Hilton Head (HHH) to Charlotte (CLT): On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
Hilton Head (HHH) to Charlotte (CLT) effectively runs on two schedules. In September 2025, 96% of arrivals were on time; in September 2024 that fell to 60% — a 35-point seasonal swing. Across the full period the route averages 83% on-time against a national 78%. Morning departures also hold up better than evening ones (93% vs 76%), which matters most in the rough months.
- On-time
- 83%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 13 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 1.9%
- Flights/day
- 3.2
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 1h 20m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 206 mi
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from HHH to CLT
Aim for departures around 10 a.m. (93% on-time); avoid 5 p.m. departures (76%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 83% | 12 min |
| Tuesday | 85% | 8 min |
| Wednesday | 84% | 9 min |
| Thursday | 83% | 12 min |
| Fridaybest | 85% | 11 min |
| Saturday | 81% | 24 min |
| Sunday | 79% | 15 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft58%
- Airline operations22%
- National airspace system13%
- Weather7%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from HHH to CLT delayed?
- 17% of HHH–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 13 minutes.
- What is the best time of day to fly from HHH to CLT?
- Departures around 10 a.m. have the best record (93% on-time), while departures around 5 p.m. have the worst (76%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from HHH to CLT?
- The scheduled HHH–CLT flight time averages 1h 20m over 206 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 17% of the time.
- How often are HHH to CLT flights cancelled?
- 1.9% of scheduled flights on this route were cancelled between 2024-07 and 2026-07, slightly above the national rate of 1.6%.
- What is the worst month to fly from HHH to CLT?
- September 2024 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 60% of arrivals on time. The best was September 2025 at 96%. If your dates are flexible, that 35-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 2,332 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.