Best Time to Fly CMH to CLT: On-Time Stats by Hour & Airline
John Glenn Columbus International → Charlotte Douglas International
Data through July 2026 · Last updated October 18, 2026
2,046 flights were scheduled from Columbus (CMH) to Charlotte (CLT) in the last 12 months, and 84.4% of those that flew arrived on time, 6.8 points above the US average of 77.6%.
Among 3 airlines, Envoy Air led with 93.5% on time and PSA Airlines was last with 79.3%.
Over 24 months, Wednesday was the most reliable day (87% on time) and June the worst month (77%).
The cancellation rate was 1.9% (US average 1.8%).
CMH 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Envoy Air | 93.5% | 120 min | 0.0% | 46 |
| American Airlines | 87.6% | 86 min | 2.1% | 1,192 |
| PSA Airlines | 79.3% | 85 min | 1.6% | 804 |
| SkyWest Airlines | Limited data | 4 | ||
80%+ good 70–79.9% fair <70% poor
Best time of day to fly CMH to CLT
On-time arrival % by scheduled departure hour (local time), 4,100 flights over 24 months.
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| Departure hour | On time | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5am–6am | 90.5% | 1.0% | 203 |
| 6am–7am | 90.1% | 1.9% | 618 |
| 7am–8am | 77.1% | 9.1% | 77 |
| 8am–9am | 82.1% | 1.5% | 601 |
| 9am–10am | 94.2% | 1.0% | 104 |
| 10am–11am | 93.7% | 0.0% | 79 |
| 11am–12pm | 83.9% | 0.6% | 524 |
| 12pm–1pm | 88.5% | 0.0% | 87 |
| 1pm–2pm | 85.8% | 3.0% | 233 |
| 2pm–3pm | 91.4% | 0.0% | 35 |
| 3pm–4pm | 72.4% | 1.4% | 510 |
| 4pm–5pm | 77.3% | 0.8% | 129 |
| 5pm–6pm | 62.3% | 3.0% | 266 |
| 6pm–7pm | 67.3% | 1.8% | 275 |
| 7pm–8pm | 86.6% | 3.5% | 116 |
| 8pm–9pm | 71.5% | 1.6% | 243 |
Best day of the week
24 months, by day of departure.
Best month to fly
24 months, by calendar month.
Holiday travel on CMH 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) | 75.3% | -5.6 pts | 0.0% | 77 |
| Christmas & New Year (Dec 20 - Jan 3) | 81.3% | +0.3 pts | 0.0% | 171 |
| Summer peak (Jun 15 - Aug 15) | 80.1% | -0.9 pts | 1.7% | 704 |
| All other days | 81.0% | — | 1.8% | 3,148 |
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).