Charlotte (CLT) to Rochester (ROC): On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
The calendar drives reliability on CLT–ROC. January 2025 flights landed on schedule 86% of the time, but July 2024 dropped to 48% — a gap of 38 points. Across the full period the route averages 73% on-time against a national 78%. Morning departures also hold up better than evening ones (84% vs 64%), which matters most in the rough months.
- On-time
- 73%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 22 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 1.4%
- Flights/day
- 2.7
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 1h 51m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 573 mi
Best airline from CLT to ROC
2 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-07 and 2026-07.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSA Airlinesmost reliable | 84% | 9 min | 0.6% | 358 |
| American Airlines | 71% | 24 min | 1.6% | 1,793 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from CLT to ROC
Aim for departures around 9 a.m. (85% on-time); avoid 5 p.m. departures (39%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 68% | 33 min |
| Tuesday | 76% | 18 min |
| Wednesdaybest | 78% | 14 min |
| Thursday | 76% | 19 min |
| Friday | 75% | 18 min |
| Saturday | 72% | 21 min |
| Sunday | 69% | 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 aircraft54%
- Airline operations30%
- National airspace system7%
- Weather9%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from CLT to ROC delayed?
- 27% of CLT–ROC 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 22 minutes.
- Which airline is most reliable from CLT to ROC?
- PSA Airlines has the best on-time record on this route at 84%, based on 358 flights. 2 airlines flew CLT–ROC frequently enough to compare in this period.
- What is the best time of day to fly from CLT to ROC?
- Departures around 9 a.m. have the best record (85% on-time), while departures around 5 p.m. have the worst (39%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from CLT to ROC?
- The scheduled CLT–ROC flight time averages 1h 51m over 573 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 27% of the time.
- How often are CLT to ROC flights cancelled?
- 1.4% 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 ROC?
- July 2024 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 48% of arrivals on time. The best was January 2025 at 86%. If your dates are flexible, that 38-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 2,157 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.