Best Time to Fly CLT to PHX: On-Time Stats by Hour & Airline
Charlotte Douglas International → Phoenix Sky Harbor International
Data through July 2026 · Last updated October 18, 2026
2,883 flights were scheduled from Charlotte (CLT) to Phoenix (PHX) in the last 12 months, and 80.0% of those that flew arrived on time, 2.4 points above the US average of 77.6%.
American Airlines was the only reporting airline with regular flights on this route.
October has been the best month (89% on time) and Sunday the weakest day of the week (75%).
1.0% of flights were cancelled, versus 1.8% nationally.
CLT to PHX 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 | 80.0% | 63 min | 1.0% | 2,883 |
80%+ good 70–79.9% fair <70% poor
Best time of day to fly CLT to PHX
On-time arrival % by scheduled departure hour (local time), 5,924 flights over 24 months.
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| Departure hour | On time | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7am–8am | 79.9% | 0.6% | 648 |
| 8am–9am | 91.4% | 6.1% | 99 |
| 9am–10am | 88.3% | 0.2% | 543 |
| 10am–11am | 85.7% | 2.2% | 222 |
| 11am–12pm | 87.8% | 0.3% | 647 |
| 1pm–2pm | 84.1% | 0.3% | 725 |
| 2pm–3pm | 75.7% | 0.4% | 712 |
| 3pm–4pm | 76.3% | 0.0% | 39 |
| 4pm–5pm | 80.2% | 0.9% | 649 |
| 5pm–6pm | 78.1% | 4.5% | 110 |
| 6pm–7pm | 69.6% | 1.0% | 628 |
| 7pm–8pm | Limited data | 29 | |
| 8pm–9pm | 69.4% | 1.1% | 476 |
| 9pm–10pm | 84.7% | 0.0% | 112 |
| 10pm–11pm | 68.7% | 0.3% | 285 |
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 PHX
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) | 68.5% | -13.7 pts | 0.0% | 108 |
| Christmas & New Year (Dec 20 - Jan 3) | 78.8% | -3.5 pts | 0.4% | 232 |
| Summer peak (Jun 15 - Aug 15) | 68.2% | -14.0 pts | 0.9% | 987 |
| All other days | 82.2% | — | 0.8% | 4,597 |
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).