Route on-time record

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

Charlotte (Charlotte Douglas International Airport) to Atlanta (Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport). 4,464 nonstop flights in Jun 2025 to May 2026, 82% arrived within 15 minutes and 2.1% were cancelled. The most reliable flight number was Delta 3145 at 9:55 AM.

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CLT → ATL

Charlotte to Atlanta: 4,464 nonstop flights a year

On time (12 months)

82%

Cancelled

2.1%

avg delay 14 min

Best time to leave

Before 9 AM

90% on time vs 68% 6 to 9 PM

Most reliable airline

Delta

85% chance on time

Check CLT to ATL fares

Lowest nonstop fare seen in the next two months: $382 (American 5416 on 2026-11-11). 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 · Delta 3145
9:55 AM → 11:20 AM1h 25m nonstop
Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-06.
91%
chance on time
On time (history)
96%
Cancelled
0.0%
Avg arrival delay
2 min
- Arrived on time 96% of the time (24 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).
- Short track record (24 flights), so its score leans on the airline's record at this hour.
Limited track record · 24 flights
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#2 · Delta 3186
5:30 AM → 6:45 AM1h 13m nonstop
Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-31.
91%
chance on time
On time (history)
95%
Cancelled
5.3%
Avg arrival delay
4 min
- Arrived on time 95% of the time (161 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
- Cancelled 5.3% of the time (9 of 170).
- Leaves in this route's most on-time window (Before 9 AM: 90% on time; 6 to 9 PM: 68%).
- 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 · 161 flights
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#3 · Delta 2525
6:46 AM → 8:00 AM1h 14m nonstop
Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-06.
90%
chance on time
On time (history)
91%
Cancelled
0.0%
Avg arrival delay
14 min
- Arrived on time 91% of the time (23 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
- Leaves in this route's most on-time window (Before 9 AM: 90% on time; 6 to 9 PM: 68%).
- 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 (23 flights), so its score leans on the airline's record at this hour.
Limited track record · 23 flights
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#4 · Delta 3156
7:34 AM → 9:00 AM1h 24m nonstop
Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-31.
88%
chance on time
On time (history)
91%
Cancelled
0.9%
Avg arrival delay
7 min
- Arrived on time 91% of the time (107 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
- Leaves in this route's most on-time window (Before 9 AM: 90% on time; 6 to 9 PM: 68%).
- 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 · 107 flights
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#5 · Delta 3190
12:05 PM → 1:18 PM1h 13m nonstop
Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-31.
88%
chance on time
On time (history)
92%
Cancelled
0.0%
Avg arrival delay
2 min
- Arrived on time 92% of the time (25 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).
- Lands inside ATL's trouble window: 59% of its 96 ground stops and delay programs started between 1 PM and 7 PM.
- Short track record (25 flights), so its score leans on the airline's record at this hour.
Limited track record · 25 flights
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#6 · Delta 3037
4:52 PM → 6:13 PM1h 21m nonstop
Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-06.
88%
chance on time
On time (history)
93%
Cancelled
0.0%
Avg arrival delay
5 min
- Arrived on time 93% of the time (55 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
- Never cancelled in 55 scheduled flights.
- Departs inside CLT's trouble window: 63% of its 48 ground stops and delay programs started between 2 PM and 8 PM.
- Lands inside ATL's trouble window: 59% of its 96 ground stops and delay programs started between 1 PM and 7 PM.
Limited track record · 55 flights
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#7 · Delta 3124
9:41 AM → 11:07 AM1h 26m nonstop
Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-31.
88%
chance on time
On time (history)
84%
Cancelled
0.0%
Avg arrival delay
6 min
- Arrived on time 84% of the time (25 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).
- Short track record (25 flights), so its score leans on the airline's record at this hour.
Limited track record · 25 flights
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#8 · Delta 3192
12:49 PM → 2:11 PM1h 22m nonstop
Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-06.
85%
chance on time
On time (history)
88%
Cancelled
0.0%
Avg arrival delay
10 min
- Arrived on time 88% of the time (24 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).
- Lands inside ATL's trouble window: 59% of its 96 ground stops and delay programs started between 1 PM and 7 PM.
- 79% of its delay minutes came from the plane arriving late from an earlier flight.
Limited track record · 24 flights
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#9 · Delta 1629
10:03 AM → 11:27 AM1h 24m nonstop
Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-04-12.
84%
chance on time
On time (history)
83%
Cancelled
0.0%
Avg arrival delay
17 min
- Arrived on time 83% of the time (36 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
- Never cancelled in 36 scheduled flights.
- Departs outside CLT's trouble window (2 PM to 8 PM, when 63% of its 48 ground stops and delay programs started).
- 85% of its delay minutes came from the plane arriving late from an earlier flight.
Limited track record · 36 flights
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#10 · Delta 1644
12:43 PM → 2:00 PM1h 17m nonstop
Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-04-12.
83%
chance on time
On time (history)
81%
Cancelled
0.0%
Avg arrival delay
24 min
- Arrived on time 81% of the time (36 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
- Never cancelled in 36 scheduled flights.
- Departs outside CLT's trouble window (2 PM to 8 PM, when 63% of its 48 ground stops and delay programs started).
- Lands inside ATL's trouble window: 59% of its 96 ground stops and delay programs started between 1 PM and 7 PM.
Limited track record · 36 flights
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Airlines on this route

Season-adjusted chance of operating and arriving on time.

Delta Air Lines85%
2,641 flights · 86% on time as flown · 1.5% cancel
Envoy Air (sold as American Eagle)79%
203 flights · 82% on time as flown · 3.7% cancel
PSA Airlines (sold as American Eagle)75%
1,301 flights · 77% on time as flown · 2.6% cancel
American Airlines71%
319 flights · 71% on time as flown · 2.4% cancel

On time by departure time

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

Before 9 AM90%
1,334 flights · avg delay 8 min
9 AM to noon88%
789 flights · avg delay 10 min
Noon to 3 PM80%
835 flights · avg delay 17 min
3 to 6 PM79%
610 flights · avg delay 15 min
6 to 9 PM68%
548 flights · avg delay 25 min
After 9 PM75%
348 flights · avg delay 19 min

Best day: Wednesday (84%). Worst: Sunday (77%).

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.

What delays this route

Late-arriving aircraft40%
Airline (crew, maintenance, boarding)34%
Air traffic control and airport volume18%
Severe weather7%

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

CLT to ATL questions

What time of day is best to fly CLT to ATL?: Before 9 AM: 90% 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 CLT to ATL?: Delta, with a season-adjusted 85% chance of operating and arriving on time over 2,641 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 ATL?: July (72% on time); the best was October (88%), 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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