Route on-time record

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

Charlotte (Charlotte Douglas International Airport) to Pittsburgh (Pittsburgh International Airport). 1,904 nonstop flights in Jun 2025 to May 2026, 77% arrived within 15 minutes and 1.8% were cancelled. The most reliable flight number was American 2310 at 8:14 AM.

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CLT → PIT

Charlotte to Pittsburgh: 1,904 nonstop flights a year

On time (12 months)

77%

Cancelled

1.8%

avg delay 15 min

Best time to leave

Before 9 AM

89% on time vs 69% 3 to 6 PM

Most reliable airline

American

76% chance on time

Check CLT to PIT fares

Lowest nonstop fare seen in the next two months: $184 (American 2310 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 2310
8:14 AM → 9:43 AM1h 29m nonstop
Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-31.
88%
chance on time
On time (history)
89%
Cancelled
0.7%
Avg arrival delay
7 min
- Arrived on time 89% of the time (147 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: 69%).
- 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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#2 · American 2255
7:43 AM → 9:11 AM1h 28m nonstop
Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-04-06.
84%
chance on time
On time (history)
87%
Cancelled
0.0%
Avg arrival delay
6 min
- Arrived on time 87% of the time (117 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
- Never cancelled in 117 scheduled flights.
- Leaves in this route's most on-time window (Before 9 AM: 89% on time; 3 to 6 PM: 69%).
- 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 · 117 flights
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#3 · American 2295
11:37 AM → 1:05 PM1h 28m nonstop
Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-31. Same departure also flew as American 2529; its record covers all of them.
83%
chance on time
On time (history)
83%
Cancelled
0.0%
Avg arrival delay
5 min
- Arrived on time 83% of the time (48 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
- Never cancelled in 48 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 (48 flights), so its score leans on the airline's record at this hour.
Limited track record · 48 flights
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#4 · American 1234
7:30 PM → 8:58 PM1h 28m nonstop
Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-20. Same departure also flew as American 3040; its record covers all of them.
78%
chance on time
On time (history)
80%
Cancelled
2.4%
Avg arrival delay
11 min
- Arrived on time 80% of the time (164 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.
- 60% of its delay minutes came from the plane arriving late from an earlier flight.
Moderate track record · 164 flights
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#5 · American 2309
1:10 PM → 2:40 PM1h 30m nonstop
Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-31.
76%
chance on time
On time (history)
73%
Cancelled
0.0%
Avg arrival delay
16 min
- Arrived on time 73% of the time (11 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.
- 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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#6 · American 990
3:37 PM → 5:04 PM1h 27m nonstop
Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-20.
75%
chance on time
On time (history)
77%
Cancelled
0.0%
Avg arrival delay
15 min
- Arrived on time 77% of the time (43 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
- Never cancelled in 43 scheduled flights.
- Leaves in this route's least on-time window (3 to 6 PM: 69% 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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#7 · PSA 5638 · sold as American Eagle
11:20 AM → 1:01 PM1h 41m nonstop
Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-04-06.
72%
chance on time
On time (history)
73%
Cancelled
6.3%
Avg arrival delay
22 min
- Arrived on time 73% of the time (59 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
- Cancelled 6.3% of the time (4 of 63).
- Departs outside CLT's trouble window (2 PM to 8 PM, when 63% of its 48 ground stops and delay programs started).
- 62% of its delay minutes came from the plane arriving late from an earlier flight.
Limited track record · 59 flights
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#8 · American 1335
3:01 PM → 4:30 PM1h 29m nonstop
Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-04-06.
70%
chance on time
On time (history)
69%
Cancelled
0.0%
Avg arrival delay
25 min
- Arrived on time 69% of the time (88 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
- Never cancelled in 88 scheduled flights.
- Leaves in this route's least on-time window (3 to 6 PM: 69% 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 · 88 flights
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#9 · American 1962
10:57 PM → 12:23 AM1h 26m nonstop
Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-31.
70%
chance on time
On time (history)
71%
Cancelled
2.5%
Avg arrival delay
18 min
- Arrived on time 71% of the time (346 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).
- 51% of its delay minutes came from the plane arriving late from an earlier flight.
Strong track record · 346 flights
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#10 · American 1749
5:36 PM → 7:07 PM1h 31m nonstop
Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-31.
66%
chance on time
On time (history)
63%
Cancelled
1.3%
Avg arrival delay
26 min
- Arrived on time 63% of the time (147 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
- Leaves in this route's least on-time window (3 to 6 PM: 69% 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 · 147 flights
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Airlines on this route

Season-adjusted chance of operating and arriving on time.

American Airlines76%
1,775 flights · 77% on time as flown · 1.5% cancel
PSA Airlines (sold as American Eagle)69%
129 flights · 70% on time as flown · 3.8% cancel

On time by departure time

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

Before 9 AM89%
315 flights · avg delay 7 min
9 AM to noon86%
265 flights · avg delay 8 min
Noon to 3 PM77%
270 flights · avg delay 14 min
3 to 6 PM69%
323 flights · avg delay 22 min
6 to 9 PM73%
376 flights · avg delay 19 min
After 9 PM71%
355 flights · avg delay 18 min

Best day: Tuesday (82%). Worst: Sunday (71%).

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)32%
Severe weather6%
Air traffic control and airport volume6%

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 PIT questions

What time of day is best to fly CLT to PIT?: Before 9 AM: 89% of flights arrived on time, against 69% 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 PIT?: American, with a season-adjusted 76% chance of operating and arriving on time over 1,775 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 PIT?: July (59% 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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