Charlotte (CLT) to Santa Ana (SNA): On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
Charlotte (CLT) to Santa Ana (SNA) is a thinner route than most in this dataset — 364 departures over the past year, roughly 7 a week — so treat these numbers as indicative rather than definitive. Of the flights that did operate, 72% arrived on time, noticeably below the national average of 78%.
- On-time
- 72%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 19 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 1.1%
- Flights/day
- 1.00
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 5h 11m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 2,099 mi
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from CLT to SNA
Aim for departures around 5 p.m. (78% on-time); avoid 7 p.m. departures (61%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 73% | 25 min |
| Tuesdaybest | 76% | 19 min |
| Wednesday | 75% | 13 min |
| Thursday | 72% | 27 min |
| Friday | 70% | 18 min |
| Saturday | 75% | 14 min |
| Sunday | 66% | 17 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft34%
- Airline operations40%
- National airspace system12%
- Weather14%
- Security1%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from CLT to SNA delayed?
- 28% of CLT–SNA 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 19 minutes.
- What is the best time of day to fly from CLT to SNA?
- Departures around 5 p.m. have the best record (78% on-time), while departures around 7 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 SNA?
- The scheduled CLT–SNA flight time averages 5h 11m over 2,099 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 28% of the time.
- How often are CLT to SNA flights cancelled?
- 1.1% 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 SNA?
- July 2025 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 42% of arrivals on time. The best was April 2025 at 93%. If your dates are flexible, that 51-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 756 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.