Charlottesville Albemarle (CHO) Delays and On-Time Departures
Charlottesville, VA · ranked 283rd of 333 airports for on-time departures
Data through July 2026 · Last updated October 18, 2026
75.8% of the 1,805 flights scheduled to depart Charlottesville (CHO) in the last 12 months left on time, 1.7 points below the US average of 77.4%.
That ranks 283rd of 333 US airports tracked on this site, with 4.7% of departures cancelled.
Among airlines at Charlottesville (CHO), Delta Air Lines left on time most often (86.8%).
Over 24 months, Wednesday was the most reliable day (84% on time) and March the worst month (70%).
Best time of day to fly out of Charlottesville (CHO)
On-time departure % by scheduled departure hour (local time), last 24 months.
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| Departure hour | On time | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5am–6am | 94.1% | 0.0% | 34 |
| 6am–7am | 90.8% | 1.9% | 577 |
| 7am–8am | 91.0% | 1.2% | 425 |
| 8am–9am | 66.7% | 5.6% | 108 |
| 9am–10am | Limited data | 3 | |
| 10am–11am | 80.7% | 2.9% | 346 |
| 11am–12pm | 83.7% | 0.5% | 203 |
| 12pm–1pm | 82.8% | 0.8% | 258 |
| 1pm–2pm | 79.2% | 0.0% | 53 |
| 2pm–3pm | 77.7% | 3.1% | 455 |
| 3pm–4pm | 74.7% | 7.6% | 251 |
| 4pm–5pm | 74.0% | 5.2% | 154 |
| 5pm–6pm | 71.0% | 3.4% | 915 |
| 6pm–7pm | 72.8% | 5.3% | 132 |
| 7pm–8pm | Limited data | 1 | |
| 8pm–9pm | Limited data | 4 | |
| 10pm–11pm | Limited data | 4 | |
Airlines at CHO ranked by on-time departures
Last 12 months. Airlines with fewer than 30 departures are marked “limited data”.
| Airline | On-time departures | On-time arrivals | Cancelled | Departures |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Delta Air Lines | 86.8% | 92.5% | 2.6% | 234 |
| SkyWest Airlines | 74.6% | 69.4% | 4.4% | 1,215 |
| Republic Airways | 72.0% | 68.0% | 6.8% | 352 |
| PSA Airlines | Limited data | 4 | ||
80%+ good 70–79.9% fair <70% poor
Best day to fly out of CHO
On-time departures by day, 24 months.
Best month to fly out of CHO
On-time departures by month, 24 months.
Holiday travel at Charlottesville (CHO)
On-time departures during holiday periods compared with all other days, last 24 months.
| Period | On-time departures | vs other days | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thanksgiving week (Tue before to Mon after) | 83.2% | +2.3 pts | 7.3% | 109 |
| Christmas & New Year (Dec 20 - Jan 3) | 73.0% | -7.8 pts | 2.1% | 144 |
| Summer peak (Jun 15 - Aug 15) | 75.5% | -5.3 pts | 5.1% | 546 |
| All other days | 80.8% | — | 2.5% | 3,124 |
Monthly on-time departure trend at CHO
On-time departure % each month, with the 12-month US average for reference.
Routes from Charlottesville (CHO)
Every route from CHO with its own page, by number of flights (last 12 months, on-time arrivals).
| To | On time | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|
| CHO → Chicago (ORD) | 69.4% | 4.4% | 1,215 |
| CHO → New York (LGA) | 68.0% | 6.8% | 352 |
| CHO → Atlanta (ATL) | 92.5% | 2.6% | 234 |