Scranton/Wilkes-Barre (AVP) to Charlotte (CLT): On-Time Performance
Data through May 2026
Scranton/Wilkes-Barre (AVP) to Charlotte (CLT) effectively runs on two schedules. In April 2026, 96% of arrivals were on time; in August 2024 that fell to 67% — a 28-point seasonal swing. Across the full period the route averages 85% on-time against a national 78%. Morning departures also hold up better than evening ones (89% vs 75%), which matters most in the rough months.
- On-time
- 85%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 16 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 2.3%
- Flights/day
- 2.6
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 1h 55m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 509 mi
Best airline from AVP to CLT
2 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-06 and 2026-05.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSA Airlinesmost reliable | 87% | 14 min | 2.2% | 1,097 |
| American Airlines | 83% | 19 min | 2.6% | 861 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from AVP to CLT
Aim for departures around 7 a.m. (97% on-time); avoid 7 p.m. departures (68%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 87% | 22 min |
| Tuesday | 85% | 17 min |
| Wednesdaybest | 90% | 18 min |
| Thursday | 83% | 12 min |
| Friday | 84% | 20 min |
| Saturday | 86% | 11 min |
| Sunday | 82% | 13 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 system9%
- Weather6%
- Security1%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from AVP to CLT delayed?
- 15% of AVP–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 16 minutes.
- Which airline is most reliable from AVP to CLT?
- PSA Airlines has the best on-time record on this route at 87%, based on 1,097 flights. 2 airlines flew AVP–CLT frequently enough to compare in this period.
- What is the best time of day to fly from AVP to CLT?
- Departures around 7 a.m. have the best record (97% on-time), while departures around 7 p.m. have the worst (68%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from AVP to CLT?
- The scheduled AVP–CLT flight time averages 1h 55m over 509 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 15% of the time.
- How often are AVP to CLT flights cancelled?
- 2.3% of scheduled flights on this route were cancelled between 2024-06 and 2026-05, slightly above the national rate of 1.6%.
- What is the worst month to fly from AVP to CLT?
- August 2024 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 67% of arrivals on time. The best was April 2026 at 96%. If your dates are flexible, that 28-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 1,990 flights, 2024-06–2026-05. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-07-01.