Lovell Field (CHA) Delays and On-Time Departures
Chattanooga, TN · ranked 254th of 333 airports for on-time departures
Data through July 2026 · Last updated October 18, 2026
Over the last 12 months, Chattanooga (CHA) had 5,105 scheduled departures and 77.4% of them left on time (US average 77.4%).
That ranks 254th of 333 US airports tracked on this site, with 2.7% of departures cancelled.
Among airlines at Chattanooga (CHA), Delta Air Lines left on time most often (83.7%).
Over 24 months, Wednesday was the most reliable day (82% on time) and June the worst month (68%).
Best time of day to fly out of Chattanooga (CHA)
On-time departure % by scheduled departure hour (local time), last 24 months.
Show the numbers
| Departure hour | On time | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5am–6am | 89.0% | 1.4% | 1,054 |
| 6am–7am | 87.5% | 2.1% | 1,287 |
| 7am–8am | 87.0% | 2.0% | 1,392 |
| 8am–9am | 85.3% | 2.7% | 336 |
| 9am–10am | 90.7% | 0.0% | 86 |
| 10am–11am | 82.1% | 2.6% | 430 |
| 11am–12pm | 80.9% | 1.4% | 420 |
| 12pm–1pm | 79.8% | 2.0% | 817 |
| 1pm–2pm | 79.2% | 1.2% | 506 |
| 2pm–3pm | 72.5% | 1.5% | 686 |
| 3pm–4pm | 69.9% | 1.3% | 458 |
| 4pm–5pm | 65.2% | 2.1% | 671 |
| 5pm–6pm | 77.4% | 2.5% | 977 |
| 6pm–7pm | 67.5% | 2.9% | 1,054 |
| 7pm–8pm | 65.1% | 6.9% | 289 |
| 8pm–9pm | 66.4% | 7.3% | 476 |
| 9pm–10pm | 57.9% | 2.6% | 117 |
| 10pm–11pm | 40.6% | 1.4% | 70 |
Airlines at CHA ranked by on-time departures
Last 12 months. Airlines with fewer than 30 departures are marked “limited data”.
| Airline | On-time departures | On-time arrivals | Cancelled | Departures |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Delta Air Lines | 83.7% | 86.7% | 2.2% | 1,289 |
| Republic Airways | 82.3% | 73.9% | 2.5% | 319 |
| Envoy Air | 82.3% | 80.4% | 2.0% | 450 |
| PSA Airlines | 78.7% | 79.4% | 3.5% | 1,468 |
| SkyWest Airlines | 74.9% | 69.0% | 3.3% | 967 |
| Spirit Airlines | 71.0% | 71.6% | 2.6% | 78 |
| Allegiant Air | 58.8% | 57.7% | 0.7% | 413 |
| American Airlines | 50.9% | 57.0% | 4.1% | 121 |
80%+ good 70–79.9% fair <70% poor
Best day to fly out of CHA
On-time departures by day, 24 months.
Best month to fly out of CHA
On-time departures by month, 24 months.
Holiday travel at Chattanooga (CHA)
On-time departures during holiday periods compared with all other days, last 24 months.
| Period | On-time departures | vs other days | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thanksgiving week (Tue before to Mon after) | 80.0% | +0.0 pts | 2.2% | 271 |
| Christmas & New Year (Dec 20 - Jan 3) | 71.8% | -8.1 pts | 0.3% | 331 |
| Summer peak (Jun 15 - Aug 15) | 71.7% | -8.3 pts | 2.3% | 1,877 |
| All other days | 80.0% | — | 2.4% | 8,647 |
Monthly on-time departure trend at CHA
On-time departure % each month, with the 12-month US average for reference.
Routes from Chattanooga (CHA)
Every route from CHA with its own page, by number of flights (last 12 months, on-time arrivals).
| To | On time | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|
| CHA → Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) | 77.3% | 3.4% | 1,608 |
| CHA → Atlanta (ATL) | 85.3% | 2.4% | 1,336 |
| CHA → Chicago (ORD) | 71.5% | 4.1% | 954 |
| CHA → Washington (DCA) | 85.0% | 2.0% | 301 |
| CHA → Houston (IAH) | 64.1% | 0.4% | 247 |