Atlanta (ATL) to Charlotte (CLT): On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
The calendar drives reliability on ATL–CLT. September 2025 flights landed on schedule 87% of the time, but July 2024 dropped to 62% — a gap of 25 points. Across the full period the route averages 79% on-time against a national 78%. Morning departures also hold up better than evening ones (88% vs 70%), which matters most in the rough months.
- On-time
- 79%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 17 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 1.8%
- Flights/day
- 12
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 1h 17m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 226 mi
Best airline from ATL to CLT
5 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-07 and 2026-07.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Airlinesmost reliable | 85% | 21 min | 2.5% | 921 |
| Delta Air Lines | 79% | 14 min | 1.1% | 5,933 |
| PSA Airlines | 77% | 22 min | 3.0% | 2,935 |
| Endeavor Air | 75% | 21 min | 0.0% | 60 |
| Envoy Air | 73% | 18 min | 3.8% | 288 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from ATL to CLT
Aim for departures around 5 a.m. (92% on-time); avoid 6 p.m. departures (63%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 77% | 21 min |
| Tuesday | 80% | 17 min |
| Wednesdaybest | 83% | 12 min |
| Thursday | 80% | 15 min |
| Friday | 79% | 18 min |
| Saturday | 78% | 18 min |
| Sunday | 75% | 20 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft43%
- Airline operations38%
- National airspace system15%
- Weather4%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from ATL to CLT delayed?
- 21% of ATL–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 17 minutes.
- Which airline is most reliable from ATL to CLT?
- American Airlines has the best on-time record on this route at 85%, based on 921 flights. 5 airlines flew ATL–CLT frequently enough to compare in this period.
- What is the best time of day to fly from ATL to CLT?
- Departures around 5 a.m. have the best record (92% on-time), while departures around 6 p.m. have the worst (63%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from ATL to CLT?
- The scheduled ATL–CLT flight time averages 1h 17m over 226 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 21% of the time.
- How often are ATL to CLT flights cancelled?
- 1.8% of scheduled flights on this route were cancelled between 2024-07 and 2026-07, slightly above the national rate of 1.6%.
- What is the worst month to fly from ATL to CLT?
- July 2024 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 62% of arrivals on time. The best was September 2025 at 87%. If your dates are flexible, that 25-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 10,137 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.