Columbus (CMH) to Charlotte (CLT): On-Time Performance
Data through May 2026
The calendar drives reliability on CMH–CLT. September 2025 flights landed on schedule 92% of the time, but July 2024 dropped to 66% — a gap of 26 points. Across the full period the route averages 80% on-time against a national 78%. Morning departures also hold up better than evening ones (85% vs 69%), which matters most in the rough months.
- On-time
- 80%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 19 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 1.8%
- Flights/day
- 5.6
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 1h 36m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 347 mi
Best airline from CMH to CLT
3 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-06 and 2026-05.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Envoy Airmost reliable | 91% | 10 min | 0.0% | 86 |
| American Airlines | 82% | 19 min | 2.0% | 2,366 |
| PSA Airlines | 76% | 21 min | 1.6% | 1,651 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from CMH to CLT
Aim for departures around 9 a.m. (98% on-time); avoid 5 p.m. departures (60%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 76% | 26 min |
| Tuesday | 83% | 18 min |
| Wednesdaybest | 85% | 15 min |
| Thursday | 77% | 18 min |
| Friday | 80% | 17 min |
| Saturday | 82% | 21 min |
| Sunday | 77% | 21 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft44%
- Airline operations41%
- National airspace system13%
- Weather3%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from CMH to CLT delayed?
- 20% of CMH–CLT 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 19 minutes.
- Which airline is most reliable from CMH to CLT?
- Envoy Air has the best on-time record on this route at 91%, based on 86 flights. 3 airlines flew CMH–CLT frequently enough to compare in this period.
- What is the best time of day to fly from CMH to CLT?
- Departures around 9 a.m. have the best record (98% on-time), while departures around 5 p.m. have the worst (60%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from CMH to CLT?
- The scheduled CMH–CLT flight time averages 1h 36m over 347 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 20% of the time.
- How often are CMH to CLT flights cancelled?
- 1.8% 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 CMH to CLT?
- July 2024 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 66% of arrivals on time. The best was September 2025 at 92%. If your dates are flexible, that 26-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 4,103 flights, 2024-06–2026-05. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-07-01.