Charlotte (CLT) to Chattanooga (CHA): On-Time Performance
Data through May 2026
Charlotte (CLT) to Chattanooga (CHA) is a thinner route than most in this dataset — 198 departures over the past year, roughly 4 a week — so treat these numbers as indicative rather than definitive. Of the flights that did operate, 74% arrived on time.
- On-time
- 74%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 20 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 2.7%
- Flights/day
- 0.54
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 1h 23m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 241 mi
Best airline from CLT to CHA
2 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-06 and 2026-05.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SkyWest Airlinesmost reliable | 75% | 27 min | 0.6% | 170 |
| PSA Airlines | 74% | 18 min | 2.7% | 737 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from CLT to CHA
Aim for departures around 11 a.m. (93% on-time); avoid 10 p.m. departures (68%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 71% | 28 min |
| Tuesday | 77% | 21 min |
| Wednesdaybest | 78% | 12 min |
| Thursday | 77% | 19 min |
| Friday | 65% | 32 min |
| Saturday | 73% | 16 min |
| Sunday | 75% | 16 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft40%
- Airline operations37%
- National airspace system10%
- Weather13%
- Security1%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from CLT to CHA delayed?
- 27% of CLT–CHA 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 CHA?
- SkyWest Airlines has the best on-time record on this route at 75%, based on 170 flights. 2 airlines flew CLT–CHA frequently enough to compare in this period.
- What is the best time of day to fly from CLT to CHA?
- Departures around 11 a.m. have the best record (93% on-time), while departures around 10 p.m. have the worst (68%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from CLT to CHA?
- The scheduled CLT–CHA flight time averages 1h 23m over 241 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 27% of the time.
- How often are CLT to CHA flights cancelled?
- 2.7% 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 CHA?
- June 2025 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 42% of arrivals on time. The best was September 2025 at 95%. If your dates are flexible, that 53-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 938 flights, 2024-06–2026-05. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-07-01.