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Asheville (AVL) to Charlotte (CLT): On-Time Performance

Data through May 2026

Delays are only half the story on AVL–CLT: 4.1% 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, 77% land on time, below the national average of 78%.

On-time
77%
arrived <15 min late
Avg delay
21 min
completed flights
Cancelled
4.1%
Flights/day
2.6
last 12 months
Duration
1h 9m
scheduled
Distance
91 mi

Best airline from AVL to CLT

3 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-06 and 2026-05.

AirlineOn-timeAvg delayCancelledFlights
Envoy Airmost reliable82%12 min2.3%430
PSA Airlines77%20 min5.1%1,673
American Airlines75%28 min2.9%755

Monthly on-time trend

Monthly on-time percentage for AVL to CLT flights50%75%100%June 2024: 74% on-time (158 flights)74Jun 2024July 2024: 61% on-time (126 flights)61August 2024: 71% on-time (121 flights)71September 2024: 68% on-time (219 flights)68Sep 2024October 2024: 67% on-time (212 flights)67November 2024: 76% on-time (152 flights)76December 2024: 79% on-time (105 flights)79Dec 2024January 2025: 82% on-time (151 flights)82February 2025: 83% on-time (165 flights)83March 2025: 81% on-time (155 flights)81Mar 2025April 2025: 78% on-time (176 flights)78May 2025: 82% on-time (178 flights)82June 2025: 73% on-time (100 flights)73Jun 2025July 2025: 74% on-time (90 flights)74August 2025: 80% on-time (111 flights)80September 2025: 86% on-time (109 flights)86Sep 2025October 2025: 89% on-time (101 flights)89November 2025: 89% on-time (83 flights)89December 2025: 62% on-time (60 flights)62Dec 2025January 2026: 91% on-time (87 flights)91February 2026: 78% on-time (66 flights)78March 2026: 82% on-time (65 flights)82Mar 2026April 2026: 89% on-time (37 flights)89May 2026: 87% on-time (31 flights)87

Best time to fly from AVL to CLT

Aim for departures around 12 p.m. (90% on-time); avoid 8 p.m. departures (56%).

On-time percentage by scheduled departure hour, AVL to CLT5 a.m.: 86% on-time (347 flights)56 a.m.: 88% on-time (272 flights)67 a.m.: 74% on-time (243 flights)78 a.m.: 79% on-time (63 flights)89 a.m.: 69% on-time (52 flights)910 a.m.: 88% on-time (34 flights)1011 a.m.: 88% on-time (151 flights)1112 p.m.: 90% on-time (287 flights)121 p.m.: 86% on-time (107 flights)132 p.m.: 74% on-time (273 flights)144 p.m.: 69% on-time (185 flights)165 p.m.: 77% on-time (62 flights)176 p.m.: 64% on-time (389 flights)187 p.m.: 75% on-time (243 flights)198 p.m.: 56% on-time (134 flights)20scheduled departure hour

By day of week

DayOn-timeAvg delay
Monday77%23 min
Tuesdaybest81%19 min
Wednesday80%16 min
Thursday75%20 min
Friday78%22 min
Saturday78%18 min
Sunday74%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 operations38%
  • National airspace system12%
  • Weather4%

Frequently asked questions

How often are flights from AVL to CLT delayed?
23% of AVL–CLT flights arrived 15 or more minutes late (the US DOT definition of a delay) between 2024-06 and 2026-05. 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 82%, based on 430 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 12 p.m. have the best record (90% on-time), while departures around 8 p.m. have the worst (56%). 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 23% of the time.
How often are AVL to CLT flights cancelled?
4.1% of scheduled flights on this route were cancelled between 2024-06 and 2026-05 — 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 January 2026 at 91%. If your dates are flexible, that 30-point gap is worth planning around.

Based on 2,858 flights, 2024-062026-05. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-07-01.