Best Time to Fly ROC to CLT: On-Time Stats by Hour & Airline
Frederick Douglass Grtr Rochester International → Charlotte Douglas International
Data through July 2026 · Last updated October 18, 2026
994 flights were scheduled from Rochester (ROC) to Charlotte (CLT) in the last 12 months, and 81.2% of those that flew arrived on time, 3.5 points above the US average of 77.6%.
PSA Airlines was the most punctual of the 2 airlines on the route at 85.3%, while American Airlines trailed at 80.2%.
November has been the best month (86% on time) and Sunday the weakest day of the week (75%).
1.6% of flights were cancelled, versus 1.8% nationally.
ROC 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 | 85.3% | 48 min | 0.0% | 170 |
| American Airlines | 80.2% | 108 min | 2.0% | 818 |
| Envoy Air | Limited data | 6 | ||
80%+ good 70–79.9% fair <70% poor
Best time of day to fly ROC to CLT
On-time arrival % by scheduled departure hour (local time), 2,066 flights over 24 months.
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| Departure hour | On time | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5am–6am | 86.3% | 0.0% | 95 |
| 6am–7am | 89.6% | 1.1% | 557 |
| 7am–8am | 77.9% | 4.2% | 71 |
| 8am–9am | Limited data | 2 | |
| 9am–10am | Limited data | 1 | |
| 11am–12pm | 84.1% | 0.6% | 341 |
| 12pm–1pm | 84.3% | 1.8% | 227 |
| 1pm–2pm | 80.8% | 1.5% | 132 |
| 2pm–3pm | Limited data | 2 | |
| 3pm–4pm | Limited data | 9 | |
| 5pm–6pm | 71.0% | 0.7% | 303 |
| 6pm–7pm | 70.5% | 3.3% | 215 |
| 7pm–8pm | 53.2% | 1.8% | 111 |
Best day of the week
24 months, by day of departure.
Best month to fly
24 months, by calendar month.
Holiday travel on ROC 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) | 86.5% | +4.2 pts | 0.0% | 37 |
| Christmas & New Year (Dec 20 - Jan 3) | 79.5% | -2.7 pts | 0.0% | 83 |
| Summer peak (Jun 15 - Aug 15) | 71.8% | -10.5 pts | 0.8% | 364 |
| All other days | 82.2% | — | 1.6% | 1,582 |
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).