Best Time to Fly CLT to LEX: On-Time Stats by Hour & Airline
Charlotte Douglas International → Blue Grass
Data through July 2026 · Last updated October 18, 2026
Over the last 12 months, 77.5% of Charlotte (CLT) to Lexington (LEX) flights arrived on time (1,382 scheduled flights). That is in line with the national average of 77.6%.
PSA Airlines was the only reporting airline with regular flights on this route.
November has been the best month (86% on time) and Sunday the weakest day of the week (70%).
2.0% of flights were cancelled, versus 1.8% nationally.
CLT to LEX 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 | 77.5% | 62 min | 2.0% | 1,382 |
80%+ good 70–79.9% fair <70% poor
Best time of day to fly CLT to LEX
On-time arrival % by scheduled departure hour (local time), 3,357 flights over 24 months.
Show the numbers
| Departure hour | On time | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7am–8am | 86.9% | 0.0% | 62 |
| 8am–9am | 87.2% | 0.0% | 86 |
| 9am–10am | 87.4% | 3.1% | 453 |
| 10am–11am | 90.6% | 5.9% | 68 |
| 11am–12pm | 86.3% | 0.0% | 131 |
| 12pm–1pm | 85.0% | 0.0% | 40 |
| 1pm–2pm | 79.8% | 0.5% | 370 |
| 2pm–3pm | 69.6% | 0.7% | 140 |
| 3pm–4pm | 77.2% | 0.8% | 128 |
| 4pm–5pm | 70.3% | 2.0% | 306 |
| 5pm–6pm | 67.3% | 0.0% | 49 |
| 6pm–7pm | 67.2% | 3.9% | 439 |
| 7pm–8pm | 81.5% | 0.0% | 54 |
| 8pm–9pm | 61.0% | 2.6% | 342 |
| 9pm–10pm | 72.2% | 4.4% | 204 |
| 10pm–11pm | 67.5% | 4.5% | 485 |
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 LEX
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) | 80.0% | +2.9 pts | 0.0% | 60 |
| Christmas & New Year (Dec 20 - Jan 3) | 76.4% | -0.6 pts | 0.0% | 123 |
| Summer peak (Jun 15 - Aug 15) | 62.2% | -14.9 pts | 3.4% | 621 |
| All other days | 77.1% | — | 2.5% | 2,553 |
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).