Best Time to Fly CLT to IND: On-Time Stats by Hour & Airline
Charlotte Douglas International → Indianapolis International
Data through July 2026 · Last updated October 18, 2026
1,958 flights were scheduled from Charlotte (CLT) to Indianapolis (IND) in the last 12 months, and 76.5% of those that flew arrived on time, 1.1 points below the US average of 77.6%.
PSA Airlines was the most punctual of the 2 airlines on the route at 94.3%, while American Airlines trailed at 76.0%.
October has been the best month (87% on time) and Sunday the weakest day of the week (72%).
1.6% of flights were cancelled, versus 1.8% nationally.
CLT to IND 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 | 94.3% | 26 min | 10.3% | 39 |
| American Airlines | 76.0% | 72 min | 1.3% | 1,899 |
| Spirit Airlines | Limited data | 20 | ||
80%+ good 70–79.9% fair <70% poor
Best time of day to fly CLT to IND
On-time arrival % by scheduled departure hour (local time), 3,873 flights over 24 months.
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| Departure hour | On time | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7am–8am | 89.9% | 0.0% | 158 |
| 8am–9am | 90.5% | 2.0% | 203 |
| 9am–10am | 90.8% | 1.4% | 351 |
| 10am–11am | 83.5% | 1.2% | 80 |
| 11am–12pm | 84.6% | 0.6% | 170 |
| 12pm–1pm | 92.1% | 0.0% | 38 |
| 1pm–2pm | 80.4% | 1.6% | 505 |
| 2pm–3pm | 79.5% | 1.6% | 189 |
| 3pm–4pm | 69.7% | 0.0% | 142 |
| 4pm–5pm | 68.3% | 0.0% | 260 |
| 5pm–6pm | 68.5% | 2.0% | 458 |
| 6pm–7pm | Limited data | 14 | |
| 7pm–8pm | 80.9% | 4.3% | 93 |
| 8pm–9pm | 67.7% | 1.8% | 452 |
| 9pm–10pm | 68.5% | 3.1% | 224 |
| 10pm–11pm | 65.9% | 2.4% | 500 |
| 11pm–12am | 60.0% | 2.8% | 36 |
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 IND
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) | 73.9% | -5.4 pts | 1.4% | 70 |
| Christmas & New Year (Dec 20 - Jan 3) | 67.6% | -11.7 pts | 0.0% | 142 |
| Summer peak (Jun 15 - Aug 15) | 62.7% | -16.5 pts | 1.7% | 711 |
| All other days | 79.3% | — | 1.7% | 2,950 |
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).