Daytona Beach (DAB) to Charlotte (CLT): On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
Delays are only half the story on DAB–CLT: 3.2% of its scheduled flights were outright cancelled, well above the US norm, so a backup plan matters more here than on most routes. When flights do go, 83% land on time, no worse than the national average of 78%.
- On-time
- 83%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 17 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 3.2%
- Flights/day
- 3.8
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 1h 46m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 416 mi
Best airline from DAB to CLT
2 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-07 and 2026-07.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSA Airlinesmost reliable | 83% | 16 min | 3.4% | 2,665 |
| American Airlines | 83% | 22 min | 0.7% | 279 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from DAB to CLT
Aim for departures around 8 a.m. (94% on-time); avoid 7 p.m. departures (63%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 82% | 15 min |
| Tuesday | 85% | 19 min |
| Wednesdaybest | 88% | 9 min |
| Thursday | 83% | 16 min |
| Friday | 84% | 13 min |
| Saturday | 81% | 25 min |
| Sunday | 80% | 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 aircraft49%
- Airline operations34%
- National airspace system6%
- Weather11%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from DAB to CLT delayed?
- 17% of DAB–CLT 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 17 minutes.
- Which airline is most reliable from DAB to CLT?
- PSA Airlines has the best on-time record on this route at 83%, based on 2,665 flights. 2 airlines flew DAB–CLT frequently enough to compare in this period.
- What is the best time of day to fly from DAB to CLT?
- Departures around 8 a.m. have the best record (94% on-time), while departures around 7 p.m. have the worst (63%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from DAB to CLT?
- The scheduled DAB–CLT flight time averages 1h 46m over 416 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 17% of the time.
- How often are DAB to CLT flights cancelled?
- 3.2% of scheduled flights on this route were cancelled between 2024-07 and 2026-07 — several times the typical US rate, so consider earlier departures or backup options.
- What is the worst month to fly from DAB to CLT?
- May 2025 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 65% of arrivals on time. The best was November 2024 at 93%. If your dates are flexible, that 28-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 2,944 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.