Tulsa (TUL) to Charlotte (CLT): On-Time Performance
Data through May 2026
The calendar drives reliability on TUL–CLT. April 2026 flights landed on schedule 92% of the time, but April 2025 dropped to 63% — a gap of 29 points. Across the full period the route averages 82% on-time against a national 78%. Morning departures also hold up better than evening ones (86% vs 66%), which matters most in the rough months.
- On-time
- 82%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 20 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 2.0%
- Flights/day
- 1.9
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 2h 27m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 842 mi
Best airline from TUL to CLT
2 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-06 and 2026-05.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Airlinesmost reliable | 85% | 19 min | 1.3% | 1,046 |
| PSA Airlines | 75% | 20 min | 3.3% | 489 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from TUL to CLT
Aim for departures around 3 p.m. (90% on-time); avoid 6 p.m. departures (66%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 83% | 16 min |
| Tuesday | 82% | 21 min |
| Wednesdaybest | 84% | 10 min |
| Thursday | 83% | 19 min |
| Friday | 80% | 26 min |
| Saturday | 83% | 18 min |
| Sunday | 77% | 26 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft32%
- Airline operations56%
- National airspace system7%
- Weather5%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from TUL to CLT delayed?
- 18% of TUL–CLT flights arrived 15 or more minutes late (the US DOT definition of a delay) between 2024-06 and 2026-05. The average arrival delay across completed flights was 20 minutes.
- Which airline is most reliable from TUL to CLT?
- American Airlines has the best on-time record on this route at 85%, based on 1,046 flights. 2 airlines flew TUL–CLT frequently enough to compare in this period.
- What is the best time of day to fly from TUL to CLT?
- Departures around 3 p.m. have the best record (90% on-time), while departures around 6 p.m. have the worst (66%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from TUL to CLT?
- The scheduled TUL–CLT flight time averages 2h 27m over 842 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 18% of the time.
- How often are TUL to CLT flights cancelled?
- 2% of scheduled flights on this route were cancelled between 2024-06 and 2026-05, slightly above the national rate of 1.6%.
- What is the worst month to fly from TUL to CLT?
- April 2025 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 63% of arrivals on time. The best was April 2026 at 92%. If your dates are flexible, that 29-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 1,535 flights, 2024-06–2026-05. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-07-01.