Chattanooga (CHA) to Charlotte (CLT): On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
Chattanooga (CHA) to Charlotte (CLT) is a thinner route than most in this dataset — 126 departures over the past year, roughly 2 a week — so treat these numbers as indicative rather than definitive. Of the flights that did operate, 76% arrived on time. Cancellations are the bigger caveat: 3.4% of scheduled flights never departed.
- On-time
- 76%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 21 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 3.4%
- Flights/day
- 0.35
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 1h 26m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 241 mi
Best airline from CHA to CLT
2 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-07 and 2026-07.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSA Airlinesmost reliable | 80% | 20 min | 3.2% | 684 |
| SkyWest Airlines | 67% | 24 min | 2.4% | 170 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from CHA to CLT
Aim for departures around 1 p.m. (96% on-time); avoid 6 p.m. departures (63%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 74% | 22 min |
| Tuesday | 79% | 13 min |
| Wednesdaybest | 80% | 29 min |
| Thursday | 79% | 20 min |
| Friday | 77% | 22 min |
| Saturday | 73% | 17 min |
| Sunday | 74% | 24 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft33%
- Airline operations47%
- National airspace system8%
- Weather11%
- Security1%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from CHA to CLT delayed?
- 24% of CHA–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 CHA to CLT?
- PSA Airlines has the best on-time record on this route at 80%, based on 684 flights. 2 airlines flew CHA–CLT frequently enough to compare in this period.
- What is the best time of day to fly from CHA to CLT?
- Departures around 1 p.m. have the best record (96% 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 CHA to CLT?
- The scheduled CHA–CLT flight time averages 1h 26m over 241 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 24% of the time.
- How often are CHA to CLT flights cancelled?
- 3.4% 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 CHA to CLT?
- June 2025 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 39% of arrivals on time. The best was November 2024 at 89%. If your dates are flexible, that 50-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 881 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.