Best Time to Fly MSY to CLT: On-Time Stats by Hour & Airline
Louis Armstrong New Orleans International → Charlotte Douglas International
Data through July 2026 · Last updated October 18, 2026
1,712 flights were scheduled from New Orleans (MSY) to Charlotte (CLT) in the last 12 months, and 82.2% of those that flew arrived on time, 4.6 points above the US average of 77.6%.
American Airlines was the most punctual of the 2 airlines on the route at 82.1%, while Spirit Airlines trailed at 80.4%.
November has been the best month (88% on time) and Monday the weakest day of the week (77%).
1.3% of flights were cancelled, versus 1.8% nationally.
MSY 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Airlines | 82.1% | 102 min | 1.4% | 1,624 |
| Spirit Airlines | 80.4% | 152 min | 0.0% | 56 |
| Envoy Air | Limited data | 13 | ||
| PSA Airlines | Limited data | 14 | ||
| Frontier Airlines | Limited data | 5 | ||
80%+ good 70–79.9% fair <70% poor
Best time of day to fly MSY to CLT
On-time arrival % by scheduled departure hour (local time), 3,760 flights over 24 months.
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| Departure hour | On time | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5am–6am | 91.2% | 2.3% | 174 |
| 6am–7am | 90.8% | 2.4% | 246 |
| 7am–8am | 90.4% | 1.2% | 508 |
| 8am–9am | Limited data | 6 | |
| 9am–10am | 90.3% | 1.0% | 481 |
| 10am–11am | 83.2% | 1.9% | 474 |
| 11am–12pm | 85.3% | 0.0% | 95 |
| 12pm–1pm | 84.6% | 0.0% | 91 |
| 1pm–2pm | 74.0% | 1.2% | 249 |
| 2pm–3pm | 76.0% | 2.5% | 243 |
| 3pm–4pm | 81.5% | 0.3% | 341 |
| 4pm–5pm | 72.2% | 0.9% | 316 |
| 5pm–6pm | 81.0% | 5.9% | 101 |
| 6pm–7pm | 69.4% | 1.9% | 433 |
| 7pm–8pm | Limited data | 1 | |
| 9pm–10pm | Limited data | 1 | |
Best day of the week
24 months, by day of departure.
Best month to fly
24 months, by calendar month.
Holiday travel on MSY 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) | 88.5% | +4.1 pts | 1.3% | 79 |
| Christmas & New Year (Dec 20 - Jan 3) | 74.1% | -10.3 pts | 0.6% | 163 |
| Summer peak (Jun 15 - Aug 15) | 73.0% | -11.3 pts | 0.9% | 580 |
| All other days | 84.4% | — | 1.7% | 2,938 |
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).