Charlotte (CLT) to Asheville (AVL): On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
Charlotte (CLT) to Asheville (AVL) has an unusually high scrub rate — 4.5% of scheduled departures never left the gate, a cancellation rate several times the national figure. When flights do go, 74% land on time, below the national average of 78%. Envoy Air has been the safer pick, arriving on time 88% of the time.
- On-time
- 74%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 24 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 4.5%
- Flights/day
- 2.2
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 60m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 91 mi
Best airline from CLT to AVL
3 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-07 and 2026-07.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Envoy Airmost reliable | 88% | 8 min | 2.4% | 425 |
| PSA Airlines | 76% | 19 min | 5.9% | 1,616 |
| American Airlines | 63% | 45 min | 2.8% | 720 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from CLT to AVL
Aim for departures around 8 a.m. (90% on-time); avoid 11 p.m. departures (46%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 74% | 27 min |
| Tuesday | 79% | 27 min |
| Wednesdaybest | 80% | 16 min |
| Thursday | 74% | 22 min |
| Friday | 73% | 23 min |
| Saturday | 73% | 22 min |
| Sunday | 68% | 30 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft48%
- Airline operations25%
- National airspace system10%
- Weather17%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from CLT to AVL delayed?
- 26% of CLT–AVL 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 24 minutes.
- Which airline is most reliable from CLT to AVL?
- Envoy Air has the best on-time record on this route at 88%, based on 425 flights. 3 airlines flew CLT–AVL frequently enough to compare in this period.
- What is the best time of day to fly from CLT to AVL?
- Departures around 8 a.m. have the best record (90% on-time), while departures around 11 p.m. have the worst (46%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from CLT to AVL?
- The scheduled CLT–AVL flight time averages 60m over 91 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 26% of the time.
- How often are CLT to AVL flights cancelled?
- 4.5% of scheduled flights on this route were cancelled between 2024-07 and 2026-07 — several times the typical US rate, so consider earlier departures or backup options.
- What is the worst month to fly from CLT to AVL?
- July 2026 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 46% of arrivals on time. The best was November 2024 at 90%. If your dates are flexible, that 44-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 2,761 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.