Albany (ALB) to Charlotte (CLT): On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
When you fly ALB to CLT matters as much as anything else about the booking: the route swung from 94% on-time in April 2026 to just 44% in July 2024. Across the full period the route averages 79% on-time against a national 78%. Morning departures also hold up better than evening ones (85% vs 67%), which matters most in the rough months.
- On-time
- 79%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 25 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 1.6%
- Flights/day
- 3.0
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 2h 17m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 646 mi
Best airline from ALB to CLT
2 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-07 and 2026-07.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Airlinesmost reliable | 80% | 25 min | 1.4% | 2,170 |
| PSA Airlines | 73% | 25 min | 3.0% | 230 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from ALB to CLT
Aim for departures around 7 a.m. (89% on-time); avoid 7 p.m. departures (60%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 77% | 30 min |
| Tuesdaybest | 83% | 16 min |
| Wednesday | 82% | 26 min |
| Thursday | 78% | 33 min |
| Friday | 76% | 19 min |
| Saturday | 81% | 16 min |
| Sunday | 77% | 37 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft41%
- Airline operations42%
- National airspace system12%
- Weather4%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from ALB to CLT delayed?
- 21% of ALB–CLT flights arrived 15 or more minutes late (the US DOT definition of a delay) between 2024-07 and 2026-07. The average arrival delay across completed flights was 25 minutes.
- Which airline is most reliable from ALB to CLT?
- American Airlines has the best on-time record on this route at 80%, based on 2,170 flights. 2 airlines flew ALB–CLT frequently enough to compare in this period.
- What is the best time of day to fly from ALB to CLT?
- Departures around 7 a.m. have the best record (89% on-time), while departures around 7 p.m. have the worst (60%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from ALB to CLT?
- The scheduled ALB–CLT flight time averages 2h 17m over 646 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 21% of the time.
- How often are ALB to CLT flights cancelled?
- 1.6% of scheduled flights on this route were cancelled between 2024-07 and 2026-07, at or below the national rate of 1.6%.
- What is the worst month to fly from ALB to CLT?
- July 2024 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 44% of arrivals on time. The best was April 2026 at 94%. If your dates are flexible, that 50-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 2,400 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.