Best Time to Fly CLE to CLT: On-Time Stats by Hour & Airline
Cleveland-Hopkins International → Charlotte Douglas International
Data through July 2026 · Last updated October 18, 2026
1,790 flights were scheduled from Cleveland (CLE) to Charlotte (CLT) in the last 12 months, and 80.2% of those that flew arrived on time, 2.6 points above the US average of 77.6%.
Among 3 airlines, Frontier Airlines led with 84.7% on time and PSA Airlines was last with 69.7%.
Over 24 months, Wednesday was the most reliable day (88% on time) and June the worst month (72%).
The cancellation rate was 2.3% (US average 1.8%).
CLE 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frontier Airlines | 84.7% | 105 min | 0.0% | 72 |
| American Airlines | 82.5% | 100 min | 1.5% | 1,404 |
| PSA Airlines | 69.7% | 113 min | 6.6% | 305 |
| Envoy Air | Limited data | 9 | ||
80%+ good 70–79.9% fair <70% poor
Best time of day to fly CLE to CLT
On-time arrival % by scheduled departure hour (local time), 3,641 flights over 24 months.
Show the numbers
| Departure hour | On time | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5am–6am | 90.2% | 2.1% | 188 |
| 6am–7am | 91.6% | 1.4% | 497 |
| 7am–8am | 85.5% | 8.3% | 60 |
| 8am–9am | 86.3% | 1.2% | 591 |
| 9am–10am | 87.9% | 1.7% | 235 |
| 10am–11am | 91.6% | 3.0% | 235 |
| 11am–12pm | 88.2% | 1.9% | 52 |
| 12pm–1pm | 78.3% | 2.4% | 246 |
| 1pm–2pm | 78.6% | 2.5% | 355 |
| 2pm–3pm | 75.3% | 0.0% | 85 |
| 3pm–4pm | 72.5% | 0.4% | 264 |
| 4pm–5pm | 68.9% | 5.0% | 160 |
| 5pm–6pm | 69.2% | 0.8% | 118 |
| 6pm–7pm | 67.6% | 1.8% | 280 |
| 7pm–8pm | 62.7% | 0.8% | 243 |
| 8pm–9pm | Limited data | 24 | |
| 9pm–10pm | Limited data | 2 | |
| 10pm–11pm | Limited data | 6 | |
Best day of the week
24 months, by day of departure.
Best month to fly
24 months, by calendar month.
Holiday travel on CLE 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) | 81.3% | -1.1 pts | 0.0% | 75 |
| Christmas & New Year (Dec 20 - Jan 3) | 71.5% | -10.9 pts | 1.3% | 153 |
| Summer peak (Jun 15 - Aug 15) | 74.2% | -8.2 pts | 1.7% | 641 |
| All other days | 82.4% | — | 2.0% | 2,772 |
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).