Portland (PDX) to Charlotte (CLT): On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
Portland (PDX) to Charlotte (CLT) effectively runs on two schedules. In December 2025, 100% of arrivals were on time; in September 2024 that fell to 66% — a 35-point seasonal swing. Across the full period the route averages 88% on-time against a national 78%.
- On-time
- 88%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 9 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 1.2%
- Flights/day
- 1.2
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 4h 55m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 2,282 mi
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from PDX to CLT
Aim for departures around 5 a.m. (96% on-time); avoid 6 a.m. departures (80%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 88% | 9 min |
| Tuesday | 85% | 8 min |
| Wednesday | 90% | 6 min |
| Thursday | 88% | 5 min |
| Fridaybest | 91% | 5 min |
| Saturday | 83% | 25 min |
| Sunday | 89% | 5 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft39%
- Airline operations50%
- National airspace system11%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from PDX to CLT delayed?
- 12% of PDX–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 9 minutes.
- What is the best time of day to fly from PDX to CLT?
- Departures around 5 a.m. have the best record (96% on-time), while departures around 6 a.m. have the worst (80%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from PDX to CLT?
- The scheduled PDX–CLT flight time averages 4h 55m over 2,282 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 12% of the time.
- How often are PDX to CLT flights cancelled?
- 1.2% of scheduled flights on this route were cancelled between 2024-07 and 2026-07, at or below the national rate of 1.6%.
- What is the worst month to fly from PDX to CLT?
- September 2024 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 66% of arrivals on time. The best was December 2025 at 100%. If your dates are flexible, that 35-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 850 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.