Best Time to Fly PIT to CLT: On-Time Stats by Hour & Airline
Pittsburgh International → Charlotte Douglas International
Data through July 2026 · Last updated October 18, 2026
1,958 flights were scheduled from Pittsburgh (PIT) to Charlotte (CLT) in the last 12 months, and 83.8% of those that flew arrived on time, 6.1 points above the US 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 71.0%.
November has been the best month (89% on time) and Friday the weakest day of the week (80%).
1.8% of flights were cancelled, versus 1.8% nationally.
PIT 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% | 83 min | 1.2% | 1,766 |
| PSA Airlines | 71.0% | 84 min | 6.8% | 192 |
80%+ good 70–79.9% fair <70% poor
Best time of day to fly PIT to CLT
On-time arrival % by scheduled departure hour (local time), 3,970 flights over 24 months.
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| Departure hour | On time | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5am–6am | 94.9% | 2.5% | 280 |
| 6am–7am | 92.0% | 1.6% | 571 |
| 7am–8am | 89.7% | 3.7% | 81 |
| 8am–9am | 89.2% | 1.1% | 449 |
| 9am–10am | 86.4% | 2.0% | 248 |
| 10am–11am | 89.1% | 0.5% | 414 |
| 11am–12pm | 92.2% | 4.2% | 120 |
| 12pm–1pm | 83.5% | 0.0% | 91 |
| 1pm–2pm | 81.4% | 0.9% | 466 |
| 2pm–3pm | 70.4% | 0.9% | 116 |
| 3pm–4pm | 79.3% | 3.1% | 194 |
| 4pm–5pm | 57.5% | 0.9% | 216 |
| 5pm–6pm | 71.3% | 0.0% | 262 |
| 6pm–7pm | 70.9% | 0.0% | 117 |
| 7pm–8pm | 76.5% | 2.6% | 266 |
| 8pm–9pm | 70.7% | 5.1% | 79 |
Best day of the week
24 months, by day of departure.
Best month to fly
24 months, by calendar month.
Holiday travel on PIT 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) | 86.7% | +2.5 pts | 0.0% | 75 |
| Christmas & New Year (Dec 20 - Jan 3) | 77.9% | -6.2 pts | 0.7% | 155 |
| Summer peak (Jun 15 - Aug 15) | 79.2% | -4.9 pts | 2.4% | 676 |
| All other days | 84.2% | — | 1.4% | 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).