Route on-time record

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

Charlotte (Charlotte Douglas International Airport) to Los Angeles (Los Angeles International Airport). 2,347 nonstop flights in Jun 2025 to May 2026, 77% arrived within 15 minutes and 1.0% were cancelled. The most reliable flight number was American 1213 at 11:56 AM.

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CLT → LAX

Charlotte to Los Angeles: 2,347 nonstop flights a year

On time (12 months)

77%

Cancelled

1.0%

avg delay 15 min

Best time to leave

9 AM to noon

86% on time vs 60% after 9 PM

Most reliable airline

American

76% chance on time

Check CLT to LAX fares

Lowest nonstop fare seen in the next two months: $422 (American 352 on 2026-10-24). 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 1213
11:56 AM → 2:02 PM5h 06m nonstop
Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-31.
87%
chance on time
On time (history)
100%
Cancelled
0.0%
Avg arrival delay
0 min
- Arrived on time 100% of the time (11 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
- Leaves in this route's most on-time window (9 AM to noon: 86% on time; After 9 PM: 60%).
- 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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#2 · American 1988
11:22 AM → 1:42 PM5h 20m nonstop
Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-20.
87%
chance on time
On time (history)
88%
Cancelled
0.0%
Avg arrival delay
9 min
- Arrived on time 88% of the time (192 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
- Never cancelled in 192 scheduled flights.
- Leaves in this route's most on-time window (9 AM to noon: 86% on time; After 9 PM: 60%).
- 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 · 192 flights
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#3 · American 2070
7:09 AM → 9:15 AM5h 06m nonstop
Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-31. Same departure also flew as American 1436, 2227; its record covers all of them.
87%
chance on time
On time (history)
88%
Cancelled
1.0%
Avg arrival delay
6 min
- Arrived on time 88% of the time (200 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).
Strong track record · 200 flights
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#4 · American 1135
11:35 AM → 2:08 PM5h 33m nonstop
Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-04-06.
86%
chance on time
On time (history)
88%
Cancelled
1.3%
Avg arrival delay
8 min
- Arrived on time 88% of the time (153 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
- Leaves in this route's most on-time window (9 AM to noon: 86% on time; After 9 PM: 60%).
- 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 · 153 flights
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#5 · American 1995
8:56 AM → 10:59 AM5h 03m nonstop
Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-31.
85%
chance on time
On time (history)
85%
Cancelled
0.0%
Avg arrival delay
8 min
- Arrived on time 85% of the time (165 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
- Never cancelled in 165 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 · 165 flights
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#6 · American 352
1:20 PM → 3:23 PM5h 03m nonstop
Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-31.
83%
chance on time
On time (history)
83%
Cancelled
0.0%
Avg arrival delay
10 min
- Arrived on time 83% of the time (137 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
- Never cancelled in 137 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 · 137 flights
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#7 · American 2023
8:46 PM → 11:18 PM5h 32m nonstop
Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-04-06.
81%
chance on time
On time (history)
92%
Cancelled
1.9%
Avg arrival delay
6 min
- Arrived on time 92% of the time (53 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 (53 flights), so its score leans on the airline's record at this hour.
Limited track record · 53 flights
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#8 · American 1499
5:03 PM → 7:10 PM5h 07m nonstop
Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-31.
78%
chance on time
On time (history)
73%
Cancelled
0.0%
Avg arrival delay
11 min
- Arrived on time 73% 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.
- Lands inside LAX's trouble window: 53% of its 15 ground stops and delay programs started between 4 PM and 10 PM.
- 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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#9 · American 1105
8:38 PM → 10:55 PM5h 17m nonstop
Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-20.
73%
chance on time
On time (history)
75%
Cancelled
0.0%
Avg arrival delay
17 min
- Arrived on time 75% 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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#10 · American 1502
2:33 PM → 4:34 PM5h 01m nonstop
Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-31. Same departure also flew as American 2341; its record covers all of them.
70%
chance on time
On time (history)
68%
Cancelled
0.0%
Avg arrival delay
14 min
- Arrived on time 68% of the time (148 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
- Never cancelled in 148 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 LAX's trouble window: 53% of its 15 ground stops and delay programs started between 4 PM and 10 PM.
Moderate track record · 148 flights
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Airlines on this route

Season-adjusted chance of operating and arriving on time.

American Airlines76%
2,328 flights · 77% on time as flown · 1.0% cancel

On time by departure time

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

Before 9 AM86%
445 flights · avg delay 7 min
9 AM to noon86%
452 flights · avg delay 11 min
Noon to 3 PM78%
478 flights · avg delay 12 min
3 to 6 PM80%
304 flights · avg delay 13 min
6 to 9 PM65%
554 flights · avg delay 25 min
After 9 PM60%
114 flights · avg delay 30 min

Best day: Tuesday (79%). Worst: Friday (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

Airline (crew, maintenance, boarding)37%
Late-arriving aircraft36%
Air traffic control and airport volume16%
Severe weather10%

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 LAX questions

What time of day is best to fly CLT to LAX?: 9 AM to noon: 86% of flights arrived on time, against 60% for departures after 9 PM.
Which airline is most on time from CLT to LAX?: American, with a season-adjusted 76% chance of operating and arriving on time over 2,328 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 LAX?: June (64% 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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