Best Time to Fly TYS to CLT: On-Time Stats by Hour & Airline
McGhee Tyson → Charlotte Douglas International
Data through July 2026 · Last updated October 18, 2026
894 flights were scheduled from Knoxville (TYS) to Charlotte (CLT) in the last 12 months, and 79.5% of those that flew arrived on time, 1.8 points above the US average of 77.6%.
PSA Airlines was the most punctual of the 3 airlines on the route at 80.8%, while SkyWest Airlines trailed at 67.2%.
November has been the best month (85% on time) and Sunday the weakest day of the week (74%).
2.5% of flights were cancelled, versus 1.8% nationally.
TYS 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 | 80.8% | 122 min | 3.1% | 645 |
| American Airlines | 76.5% | 147 min | 0.6% | 163 |
| SkyWest Airlines | 67.2% | 128 min | 1.7% | 60 |
| Envoy Air | Limited data | 26 | ||
80%+ good 70–79.9% fair <70% poor
Best time of day to fly TYS to CLT
On-time arrival % by scheduled departure hour (local time), 2,823 flights over 24 months.
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| Departure hour | On time | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5am–6am | 91.7% | 1.9% | 208 |
| 6am–7am | 84.0% | 1.0% | 202 |
| 7am–8am | 84.2% | 1.4% | 283 |
| 8am–9am | 77.1% | 2.4% | 206 |
| 9am–10am | 80.4% | 2.4% | 287 |
| 10am–11am | 75.6% | 0.0% | 127 |
| 11am–12pm | 81.4% | 1.0% | 98 |
| 12pm–1pm | 87.0% | 3.6% | 248 |
| 1pm–2pm | 82.9% | 0.0% | 41 |
| 2pm–3pm | 83.1% | 1.5% | 265 |
| 3pm–4pm | Limited data | 17 | |
| 4pm–5pm | 72.4% | 2.7% | 294 |
| 5pm–6pm | 68.2% | 0.0% | 44 |
| 6pm–7pm | 58.9% | 2.1% | 145 |
| 7pm–8pm | 62.6% | 0.6% | 172 |
| 8pm–9pm | 65.6% | 1.6% | 186 |
Best day of the week
24 months, by day of departure.
Best month to fly
24 months, by calendar month.
Holiday travel on TYS 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) | 80.7% | +1.3 pts | 0.0% | 57 |
| Christmas & New Year (Dec 20 - Jan 3) | 71.3% | -8.1 pts | 0.0% | 108 |
| Summer peak (Jun 15 - Aug 15) | 69.3% | -10.1 pts | 2.5% | 275 |
| All other days | 79.4% | — | 1.9% | 2,383 |
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).