Best Time to Fly CLT to AUS: On-Time Stats by Hour & Airline
Charlotte Douglas International → Austin - Bergstrom International
Data through July 2026 · Last updated October 18, 2026
Over the last 12 months, 72.4% of Charlotte (CLT) to Austin (AUS) flights arrived on time (1,657 scheduled flights). That is 5.2 points below the national average of 77.6%.
American Airlines was the only reporting airline with regular flights on this route.
November has been the best month (84% on time) and Sunday the weakest day of the week (65%).
1.7% of flights were cancelled, versus 1.8% nationally.
CLT to AUS 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Airlines | 72.4% | 77 min | 1.7% | 1,657 |
80%+ good 70–79.9% fair <70% poor
Best time of day to fly CLT to AUS
On-time arrival % by scheduled departure hour (local time), 3,453 flights over 24 months.
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| Departure hour | On time | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7am–8am | 92.5% | 0.0% | 40 |
| 8am–9am | 85.0% | 0.0% | 40 |
| 9am–10am | 89.4% | 2.3% | 476 |
| 10am–11am | 86.3% | 0.0% | 139 |
| 11am–12pm | 86.6% | 0.7% | 288 |
| 12pm–1pm | 83.3% | 6.0% | 83 |
| 1pm–2pm | 76.1% | 0.5% | 210 |
| 2pm–3pm | 72.2% | 0.0% | 163 |
| 3pm–4pm | 69.1% | 0.5% | 405 |
| 4pm–5pm | 78.8% | 1.5% | 134 |
| 5pm–6pm | 61.8% | 1.7% | 290 |
| 6pm–7pm | 71.1% | 0.8% | 130 |
| 7pm–8pm | 67.2% | 1.8% | 273 |
| 8pm–9pm | 63.7% | 2.3% | 347 |
| 9pm–10pm | 73.1% | 0.8% | 263 |
| 10pm–11pm | 60.5% | 5.8% | 172 |
Best day of the week
24 months, by day of departure.
Best month to fly
24 months, by calendar month.
Holiday travel on CLT to AUS
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) | 74.7% | -2.0 pts | 0.0% | 75 |
| Christmas & New Year (Dec 20 - Jan 3) | 74.8% | -1.9 pts | 0.0% | 139 |
| Summer peak (Jun 15 - Aug 15) | 63.8% | -12.9 pts | 2.3% | 566 |
| All other days | 76.7% | — | 1.5% | 2,673 |
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).