Charlotte (CLT) to Little Rock (LIT): On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
Charlotte (CLT) to Little Rock (LIT) effectively runs on two schedules. In November 2024, 90% of arrivals were on time; in July 2024 that fell to 59% — a 31-point seasonal swing. Across the full period the route averages 76% on-time against a national 78%. Morning departures also hold up better than evening ones (85% vs 72%), which matters most in the rough months.
- On-time
- 76%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 17 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 2.7%
- Flights/day
- 3.4
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 2h 18m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 640 mi
Best airline from CLT to LIT
4 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-07 and 2026-07.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Airlinesmost reliable | 80% | 12 min | 0.6% | 180 |
| PSA Airlines | 77% | 15 min | 3.8% | 1,218 |
| Envoy Air | 75% | 18 min | 1.7% | 1,147 |
| SkyWest Airlines | 73% | 37 min | 3.6% | 112 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from CLT to LIT
Aim for departures around 10 a.m. (94% on-time); avoid 4 p.m. departures (68%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 74% | 19 min |
| Tuesday | 80% | 14 min |
| Wednesdaybest | 84% | 12 min |
| Thursday | 79% | 17 min |
| Friday | 77% | 16 min |
| Saturday | 72% | 18 min |
| Sunday | 70% | 22 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft52%
- Airline operations25%
- National airspace system15%
- Weather9%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from CLT to LIT delayed?
- 24% of CLT–LIT 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 17 minutes.
- Which airline is most reliable from CLT to LIT?
- American Airlines has the best on-time record on this route at 80%, based on 180 flights. 4 airlines flew CLT–LIT frequently enough to compare in this period.
- What is the best time of day to fly from CLT to LIT?
- Departures around 10 a.m. have the best record (94% on-time), while departures around 4 p.m. have the worst (68%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from CLT to LIT?
- The scheduled CLT–LIT flight time averages 2h 18m over 640 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 24% of the time.
- How often are CLT to LIT flights cancelled?
- 2.7% of scheduled flights on this route were cancelled between 2024-07 and 2026-07, slightly above the national rate of 1.6%.
- What is the worst month to fly from CLT to LIT?
- July 2024 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 59% of arrivals on time. The best was November 2024 at 90%. If your dates are flexible, that 31-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 2,658 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.