Charleston (CHS) to Charlotte (CLT): On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
Charleston (CHS) to Charlotte (CLT) effectively runs on two schedules. In January 2025, 90% of arrivals were on time; in July 2024 that fell to 66% — a 24-point seasonal swing. Across the full period the route averages 82% on-time against a national 78%. Morning departures also hold up better than evening ones (89% vs 71%), which matters most in the rough months.
- On-time
- 82%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 19 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 2.1%
- Flights/day
- 6.8
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 1h 11m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 168 mi
Best airline from CHS to CLT
3 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-07 and 2026-07.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Envoy Airmost reliable | 90% | 7 min | 3.6% | 252 |
| American Airlines | 82% | 20 min | 1.8% | 3,781 |
| PSA Airlines | 80% | 18 min | 2.5% | 1,532 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from CHS to CLT
Aim for departures around 5 a.m. (94% on-time); avoid 6 p.m. departures (67%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 78% | 22 min |
| Tuesdaybest | 86% | 15 min |
| Wednesday | 86% | 18 min |
| Thursday | 81% | 16 min |
| Friday | 80% | 21 min |
| Saturday | 85% | 12 min |
| Sunday | 80% | 28 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft53%
- Airline operations33%
- National airspace system12%
- Weather2%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from CHS to CLT delayed?
- 18% of CHS–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 19 minutes.
- Which airline is most reliable from CHS to CLT?
- Envoy Air has the best on-time record on this route at 90%, based on 252 flights. 3 airlines flew CHS–CLT frequently enough to compare in this period.
- What is the best time of day to fly from CHS to CLT?
- Departures around 5 a.m. have the best record (94% on-time), while departures around 6 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 CHS to CLT?
- The scheduled CHS–CLT flight time averages 1h 11m over 168 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 18% of the time.
- How often are CHS to CLT flights cancelled?
- 2.1% 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 CHS to CLT?
- July 2024 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 66% of arrivals on time. The best was January 2025 at 90%. If your dates are flexible, that 24-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 5,565 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.