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Route on-time record

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

Charlotte (Charlotte Douglas International Airport) to Albany (Albany International Airport). 1,133 nonstop flights in Jun 2025 to May 2026, 77% arrived within 15 minutes and 1.6% were cancelled. The most reliable flight number was American 1785 at 11:25 AM.

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

CLT → ALB

Charlotte to Albany: 1,133 nonstop flights a year

On time (12 months)

77%

Cancelled

1.6%

avg delay 18 min

Best time to leave

Before 9 AM

90% on time vs 41% after 9 PM

Most reliable airline

PSA

80% chance on time

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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 · American 1785

    11:25 AM → 1:26 PM2h 01m nonstop

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

    86%

    chance on time

    On time (history)
    95%
    Cancelled
    0.0%
    Avg arrival delay
    3 min
    • Arrived on time 95% of the time (43 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
    • Never cancelled in 43 scheduled flights.
    • Departs outside CLT's trouble window (2 PM to 8 PM, when 63% of its 48 ground stops and delay programs started).
    • Short track record (43 flights), so its score leans on the airline's record at this hour.

    Limited track record · 43 flights

    Find American 1785 fares Opens this date on Aviasales

  2. #2 · American 2663

    11:00 AM → 1:02 PM2h 02m nonstop

    Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-04-06.

    82%

    chance on time

    On time (history)
    84%
    Cancelled
    3.4%
    Avg arrival delay
    10 min
    • Arrived on time 84% of the time (140 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
    • Cancelled 3.4% of the time (5 of 145).
    • Departs outside CLT's trouble window (2 PM to 8 PM, when 63% of its 48 ground stops and delay programs started).

    Moderate track record · 140 flights

    Find American 2663 fares Opens this date on Aviasales

  3. #3 · American 1352

    8:55 AM → 10:53 AM1h 58m nonstop

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

    81%

    chance on time

    On time (history)
    82%
    Cancelled
    0.0%
    Avg arrival delay
    6 min
    • Arrived on time 82% of the time (11 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
    • Leaves in this route's most on-time window (Before 9 AM: 90% on time; After 9 PM: 41%).
    • Departs outside CLT's trouble window (2 PM to 8 PM, when 63% of its 48 ground stops and delay programs started).
    • Short track record (11 flights), so its score leans on the airline's record at this hour.

    Limited track record · 11 flights

    Find American 1352 fares Opens this date on Aviasales

  4. #4 · American 3294

    4:44 PM → 6:46 PM2h 02m nonstop

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

    79%

    chance on time

    On time (history)
    91%
    Cancelled
    0.0%
    Avg arrival delay
    8 min
    • Arrived on time 91% of the time (11 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
    • Departs inside CLT's trouble window: 63% of its 48 ground stops and delay programs started between 2 PM and 8 PM.
    • Short track record (11 flights), so its score leans on the airline's record at this hour.

    Limited track record · 11 flights

    Find American 3294 fares Opens this date on Aviasales

  5. #5 · American 1783

    2:39 PM → 4:40 PM2h 01m nonstop

    Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-20. Same departure also flew as American 1857; its record covers all of them.

    77%

    chance on time

    On time (history)
    79%
    Cancelled
    0.9%
    Avg arrival delay
    15 min
    • Arrived on time 79% of the time (232 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
    • Departs inside CLT's trouble window: 63% of its 48 ground stops and delay programs started between 2 PM and 8 PM.

    Strong track record · 232 flights

    Find American 1783 fares Opens this date on Aviasales

  6. #6 · American 1858

    8:24 PM → 10:25 PM2h 01m nonstop

    Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-31. Same departure also flew as American 3037; its record covers all of them.

    62%

    chance on time

    On time (history)
    63%
    Cancelled
    2.8%
    Avg arrival delay
    33 min
    • Arrived on time 63% of the time (305 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
    • Departs outside CLT's trouble window (2 PM to 8 PM, when 63% of its 48 ground stops and delay programs started).
    • 53% of its delay minutes came from the plane arriving late from an earlier flight.

    Strong track record · 305 flights

    Find American 1858 fares Opens this date on Aviasales

Airlines on this route

Season-adjusted chance of operating and arriving on time.

  • PSA Airlines (sold as American Eagle)80%

    102 flights · 83% on time as flown · 1.3% cancel

  • American Airlines75%

    1,031 flights · 76% on time as flown · 1.6% cancel

On time by departure time

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

  • Before 9 AM90%

    135 flights · avg delay 6 min

  • 9 AM to noon85%

    265 flights · avg delay 10 min

  • Noon to 3 PM80%

    294 flights · avg delay 13 min

  • 3 to 6 PM66%

    73 flights · avg delay 25 min

  • 6 to 9 PM68%

    324 flights · avg delay 26 min

  • After 9 PM41%

    42 flights · avg delay 70 min

Best day: Wednesday (80%). Worst: Thursday (71%).

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
75
F
76
M
76
A
79
M
77
J
66
J
55
A
69
S
77
O
86
N
82
D
79

What delays this route

  • Late-arriving aircraft52%
  • Airline (crew, maintenance, boarding)24%
  • Severe weather17%
  • Air traffic control and airport volume6%
  • Security1%

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

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CLT to ALB questions

What time of day is best to fly CLT to ALB?
Before 9 AM: 90% of flights arrived on time, against 41% for departures after 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 CLT to ALB?
PSA, with a season-adjusted 80% chance of operating and arriving on time over 102 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 CLT to ALB?
July (55% on time); the best was October (86%), 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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