Charlotte (CLT) to Tulsa (TUL): On-Time Performance
Data through May 2026
The calendar drives reliability on CLT–TUL. April 2026 flights landed on schedule 97% of the time, but July 2024 dropped to 56% — a gap of 41 points. Across the full period the route averages 75% on-time against a national 78%. Morning departures also hold up better than evening ones (82% vs 67%), which matters most in the rough months.
- On-time
- 75%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 18 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 1.9%
- Flights/day
- 1.9
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 2h 36m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 842 mi
Best airline from CLT to TUL
2 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-06 and 2026-05.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSA Airlinesmost reliable | 80% | 15 min | 3.1% | 489 |
| American Airlines | 72% | 20 min | 1.3% | 1,045 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from CLT to TUL
Aim for departures around 12 p.m. (91% on-time); avoid 6 p.m. departures (61%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 71% | 21 min |
| Tuesday | 79% | 13 min |
| Wednesdaybest | 80% | 9 min |
| Thursday | 74% | 25 min |
| Friday | 76% | 17 min |
| Saturday | 75% | 18 min |
| Sunday | 70% | 22 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft56%
- Airline operations28%
- National airspace system10%
- Weather6%
- Security1%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from CLT to TUL delayed?
- 25% of CLT–TUL 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 TUL?
- PSA Airlines has the best on-time record on this route at 80%, based on 489 flights. 2 airlines flew CLT–TUL frequently enough to compare in this period.
- What is the best time of day to fly from CLT to TUL?
- Departures around 12 p.m. have the best record (91% on-time), while departures around 6 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 TUL?
- The scheduled CLT–TUL flight time averages 2h 36m over 842 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 25% of the time.
- How often are CLT to TUL 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 TUL?
- July 2024 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 56% of arrivals on time. The best was April 2026 at 97%. If your dates are flexible, that 41-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 1,534 flights, 2024-06–2026-05. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-07-01.