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Route on-time record

ATL to CLT: most on-time flights and the best time to fly

Atlanta (Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport) to Charlotte (Charlotte Douglas International Airport). 4,461 nonstop flights in Jun 2025 to May 2026, 80% arrived within 15 minutes and 2.0% were cancelled. The most reliable flight number was Delta 3144 at 7:30 AM.

Flying on a specific date? We’ll adjust for the month, the weekday and the forecast.

ATL → CLT

Atlanta to Charlotte: 4,461 nonstop flights a year

On time (12 months)

80%

Cancelled

2.0%

avg delay 16 min

Best time to leave

Before 9 AM

88% on time vs 68% 6 to 9 PM

Most reliable airline

American

78% chance on time

Check ATL to CLT fares

Lowest nonstop fare seen in the next two months: $382 (American 5293 on 2026-11-13). Fares open on our travel partner (Aviasales). Pick the flight number you chose here.

Most reliable nonstop flights

Ranked by the chance the flight operates and arrives within 15 minutes of schedule, from Jun 2025 to May 2026 records.

  1. #1 · Delta 3144

    7:30 AM → 8:40 AM1h 11m nonstop

    Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-31.

    91%

    chance on time

    On time (history)
    93%
    Cancelled
    0.7%
    Avg arrival delay
    9 min
    • Arrived on time 93% of the time (134 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
    • Leaves in this route's most on-time window (Before 9 AM: 88% on time; 6 to 9 PM: 68%).
    • Departs outside ATL's trouble window (1 PM to 7 PM, when 59% of its 96 ground stops and delay programs started).

    Moderate track record · 134 flights

    Find Delta 3144 fares Opens this date on Aviasales

  2. #2 · American 1753

    7:03 AM → 8:25 AM1h 22m nonstop

    Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-20.

    88%

    chance on time

    On time (history)
    90%
    Cancelled
    0.0%
    Avg arrival delay
    23 min
    • Arrived on time 90% of the time (48 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
    • Never cancelled in 48 scheduled flights.
    • Leaves in this route's most on-time window (Before 9 AM: 88% on time; 6 to 9 PM: 68%).
    • Departs outside ATL's trouble window (1 PM to 7 PM, when 59% of its 96 ground stops and delay programs started).

    Limited track record · 48 flights

    Find American 1753 fares Opens this date on Aviasales

  3. #3 · Delta 3190

    9:35 AM → 10:48 AM1h 13m nonstop

    Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-31.

    84%

    chance on time

    On time (history)
    86%
    Cancelled
    1.3%
    Avg arrival delay
    10 min
    • Arrived on time 86% of the time (152 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
    • Departs outside ATL's trouble window (1 PM to 7 PM, when 59% of its 96 ground stops and delay programs started).

    Moderate track record · 152 flights

    Find Delta 3190 fares Opens this date on Aviasales

  4. #4 · PSA 5587 · sold as American Eagle

    9:14 AM → 10:45 AM1h 31m nonstop

    Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-20. Same departure also flew as PSA 5044; its record covers all of them.

    83%

    chance on time

    On time (history)
    86%
    Cancelled
    2.8%
    Avg arrival delay
    14 min
    • Arrived on time 86% of the time (103 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
    • Departs outside ATL's trouble window (1 PM to 7 PM, when 59% of its 96 ground stops and delay programs started).
    • 84% of its delay minutes came from the plane arriving late from an earlier flight.

    Moderate track record · 103 flights

    Find 9:14 AM flight fares Opens this date on Aviasales

  5. #5 · PSA 5176 · sold as American Eagle

    6:23 AM → 7:51 AM1h 28m nonstop

    Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-31.

    83%

    chance on time

    On time (history)
    90%
    Cancelled
    0.0%
    Avg arrival delay
    19 min
    • Arrived on time 90% of the time (10 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
    • Leaves in this route's most on-time window (Before 9 AM: 88% on time; 6 to 9 PM: 68%).
    • Departs outside ATL's trouble window (1 PM to 7 PM, when 59% of its 96 ground stops and delay programs started).
    • Short track record (10 flights), so its score leans on the airline's record at this hour.

    Limited track record · 10 flights

    Find 6:23 AM flight fares Opens this date on Aviasales

  6. #6 · PSA 5039 · sold as American Eagle

    11:09 AM → 12:34 PM1h 25m nonstop

    Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-31.

    82%

    chance on time

    On time (history)
    92%
    Cancelled
    0.0%
    Avg arrival delay
    7 min
    • Arrived on time 92% of the time (13 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
    • Departs outside ATL's trouble window (1 PM to 7 PM, when 59% of its 96 ground stops and delay programs started).
    • Short track record (13 flights), so its score leans on the airline's record at this hour.

    Limited track record · 13 flights

    Find 11:09 AM flight fares Opens this date on Aviasales

  7. #7 · PSA 5605 · sold as American Eagle

    1:24 PM → 2:52 PM1h 28m nonstop

    Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-20. Same departure also flew as PSA 5260; its record covers all of them.

    82%

    chance on time

    On time (history)
    87%
    Cancelled
    2.8%
    Avg arrival delay
    10 min
    • Arrived on time 87% of the time (212 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
    • Departs inside ATL's trouble window: 59% of its 96 ground stops and delay programs started between 1 PM and 7 PM.
    • Lands inside CLT's trouble window: 63% of its 48 ground stops and delay programs started between 2 PM and 8 PM.
    • 72% of its delay minutes came from the plane arriving late from an earlier flight.

    Strong track record · 212 flights

    Find 1:24 PM flight fares Opens this date on Aviasales

  8. #8 · Delta 2157

    12:33 PM → 1:41 PM1h 08m nonstop

    Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-31.

    82%

    chance on time

    On time (history)
    85%
    Cancelled
    1.4%
    Avg arrival delay
    12 min
    • Arrived on time 85% of the time (145 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
    • Departs outside ATL's trouble window (1 PM to 7 PM, when 59% of its 96 ground stops and delay programs started).

    Moderate track record · 145 flights

    Find Delta 2157 fares Opens this date on Aviasales

  9. #9 · American 2473

    6:29 AM → 7:48 AM1h 19m nonstop

    Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-03-28.

    81%

    chance on time

    On time (history)
    80%
    Cancelled
    4.8%
    Avg arrival delay
    5 min
    • Arrived on time 80% of the time (20 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
    • Leaves in this route's most on-time window (Before 9 AM: 88% on time; 6 to 9 PM: 68%).
    • Departs outside ATL's trouble window (1 PM to 7 PM, when 59% of its 96 ground stops and delay programs started).
    • Short track record (20 flights), so its score leans on the airline's record at this hour.

    Limited track record · 20 flights

    Find American 2473 fares Opens this date on Aviasales

  10. #10 · PSA 5507 · sold as American Eagle

    5:00 AM → 6:22 AM1h 22m nonstop

    Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-31.

    81%

    chance on time

    On time (history)
    81%
    Cancelled
    4.6%
    Avg arrival delay
    36 min
    • Arrived on time 81% of the time (62 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
    • Cancelled 4.6% of the time (3 of 65).
    • Leaves in this route's most on-time window (Before 9 AM: 88% on time; 6 to 9 PM: 68%).
    • Departs outside ATL's trouble window (1 PM to 7 PM, when 59% of its 96 ground stops and delay programs started).

    Moderate track record · 62 flights

    Find 5:00 AM flight fares Opens this date on Aviasales

Airlines on this route

Season-adjusted chance of operating and arriving on time.

  • American Airlines78%

    317 flights · 81% on time as flown · 2.3% cancel

  • Delta Air Lines78%

    2,640 flights · 79% on time as flown · 1.3% cancel

  • PSA Airlines (sold as American Eagle)78%

    1,300 flights · 81% on time as flown · 2.8% cancel

  • Envoy Air (sold as American Eagle)74%

    204 flights · 74% on time as flown · 3.1% cancel

On time by departure time

All airlines, scheduled local departure, Jun 2025 to May 2026.

  • Before 9 AM88%

    815 flights · avg delay 16 min

  • 9 AM to noon88%

    784 flights · avg delay 10 min

  • Noon to 3 PM84%

    685 flights · avg delay 10 min

  • 3 to 6 PM73%

    967 flights · avg delay 20 min

  • 6 to 9 PM68%

    803 flights · avg delay 23 min

  • After 9 PM77%

    407 flights · avg delay 16 min

Best day: Wednesday (84%). Worst: Sunday (78%).

On time by month

All airlines, Jun 2023 to May 2026. Several years per month, so one stormy season doesn't define a month. Travel-month estimates use this seasonal pattern.

J
80
F
87
M
82
A
80
M
75
J
77
J
72
A
81
S
84
O
85
N
87
D
80

What delays this route

  • Airline (crew, maintenance, boarding)42%
  • Late-arriving aircraft39%
  • Air traffic control and airport volume14%
  • Severe weather4%

Share of delay minutes by the cause airlines report to the US DOT.

Historical odds, not a guarantee. Built from the US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics on-time reports (Jun 2025 to May 2026), FAA ground stop and delay program advisories, and 20 years of airport weather observations. Covers US airlines that report to the DOT; schedules are flights operated recently, so confirm times when you book. ATIS Alerts is not affiliated with any airline. Fares are what Aviasales travelers saw in recent searches (USD, one way, 1 adult), not live quotes; the partner site shows the current price. Fare links go to our travel partner and may earn us a commission at no cost to you. Affiliate disclosure

ATL to CLT questions

What time of day is best to fly ATL to CLT?
Before 9 AM: 88% of flights arrived on time, against 68% for departures 6 to 9 PM. Later flights inherit delays from earlier ones, so the first departures of the day usually run best.
Which airline is most on time from ATL to CLT?
American, with a season-adjusted 78% chance of operating and arriving on time over 317 flights. The adjustment compares each airline with what the route did in the months it flew, so a carrier that skipped a stormy month gets no free credit.
What is the worst month for delays on ATL to CLT?
July (72% on time); the best was November (87%), averaged over Jun 2023 to May 2026.
Is this a prediction for my flight?
No. These are historical odds from the US DOT on-time reports, FAA advisories and airport weather records. Check your flight status and the FAA delay board on the day you fly.

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