Best Time to Fly CLT to CHS: On-Time Stats by Hour & Airline
Charlotte Douglas International → Charleston AFB/International
Data through July 2026 · Last updated October 18, 2026
Over the last 12 months, 76.0% of Charlotte (CLT) to Charleston (CHS) flights arrived on time (2,500 scheduled flights). That is 1.6 points below the national average of 77.6%.
Envoy Air was the most punctual of the 3 airlines on the route at 90.5%, while PSA Airlines trailed at 74.8%.
November has been the best month (85% on time) and Sunday the weakest day of the week (73%).
1.7% of flights were cancelled, versus 1.8% nationally.
CLT to CHS 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 | 90.5% | 44 min | 3.4% | 175 |
| American Airlines | 74.9% | 74 min | 1.4% | 1,750 |
| PSA Airlines | 74.8% | 70 min | 2.1% | 575 |
80%+ good 70–79.9% fair <70% poor
Best time of day to fly CLT to CHS
On-time arrival % by scheduled departure hour (local time), 5,326 flights over 24 months.
Show the numbers
| Departure hour | On time | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7am–8am | 86.0% | 2.9% | 374 |
| 8am–9am | 83.7% | 3.6% | 165 |
| 9am–10am | 86.7% | 2.1% | 386 |
| 10am–11am | 84.6% | 2.5% | 121 |
| 11am–12pm | 83.3% | 1.4% | 485 |
| 12pm–1pm | 87.0% | 4.2% | 144 |
| 1pm–2pm | 80.1% | 0.7% | 546 |
| 2pm–3pm | 74.3% | 0.0% | 311 |
| 3pm–4pm | 84.5% | 1.6% | 125 |
| 4pm–5pm | 72.0% | 1.4% | 583 |
| 5pm–6pm | 76.9% | 1.8% | 163 |
| 6pm–7pm | 65.8% | 1.9% | 571 |
| 7pm–8pm | 85.4% | 1.2% | 83 |
| 8pm–9pm | 71.9% | 2.6% | 380 |
| 9pm–10pm | 70.4% | 1.7% | 301 |
| 10pm–11pm | 68.4% | 2.6% | 422 |
| 11pm–12am | 77.5% | 3.6% | 166 |
Best day of the week
24 months, by day of departure.
Best month to fly
24 months, by calendar month.
Holiday travel on CLT to CHS
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) | 78.4% | -0.9 pts | 0.0% | 111 |
| Christmas & New Year (Dec 20 - Jan 3) | 73.5% | -5.8 pts | 0.5% | 198 |
| Summer peak (Jun 15 - Aug 15) | 66.4% | -12.9 pts | 2.9% | 898 |
| All other days | 79.2% | — | 1.8% | 4,119 |
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).