Best Time to Fly PIA to CLT: On-Time Stats by Hour & Airline
General Downing - Peoria International → Charlotte Douglas International
Data through July 2026 · Last updated October 18, 2026
718 flights were scheduled from Peoria (PIA) to Charlotte (CLT) in the last 12 months, and 77.9% of those that flew arrived on time, in line with the US average of 77.6%.
PSA Airlines was the only reporting airline with regular flights on this route.
November has been the best month (87% on time) and Sunday the weakest day of the week (72%).
3.9% of flights were cancelled, versus 1.8% nationally.
PIA 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSA Airlines | 77.9% | 97 min | 3.9% | 718 |
80%+ good 70–79.9% fair <70% poor
Best time of day to fly PIA to CLT
On-time arrival % by scheduled departure hour (local time), 1,527 flights over 24 months.
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| Departure hour | On time | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5am–6am | 85.7% | 5.2% | 458 |
| 6am–7am | 87.7% | 5.0% | 120 |
| 7am–8am | 91.1% | 2.4% | 126 |
| 8am–9am | Limited data | 24 | |
| 10am–11am | 80.3% | 1.4% | 72 |
| 11am–12pm | Limited data | 21 | |
| 12pm–1pm | Limited data | 4 | |
| 3pm–4pm | Limited data | 19 | |
| 4pm–5pm | 58.5% | 2.5% | 449 |
| 5pm–6pm | 75.0% | 7.2% | 83 |
| 6pm–7pm | 67.3% | 2.6% | 151 |
Best day of the week
24 months, by day of departure.
Best month to fly
24 months, by calendar month.
Holiday travel on PIA 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) | Limited data | 32 | ||
| Christmas & New Year (Dec 20 - Jan 3) | 72.1% | -4.6 pts | 1.4% | 69 |
| Summer peak (Jun 15 - Aug 15) | 72.1% | -4.6 pts | 4.1% | 243 |
| All other days | 76.7% | — | 3.6% | 1,183 |
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).