Charlotte (CLT) to Jacksonville (JAX): On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
Charlotte (CLT) to Jacksonville (JAX) effectively runs on two schedules. In January 2025, 92% of arrivals were on time; in July 2024 that fell to 46% — a 47-point seasonal swing. Across the full period the route averages 75% on-time against a national 78%. Morning departures also hold up better than evening ones (85% vs 67%), which matters most in the rough months.
- On-time
- 75%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 18 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 1.6%
- Flights/day
- 5.3
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 1h 24m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 328 mi
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from CLT to JAX
Aim for departures around 10 a.m. (90% on-time); avoid 6 p.m. departures (61%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 72% | 20 min |
| Tuesday | 81% | 16 min |
| Wednesdaybest | 81% | 11 min |
| Thursday | 75% | 16 min |
| Friday | 74% | 19 min |
| Saturday | 76% | 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 aircraft55%
- Airline operations31%
- National airspace system8%
- Weather6%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from CLT to JAX delayed?
- 25% of CLT–JAX 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 18 minutes.
- What is the best time of day to fly from CLT to JAX?
- Departures around 10 a.m. have the best record (90% on-time), while departures around 6 p.m. have the worst (61%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from CLT to JAX?
- The scheduled CLT–JAX flight time averages 1h 24m over 328 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 25% of the time.
- How often are CLT to JAX flights cancelled?
- 1.6% of scheduled flights on this route were cancelled between 2024-07 and 2026-07, at or below the national rate of 1.6%.
- What is the worst month to fly from CLT to JAX?
- July 2024 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 46% of arrivals on time. The best was January 2025 at 92%. If your dates are flexible, that 47-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 4,420 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.