Best Time to Fly PHL to CLT: On-Time Stats by Hour & Airline
Philadelphia International → Charlotte Douglas International
Data through July 2026 · Last updated October 18, 2026
3,521 flights were scheduled from Philadelphia (PHL) to Charlotte (CLT) in the last 12 months, and 80.3% of those that flew arrived on time, 2.7 points above the US average of 77.6%.
American Airlines was the most punctual of the 3 airlines on the route at 82.3%, while Frontier Airlines trailed at 70.4%.
November has been the best month (85% on time) and Sunday the weakest day of the week (72%).
2.6% of flights were cancelled, versus 1.8% nationally.
PHL 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 | 82.3% | 82 min | 2.6% | 2,866 |
| Spirit Airlines | 77.5% | 72 min | 0.0% | 89 |
| Frontier Airlines | 70.4% | 72 min | 3.0% | 559 |
| PSA Airlines | Limited data | 7 | ||
80%+ good 70–79.9% fair <70% poor
Best time of day to fly PHL to CLT
On-time arrival % by scheduled departure hour (local time), 7,359 flights over 24 months.
Show the numbers
| Departure hour | On time | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5am–6am | 88.0% | 4.1% | 122 |
| 6am–7am | 88.7% | 2.6% | 855 |
| 7am–8am | 80.5% | 3.6% | 330 |
| 8am–9am | 85.3% | 2.9% | 736 |
| 9am–10am | 83.0% | 0.0% | 53 |
| 10am–11am | 86.5% | 2.1% | 724 |
| 11am–12pm | 82.4% | 0.4% | 484 |
| 12pm–1pm | 81.2% | 1.5% | 135 |
| 1pm–2pm | 79.5% | 1.1% | 801 |
| 2pm–3pm | 66.7% | 4.5% | 66 |
| 3pm–4pm | 72.4% | 1.3% | 842 |
| 4pm–5pm | 82.0% | 6.5% | 108 |
| 5pm–6pm | 67.4% | 1.9% | 677 |
| 6pm–7pm | 65.2% | 3.7% | 601 |
| 7pm–8pm | 68.4% | 3.2% | 474 |
| 8pm–9pm | 53.1% | 5.9% | 34 |
| 9pm–10pm | 80.1% | 2.9% | 310 |
| 10pm–11pm | Limited data | 7 | |
Best day of the week
24 months, by day of departure.
Best month to fly
24 months, by calendar month.
Holiday travel on PHL 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) | 79.5% | -1.5 pts | 0.0% | 146 |
| Christmas & New Year (Dec 20 - Jan 3) | 69.1% | -11.8 pts | 1.7% | 290 |
| Summer peak (Jun 15 - Aug 15) | 67.7% | -13.2 pts | 4.5% | 1,192 |
| All other days | 80.9% | — | 1.9% | 5,731 |
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).