Charlotte (CLT) to Scranton/Wilkes-Barre (AVP): On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
Charlotte (CLT) to Scranton/Wilkes-Barre (AVP) effectively runs on two schedules. In September 2025, 93% of arrivals were on time; in August 2024 that fell to 49% — a 45-point seasonal swing. Across the full period the route averages 78% on-time against a national 78%. Morning departures also hold up better than evening ones (85% vs 71%), which matters most in the rough months.
- On-time
- 78%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 16 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 2.4%
- Flights/day
- 2.7
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 1h 50m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 509 mi
Best airline from CLT to AVP
2 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-07 and 2026-07.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSA Airlinesmost reliable | 80% | 13 min | 2.4% | 1,189 |
| American Airlines | 73% | 21 min | 2.3% | 853 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from CLT to AVP
Aim for departures around 8 a.m. (91% on-time); avoid 4 p.m. departures (55%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 80% | 15 min |
| Tuesday | 79% | 14 min |
| Wednesdaybest | 82% | 10 min |
| Thursday | 76% | 16 min |
| Friday | 74% | 18 min |
| Saturday | 76% | 19 min |
| Sunday | 77% | 20 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft47%
- Airline operations36%
- National airspace system10%
- Weather6%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from CLT to AVP delayed?
- 22% of CLT–AVP 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 16 minutes.
- Which airline is most reliable from CLT to AVP?
- PSA Airlines has the best on-time record on this route at 80%, based on 1,189 flights. 2 airlines flew CLT–AVP frequently enough to compare in this period.
- What is the best time of day to fly from CLT to AVP?
- Departures around 8 a.m. have the best record (91% on-time), while departures around 4 p.m. have the worst (55%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from CLT to AVP?
- The scheduled CLT–AVP flight time averages 1h 50m over 509 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 22% of the time.
- How often are CLT to AVP flights cancelled?
- 2.4% 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 CLT to AVP?
- August 2024 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 49% of arrivals on time. The best was September 2025 at 93%. If your dates are flexible, that 45-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 2,074 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.