Best Time to Fly CLT to PDX: On-Time Stats by Hour & Airline
Charlotte Douglas International → Portland International
Data through July 2026 · Last updated October 18, 2026
441 flights were scheduled from Charlotte (CLT) to Portland (PDX) in the last 12 months, and 66.2% of those that flew arrived on time, 11.4 points below the US average of 77.6%.
American Airlines was the only reporting airline with regular flights on this route.
February has been the best month (82% on time) and Thursday the weakest day of the week (59%).
1.4% of flights were cancelled, versus 1.8% nationally.
CLT to PDX 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Airlines | 66.2% | 59 min | 1.4% | 441 |
80%+ good 70–79.9% fair <70% poor
Best time of day to fly CLT to PDX
On-time arrival % by scheduled departure hour (local time), 822 flights over 24 months.
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| Departure hour | On time | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7am–8am | Limited data | 1 | |
| 9am–10am | Limited data | 1 | |
| 10am–11am | Limited data | 16 | |
| 11am–12pm | Limited data | 3 | |
| 3pm–4pm | 55.3% | 0.0% | 76 |
| 4pm–5pm | Limited data | 5 | |
| 5pm–6pm | 65.9% | 5.2% | 96 |
| 6pm–7pm | 69.0% | 0.5% | 556 |
| 9pm–10pm | 53.0% | 2.9% | 68 |
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 PDX
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) | Limited data | 13 | ||
| Christmas & New Year (Dec 20 - Jan 3) | Limited data | 28 | ||
| Summer peak (Jun 15 - Aug 15) | 50.5% | -21.6 pts | 2.7% | 222 |
| All other days | 72.0% | — | 0.7% | 559 |
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).