Best Time to Fly PVD to CLT: On-Time Stats by Hour & Airline
Rhode Island Tf Green International → Charlotte Douglas International
Data through July 2026 · Last updated October 18, 2026
1,461 flights were scheduled from Providence (PVD) to Charlotte (CLT) in the last 12 months, and 81.7% of those that flew arrived on time, 4.1 points above the US average of 77.6%.
American Airlines was the most punctual of the 2 airlines on the route at 83.1%, while PSA Airlines trailed at 76.2%.
October has been the best month (88% on time) and Sunday the weakest day of the week (77%).
2.5% of flights were cancelled, versus 1.8% nationally.
PVD 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 | 83.1% | 100 min | 2.4% | 1,170 |
| PSA Airlines | 76.2% | 60 min | 3.1% | 291 |
80%+ good 70–79.9% fair <70% poor
Best time of day to fly PVD to CLT
On-time arrival % by scheduled departure hour (local time), 3,045 flights over 24 months.
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| Departure hour | On time | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5am–6am | Limited data | 18 | |
| 6am–7am | 91.6% | 2.8% | 576 |
| 7am–8am | 90.5% | 3.6% | 219 |
| 8am–9am | 87.0% | 4.4% | 137 |
| 9am–10am | 91.7% | 2.9% | 210 |
| 10am–11am | 89.1% | 1.1% | 287 |
| 11am–12pm | 80.9% | 1.2% | 164 |
| 12pm–1pm | 79.2% | 0.0% | 48 |
| 1pm–2pm | 74.1% | 2.0% | 248 |
| 2pm–3pm | 74.9% | 2.1% | 187 |
| 3pm–4pm | 84.0% | 0.8% | 132 |
| 4pm–5pm | 69.2% | 0.0% | 94 |
| 5pm–6pm | 70.0% | 0.6% | 316 |
| 6pm–7pm | 81.7% | 3.7% | 108 |
| 7pm–8pm | 69.0% | 2.3% | 301 |
Best day of the week
24 months, by day of departure.
Best month to fly
24 months, by calendar month.
Holiday travel on PVD 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) | 78.3% | -5.9 pts | 1.6% | 61 |
| Christmas & New Year (Dec 20 - Jan 3) | 73.6% | -10.7 pts | 0.0% | 125 |
| Summer peak (Jun 15 - Aug 15) | 75.0% | -9.2 pts | 2.7% | 564 |
| All other days | 84.3% | — | 2.2% | 2,295 |
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).