Charlotte (CLT) to New York (JFK): On-Time Performance
Data through May 2026
Charlotte (CLT) to New York (JFK) effectively runs on two schedules. In October 2024, 86% of arrivals were on time; in June 2025 that fell to 55% — a 31-point seasonal swing. Across the full period the route averages 72% on-time against a national 78%. Morning departures also hold up better than evening ones (83% vs 59%), which matters most in the rough months.
- On-time
- 72%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 23 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 2.7%
- Flights/day
- 5.6
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 1h 60m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 542 mi
Best airline from CLT to JFK
3 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-06 and 2026-05.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republic Airwaysmost reliable | 80% | 18 min | 3.1% | 513 |
| Endeavor Air | 78% | 21 min | 5.1% | 929 |
| American Airlines | 69% | 25 min | 2.1% | 3,721 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from CLT to JFK
Aim for departures around 6 a.m. (87% on-time); avoid 5 p.m. departures (54%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 70% | 23 min |
| Tuesday | 78% | 19 min |
| Wednesdaybest | 79% | 20 min |
| Thursday | 69% | 25 min |
| Friday | 71% | 23 min |
| Saturday | 69% | 21 min |
| Sunday | 66% | 31 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft38%
- Airline operations22%
- National airspace system33%
- Weather7%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from CLT to JFK delayed?
- 28% of CLT–JFK 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 23 minutes.
- Which airline is most reliable from CLT to JFK?
- Republic Airways has the best on-time record on this route at 80%, based on 513 flights. 3 airlines flew CLT–JFK frequently enough to compare in this period.
- What is the best time of day to fly from CLT to JFK?
- Departures around 6 a.m. have the best record (87% on-time), while departures around 5 p.m. have the worst (54%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from CLT to JFK?
- The scheduled CLT–JFK flight time averages 1h 60m over 542 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 28% of the time.
- How often are CLT to JFK flights cancelled?
- 2.7% 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 JFK?
- June 2025 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 55% of arrivals on time. The best was October 2024 at 86%. If your dates are flexible, that 31-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 5,163 flights, 2024-06–2026-05. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-07-01.