Best Time to Fly CLT to ECP: On-Time Stats by Hour & Airline
Charlotte Douglas International → Northwest Florida Beaches International
Data through July 2026 · Last updated October 18, 2026
1,119 flights were scheduled from Charlotte (CLT) to Panama City (ECP) in the last 12 months, and 77.9% of those that flew arrived on time, in line with the US average of 77.6%.
American Airlines was the most punctual of the 3 airlines on the route at 92.0%, while PSA Airlines trailed at 76.9%.
November has been the best month (90% on time) and Sunday the weakest day of the week (73%).
1.2% of flights were cancelled, versus 1.8% nationally.
CLT to ECP 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 | 92.0% | 67 min | 0.0% | 50 |
| Envoy Air | 79.5% | 79 min | 0.0% | 112 |
| PSA Airlines | 76.9% | 77 min | 1.4% | 957 |
80%+ good 70–79.9% fair <70% poor
Best time of day to fly CLT to ECP
On-time arrival % by scheduled departure hour (local time), 2,250 flights over 24 months.
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| Departure hour | On time | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7am–8am | Limited data | 9 | |
| 8am–9am | 86.2% | 0.0% | 67 |
| 9am–10am | 84.6% | 2.0% | 451 |
| 10am–11am | 86.5% | 2.9% | 206 |
| 11am–12pm | 78.0% | 0.0% | 141 |
| 12pm–1pm | Limited data | 12 | |
| 1pm–2pm | 85.0% | 1.6% | 366 |
| 2pm–3pm | 79.5% | 4.3% | 46 |
| 3pm–4pm | 74.5% | 1.5% | 330 |
| 4pm–5pm | 77.1% | 1.0% | 97 |
| 5pm–6pm | 45.5% | 4.0% | 151 |
| 7pm–8pm | Limited data | 20 | |
| 8pm–9pm | Limited data | 4 | |
| 9pm–10pm | Limited data | 21 | |
| 10pm–11pm | 78.3% | 3.0% | 167 |
| 11pm–12am | 75.2% | 4.3% | 162 |
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 ECP
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) | 87.2% | +6.0 pts | 0.0% | 39 |
| Christmas & New Year (Dec 20 - Jan 3) | 77.0% | -4.1 pts | 0.0% | 88 |
| Summer peak (Jun 15 - Aug 15) | 70.7% | -10.5 pts | 3.4% | 501 |
| All other days | 81.2% | — | 1.9% | 1,622 |
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).