Charlotte (CLT) to Portland (PDX): On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
Charlotte (CLT) to Portland (PDX) effectively runs on two schedules. In September 2024, 83% of arrivals were on time; in July 2024 that fell to 23% — a 61-point seasonal swing. Across the full period the route averages 65% on-time against a national 78%.
- On-time
- 65%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 24 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 1.2%
- Flights/day
- 1.2
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 5h 34m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 2,282 mi
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from CLT to PDX
Aim for departures around 6 p.m. (69% on-time); avoid 9 p.m. departures (53%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 63% | 28 min |
| Tuesday | 67% | 22 min |
| Wednesdaybest | 73% | 17 min |
| Thursday | 59% | 26 min |
| Friday | 63% | 23 min |
| Saturday | 63% | 24 min |
| Sunday | 63% | 25 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft39%
- Airline operations33%
- National airspace system12%
- Weather16%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from CLT to PDX delayed?
- 36% of CLT–PDX 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 24 minutes.
- What is the best time of day to fly from CLT to PDX?
- Departures around 6 p.m. have the best record (69% on-time), while departures around 9 p.m. have the worst (53%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from CLT to PDX?
- The scheduled CLT–PDX flight time averages 5h 34m over 2,282 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 36% of the time.
- How often are CLT to PDX flights cancelled?
- 1.2% 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 PDX?
- July 2024 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 23% of arrivals on time. The best was September 2024 at 83%. If your dates are flexible, that 61-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 853 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.