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Route on-time record

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

Charlotte (Charlotte Douglas International Airport) to Little Rock (Bill & Hillary Clinton National Airport/Adams Field). 1,189 nonstop flights in Jun 2025 to May 2026, 81% arrived within 15 minutes and 3.4% were cancelled. The most reliable flight number was PSA 5304 at 9:15 AM.

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

CLT → LIT

Charlotte to Little Rock: 1,189 nonstop flights a year

On time (12 months)

81%

Cancelled

3.4%

avg delay 13 min

Best time to leave

9 AM to noon

89% on time vs 72% 3 to 6 PM

Most reliable airline

American

80% 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 · PSA 5304 · sold as American Eagle

    9:15 AM → 10:46 AM2h 31m nonstop

    Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-20. Same departure also flew as PSA 5198; its record covers all of them.

    87%

    chance on time

    On time (history)
    93%
    Cancelled
    2.7%
    Avg arrival delay
    6 min
    • Arrived on time 93% of the time (71 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
    • Leaves in this route's most on-time window (9 AM to noon: 89% on time; 3 to 6 PM: 72%).
    • 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 · 71 flights

    Find 9:15 AM flight fares Opens this date on Aviasales

  2. #2 · Envoy 4146 · sold as American Eagle

    11:30 AM → 12:46 PM2h 16m nonstop

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

    84%

    chance on time

    On time (history)
    89%
    Cancelled
    0.0%
    Avg arrival delay
    3 min
    • Arrived on time 89% of the time (9 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
    • Leaves in this route's most on-time window (9 AM to noon: 89% on time; 3 to 6 PM: 72%).
    • 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

    Find 11:30 AM flight fares Opens this date on Aviasales

  3. #3 · Envoy 4133 · sold as American Eagle

    2:45 PM → 4:01 PM2h 16m nonstop

    Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-20.

    83%

    chance on time

    On time (history)
    86%
    Cancelled
    0.0%
    Avg arrival delay
    8 min
    • Arrived on time 86% of the time (37 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
    • Never cancelled in 37 scheduled flights.
    • Departs inside CLT's trouble window: 63% of its 48 ground stops and delay programs started between 2 PM and 8 PM.
    • Short track record (37 flights), so its score leans on the airline's record at this hour.

    Limited track record · 37 flights

    Find 2:45 PM flight fares Opens this date on Aviasales

  4. #4 · Envoy 3692 · sold as American Eagle

    8:27 PM → 9:43 PM2h 16m nonstop

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

    76%

    chance on time

    On time (history)
    79%
    Cancelled
    3.4%
    Avg arrival delay
    13 min
    • Arrived on time 79% of the time (345 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
    • Cancelled 3.4% of the time (12 of 358).
    • 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 · 345 flights

    Find 8:27 PM flight fares Opens this date on Aviasales

  5. #5 · SkyWest 6228 · sold as United Express, Delta Connection, American Eagle or Alaska

    7:34 AM → 8:50 AM2h 16m nonstop

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

    75%

    chance on time

    On time (history)
    78%
    Cancelled
    0.0%
    Avg arrival delay
    24 min
    • Arrived on time 78% 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).
    • 98% of its delay minutes came from the plane arriving late from an earlier flight.
    • Short track record (9 flights), so its score leans on the airline's record at this hour.

    Limited track record · 9 flights

    Find 7:34 AM flight fares Opens this date on Aviasales

  6. #6 · PSA 5308 · sold as American Eagle

    4:32 PM → 5:55 PM2h 23m nonstop

    Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-20.

    74%

    chance on time

    On time (history)
    77%
    Cancelled
    0.0%
    Avg arrival delay
    21 min
    • Arrived on time 77% of the time (44 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: 72% on time; 9 AM to noon: 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 · 44 flights

    Find 4:32 PM flight fares Opens this date on Aviasales

  7. #7 · SkyWest 4945 · sold as United Express, Delta Connection, American Eagle or Alaska

    7:17 AM → 8:42 AM2h 25m nonstop

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

    73%

    chance on time

    On time (history)
    76%
    Cancelled
    5.6%
    Avg arrival delay
    39 min
    • Arrived on time 76% of the time (50 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
    • Cancelled 5.6% of the time (3 of 54).
    • Departs outside CLT's trouble window (2 PM to 8 PM, when 63% of its 48 ground stops and delay programs started).
    • 59% of its delay minutes came from the plane arriving late from an earlier flight.

    Limited track record · 50 flights

    Find 7:17 AM flight fares Opens this date on Aviasales

  8. #8 · Envoy 3633 · sold as American Eagle

    4:49 PM → 6:07 PM2h 18m nonstop

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

    68%

    chance on time

    On time (history)
    67%
    Cancelled
    0.0%
    Avg arrival delay
    43 min
    • Arrived on time 67% of the time (9 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
    • Leaves in this route's least on-time window (3 to 6 PM: 72% on time; 9 AM to noon: 89%).
    • Departs inside CLT's trouble window: 63% of its 48 ground stops and delay programs started between 2 PM and 8 PM.
    • 66% of its delay minutes came from the plane arriving late from an earlier flight.

    Limited track record · 9 flights

    Find 4:49 PM flight fares Opens this date on Aviasales

Airlines on this route

Season-adjusted chance of operating and arriving on time.

  • American Airlines80%

    41 flights · 85% on time as flown · 2.6% cancel

  • PSA Airlines (sold as American Eagle)79%

    499 flights · 83% on time as flown · 4.3% cancel

  • Envoy Air (sold as American Eagle)77%

    586 flights · 78% on time as flown · 2.6% cancel

  • SkyWest Airlines (sold as United Express, Delta Connection, American Eagle or Alaska)75%

    63 flights · 76% on time as flown · 3.8% cancel

On time by departure time

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

  • Before 9 AM76%

    63 flights · avg delay 36 min

  • 9 AM to noon89%

    258 flights · avg delay 5 min

  • Noon to 3 PM85%

    236 flights · avg delay 10 min

  • 3 to 6 PM72%

    265 flights · avg delay 18 min

  • 6 to 9 PM78%

    317 flights · avg delay 14 min

  • After 9 PM79%

    50 flights · avg delay 9 min

Best day: Wednesday (82%). Worst: Sunday (70%).

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
77
F
79
M
75
A
74
M
69
J
69
J
69
A
75
S
74
O
79
N
85
D
73

What delays this route

  • Late-arriving aircraft53%
  • Airline (crew, maintenance, boarding)19%
  • Air traffic control and airport volume17%
  • Severe weather11%

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 LIT questions

What time of day is best to fly CLT to LIT?
9 AM to noon: 89% of flights arrived on time, against 72% for departures 3 to 6 PM.
Which airline is most on time from CLT to LIT?
American, with a season-adjusted 80% chance of operating and arriving on time over 41 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 LIT?
June (69% on time); the best was November (85%), 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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