Best Time to Fly LEX to CLT: On-Time Stats by Hour & Airline
Blue Grass → Charlotte Douglas International
Data through July 2026 · Last updated October 18, 2026
1,380 flights were scheduled from Lexington (LEX) to Charlotte (CLT) in the last 12 months, and 83.5% of those that flew arrived on time, 5.9 points above the US average of 77.6%.
PSA Airlines was the only reporting airline with regular flights on this route.
Over 24 months, Tuesday was the most reliable day (86% on time) and June the worst month (73%).
The cancellation rate was 2.0% (US average 1.8%).
LEX 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 | 83.5% | 88 min | 2.0% | 1,380 |
80%+ good 70–79.9% fair <70% poor
Best time of day to fly LEX to CLT
On-time arrival % by scheduled departure hour (local time), 3,355 flights over 24 months.
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| Departure hour | On time | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5am–6am | 93.8% | 2.3% | 214 |
| 6am–7am | 85.0% | 4.3% | 515 |
| 7am–8am | 92.7% | 1.6% | 251 |
| 8am–9am | 87.9% | 5.4% | 166 |
| 9am–10am | 91.7% | 0.0% | 60 |
| 10am–11am | 81.5% | 0.5% | 217 |
| 11am–12pm | 85.9% | 2.9% | 350 |
| 12pm–1pm | 87.1% | 6.1% | 66 |
| 1pm–2pm | 85.2% | 0.0% | 108 |
| 2pm–3pm | 87.3% | 0.0% | 63 |
| 3pm–4pm | 75.0% | 2.4% | 369 |
| 4pm–5pm | 70.3% | 0.9% | 112 |
| 5pm–6pm | 67.5% | 1.5% | 197 |
| 6pm–7pm | 54.5% | 1.6% | 249 |
| 7pm–8pm | 70.0% | 0.0% | 50 |
| 8pm–9pm | 61.4% | 4.3% | 368 |
Best day of the week
24 months, by day of departure.
Best month to fly
24 months, by calendar month.
Holiday travel on LEX 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) | 80.0% | +0.2 pts | 0.0% | 60 |
| Christmas & New Year (Dec 20 - Jan 3) | 83.3% | +3.5 pts | 0.0% | 122 |
| Summer peak (Jun 15 - Aug 15) | 72.7% | -7.2 pts | 2.9% | 618 |
| All other days | 79.8% | — | 2.7% | 2,555 |
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).