Best Time to Fly JFK to CLT: On-Time Stats by Hour & Airline
John F. Kennedy International → Charlotte Douglas International
Data through July 2026 · Last updated October 18, 2026
2,001 flights were scheduled from New York (JFK) to Charlotte (CLT) in the last 12 months, and 81.0% of those that flew arrived on time, 3.3 points above the US average of 77.6%.
Republic Airways was the most punctual of the 2 airlines on the route at 88.6%, while American Airlines trailed at 80.2%.
April has been the best month (88% on time) and Sunday the weakest day of the week (78%).
2.9% of flights were cancelled, versus 1.8% nationally.
JFK to CLT 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republic Airways | 88.6% | 91 min | 0.6% | 168 |
| American Airlines | 80.2% | 101 min | 3.1% | 1,833 |
80%+ good 70–79.9% fair <70% poor
Best time of day to fly JFK to CLT
On-time arrival % by scheduled departure hour (local time), 4,863 flights over 24 months.
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| Departure hour | On time | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5am–6am | 87.3% | 5.2% | 58 |
| 6am–7am | 92.3% | 1.5% | 650 |
| 7am–8am | 86.5% | 4.0% | 554 |
| 8am–9am | 89.4% | 0.7% | 286 |
| 9am–10am | 87.1% | 0.0% | 62 |
| 10am–11am | 84.0% | 2.1% | 96 |
| 11am–12pm | 85.8% | 1.2% | 829 |
| 12pm–1pm | 86.6% | 1.1% | 286 |
| 1pm–2pm | Limited data | 24 | |
| 2pm–3pm | 79.6% | 2.3% | 748 |
| 3pm–4pm | 62.6% | 1.4% | 222 |
| 4pm–5pm | 79.4% | 4.8% | 145 |
| 5pm–6pm | 68.1% | 3.2% | 314 |
| 6pm–7pm | 78.8% | 0.0% | 66 |
| 7pm–8pm | 69.0% | 4.0% | 404 |
| 8pm–9pm | 83.5% | 3.5% | 113 |
| 9pm–10pm | Limited data | 6 | |
Best day of the week
24 months, by day of departure.
Best month to fly
24 months, by calendar month.
Holiday travel on JFK to CLT
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) | 85.4% | +1.7 pts | 0.0% | 103 |
| Christmas & New Year (Dec 20 - Jan 3) | 82.0% | -1.7 pts | 1.8% | 170 |
| Summer peak (Jun 15 - Aug 15) | 73.2% | -10.5 pts | 5.5% | 747 |
| All other days | 83.7% | — | 1.7% | 3,843 |
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).