Best Time to Fly PBI to CLT: On-Time Stats by Hour & Airline
Palm Beach International → Charlotte Douglas International
Data through July 2026 · Last updated October 18, 2026
1,830 flights were scheduled from West Palm Beach/Palm Beach (PBI) to Charlotte (CLT) in the last 12 months, and 83.9% of those that flew arrived on time, 6.3 points above the US average of 77.6%.
American Airlines was the only reporting airline with regular flights on this route.
Over 24 months, Wednesday was the most reliable day (87% on time) and August the worst month (74%).
The cancellation rate was 1.5% (US average 1.8%).
PBI 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 | 83.9% | 98 min | 1.5% | 1,830 |
80%+ good 70–79.9% fair <70% poor
Best time of day to fly PBI to CLT
On-time arrival % by scheduled departure hour (local time), 3,823 flights over 24 months.
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| Departure hour | On time | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5am–6am | 97.2% | 1.4% | 72 |
| 6am–7am | 94.8% | 1.9% | 433 |
| 7am–8am | 92.7% | 3.8% | 314 |
| 8am–9am | 94.0% | 0.6% | 321 |
| 9am–10am | 89.2% | 1.3% | 150 |
| 10am–11am | 90.0% | 0.6% | 321 |
| 11am–12pm | 82.5% | 1.0% | 490 |
| 12pm–1pm | 86.1% | 5.2% | 77 |
| 1pm–2pm | 73.4% | 1.3% | 469 |
| 2pm–3pm | 79.0% | 2.3% | 215 |
| 3pm–4pm | 81.5% | 4.7% | 85 |
| 4pm–5pm | 79.2% | 0.9% | 214 |
| 5pm–6pm | 64.5% | 1.2% | 254 |
| 6pm–7pm | 83.9% | 3.1% | 64 |
| 7pm–8pm | 71.0% | 1.4% | 344 |
Best day of the week
24 months, by day of departure.
Best month to fly
24 months, by calendar month.
Holiday travel on PBI 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) | 76.2% | -8.3 pts | 1.2% | 81 |
| Christmas & New Year (Dec 20 - Jan 3) | 76.5% | -8.0 pts | 0.0% | 179 |
| Summer peak (Jun 15 - Aug 15) | 79.6% | -4.9 pts | 2.7% | 590 |
| All other days | 84.5% | — | 1.6% | 2,973 |
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).