Charlotte (CLT) to Jackson/Vicksburg (JAN): On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
Charlotte (CLT) to Jackson/Vicksburg (JAN) is a thinner route than most in this dataset — 328 departures over the past year, roughly 6 a week — so treat these numbers as indicative rather than definitive. Of the flights that did operate, 70% arrived on time, noticeably below the national average of 78%. Cancellations are the bigger caveat: 3.3% of scheduled flights never departed.
- On-time
- 70%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 21 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 3.3%
- Flights/day
- 0.90
- 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 (60%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 66% | 22 min |
| Tuesday | 77% | 15 min |
| Wednesdaybest | 77% | 15 min |
| Thursday | 69% | 21 min |
| Friday | 71% | 19 min |
| Saturday | 67% | 27 min |
| Sunday | 64% | 29 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft45%
- Airline operations29%
- National airspace system13%
- Weather13%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from CLT to JAN delayed?
- 30% of CLT–JAN 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 21 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 (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 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 30% of the time.
- How often are CLT to JAN flights cancelled?
- 3.3% 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 JAN?
- July 2026 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 40% of arrivals on time. The best was September 2025 at 88%. If your dates are flexible, that 48-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 1,014 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.