Best Time to Fly OMA to CLT: On-Time Stats by Hour & Airline
Eppley Airfield → Charlotte Douglas International
Data through July 2026 · Last updated October 18, 2026
Over the last 12 months, 84.4% of Omaha (OMA) to Charlotte (CLT) flights arrived on time (1,003 scheduled flights). That is 6.8 points above the national average of 77.6%.
American Airlines was the most punctual of the 2 airlines on the route at 85.1%, while PSA Airlines trailed at 65.8%.
October has been the best month (86% on time) and Sunday the weakest day of the week (78%).
1.5% of flights were cancelled, versus 1.8% nationally.
OMA 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 | 85.1% | 105 min | 1.6% | 965 |
| PSA Airlines | 65.8% | 89 min | 0.0% | 38 |
80%+ good 70–79.9% fair <70% poor
Best time of day to fly OMA to CLT
On-time arrival % by scheduled departure hour (local time), 2,010 flights over 24 months.
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| Departure hour | On time | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5am–6am | Limited data | 8 | |
| 6am–7am | 90.2% | 1.8% | 711 |
| 7am–8am | Limited data | 11 | |
| 8am–9am | Limited data | 2 | |
| 11am–12pm | Limited data | 4 | |
| 1pm–2pm | 75.0% | 0.0% | 279 |
| 2pm–3pm | 83.6% | 0.8% | 247 |
| 3pm–4pm | 86.8% | 4.6% | 174 |
| 4pm–5pm | Limited data | 21 | |
| 5pm–6pm | 75.7% | 1.4% | 275 |
| 6pm–7pm | 68.2% | 3.2% | 278 |
Best day of the week
24 months, by day of departure.
Best month to fly
24 months, by calendar month.
Holiday travel on OMA 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) | 71.0% | -12.8 pts | 0.0% | 38 |
| Christmas & New Year (Dec 20 - Jan 3) | 79.3% | -4.6 pts | 1.2% | 84 |
| Summer peak (Jun 15 - Aug 15) | 75.1% | -8.8 pts | 0.9% | 335 |
| All other days | 83.8% | — | 2.1% | 1,553 |
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).