Best Time to Fly CLT to SBN: On-Time Stats by Hour & Airline
Charlotte Douglas International → South Bend International
Data through July 2026 · Last updated October 18, 2026
1,026 flights were scheduled from Charlotte (CLT) to South Bend (SBN) in the last 12 months, and 76.8% of those that flew arrived on time, 0.9 points below the US average of 77.6%.
PSA Airlines was the only reporting airline with regular flights on this route.
Over 24 months, Wednesday was the most reliable day (81% on time) and June the worst month (61%).
The cancellation rate was 2.9% (US average 1.8%).
CLT to SBN 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 | 76.8% | 62 min | 2.9% | 1,026 |
80%+ good 70–79.9% fair <70% poor
Best time of day to fly CLT to SBN
On-time arrival % by scheduled departure hour (local time), 2,205 flights over 24 months.
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| Departure hour | On time | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8am–9am | Limited data | 13 | |
| 9am–10am | 88.3% | 0.8% | 474 |
| 10am–11am | 87.5% | 5.4% | 93 |
| 11am–12pm | 80.3% | 1.6% | 129 |
| 1pm–2pm | Limited data | 4 | |
| 2pm–3pm | 74.7% | 2.3% | 171 |
| 3pm–4pm | 72.1% | 2.3% | 132 |
| 4pm–5pm | 73.3% | 0.6% | 177 |
| 5pm–6pm | 71.2% | 1.7% | 233 |
| 6pm–7pm | Limited data | 7 | |
| 7pm–8pm | 84.8% | 0.0% | 33 |
| 8pm–9pm | 67.7% | 2.9% | 419 |
| 9pm–10pm | 76.1% | 6.1% | 147 |
| 10pm–11pm | 64.5% | 4.0% | 173 |
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 SBN
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) | 87.5% | +7.7 pts | 7.0% | 43 |
| Christmas & New Year (Dec 20 - Jan 3) | 60.2% | -19.5 pts | 1.2% | 85 |
| Summer peak (Jun 15 - Aug 15) | 62.0% | -17.7 pts | 1.9% | 368 |
| All other days | 79.8% | — | 2.4% | 1,709 |
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).