Route on-time record

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

Charlotte (Charlotte Douglas International Airport) to New York (John F. Kennedy International Airport). 2,048 nonstop flights in Jun 2025 to May 2026, 69% arrived within 15 minutes and 3.1% were cancelled. The most reliable flight number was American 1062 at 8:10 AM.

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CLT → JFK

Charlotte to New York: 2,048 nonstop flights a year

On time (12 months)

69%

Cancelled

3.1%

avg delay 25 min

Best time to leave

Before 9 AM

89% on time vs 58% 3 to 6 PM

Most reliable airline

Republic

73% chance on time

Check CLT to JFK fares

Lowest nonstop fare seen in the next two months: $146 (American 1727 on 2026-10-22). 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 · American 1062
8:10 AM → 10:11 AM2h 01m nonstop
Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-20. Same departure also flew as American 3199; its record covers all of them.
84%
chance on time
On time (history)
87%
Cancelled
2.6%
Avg arrival delay
9 min
- Arrived on time 87% of the time (221 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
- Leaves in this route's most on-time window (Before 9 AM: 89% on time; 3 to 6 PM: 58%).
- Departs outside CLT's trouble window (2 PM to 8 PM, when 63% of its 48 ground stops and delay programs started).
Strong track record · 221 flights
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#2 · American 1029
8:34 AM → 10:33 AM1h 59m nonstop
Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-31.
82%
chance on time
On time (history)
91%
Cancelled
0.0%
Avg arrival delay
3 min
- Arrived on time 91% of the time (11 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
- Leaves in this route's most on-time window (Before 9 AM: 89% on time; 3 to 6 PM: 58%).
- 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
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#3 · American 2812
11:46 AM → 1:48 PM2h 02m nonstop
Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-31.
79%
chance on time
On time (history)
82%
Cancelled
0.9%
Avg arrival delay
15 min
- Arrived on time 82% of the time (105 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 JFK's trouble window: 66% of its 167 ground stops and delay programs started between 1 PM and 7 PM.
- 66% of its delay minutes came from the plane arriving late from an earlier flight.
Moderate track record · 105 flights
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#4 · Republic 5762 · sold as American Eagle, Delta Connection or United Express
2:14 PM → 4:21 PM2h 07m nonstop
Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-31.
78%
chance on time
On time (history)
88%
Cancelled
4.0%
Avg arrival delay
8 min
- Arrived on time 88% of the time (24 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.
- Lands inside JFK's trouble window: 66% of its 167 ground stops and delay programs started between 1 PM and 7 PM.
- 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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#5 · American 3167
4:34 PM → 6:40 PM2h 06m nonstop
Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-20.
75%
chance on time
On time (history)
88%
Cancelled
0.0%
Avg arrival delay
6 min
- Arrived on time 88% of the time (43 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
- Never cancelled in 44 scheduled flights.
- Leaves in this route's least on-time window (3 to 6 PM: 58% on time; Before 9 AM: 89%).
- Departs inside CLT's trouble window: 63% of its 48 ground stops and delay programs started between 2 PM and 8 PM.
Limited track record · 43 flights
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#6 · American 374
11:26 AM → 1:28 PM2h 02m nonstop
Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-31. Same departure also flew as American 2624; its record covers all of them.
67%
chance on time
On time (history)
68%
Cancelled
2.5%
Avg arrival delay
24 min
- Arrived on time 68% of the time (352 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 JFK's trouble window: 66% of its 167 ground stops and delay programs started between 1 PM and 7 PM.
Strong track record · 352 flights
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#7 · American 1909
6:32 PM → 8:29 PM1h 59m nonstop
Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-04-06.
60%
chance on time
On time (history)
63%
Cancelled
6.5%
Avg arrival delay
27 min
- Arrived on time 63% of the time (145 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
- Cancelled 6.5% of the time (10 of 155).
- Departs inside CLT's trouble window: 63% of its 48 ground stops and delay programs started between 2 PM and 8 PM.
Moderate track record · 145 flights
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#8 · American 3190
4:47 PM → 6:46 PM1h 59m nonstop
Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-04-06.
58%
chance on time
On time (history)
60%
Cancelled
5.1%
Avg arrival delay
33 min
- Arrived on time 60% of the time (129 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
- Cancelled 5.1% of the time (7 of 136).
- Leaves in this route's least on-time window (3 to 6 PM: 58% on time; Before 9 AM: 89%).
- Departs inside CLT's trouble window: 63% of its 48 ground stops and delay programs started between 2 PM and 8 PM.
Moderate track record · 129 flights
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#9 · American 1727
8:12 PM → 10:16 PM2h 04m nonstop
Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-31.
54%
chance on time
On time (history)
55%
Cancelled
3.4%
Avg arrival delay
37 min
- Arrived on time 55% of the time (338 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
- Cancelled 3.4% of the time (12 of 350).
- Departs outside CLT's trouble window (2 PM to 8 PM, when 63% of its 48 ground stops and delay programs started).
Strong track record · 338 flights
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#10 · American 657
6:17 PM → 8:23 PM2h 06m nonstop
Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-31.
51%
chance on time
On time (history)
50%
Cancelled
2.0%
Avg arrival delay
49 min
- Arrived on time 50% of the time (200 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 · 200 flights
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Airlines on this route

Season-adjusted chance of operating and arriving on time.

Republic Airways (sold as American Eagle, Delta Connection or United Express)73%
215 flights · 80% on time as flown · 4.8% cancel
American Airlines66%
1,833 flights · 68% on time as flown · 2.8% cancel

On time by departure time

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

Before 9 AM89%
355 flights · avg delay 8 min
9 AM to noon78%
284 flights · avg delay 17 min
Noon to 3 PM72%
409 flights · avg delay 19 min
3 to 6 PM58%
434 flights · avg delay 40 min
6 to 9 PM59%
564 flights · avg delay 33 min

Best day: Wednesday (79%). Worst: Sunday (71%).

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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 aircraft37%
Air traffic control and airport volume34%
Airline (crew, maintenance, boarding)22%
Severe weather6%

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 JFK questions

What time of day is best to fly CLT to JFK?: Before 9 AM: 89% of flights arrived on time, against 58% for departures 3 to 6 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 JFK?: Republic, with a season-adjusted 73% chance of operating and arriving on time over 215 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 JFK?: July (61% on time); the best was October (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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