Best Time to Fly PWM to CLT: On-Time Stats by Hour & Airline
Portland International Jetport → Charlotte Douglas International
Data through July 2026 · Last updated October 18, 2026
708 flights were scheduled from Portland (PWM) to Charlotte (CLT) in the last 12 months, and 82.0% of those that flew arrived on time, 4.4 points above the US average of 77.6%.
PSA Airlines was the most punctual of the 2 airlines on the route at 91.4%, while American Airlines trailed at 80.6%.
November has been the best month (91% on time) and Monday the weakest day of the week (77%).
1.1% of flights were cancelled, versus 1.8% nationally.
PWM 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 | 91.4% | 182 min | 1.1% | 94 |
| American Airlines | 80.6% | 111 min | 1.1% | 614 |
80%+ good 70–79.9% fair <70% poor
Best time of day to fly PWM to CLT
On-time arrival % by scheduled departure hour (local time), 1,453 flights over 24 months.
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| Departure hour | On time | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5am–6am | 88.2% | 1.9% | 52 |
| 6am–7am | 92.0% | 0.0% | 50 |
| 7am–8am | 88.0% | 2.4% | 585 |
| 8am–9am | 89.5% | 0.0% | 38 |
| 9am–10am | Limited data | 2 | |
| 10am–11am | Limited data | 12 | |
| 11am–12pm | 91.9% | 0.0% | 37 |
| 12pm–1pm | 90.5% | 0.0% | 42 |
| 1pm–2pm | 77.8% | 0.0% | 127 |
| 2pm–3pm | 73.6% | 0.8% | 235 |
| 3pm–4pm | 66.1% | 0.0% | 57 |
| 4pm–5pm | 72.7% | 0.0% | 33 |
| 5pm–6pm | 77.7% | 0.0% | 85 |
| 6pm–7pm | 50.5% | 0.0% | 98 |
Best day of the week
24 months, by day of departure.
Best month to fly
24 months, by calendar month.
Holiday travel on PWM 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 | 16 | ||
| Christmas & New Year (Dec 20 - Jan 3) | 81.2% | -3.9 pts | 0.0% | 32 |
| Summer peak (Jun 15 - Aug 15) | 69.0% | -16.2 pts | 1.9% | 374 |
| All other days | 85.2% | — | 1.0% | 1,031 |
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).