Charlotte Douglas International (CLT) Delays and On-Time Departures
Charlotte, NC · ranked 287th of 333 airports for on-time departures
Data through July 2026 · Last updated October 18, 2026
75.6% of the 181,506 flights scheduled to depart Charlotte (CLT) in the last 12 months left on time, 1.9 points below the US average of 77.4%.
That ranks 287th of 333 US airports tracked on this site, with 2.0% of departures cancelled.
Among airlines at Charlotte (CLT), Envoy Air left on time most often (85.0%).
Over 24 months, Wednesday was the most reliable day (82% on time) and July the worst month (64%).
Best time of day to fly out of Charlotte (CLT)
On-time departure % by scheduled departure hour (local time), last 24 months.
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| Departure hour | On time | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5am–6am | 90.7% | 1.9% | 2,192 |
| 6am–7am | 91.9% | 1.5% | 5,933 |
| 7am–8am | 89.4% | 1.2% | 25,475 |
| 8am–9am | 87.8% | 1.6% | 17,844 |
| 9am–10am | 86.4% | 1.6% | 29,805 |
| 10am–11am | 83.3% | 2.5% | 13,408 |
| 11am–12pm | 81.4% | 1.2% | 37,698 |
| 12pm–1pm | 80.1% | 2.0% | 10,336 |
| 1pm–2pm | 78.8% | 1.2% | 26,327 |
| 2pm–3pm | 75.0% | 1.6% | 26,751 |
| 3pm–4pm | 71.8% | 1.8% | 18,627 |
| 4pm–5pm | 71.0% | 1.6% | 30,922 |
| 5pm–6pm | 69.3% | 2.3% | 17,676 |
| 6pm–7pm | 66.7% | 2.0% | 30,951 |
| 7pm–8pm | 69.0% | 2.6% | 15,715 |
| 8pm–9pm | 66.6% | 2.3% | 33,970 |
| 9pm–10pm | 68.9% | 2.8% | 16,021 |
| 10pm–11pm | 67.6% | 3.5% | 30,188 |
| 11pm–12am | 68.4% | 3.5% | 2,986 |
Airlines at CLT 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Envoy Air | 85.0% | 83.8% | 1.7% | 5,819 |
| United Airlines | 84.7% | 80.2% | 1.8% | 2,400 |
| Delta Air Lines | 84.5% | 86.2% | 1.4% | 5,481 |
| Republic Airways | 83.3% | 82.4% | 3.9% | 3,937 |
| SkyWest Airlines | 77.9% | 74.7% | 3.0% | 1,910 |
| PSA Airlines | 76.7% | 76.6% | 2.4% | 39,122 |
| American Airlines | 74.2% | 75.7% | 1.7% | 113,873 |
| Spirit Airlines | 74.1% | 75.8% | 4.6% | 2,442 |
| JetBlue | 71.9% | 73.0% | 6.0% | 67 |
| Frontier Airlines | 68.0% | 69.4% | 3.7% | 3,213 |
| Southwest Airlines | 67.2% | 77.0% | 1.7% | 3,242 |
80%+ good 70–79.9% fair <70% poor
Best day to fly out of CLT
On-time departures by day, 24 months.
Best month to fly out of CLT
On-time departures by month, 24 months.
Holiday travel at Charlotte (CLT)
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) | 77.9% | -0.6 pts | 0.5% | 7,629 |
| Christmas & New Year (Dec 20 - Jan 3) | 71.7% | -6.7 pts | 0.7% | 15,752 |
| Summer peak (Jun 15 - Aug 15) | 64.4% | -14.0 pts | 2.7% | 65,971 |
| All other days | 78.4% | — | 1.9% | 303,473 |
Monthly on-time departure trend at CLT
On-time departure % each month, with the 12-month US average for reference.
Routes from Charlotte (CLT)
Every route from CLT with its own page, by number of flights (last 12 months, on-time arrivals).