Little Rock (LIT) to Charlotte (CLT): On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
Little Rock (LIT) to Charlotte (CLT) effectively runs on two schedules. In October 2025, 91% of arrivals were on time; in July 2024 that fell to 64% — a 28-point seasonal swing. Across the full period the route averages 79% on-time against a national 78%. Morning departures also hold up better than evening ones (87% vs 66%), which matters most in the rough months.
- On-time
- 79%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 19 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 2.7%
- Flights/day
- 3.4
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 2h 8m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 640 mi
Best airline from LIT to CLT
4 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-07 and 2026-07.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Envoy Airmost reliable | 85% | 9 min | 1.5% | 1,145 |
| SkyWest Airlines | 75% | 46 min | 2.7% | 112 |
| PSA Airlines | 75% | 25 min | 4.2% | 1,218 |
| American Airlines | 73% | 29 min | 1.1% | 180 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from LIT to CLT
Aim for departures around 5 a.m. (96% on-time); avoid 2 p.m. departures (55%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 76% | 31 min |
| Tuesday | 85% | 15 min |
| Wednesdaybest | 87% | 12 min |
| Thursday | 79% | 14 min |
| Friday | 78% | 24 min |
| Saturday | 80% | 15 min |
| Sunday | 72% | 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 aircraft50%
- Airline operations30%
- National airspace system8%
- Weather11%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from LIT to CLT delayed?
- 21% of LIT–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 19 minutes.
- Which airline is most reliable from LIT to CLT?
- Envoy Air has the best on-time record on this route at 85%, based on 1,145 flights. 4 airlines flew LIT–CLT frequently enough to compare in this period.
- What is the best time of day to fly from LIT to CLT?
- Departures around 5 a.m. have the best record (96% on-time), while departures around 2 p.m. have the worst (55%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from LIT to CLT?
- The scheduled LIT–CLT flight time averages 2h 8m over 640 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 21% of the time.
- How often are LIT 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 LIT to CLT?
- July 2024 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 64% of arrivals on time. The best was October 2025 at 91%. If your dates are flexible, that 28-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 2,656 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.