Best Time to Fly CAE to CLT: On-Time Stats by Hour & Airline
Columbia Metropolitan → Charlotte Douglas International
Data through July 2026 · Last updated October 18, 2026
242 flights were scheduled from Columbia (CAE) to Charlotte (CLT) in the last 12 months, and 89.4% of those that flew arrived on time, 11.8 points above the US average of 77.6%.
PSA Airlines was the only reporting airline with regular flights on this route.
Over 24 months, Friday was the most reliable day (84% on time) and February the worst month (68%).
The cancellation rate was 2.5% (US average 1.8%).
CAE 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSA Airlines | 88.5% | 148 min | 2.7% | 223 |
| Envoy Air | Limited data | 19 | ||
80%+ good 70–79.9% fair <70% poor
Best time of day to fly CAE to CLT
On-time arrival % by scheduled departure hour (local time), 1,315 flights over 24 months.
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| Departure hour | On time | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5am–6am | 93.0% | 3.0% | 295 |
| 6am–7am | 89.1% | 4.0% | 124 |
| 7am–8am | 84.5% | 1.3% | 157 |
| 9am–10am | 43.7% | 1.4% | 72 |
| 10am–11am | 81.8% | 0.0% | 33 |
| 11am–12pm | 86.0% | 0.0% | 50 |
| 12pm–1pm | 90.0% | 0.0% | 30 |
| 1pm–2pm | Limited data | 5 | |
| 2pm–3pm | 74.7% | 2.5% | 158 |
| 3pm–4pm | Limited data | 25 | |
| 4pm–5pm | Limited data | 29 | |
| 5pm–6pm | 69.7% | 0.0% | 89 |
| 6pm–7pm | 65.4% | 2.5% | 163 |
| 7pm–8pm | 70.0% | 0.0% | 50 |
| 8pm–9pm | 88.6% | 0.0% | 35 |
Best day of the week
24 months, by day of departure.
Best month to fly
24 months, by calendar month.
Holiday travel on CAE 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) | 83.9% | +4.8 pts | 0.0% | 31 |
| Christmas & New Year (Dec 20 - Jan 3) | 87.7% | +8.6 pts | 0.0% | 57 |
| Summer peak (Jun 15 - Aug 15) | 71.2% | -7.9 pts | 2.7% | 75 |
| All other days | 79.1% | — | 2.0% | 1,152 |
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).