Best Time to Fly CLT to MEM: On-Time Stats by Hour & Airline
Charlotte Douglas International → Memphis International
Data through July 2026 · Last updated October 18, 2026
Over the last 12 months, 75.0% of Charlotte (CLT) to Memphis (MEM) flights arrived on time (1,741 scheduled flights). That is 2.7 points below the national average of 77.6%.
Among 2 airlines, American Airlines led with 76.0% on time and PSA Airlines was last with 71.0%.
Over 24 months, Tuesday was the most reliable day (82% on time) and June the worst month (66%).
The cancellation rate was 2.1% (US average 1.8%).
CLT to MEM 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 | 76.0% | 65 min | 1.6% | 1,373 |
| PSA Airlines | 71.0% | 59 min | 4.1% | 368 |
80%+ good 70–79.9% fair <70% poor
Best time of day to fly CLT to MEM
On-time arrival % by scheduled departure hour (local time), 3,635 flights over 24 months.
Show the numbers
| Departure hour | On time | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7am–8am | 92.7% | 0.0% | 232 |
| 8am–9am | 90.0% | 2.9% | 207 |
| 9am–10am | 84.9% | 1.3% | 456 |
| 10am–11am | 90.2% | 0.0% | 51 |
| 11am–12pm | Limited data | 15 | |
| 12pm–1pm | 91.4% | 0.0% | 35 |
| 1pm–2pm | 80.0% | 0.4% | 509 |
| 2pm–3pm | 70.3% | 4.5% | 156 |
| 3pm–4pm | Limited data | 30 | |
| 4pm–5pm | 78.2% | 3.6% | 195 |
| 5pm–6pm | 65.2% | 2.3% | 438 |
| 6pm–7pm | 72.9% | 2.2% | 268 |
| 7pm–8pm | 69.1% | 2.3% | 305 |
| 8pm–9pm | 60.2% | 2.4% | 126 |
| 9pm–10pm | 48.7% | 2.6% | 78 |
| 10pm–11pm | 66.3% | 1.2% | 336 |
| 11pm–12am | 59.9% | 5.0% | 198 |
Best day of the week
24 months, by day of departure.
Best month to fly
24 months, by calendar month.
Holiday travel on CLT to MEM
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) | 81.3% | +4.5 pts | 0.0% | 75 |
| Christmas & New Year (Dec 20 - Jan 3) | 73.2% | -3.7 pts | 0.0% | 153 |
| Summer peak (Jun 15 - Aug 15) | 65.1% | -11.8 pts | 1.8% | 625 |
| All other days | 76.9% | — | 2.1% | 2,782 |
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).