Best Time to Fly AUS to CLT: On-Time Stats by Hour & Airline
Austin - Bergstrom International → Charlotte Douglas International
Data through July 2026 · Last updated October 18, 2026
1,656 flights were scheduled from Austin (AUS) to Charlotte (CLT) in the last 12 months, and 79.2% of those that flew arrived on time, 1.5 points above the US average of 77.6%.
American Airlines was the only reporting airline with regular flights on this route.
Over 24 months, Wednesday was the most reliable day (82% on time) and July the worst month (72%).
The cancellation rate was 1.9% (US average 1.8%).
AUS to CLT on-time performance by airline
Last 12 months. Airlines with fewer than 30 completed flights are marked “limited data”.
| Airline | On time | Avg delay when late | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Airlines | 79.2% | 122 min | 1.9% | 1,656 |
80%+ good 70–79.9% fair <70% poor
Best time of day to fly AUS to CLT
On-time arrival % by scheduled departure hour (local time), 3,452 flights over 24 months.
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| Departure hour | On time | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5am–6am | Limited data | 2 | |
| 6am–7am | 91.2% | 1.6% | 627 |
| 7am–8am | 85.5% | 3.3% | 180 |
| 8am–9am | 84.2% | 0.8% | 494 |
| 9am–10am | 82.1% | 3.2% | 312 |
| 10am–11am | 84.6% | 0.0% | 92 |
| 11am–12pm | 86.8% | 0.9% | 107 |
| 12pm–1pm | 72.8% | 0.0% | 81 |
| 1pm–2pm | 76.7% | 1.9% | 369 |
| 2pm–3pm | 79.1% | 4.4% | 45 |
| 3pm–4pm | 69.0% | 1.6% | 514 |
| 4pm–5pm | 78.2% | 2.9% | 104 |
| 5pm–6pm | 66.7% | 1.8% | 326 |
| 6pm–7pm | 70.4% | 1.5% | 199 |
Best day of the week
24 months, by day of departure.
Best month to fly
24 months, by calendar month.
Holiday travel on AUS to CLT
On-time arrivals during holiday periods compared with all other days, last 24 months.
| Period | On time | vs other days | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thanksgiving week (Tue before to Mon after) | 83.8% | +2.6 pts | 1.3% | 75 |
| Christmas & New Year (Dec 20 - Jan 3) | 72.7% | -8.5 pts | 0.0% | 139 |
| Summer peak (Jun 15 - Aug 15) | 72.4% | -8.8 pts | 2.6% | 566 |
| All other days | 81.2% | — | 1.6% | 2,672 |
Monthly on-time trend
On-time arrival % each month, with the 12-month US average for reference.
What causes delays on this route
Share of reported delay minutes, last 12 months (BTS cause categories).