Asheville (AVL) to Charlotte (CLT): On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
Delays are only half the story on AVL–CLT: 4.5% of its scheduled flights were outright cancelled, well above the US norm, so a backup plan matters more here than on most routes. When flights do go, 78% land on time, below the national average of 78%. Envoy Air has been the safer pick, arriving on time 83% of the time.
- On-time
- 78%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 21 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 4.5%
- Flights/day
- 2.2
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 1h 9m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 91 mi
Best airline from AVL to CLT
3 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-07 and 2026-07.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Envoy Airmost reliable | 83% | 12 min | 2.4% | 425 |
| PSA Airlines | 78% | 19 min | 5.6% | 1,615 |
| American Airlines | 75% | 28 min | 3.0% | 722 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from AVL to CLT
Aim for departures around 10 a.m. (97% on-time); avoid 8 p.m. departures (50%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 77% | 23 min |
| Tuesdaybest | 81% | 18 min |
| Wednesday | 80% | 15 min |
| Thursday | 75% | 21 min |
| Friday | 79% | 21 min |
| Saturday | 78% | 18 min |
| Sunday | 75% | 27 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft46%
- Airline operations39%
- National airspace system12%
- Weather4%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from AVL to CLT delayed?
- 22% of AVL–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 21 minutes.
- Which airline is most reliable from AVL to CLT?
- Envoy Air has the best on-time record on this route at 83%, based on 425 flights. 3 airlines flew AVL–CLT frequently enough to compare in this period.
- What is the best time of day to fly from AVL to CLT?
- Departures around 10 a.m. have the best record (97% on-time), while departures around 8 p.m. have the worst (50%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from AVL to CLT?
- The scheduled AVL–CLT flight time averages 1h 9m over 91 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 22% of the time.
- How often are AVL to CLT flights cancelled?
- 4.5% of scheduled flights on this route were cancelled between 2024-07 and 2026-07 — several times the typical US rate, so consider earlier departures or backup options.
- What is the worst month to fly from AVL to CLT?
- July 2024 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 61% of arrivals on time. The best was June 2026 at 93%. If your dates are flexible, that 32-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 2,762 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.