Route on-time record

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

Charlotte (Charlotte Douglas International Airport) to Charleston (Charleston International Airport). 2,581 nonstop flights in Jun 2025 to May 2026, 76% arrived within 15 minutes and 1.7% were cancelled. The most reliable flight number was Envoy 3752 at 11:25 AM.

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CLT → CHS

Charlotte to Charleston: 2,581 nonstop flights a year

On time (12 months)

76%

Cancelled

1.7%

avg delay 18 min

Best time to leave

9 AM to noon

86% on time vs 68% 6 to 9 PM

Most reliable airline

Envoy

84% 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 · Envoy 3752 · sold as American Eagle
11:25 AM → 12:42 PM1h 17m nonstop
Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-04-06.
88%
chance on time
On time (history)
92%
Cancelled
3.8%
Avg arrival delay
9 min
- Arrived on time 92% of the time (25 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
- Leaves in this route's most on-time window (9 AM to noon: 86% 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 (25 flights), so its score leans on the airline's record at this hour.
Limited track record · 25 flights
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#2 · PSA 5150 · sold as American Eagle
9:00 AM → 10:27 AM1h 27m nonstop
Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-20.
87%
chance on time
On time (history)
95%
Cancelled
0.0%
Avg arrival delay
2 min
- Arrived on time 95% of the time (19 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
- Leaves in this route's most on-time window (9 AM to noon: 86% 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 (19 flights), so its score leans on the airline's record at this hour.
Limited track record · 19 flights
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#3 · American 2299
1:00 PM → 2:10 PM1h 10m nonstop
Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-20.
87%
chance on time
On time (history)
100%
Cancelled
0.0%
Avg arrival delay
0 min
- Arrived on time 100% of the time (33 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
- Never cancelled in 33 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 (33 flights), so its score leans on the airline's record at this hour.
Limited track record · 33 flights
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#4 · American 1242
12:45 PM → 1:53 PM1h 08m nonstop
Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-04-06.
81%
chance on time
On time (history)
82%
Cancelled
0.7%
Avg arrival delay
12 min
- Arrived on time 82% of the time (141 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).
- 66% of its delay minutes came from the plane arriving late from an earlier flight.
Moderate track record · 141 flights
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#5 · PSA 5161 · sold as American Eagle
11:20 AM → 12:45 PM1h 25m nonstop
Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-20.
81%
chance on time
On time (history)
82%
Cancelled
0.0%
Avg arrival delay
17 min
- Arrived on time 82% of the time (33 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
- Never cancelled in 33 scheduled flights.
- Leaves in this route's most on-time window (9 AM to noon: 86% 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).
Limited track record · 33 flights
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#6 · American 1666
8:59 AM → 10:07 AM1h 08m nonstop
Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-31.
81%
chance on time
On time (history)
100%
Cancelled
0.0%
Avg arrival delay
1 min
- Arrived on time 100% of the time (9 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 (9 flights), so its score leans on the airline's record at this hour.
Limited track record · 9 flights
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#7 · American 1658
11:02 AM → 12:08 PM1h 06m nonstop
Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-30.
79%
chance on time
On time (history)
78%
Cancelled
0.0%
Avg arrival delay
7 min
- Arrived on time 78% of the time (9 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
- Leaves in this route's most on-time window (9 AM to noon: 86% 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 (9 flights), so its score leans on the airline's record at this hour.
Limited track record · 9 flights
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#8 · American 3201
9:54 PM → 11:01 PM1h 07m nonstop
Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-04-06.
76%
chance on time
On time (history)
81%
Cancelled
3.3%
Avg arrival delay
14 min
- Arrived on time 81% of the time (147 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
- Cancelled 3.3% of the time (5 of 153).
- 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 · 147 flights
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#9 · American 1643
4:56 PM → 6:05 PM1h 09m nonstop
Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-04-06.
76%
chance on time
On time (history)
78%
Cancelled
0.0%
Avg arrival delay
17 min
- Arrived on time 78% of the time (128 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
- Never cancelled in 128 scheduled flights.
- Departs inside CLT's trouble window: 63% of its 48 ground stops and delay programs started between 2 PM and 8 PM.
- 73% of its delay minutes came from the plane arriving late from an earlier flight.
Moderate track record · 128 flights
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#10 · American 2807
9:10 PM → 10:16 PM1h 06m nonstop
Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-20.
74%
chance on time
On time (history)
80%
Cancelled
0.0%
Avg arrival delay
11 min
- Arrived on time 80% of the time (44 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
- Never cancelled in 44 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 (44 flights), so its score leans on the airline's record at this hour.
Limited track record · 44 flights
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Airlines on this route

Season-adjusted chance of operating and arriving on time.

Envoy Air (sold as American Eagle)84%
175 flights · 91% on time as flown · 2.6% cancel
PSA Airlines (sold as American Eagle)78%
538 flights · 79% on time as flown · 2.0% cancel
American Airlines73%
1,868 flights · 74% on time as flown · 1.4% cancel

On time by departure time

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

Before 9 AM86%
223 flights · avg delay 10 min
9 AM to noon86%
414 flights · avg delay 14 min
Noon to 3 PM79%
530 flights · avg delay 15 min
3 to 6 PM74%
493 flights · avg delay 19 min
6 to 9 PM68%
418 flights · avg delay 24 min
After 9 PM70%
503 flights · avg delay 22 min

Best day: Wednesday (82%). Worst: Sunday (73%).

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 aircraft56%
Airline (crew, maintenance, boarding)27%
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

CLT to CHS questions

What time of day is best to fly CLT to CHS?: 9 AM to noon: 86% of flights arrived on time, against 68% for departures 6 to 9 PM.
Which airline is most on time from CLT to CHS?: Envoy, with a season-adjusted 84% chance of operating and arriving on time over 175 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 CHS?: July (64% on time); the best was November (84%), 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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