Charlotte (CLT) to Columbus (CMH): On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
The calendar drives reliability on CLT–CMH. November 2024 flights landed on schedule 86% of the time, but July 2024 dropped to 54% — a gap of 32 points. Across the full period the route averages 75% on-time against a national 78%. Morning departures also hold up better than evening ones (84% vs 68%), which matters most in the rough months.
- On-time
- 75%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 19 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 1.7%
- Flights/day
- 5.6
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 1h 31m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 347 mi
Best airline from CLT to CMH
3 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-07 and 2026-07.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Envoy Airmost reliable | 92% | 6 min | 0.0% | 85 |
| PSA Airlines | 78% | 15 min | 1.5% | 1,738 |
| American Airlines | 72% | 21 min | 1.9% | 2,458 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from CLT to CMH
Aim for departures around 12 p.m. (94% on-time); avoid 10 p.m. departures (60%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 71% | 21 min |
| Tuesday | 82% | 15 min |
| Wednesdaybest | 82% | 13 min |
| Thursday | 75% | 17 min |
| Friday | 72% | 20 min |
| Saturday | 74% | 17 min |
| Sunday | 67% | 27 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft54%
- Airline operations31%
- National airspace system10%
- Weather5%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from CLT to CMH delayed?
- 25% of CLT–CMH 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 19 minutes.
- Which airline is most reliable from CLT to CMH?
- Envoy Air has the best on-time record on this route at 92%, based on 85 flights. 3 airlines flew CLT–CMH frequently enough to compare in this period.
- What is the best time of day to fly from CLT to CMH?
- Departures around 12 p.m. have the best record (94% on-time), while departures around 10 p.m. have the worst (60%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from CLT to CMH?
- The scheduled CLT–CMH flight time averages 1h 31m over 347 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 25% of the time.
- How often are CLT to CMH flights cancelled?
- 1.7% 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 CMH?
- July 2024 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 54% of arrivals on time. The best was November 2024 at 86%. If your dates are flexible, that 32-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 4,285 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.