Best Time to Fly CLT to TYS: On-Time Stats by Hour & Airline
Charlotte Douglas International → McGhee Tyson
Data through July 2026 · Last updated October 18, 2026
892 flights were scheduled from Charlotte (CLT) to Knoxville (TYS) in the last 12 months, and 69.3% of those that flew arrived on time, 8.3 points below the US average of 77.6%.
Among 3 airlines, American Airlines led with 74.7% on time and PSA Airlines was last with 66.9%.
Over 24 months, Tuesday was the most reliable day (79% on time) and July the worst month (51%).
The cancellation rate was 2.6% (US average 1.8%).
CLT to TYS 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 | 74.7% | 78 min | 0.6% | 163 |
| SkyWest Airlines | 71.2% | 144 min | 1.7% | 60 |
| PSA Airlines | 66.9% | 76 min | 3.3% | 643 |
| Envoy Air | Limited data | 26 | ||
80%+ good 70–79.9% fair <70% poor
Best time of day to fly CLT to TYS
On-time arrival % by scheduled departure hour (local time), 2,817 flights over 24 months.
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| Departure hour | On time | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7am–8am | 91.7% | 0.0% | 108 |
| 8am–9am | 81.2% | 0.0% | 32 |
| 9am–10am | 77.4% | 0.6% | 161 |
| 10am–11am | 81.4% | 4.7% | 107 |
| 11am–12pm | 83.8% | 2.7% | 184 |
| 12pm–1pm | Limited data | 9 | |
| 1pm–2pm | 88.6% | 1.1% | 274 |
| 2pm–3pm | 75.5% | 2.4% | 293 |
| 3pm–4pm | Limited data | 28 | |
| 4pm–5pm | 72.2% | 0.6% | 170 |
| 5pm–6pm | 71.4% | 0.0% | 63 |
| 6pm–7pm | 68.9% | 0.6% | 492 |
| 7pm–8pm | Limited data | 18 | |
| 8pm–9pm | 62.5% | 1.1% | 369 |
| 9pm–10pm | 70.5% | 3.1% | 162 |
| 10pm–11pm | 62.2% | 4.0% | 347 |
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 TYS
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) | 86.0% | +11.5 pts | 0.0% | 57 |
| Christmas & New Year (Dec 20 - Jan 3) | 67.6% | -6.9 pts | 0.0% | 108 |
| Summer peak (Jun 15 - Aug 15) | 62.3% | -12.1 pts | 2.9% | 276 |
| All other days | 74.5% | — | 1.7% | 2,376 |
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).