Best Time to Fly DAB to CLT: On-Time Stats by Hour & Airline
Daytona Beach International → Charlotte Douglas International
Data through July 2026 · Last updated October 18, 2026
1,398 flights were scheduled from Daytona Beach (DAB) to Charlotte (CLT) in the last 12 months, and 84.1% of those that flew arrived on time, 6.5 points above the US average of 77.6%.
PSA Airlines was the most punctual of the 2 airlines on the route at 84.2%, while American Airlines trailed at 83.5%.
November has been the best month (92% on time) and Sunday the weakest day of the week (80%).
2.9% of flights were cancelled, versus 1.8% nationally.
DAB to CLT 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 | 84.2% | 89 min | 3.4% | 1,135 |
| American Airlines | 83.5% | 130 min | 0.8% | 263 |
80%+ good 70–79.9% fair <70% poor
Best time of day to fly DAB to CLT
On-time arrival % by scheduled departure hour (local time), 2,821 flights over 24 months.
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| Departure hour | On time | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5am–6am | Limited data | 20 | |
| 6am–7am | 93.0% | 3.8% | 611 |
| 7am–8am | 88.9% | 0.0% | 36 |
| 8am–9am | 94.1% | 0.0% | 34 |
| 9am–10am | Limited data | 17 | |
| 10am–11am | Limited data | 1 | |
| 11am–12pm | 86.6% | 3.3% | 363 |
| 12pm–1pm | 85.0% | 3.6% | 362 |
| 1pm–2pm | 81.7% | 2.6% | 624 |
| 2pm–3pm | 80.0% | 0.0% | 40 |
| 3pm–4pm | Limited data | 20 | |
| 4pm–5pm | 89.8% | 9.2% | 65 |
| 5pm–6pm | 77.5% | 3.0% | 361 |
| 6pm–7pm | 72.9% | 0.0% | 70 |
| 7pm–8pm | 63.0% | 4.2% | 96 |
| 8pm–9pm | 67.4% | 5.9% | 101 |
Best day of the week
24 months, by day of departure.
Best month to fly
24 months, by calendar month.
Holiday travel on DAB to CLT
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) | 85.7% | +0.2 pts | 0.0% | 49 |
| Christmas & New Year (Dec 20 - Jan 3) | 80.7% | -4.8 pts | 0.9% | 115 |
| Summer peak (Jun 15 - Aug 15) | 78.0% | -7.5 pts | 5.7% | 496 |
| All other days | 85.5% | — | 2.9% | 2,161 |
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).