Best Time to Fly CLT to PIT: On-Time Stats by Hour & Airline
Charlotte Douglas International → Pittsburgh International
Data through July 2026 · Last updated October 18, 2026
1,957 flights were scheduled from Charlotte (CLT) to Pittsburgh (PIT) in the last 12 months, and 76.8% of those that flew arrived on time, 0.8 points below the US average of 77.6%.
Among 2 airlines, American Airlines led with 77.8% on time and PSA Airlines was last with 67.2%.
Over 24 months, Tuesday was the most reliable day (84% on time) and July the worst month (70%).
The cancellation rate was 1.7% (US average 1.8%).
CLT to PIT 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 | 77.8% | 63 min | 1.2% | 1,765 |
| PSA Airlines | 67.2% | 62 min | 5.7% | 192 |
80%+ good 70–79.9% fair <70% poor
Best time of day to fly CLT to PIT
On-time arrival % by scheduled departure hour (local time), 3,969 flights over 24 months.
Show the numbers
| Departure hour | On time | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7am–8am | 90.5% | 0.3% | 286 |
| 8am–9am | 91.1% | 0.6% | 350 |
| 9am–10am | 83.6% | 7.6% | 66 |
| 10am–11am | 79.7% | 0.0% | 74 |
| 11am–12pm | 86.6% | 0.9% | 564 |
| 12pm–1pm | 85.9% | 0.0% | 85 |
| 1pm–2pm | 78.9% | 3.8% | 133 |
| 2pm–3pm | 72.1% | 0.7% | 307 |
| 3pm–4pm | 71.1% | 0.0% | 197 |
| 4pm–5pm | 70.9% | 1.9% | 263 |
| 5pm–6pm | 68.2% | 1.5% | 197 |
| 6pm–7pm | 71.8% | 2.2% | 268 |
| 7pm–8pm | 75.6% | 0.0% | 250 |
| 8pm–9pm | 70.6% | 1.4% | 290 |
| 9pm–10pm | 82.3% | 0.0% | 51 |
| 10pm–11pm | 65.9% | 3.1% | 488 |
| 11pm–12am | 74.0% | 0.0% | 100 |
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 PIT
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) | 76.0% | -2.8 pts | 0.0% | 75 |
| Christmas & New Year (Dec 20 - Jan 3) | 74.0% | -4.8 pts | 0.7% | 155 |
| Summer peak (Jun 15 - Aug 15) | 71.0% | -7.8 pts | 2.2% | 675 |
| All other days | 78.8% | — | 1.2% | 3,064 |
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).