Charlotte (CLT) to San Diego (SAN): On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
Charlotte (CLT) to San Diego (SAN) effectively runs on two schedules. In November 2024, 87% of arrivals were on time; in July 2024 that fell to 52% — a 35-point seasonal swing. Across the full period the route averages 77% on-time against a national 78%. Morning departures also hold up better than evening ones (84% vs 65%), which matters most in the rough months.
- On-time
- 77%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 15 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 0.9%
- Flights/day
- 3.8
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 5h 7m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 2,077 mi
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from CLT to SAN
Aim for departures around 12 p.m. (90% on-time); avoid 8 p.m. departures (52%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 77% | 14 min |
| Tuesdaybest | 81% | 13 min |
| Wednesday | 79% | 10 min |
| Thursday | 74% | 17 min |
| Friday | 74% | 18 min |
| Saturday | 78% | 13 min |
| Sunday | 75% | 19 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 operations34%
- National airspace system20%
- Weather7%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from CLT to SAN delayed?
- 23% of CLT–SAN 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 15 minutes.
- What is the best time of day to fly from CLT to SAN?
- Departures around 12 p.m. have the best record (90% on-time), while departures around 8 p.m. have the worst (52%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from CLT to SAN?
- The scheduled CLT–SAN flight time averages 5h 7m over 2,077 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 23% of the time.
- How often are CLT to SAN flights cancelled?
- 0.9% 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 SAN?
- July 2024 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 52% of arrivals on time. The best was November 2024 at 87%. If your dates are flexible, that 35-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 3,271 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.