Lexington (LEX) to Charlotte (CLT): On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
When you fly LEX to CLT matters as much as anything else about the booking: the route swung from 92% on-time in November 2024 to just 58% in July 2024. Across the full period the route averages 78% on-time against a national 78%. Morning departures also hold up better than evening ones (87% vs 59%), which matters most in the rough months.
- On-time
- 78%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 20 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 2.7%
- Flights/day
- 3.8
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 1h 33m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 281 mi
Best airline from LEX to CLT
2 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-07 and 2026-07.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSA Airlinesmost reliable | 80% | 20 min | 2.8% | 3,066 |
| American Airlines | 62% | 25 min | 2.6% | 467 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from LEX to CLT
Aim for departures around 5 a.m. (94% on-time); avoid 6 p.m. departures (54%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 74% | 23 min |
| Tuesdaybest | 84% | 20 min |
| Wednesday | 79% | 15 min |
| Thursday | 74% | 26 min |
| Friday | 80% | 15 min |
| Saturday | 79% | 19 min |
| Sunday | 74% | 24 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft53%
- Airline operations29%
- National airspace system14%
- Weather5%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from LEX to CLT delayed?
- 22% of LEX–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 20 minutes.
- Which airline is most reliable from LEX to CLT?
- PSA Airlines has the best on-time record on this route at 80%, based on 3,066 flights. 2 airlines flew LEX–CLT frequently enough to compare in this period.
- What is the best time of day to fly from LEX to CLT?
- Departures around 5 a.m. have the best record (94% on-time), while departures around 6 p.m. have the worst (54%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from LEX to CLT?
- The scheduled LEX–CLT flight time averages 1h 33m over 281 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 22% of the time.
- How often are LEX to CLT flights cancelled?
- 2.7% 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 LEX to CLT?
- July 2024 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 58% of arrivals on time. The best was November 2024 at 92%. If your dates are flexible, that 33-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 3,534 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.