Best Time to Fly MEM to CLT: On-Time Stats by Hour & Airline
Memphis International → Charlotte Douglas International
Data through July 2026 · Last updated October 18, 2026
1,742 flights were scheduled from Memphis (MEM) to Charlotte (CLT) in the last 12 months, and 82.9% of those that flew arrived on time, 5.3 points above the US average of 77.6%.
Among 2 airlines, American Airlines led with 85.7% on time and PSA Airlines was last with 72.1%.
Over 24 months, Wednesday was the most reliable day (88% on time) and July the worst month (72%).
The cancellation rate was 2.1% (US average 1.8%).
MEM 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Airlines | 85.7% | 82 min | 1.5% | 1,374 |
| PSA Airlines | 72.1% | 78 min | 4.3% | 368 |
80%+ good 70–79.9% fair <70% poor
Best time of day to fly MEM to CLT
On-time arrival % by scheduled departure hour (local time), 3,635 flights over 24 months.
Show the numbers
| Departure hour | On time | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5am–6am | 89.5% | 1.9% | 583 |
| 6am–7am | 86.4% | 5.5% | 109 |
| 7am–8am | 82.2% | 1.5% | 547 |
| 8am–9am | 91.1% | 3.3% | 151 |
| 9am–10am | 91.5% | 0.0% | 284 |
| 10am–11am | 81.3% | 4.0% | 251 |
| 11am–12pm | 80.8% | 0.8% | 378 |
| 12pm–1pm | Limited data | 28 | |
| 1pm–2pm | Limited data | 14 | |
| 2pm–3pm | 74.8% | 0.5% | 439 |
| 3pm–4pm | 78.4% | 4.1% | 145 |
| 4pm–5pm | 77.6% | 1.7% | 59 |
| 5pm–6pm | 72.2% | 2.0% | 99 |
| 6pm–7pm | 65.2% | 3.3% | 460 |
| 7pm–8pm | 74.7% | 1.1% | 88 |
Best day of the week
24 months, by day of departure.
Best month to fly
24 months, by calendar month.
Holiday travel on MEM 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) | 82.7% | -0.1 pts | 0.0% | 75 |
| Christmas & New Year (Dec 20 - Jan 3) | 77.1% | -5.7 pts | 0.0% | 153 |
| Summer peak (Jun 15 - Aug 15) | 73.1% | -9.7 pts | 1.8% | 626 |
| All other days | 82.8% | — | 2.1% | 2,781 |
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).