Charlotte (CLT) to Austin (AUS): On-Time Performance
Data through May 2026
Charlotte (CLT) to Austin (AUS) effectively runs on two schedules. In November 2024, 92% of arrivals were on time; in July 2024 that fell to 44% — a 48-point seasonal swing. Across the full period the route averages 73% on-time against a national 78%. Morning departures also hold up better than evening ones (87% vs 64%), which matters most in the rough months.
- On-time
- 73%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 21 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 1.7%
- Flights/day
- 4.7
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 3h 3m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 1,032 mi
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from CLT to AUS
Aim for departures around 7 a.m. (93% on-time); avoid 10 p.m. departures (58%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 72% | 25 min |
| Tuesday | 78% | 19 min |
| Wednesdaybest | 80% | 15 min |
| Thursday | 73% | 18 min |
| Friday | 72% | 19 min |
| Saturday | 73% | 20 min |
| Sunday | 64% | 29 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft49%
- Airline operations28%
- National airspace system12%
- Weather10%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from CLT to AUS delayed?
- 27% of CLT–AUS 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 21 minutes.
- What is the best time of day to fly from CLT to AUS?
- Departures around 7 a.m. have the best record (93% on-time), while departures around 10 p.m. have the worst (58%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from CLT to AUS?
- The scheduled CLT–AUS flight time averages 3h 3m over 1,032 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 27% of the time.
- How often are CLT to AUS flights cancelled?
- 1.7% of scheduled flights on this route were cancelled between 2024-06 and 2026-05, slightly above the national rate of 1.6%.
- What is the worst month to fly from CLT to AUS?
- July 2024 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 44% of arrivals on time. The best was November 2024 at 92%. If your dates are flexible, that 48-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 3,562 flights, 2024-06–2026-05. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-07-01.