Best Time to Fly IND to CLT: On-Time Stats by Hour & Airline
Indianapolis International → Charlotte Douglas International
Data through July 2026 · Last updated October 18, 2026
Over the last 12 months, 82.7% of Indianapolis (IND) to Charlotte (CLT) flights arrived on time (1,958 scheduled flights). That is 5.1 points above the national average of 77.6%.
Among 2 airlines, PSA Airlines led with 91.9% on time and American Airlines was last with 82.7%.
Over 24 months, Wednesday was the most reliable day (87% on time) and August the worst month (74%).
The cancellation rate was 1.6% (US average 1.8%).
IND 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSA Airlines | 91.9% | 49 min | 11.9% | 42 |
| American Airlines | 82.7% | 123 min | 1.4% | 1,896 |
| Spirit Airlines | Limited data | 20 | ||
80%+ good 70–79.9% fair <70% poor
Best time of day to fly IND to CLT
On-time arrival % by scheduled departure hour (local time), 3,872 flights over 24 months.
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| Departure hour | On time | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5am–6am | Limited data | 8 | |
| 6am–7am | 89.5% | 2.0% | 693 |
| 7am–8am | 84.8% | 7.0% | 71 |
| 8am–9am | 85.2% | 2.1% | 620 |
| 9am–10am | 88.9% | 2.0% | 101 |
| 10am–11am | 91.7% | 0.0% | 133 |
| 11am–12pm | 88.6% | 1.9% | 260 |
| 12pm–1pm | 84.8% | 0.8% | 259 |
| 1pm–2pm | 81.2% | 1.8% | 168 |
| 2pm–3pm | 86.8% | 0.0% | 121 |
| 3pm–4pm | 74.0% | 1.5% | 472 |
| 4pm–5pm | 77.8% | 2.2% | 46 |
| 5pm–6pm | 69.1% | 1.7% | 297 |
| 6pm–7pm | 72.9% | 0.0% | 145 |
| 7pm–8pm | 62.9% | 3.3% | 332 |
| 8pm–9pm | 77.9% | 0.0% | 136 |
| 9pm–10pm | Limited data | 10 | |
Best day of the week
24 months, by day of departure.
Best month to fly
24 months, by calendar month.
Holiday travel on IND 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) | 82.6% | +0.5 pts | 1.4% | 70 |
| Christmas & New Year (Dec 20 - Jan 3) | 79.4% | -2.6 pts | 0.0% | 141 |
| Summer peak (Jun 15 - Aug 15) | 77.0% | -5.1 pts | 2.1% | 711 |
| All other days | 82.1% | — | 1.8% | 2,950 |
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).