Charlotte (CLT) to Daytona Beach (DAB): On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
Delays are only half the story on CLT–DAB: 3% of its scheduled flights were outright cancelled, well above the US norm, so a backup plan matters more here than on most routes. When flights do go, 79% land on time, no worse than the national average of 78%.
- On-time
- 79%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 15 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 3.0%
- Flights/day
- 3.8
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 1h 42m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 416 mi
Best airline from CLT to DAB
2 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-07 and 2026-07.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Airlinesmost reliable | 79% | 14 min | 0.7% | 280 |
| PSA Airlines | 79% | 15 min | 3.3% | 2,665 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from CLT to DAB
Aim for departures around 9 a.m. (87% on-time); avoid 5 p.m. departures (59%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 77% | 19 min |
| Tuesday | 81% | 11 min |
| Wednesdaybest | 86% | 8 min |
| Thursday | 79% | 15 min |
| Friday | 79% | 16 min |
| Saturday | 76% | 18 min |
| Sunday | 74% | 19 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft53%
- Airline operations29%
- National airspace system12%
- Weather7%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from CLT to DAB delayed?
- 21% of CLT–DAB 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 15 minutes.
- Which airline is most reliable from CLT to DAB?
- American Airlines has the best on-time record on this route at 79%, based on 280 flights. 2 airlines flew CLT–DAB frequently enough to compare in this period.
- What is the best time of day to fly from CLT to DAB?
- Departures around 9 a.m. have the best record (87% on-time), while departures around 5 p.m. have the worst (59%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from CLT to DAB?
- The scheduled CLT–DAB flight time averages 1h 42m over 416 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 21% of the time.
- How often are CLT to DAB flights cancelled?
- 3% 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 DAB?
- May 2025 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 64% of arrivals on time. The best was November 2024 at 92%. If your dates are flexible, that 28-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 2,945 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.