Charlotte (CLT) to Philadelphia (PHL): On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
When you fly CLT to PHL matters as much as anything else about the booking: the route swung from 83% on-time in May 2026 to just 53% in July 2024. Across the full period the route averages 73% on-time against a national 78%. Morning departures also hold up better than evening ones (85% vs 66%), which matters most in the rough months.
- On-time
- 73%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 21 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 2.6%
- Flights/day
- 9.6
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 1h 44m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 449 mi
Best airline from CLT to PHL
3 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-07 and 2026-07.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spirit Airlinesmost reliable | 80% | 17 min | 1.6% | 124 |
| American Airlines | 76% | 17 min | 2.2% | 6,274 |
| Frontier Airlines | 61% | 42 min | 4.4% | 1,281 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from CLT to PHL
Aim for departures around 6 a.m. (95% on-time); avoid 3 p.m. departures (57%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 71% | 25 min |
| Tuesday | 79% | 18 min |
| Wednesdaybest | 80% | 15 min |
| Thursday | 71% | 22 min |
| Friday | 71% | 22 min |
| Saturday | 75% | 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 aircraft52%
- Airline operations27%
- National airspace system15%
- Weather6%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from CLT to PHL delayed?
- 27% of CLT–PHL 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.
- Which airline is most reliable from CLT to PHL?
- Spirit Airlines has the best on-time record on this route at 80%, based on 124 flights. 3 airlines flew CLT–PHL frequently enough to compare in this period.
- What is the best time of day to fly from CLT to PHL?
- Departures around 6 a.m. have the best record (95% on-time), while departures around 3 p.m. have the worst (57%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from CLT to PHL?
- The scheduled CLT–PHL flight time averages 1h 44m over 449 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 27% of the time.
- How often are CLT to PHL flights cancelled?
- 2.6% 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 PHL?
- July 2024 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 53% of arrivals on time. The best was May 2026 at 83%. If your dates are flexible, that 31-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 7,692 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.