Santa Ana (SNA) to Charlotte (CLT): On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
Santa Ana (SNA) to Charlotte (CLT) is a thinner route than most in this dataset — 364 departures over the past year, roughly 7 a week — so treat these numbers as indicative rather than definitive. Of the flights that did operate, 86% arrived on time, comfortably above the national average of 78%.
- On-time
- 86%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 13 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 1.1%
- Flights/day
- 1.00
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 4h 43m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 2,099 mi
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from SNA to CLT
Aim for departures around 9 p.m. (94% on-time); avoid 9 a.m. departures (76%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 86% | 19 min |
| Tuesday | 86% | 24 min |
| Wednesday | 86% | 16 min |
| Thursdaybest | 92% | 6 min |
| Friday | 83% | 11 min |
| Saturday | 90% | 5 min |
| Sunday | 81% | 9 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft18%
- Airline operations67%
- National airspace system13%
- Weather2%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from SNA to CLT delayed?
- 14% of SNA–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 SNA to CLT?
- Departures around 9 p.m. have the best record (94% on-time), while departures around 9 a.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 SNA to CLT?
- The scheduled SNA–CLT flight time averages 4h 43m over 2,099 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 14% of the time.
- How often are SNA to CLT flights cancelled?
- 1.1% 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 SNA to CLT?
- July 2025 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 68% of arrivals on time. The best was September 2025 at 100%. If your dates are flexible, that 32-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 755 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.