Charlotte (CLT) to Panama City (ECP): On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
The calendar drives reliability on CLT–ECP. October 2025 flights landed on schedule 96% of the time, but July 2026 dropped to 48% — a gap of 47 points. Across the full period the route averages 78% on-time against a national 78%. Morning departures also hold up better than evening ones (83% vs 67%), which matters most in the rough months.
- On-time
- 78%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 17 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 2.1%
- Flights/day
- 3.1
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 1h 47m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 437 mi
Best airline from CLT to ECP
3 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-07 and 2026-07.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Airlinesmost reliable | 81% | 15 min | 1.3% | 316 |
| Envoy Air | 79% | 18 min | 0.7% | 149 |
| PSA Airlines | 77% | 17 min | 2.4% | 1,906 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from CLT to ECP
Aim for departures around 10 a.m. (87% on-time); avoid 5 p.m. departures (46%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 76% | 15 min |
| Tuesday | 80% | 18 min |
| Wednesdaybest | 84% | 11 min |
| Thursday | 77% | 19 min |
| Friday | 78% | 17 min |
| Saturday | 78% | 22 min |
| Sunday | 72% | 17 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 operations29%
- National airspace system13%
- Weather10%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from CLT to ECP delayed?
- 22% of CLT–ECP 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 17 minutes.
- Which airline is most reliable from CLT to ECP?
- American Airlines has the best on-time record on this route at 81%, based on 316 flights. 3 airlines flew CLT–ECP frequently enough to compare in this period.
- What is the best time of day to fly from CLT to ECP?
- Departures around 10 a.m. have the best record (87% on-time), while departures around 5 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 ECP?
- The scheduled CLT–ECP flight time averages 1h 47m over 437 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 22% of the time.
- How often are CLT to ECP flights cancelled?
- 2.1% 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 ECP?
- July 2026 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 48% of arrivals on time. The best was October 2025 at 96%. If your dates are flexible, that 47-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 2,371 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.