Best Time to Fly CLT to JFK: On-Time Stats by Hour & Airline
Charlotte Douglas International → John F. Kennedy International
Data through July 2026 · Last updated October 18, 2026
2,004 flights were scheduled from Charlotte (CLT) to New York (JFK) in the last 12 months, and 71.2% of those that flew arrived on time, 6.4 points below the US average of 77.6%.
Among 2 airlines, Republic Airways led with 83.3% on time and American Airlines was last with 70.2%.
Over 24 months, Tuesday was the most reliable day (80% on time) and June the worst month (60%).
The cancellation rate was 2.8% (US average 1.8%).
CLT to JFK 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republic Airways | 83.3% | 66 min | 2.4% | 168 |
| American Airlines | 70.2% | 78 min | 2.8% | 1,836 |
80%+ good 70–79.9% fair <70% poor
Best time of day to fly CLT to JFK
On-time arrival % by scheduled departure hour (local time), 4,868 flights over 24 months.
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| Departure hour | On time | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6am–7am | 89.6% | 0.0% | 144 |
| 7am–8am | Limited data | 6 | |
| 8am–9am | 88.0% | 1.1% | 722 |
| 9am–10am | 87.7% | 1.2% | 82 |
| 10am–11am | 79.6% | 1.0% | 198 |
| 11am–12pm | 75.5% | 1.6% | 373 |
| 12pm–1pm | 66.7% | 3.6% | 138 |
| 1pm–2pm | 79.3% | 1.1% | 620 |
| 2pm–3pm | 80.5% | 0.8% | 254 |
| 3pm–4pm | 70.0% | 1.6% | 61 |
| 4pm–5pm | 71.9% | 3.2% | 494 |
| 5pm–6pm | 54.6% | 3.8% | 475 |
| 6pm–7pm | 63.0% | 4.6% | 433 |
| 7pm–8pm | 68.7% | 5.0% | 260 |
| 8pm–9pm | 58.4% | 2.5% | 602 |
| 9pm–10pm | Limited data | 5 | |
| 10pm–11pm | Limited data | 1 | |
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 JFK
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) | 77.7% | +3.0 pts | 0.0% | 103 |
| Christmas & New Year (Dec 20 - Jan 3) | 66.1% | -8.6 pts | 1.2% | 170 |
| Summer peak (Jun 15 - Aug 15) | 62.6% | -12.1 pts | 6.6% | 747 |
| All other days | 74.7% | — | 1.6% | 3,848 |
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).