights | Miss 60 min |
|---|---|---|
| LYH Lynchburg | 1,965 | 7% |
| PHX Phoenix | 2,879 | 8% |
| SAT San Antonio | 1,360 | 8% |
| LAS Las Vegas | 2,066 | 8% |
| HHH Hilton Head | 1,166 | 9% |
| SEA Seattle | 1,302 | 9% |
| CHO Charlottesville | 2,501 | 9% |
| TRI Bristol | 2,049 | 9% |
| GNV Gainesville | 1,593 | 9% |
| SAV Savannah | 2,673 | 9% |
| CAE Columbia | 2,836 | 9% |
| XNA Fayetteville | 1,457 | 9% |
Last flights of the day from CLT
If your inbound runs late and you miss one of these, the next flight is usually the next morning. Typical last scheduled departure over the past three months:
| To | Last departure | Flights / day |
|---|---|---|
| EWR Newark | 8:06 p.m. | 8.5 |
| TPA Tampa | 8:16 p.m. | 7 |
| PHX Phoenix | 8:35 p.m. | 7.7 |
| IAH Houston | 8:45 p.m. | 8 |
| FLL Fort Lauderdale | 8:46 p.m. | 7.6 |
| JFK New York | 8:54 p.m. | 8.3 |
| DEN Denver | 9:39 p.m. | 7.4 |
| LGA New York | 9:40 p.m. | 13 |
| ILM Wilmington | 10:25 p.m. | 8.3 |
| ORF Norfolk | 10:25 p.m. | 7 |
| BOS Boston | 10:26 p.m. | 11.3 |
| MCO Orlando | 10:28 p.m. | 12.5 |
| PHL Philadelphia | 10:29 p.m. | 9.2 |
| DCA Washington | 10:29 p.m. | 7.6 |
| DFW Dallas | 10:30 p.m. | 10.9 |
| ATL Atlanta | 10:35 p.m. | 12.4 |
| TYS Knoxville | 10:35 p.m. | 7.3 |
| ORD Chicago | 10:39 p.m. | 13.6 |
| MIA Miami | 10:39 p.m. | 9.8 |
| BWI Baltimore | 10:39 p.m. | 8.4 |
| ROA Roanoke | 10:42 p.m. | 7.1 |
| DTW Detroit | 10:45 p.m. | 9 |
| IAD Washington | 10:45 p.m. | 8.2 |
| SAV Savannah | 10:45 p.m. | 6.6 |
| CHS Charleston | 10:45 p.m. | 6.9 |
| CAE Columbia | 10:53 p.m. | 7.9 |
| GSP Greer | 10:55 p.m. | 8 |
| RDU Raleigh | 10:57 p.m. | 8.4 |
| GSO Greensboro | 11:00 p.m. | 7.4 |
| BNA Nashville | 11:17 p.m. | 9.2 |
Questions
Is 45 minutes enough for a connection at CLT?
Often, not always. Over the past year 17% of flights into Charlotte landed too late to leave 30 minutes to reach the next gate on a 45-minute layover. With 60 minutes it was 12%; with 90, 7%. Separately, 2.3% of inbound flights were cancelled or diverted; on one booking the airline rebooks you.
How long a layover do I need at CLT?
To keep the risk of a late inbound below 1 in 10, about 75 minutes on an average month and 120 minutes in July, the worst month. Add time if you change terminals or need to re-check bags.
An estimate from past arrival delays, not a guarantee. On one ticket, the airline will rebook you if you misconnect. On separate tickets you're on your own, so leave far more time. Method.