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Route on-time record

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

Charlotte (Charlotte Douglas International Airport) to Asheville (Asheville Regional Airport). 940 nonstop flights in Jun 2025 to May 2026, 73% arrived within 15 minutes and 3.1% were cancelled. The most reliable flight number was American 2418 at 5:13 PM.

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

CLT → AVL

Charlotte to Asheville: 940 nonstop flights a year

On time (12 months)

73%

Cancelled

3.1%

avg delay 23 min

Best time to leave

Noon to 3 PM

84% on time vs 64% 6 to 9 PM

Most reliable airline

Envoy

77% 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 2418

    5:13 PM → 6:12 PM59m nonstop

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

    72%

    chance on time

    On time (history)
    77%
    Cancelled
    0.0%
    Avg arrival delay
    14 min
    • Arrived on time 77% of the time (26 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.
    • 64% of its delay minutes came from the plane arriving late from an earlier flight.
    • Short track record (26 flights), so its score leans on the airline's record at this hour.

    Limited track record · 26 flights

    Find American 2418 fares Opens this date on Aviasales

  2. #2 · American 2549

    10:54 PM → 11:50 PM56m nonstop

    Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-20. Same departure also flew as American 2605; its record covers all of them.

    71%

    chance on time

    On time (history)
    74%
    Cancelled
    0.0%
    Avg arrival delay
    32 min
    • Arrived on time 74% of the time (74 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
    • Never cancelled in 74 scheduled flights.
    • 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 · 74 flights

    Find American 2549 fares Opens this date on Aviasales

  3. #3 · PSA 5588 · sold as American Eagle

    10:59 PM → 11:59 PM1h 00m nonstop

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

    71%

    chance on time

    On time (history)
    74%
    Cancelled
    6.3%
    Avg arrival delay
    20 min
    • Arrived on time 74% of the time (148 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
    • Cancelled 6.3% of the time (10 of 159).
    • Departs outside CLT's trouble window (2 PM to 8 PM, when 63% of its 48 ground stops and delay programs started).
    • 63% of its delay minutes came from the plane arriving late from an earlier flight.

    Moderate track record · 148 flights

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Airlines on this route

Season-adjusted chance of operating and arriving on time.

  • Envoy Air (sold as American Eagle)77%

    35 flights · 94% on time as flown · 4.1% cancel

  • PSA Airlines (sold as American Eagle)72%

    431 flights · 75% on time as flown · 3.7% cancel

  • American Airlines68%

    474 flights · 69% on time as flown · 2.2% cancel

On time by departure time

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

  • 9 AM to noon84%

    37 flights · avg delay 11 min

  • Noon to 3 PM84%

    98 flights · avg delay 13 min

  • 3 to 6 PM71%

    210 flights · avg delay 26 min

  • 6 to 9 PM64%

    241 flights · avg delay 29 min

  • After 9 PM75%

    350 flights · avg delay 21 min

Best day: Wednesday (81%). Worst: Saturday (72%).

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
82
F
84
M
82
A
77
M
72
J
69
J
56
A
69
S
74
O
80
N
87
D
81

What delays this route

  • Late-arriving aircraft55%
  • Airline (crew, maintenance, boarding)28%
  • Air traffic control and airport volume9%
  • Severe weather8%

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 AVL questions

What time of day is best to fly CLT to AVL?
Noon to 3 PM: 84% of flights arrived on time, against 64% for departures 6 to 9 PM.
Which airline is most on time from CLT to AVL?
Envoy, with a season-adjusted 77% chance of operating and arriving on time over 35 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 AVL?
July (56% 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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