Charlotte (CLT) to Fayetteville (FAY): On-Time Performance
Data through May 2026
Charlotte (CLT) to Fayetteville (FAY) is a thinner route than most in this dataset — 233 departures over the past year, roughly 4 a week — so treat these numbers as indicative rather than definitive. Of the flights that did operate, 81% arrived on time.
- On-time
- 81%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 17 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 2.5%
- Flights/day
- 0.64
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 1h 4m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 118 mi
Best airline from CLT to FAY
2 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-06 and 2026-05.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Envoy Airmost reliable | 87% | 8 min | 0.0% | 116 |
| PSA Airlines | 80% | 19 min | 3.0% | 602 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from CLT to FAY
Aim for departures around 9 a.m. (92% on-time); avoid 11 p.m. departures (51%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 79% | 11 min |
| Tuesday | 83% | 19 min |
| Wednesdaybest | 85% | 9 min |
| Thursday | 83% | 16 min |
| Friday | 76% | 18 min |
| Saturday | 82% | 25 min |
| Sunday | 78% | 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 aircraft60%
- Airline operations22%
- National airspace system6%
- Weather12%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from CLT to FAY delayed?
- 19% of CLT–FAY 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 17 minutes.
- Which airline is most reliable from CLT to FAY?
- Envoy Air has the best on-time record on this route at 87%, based on 116 flights. 2 airlines flew CLT–FAY frequently enough to compare in this period.
- What is the best time of day to fly from CLT to FAY?
- Departures around 9 a.m. have the best record (92% on-time), while departures around 11 p.m. have the worst (51%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from CLT to FAY?
- The scheduled CLT–FAY flight time averages 1h 4m over 118 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 19% of the time.
- How often are CLT to FAY flights cancelled?
- 2.5% 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 FAY?
- July 2024 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 56% of arrivals on time. The best was November 2025 at 92%. If your dates are flexible, that 37-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 718 flights, 2024-06–2026-05. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-07-01.