Charlotte (CLT) to Jackson/Vicksburg (JAN): On-Time Performance
Data through May 2026
Charlotte (CLT) to Jackson/Vicksburg (JAN) is a thinner route than most in this dataset — 293 departures over the past year, roughly 6 a week — so treat these numbers as indicative rather than definitive. Of the flights that did operate, 73% arrived on time, noticeably below the national average of 78%.
- On-time
- 73%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 18 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 2.5%
- Flights/day
- 0.80
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 2h 6m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 562 mi
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from CLT to JAN
Aim for departures around 11 a.m. (87% on-time); avoid 8 p.m. departures (62%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 71% | 19 min |
| Tuesdaybest | 82% | 13 min |
| Wednesday | 76% | 14 min |
| Thursday | 72% | 18 min |
| Friday | 75% | 16 min |
| Saturday | 70% | 20 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 aircraft49%
- Airline operations27%
- National airspace system13%
- Weather11%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from CLT to JAN delayed?
- 27% of CLT–JAN 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 18 minutes.
- What is the best time of day to fly from CLT to JAN?
- Departures around 11 a.m. have the best record (87% on-time), while departures around 8 p.m. have the worst (62%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from CLT to JAN?
- The scheduled CLT–JAN flight time averages 2h 6m over 562 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 27% of the time.
- How often are CLT to JAN 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 JAN?
- May 2025 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 56% of arrivals on time. The best was September 2025 at 88%. If your dates are flexible, that 32-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 920 flights, 2024-06–2026-05. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-07-01.