Charlotte (CLT) to Providence (PVD): On-Time Performance
Data through May 2026
The calendar drives reliability on CLT–PVD. November 2025 flights landed on schedule 86% of the time, but July 2024 dropped to 49% — a gap of 36 points. Across the full period the route averages 76% on-time against a national 78%. Morning departures also hold up better than evening ones (86% vs 66%), which matters most in the rough months.
- On-time
- 76%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 18 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 1.9%
- Flights/day
- 4.2
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 2h 3m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 684 mi
Best airline from CLT to PVD
2 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-06 and 2026-05.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSA Airlinesmost reliable | 83% | 12 min | 2.8% | 458 |
| American Airlines | 75% | 20 min | 1.7% | 2,646 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from CLT to PVD
Aim for departures around 7 a.m. (91% on-time); avoid 8 p.m. departures (61%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 72% | 21 min |
| Tuesday | 81% | 15 min |
| Wednesdaybest | 81% | 14 min |
| Thursday | 76% | 22 min |
| Friday | 76% | 18 min |
| Saturday | 77% | 19 min |
| Sunday | 72% | 20 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 operations33%
- National airspace system7%
- Weather8%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from CLT to PVD delayed?
- 24% of CLT–PVD 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 18 minutes.
- Which airline is most reliable from CLT to PVD?
- PSA Airlines has the best on-time record on this route at 83%, based on 458 flights. 2 airlines flew CLT–PVD frequently enough to compare in this period.
- What is the best time of day to fly from CLT to PVD?
- Departures around 7 a.m. have the best record (91% on-time), while departures around 8 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 PVD?
- The scheduled CLT–PVD flight time averages 2h 3m over 684 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 24% of the time.
- How often are CLT to PVD flights cancelled?
- 1.9% 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 PVD?
- July 2024 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 49% of arrivals on time. The best was November 2025 at 86%. If your dates are flexible, that 36-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 3,104 flights, 2024-06–2026-05. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-07-01.