Best Time to Fly ATL to CLT: On-Time Stats by Hour & Airline
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International → Charlotte Douglas International
Data through July 2026 · Last updated October 18, 2026
4,380 flights were scheduled from Atlanta (ATL) to Charlotte (CLT) in the last 12 months, and 80.1% of those that flew arrived on time, 2.5 points above the US average of 77.6%.
Among 4 airlines, Delta Air Lines led with 80.4% on time and Envoy Air was last with 73.8%.
Over 24 months, Wednesday was the most reliable day (84% on time) and July the worst month (70%).
The cancellation rate was 1.7% (US average 1.8%).
ATL to CLT on-time performance by airline
Last 12 months. Airlines with fewer than 30 completed flights are marked “limited data”.
| Airline | On time | Avg delay when late | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Delta Air Lines | 80.4% | 61 min | 1.1% | 2,589 |
| PSA Airlines | 80.4% | 99 min | 2.5% | 1,334 |
| American Airlines | 80.0% | 113 min | 2.8% | 283 |
| Envoy Air | 73.8% | 44 min | 3.5% | 174 |
80%+ good 70–79.9% fair <70% poor
Best time of day to fly ATL to CLT
On-time arrival % by scheduled departure hour (local time), 9,648 flights over 24 months.
Show the numbers
| Departure hour | On time | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5am–6am | 92.3% | 3.9% | 363 |
| 6am–7am | 85.8% | 2.3% | 310 |
| 7am–8am | 91.9% | 0.6% | 835 |
| 8am–9am | 82.8% | 6.5% | 168 |
| 9am–10am | 85.1% | 1.0% | 1,046 |
| 10am–11am | 89.6% | 1.9% | 411 |
| 11am–12pm | 84.6% | 3.2% | 281 |
| 12pm–1pm | 81.7% | 0.5% | 635 |
| 1pm–2pm | 81.9% | 1.0% | 592 |
| 2pm–3pm | 83.6% | 2.9% | 245 |
| 3pm–4pm | 74.0% | 1.0% | 814 |
| 4pm–5pm | 79.8% | 0.6% | 364 |
| 5pm–6pm | 72.0% | 1.1% | 632 |
| 6pm–7pm | 65.5% | 1.2% | 592 |
| 7pm–8pm | 72.7% | 1.7% | 758 |
| 8pm–9pm | 65.2% | 2.6% | 742 |
| 9pm–10pm | 77.8% | 3.8% | 131 |
| 10pm–11pm | 79.8% | 2.1% | 729 |
Best day of the week
24 months, by day of departure.
Best month to fly
24 months, by calendar month.
Holiday travel on ATL to CLT
On-time arrivals during holiday periods compared with all other days, last 24 months.
| Period | On time | vs other days | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thanksgiving week (Tue before to Mon after) | 80.8% | -0.2 pts | 0.0% | 182 |
| Christmas & New Year (Dec 20 - Jan 3) | 76.8% | -4.2 pts | 0.3% | 350 |
| Summer peak (Jun 15 - Aug 15) | 73.0% | -8.0 pts | 2.2% | 1,651 |
| All other days | 81.0% | — | 1.6% | 7,465 |
Monthly on-time trend
On-time arrival % each month, with the 12-month US average for reference.
What causes delays on this route
Share of reported delay minutes, last 12 months (BTS cause categories).