Route on-time record

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

Charlotte (Charlotte Douglas International Airport) to Pensacola (Pensacola International Airport). 1,982 nonstop flights in Jun 2025 to May 2026, 77% arrived within 15 minutes and 1.9% were cancelled. The most reliable flight number was American 2556 at 5:22 PM.

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CLT → PNS

Charlotte to Pensacola: 1,982 nonstop flights a year

On time (12 months)

77%

Cancelled

1.9%

avg delay 18 min

Best time to leave

9 AM to noon

85% on time vs 64% 6 to 9 PM

Most reliable airline

American

80% chance on time

Check CLT to PNS fares

Lowest nonstop fare seen in the next two months: $369 (American 3038 on 2026-10-27). 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 2556
5:22 PM → 6:12 PM1h 50m nonstop
Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-20.
86%
chance on time
On time (history)
93%
Cancelled
0.0%
Avg arrival delay
7 min
- Arrived on time 93% of the time (44 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
- Never cancelled in 44 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 (44 flights), so its score leans on the airline's record at this hour.
Limited track record · 44 flights
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#2 · American 3291
2:49 PM → 3:41 PM1h 52m nonstop
Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-20.
86%
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
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#3 · American 2316
9:16 AM → 10:02 AM1h 46m nonstop
Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-31.
86%
chance on time
On time (history)
100%
Cancelled
0.0%
Avg arrival delay
0 min
- Arrived on time 100% of the time (9 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
- Leaves in this route's most on-time window (9 AM to noon: 85% on time; 6 to 9 PM: 64%).
- 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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#4 · Envoy 3733 · sold as American Eagle
1:11 PM → 2:06 PM1h 55m nonstop
Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-04-06.
84%
chance on time
On time (history)
92%
Cancelled
0.0%
Avg arrival delay
13 min
- Arrived on time 92% of the time (26 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).
- 89% of its delay minutes came from the plane arriving late from an earlier flight.
- Short track record (26 flights), so its score leans on the airline's record at this hour.
Limited track record · 26 flights
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#5 · Envoy 4287 · sold as American Eagle
2:28 PM → 3:23 PM1h 55m nonstop
Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-03-31.
84%
chance on time
On time (history)
86%
Cancelled
0.0%
Avg arrival delay
7 min
- Arrived on time 86% of the time (28 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.
- Short track record (28 flights), so its score leans on the airline's record at this hour.
Limited track record · 28 flights
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#6 · PSA 5349 · sold as American Eagle
11:22 AM → 12:20 PM1h 58m nonstop
Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-31.
82%
chance on time
On time (history)
91%
Cancelled
0.0%
Avg arrival delay
8 min
- Arrived on time 91% of the time (11 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
- Leaves in this route's most on-time window (9 AM to noon: 85% on time; 6 to 9 PM: 64%).
- 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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#7 · American 2555
9:24 AM → 10:19 AM1h 55m nonstop
Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-20. Same departure also flew as American 2007; its record covers all of them.
79%
chance on time
On time (history)
82%
Cancelled
3.5%
Avg arrival delay
13 min
- Arrived on time 82% of the time (194 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
- Cancelled 3.5% of the time (7 of 202).
- Leaves in this route's most on-time window (9 AM to noon: 85% on time; 6 to 9 PM: 64%).
- 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 · 194 flights
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#8 · PSA 5396 · sold as American Eagle
1:16 PM → 2:10 PM1h 54m nonstop
Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-20.
79%
chance on time
On time (history)
82%
Cancelled
0.0%
Avg arrival delay
12 min
- Arrived on time 82% 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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#9 · PSA 5050 · sold as American Eagle
2:47 PM → 3:46 PM1h 59m nonstop
Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-04-06.
76%
chance on time
On time (history)
77%
Cancelled
5.0%
Avg arrival delay
14 min
- Arrived on time 77% of the time (115 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
- Cancelled 5.0% of the time (6 of 121).
- Departs inside CLT's trouble window: 63% of its 48 ground stops and delay programs started between 2 PM and 8 PM.
- 62% of its delay minutes came from the plane arriving late from an earlier flight.
Moderate track record · 115 flights
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#10 · PSA 5604 · sold as American Eagle
3:15 PM → 4:09 PM1h 54m nonstop
Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-31.
69%
chance on time
On time (history)
64%
Cancelled
0.0%
Avg arrival delay
27 min
- Arrived on time 64% 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.
- 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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Airlines on this route

Season-adjusted chance of operating and arriving on time.

American Airlines80%
677 flights · 82% on time as flown · 1.8% cancel
Envoy Air (sold as American Eagle)76%
114 flights · 77% on time as flown · 1.4% cancel
PSA Airlines (sold as American Eagle)72%
1,191 flights · 73% on time as flown · 2.0% cancel

On time by departure time

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

9 AM to noon85%
488 flights · avg delay 9 min
Noon to 3 PM84%
457 flights · avg delay 12 min
3 to 6 PM73%
389 flights · avg delay 18 min
6 to 9 PM64%
468 flights · avg delay 30 min
After 9 PM70%
146 flights · avg delay 27 min

Best day: Tuesday (79%). Worst: Sunday (72%).

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 aircraft50%
Airline (crew, maintenance, boarding)30%
Air traffic control and airport volume13%
Severe weather7%

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

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CLT to PNS questions

What time of day is best to fly CLT to PNS?: 9 AM to noon: 85% of flights arrived on time, against 64% for departures 6 to 9 PM.
Which airline is most on time from CLT to PNS?: American, with a season-adjusted 80% chance of operating and arriving on time over 677 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 PNS?: July (60% on time); the best was November (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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