Scranton/Wilkes-Barre (AVP) to Charlotte (CLT): On-Time Performance
Data through July 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 84% on-time against a national 78%. Morning departures also hold up better than evening ones (89% vs 73%), which matters most in the rough months.
- On-time
- 84%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 18 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 2.5%
- Flights/day
- 2.7
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 1h 56m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 509 mi
Best airline from AVP to CLT
2 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-07 and 2026-07.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSA Airlinesmost reliable | 86% | 15 min | 2.4% | 1,188 |
| American Airlines | 81% | 22 min | 2.7% | 854 |
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 (67%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 85% | 25 min |
| Tuesday | 84% | 18 min |
| Wednesdaybest | 89% | 18 min |
| Thursday | 83% | 13 min |
| Friday | 82% | 22 min |
| Saturday | 85% | 13 min |
| Sunday | 81% | 14 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 operations40%
- National airspace system9%
- Weather5%
- Security1%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from AVP to CLT delayed?
- 16% of AVP–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 18 minutes.
- Which airline is most reliable from AVP to CLT?
- PSA Airlines has the best on-time record on this route at 86%, based on 1,188 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 (67%). 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 56m over 509 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 16% of the time.
- How often are AVP to CLT flights cancelled?
- 2.5% 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 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 2,074 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.