Charlotte (CLT) to Albany (ALB): On-Time Performance
Data through May 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 65%), 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
- 3.1
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 1h 58m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 646 mi
Best airline from CLT to ALB
2 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-06 and 2026-05.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSA Airlinesmost reliable | 76% | 16 min | 2.3% | 260 |
| American Airlines | 75% | 21 min | 1.4% | 2,074 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from CLT to ALB
Aim for departures around 1 p.m. (89% on-time); avoid 9 p.m. departures (35%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 74% | 21 min |
| Tuesday | 76% | 20 min |
| Wednesdaybest | 81% | 17 min |
| Thursday | 70% | 24 min |
| Friday | 72% | 21 min |
| Saturday | 79% | 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 aircraft51%
- Airline operations27%
- National airspace system7%
- Weather14%
- 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 2024-06 and 2026-05. The average arrival delay across completed flights was 20 minutes.
- Which airline is most reliable from CLT to ALB?
- PSA Airlines has the best on-time record on this route at 76%, based on 260 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 9 p.m. have the worst (35%). 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 2024-06 and 2026-05, 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 2,334 flights, 2024-06–2026-05. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-07-01.