Charlotte (CLT) to Albany (ALB): On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
The calendar drives reliability on CLT–ALB. April 2026 flights landed on schedule 90% of the time, but July 2024 dropped to 48% — a gap of 42 points. Across the full period the route averages 75% on-time against a national 78%. Morning departures also hold up better than evening ones (86% vs 64%), which matters most in the rough months.
- On-time
- 75%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 20 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 1.5%
- Flights/day
- 3.0
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 1h 58m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 646 mi
Best airline from CLT to ALB
2 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-07 and 2026-07.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Airlinesmost reliable | 75% | 21 min | 1.4% | 2,169 |
| PSA Airlines | 75% | 17 min | 2.6% | 230 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from CLT to ALB
Aim for departures around 1 p.m. (89% on-time); avoid 5 p.m. departures (38%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 73% | 19 min |
| Tuesday | 75% | 21 min |
| Wednesdaybest | 82% | 16 min |
| Thursday | 71% | 24 min |
| Friday | 73% | 20 min |
| Saturday | 78% | 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 aircraft50%
- Airline operations27%
- National airspace system8%
- Weather15%
- Security1%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from CLT to ALB delayed?
- 25% of CLT–ALB 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 20 minutes.
- Which airline is most reliable from CLT to ALB?
- American Airlines has the best on-time record on this route at 75%, based on 2,169 flights. 2 airlines flew CLT–ALB frequently enough to compare in this period.
- What is the best time of day to fly from CLT to ALB?
- Departures around 1 p.m. have the best record (89% on-time), while departures around 5 p.m. have the worst (38%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from CLT to ALB?
- The scheduled CLT–ALB flight time averages 1h 58m over 646 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 25% of the time.
- How often are CLT to ALB flights cancelled?
- 1.5% of scheduled flights on this route were cancelled between 2024-07 and 2026-07, at or below the national rate of 1.6%.
- What is the worst month to fly from CLT to ALB?
- July 2024 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 48% of arrivals on time. The best was April 2026 at 90%. If your dates are flexible, that 42-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 2,399 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.