Chattanooga (CHA) to Charlotte (CLT): On-Time Performance
Data through May 2026
Chattanooga (CHA) to Charlotte (CLT) is a thinner route than most in this dataset — 202 departures over the past year, roughly 4 a week — so treat these numbers as indicative rather than definitive. Of the flights that did operate, 77% arrived on time. Cancellations are the bigger caveat: 3.2% of scheduled flights never departed.
- On-time
- 77%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 20 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 3.2%
- Flights/day
- 0.55
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 1h 26m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 241 mi
Best airline from CHA to CLT
2 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-06 and 2026-05.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSA Airlinesmost reliable | 80% | 19 min | 3.0% | 740 |
| 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 | 75% | 21 min |
| Tuesdaybest | 80% | 13 min |
| Wednesday | 79% | 28 min |
| Thursday | 79% | 19 min |
| Friday | 78% | 21 min |
| Saturday | 75% | 16 min |
| Sunday | 74% | 23 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 system9%
- Weather11%
- Security1%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from CHA to CLT delayed?
- 23% of CHA–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 20 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 740 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 23% of the time.
- How often are CHA to CLT flights cancelled?
- 3.2% 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 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 941 flights, 2024-06–2026-05. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-07-01.