Route on-time record

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

Charlotte (Charlotte Douglas International Airport) to Louisville (Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport). 1,751 nonstop flights in Jun 2025 to May 2026, 75% arrived within 15 minutes and 2.3% were cancelled. The most reliable flight number was PSA 5214 at 7:10 AM.

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CLT → SDF

Charlotte to Louisville: 1,751 nonstop flights a year

On time (12 months)

75%

Cancelled

2.3%

avg delay 19 min

Best time to leave

Before 9 AM

88% on time vs 70% 6 to 9 PM

Most reliable airline

Envoy

77% 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 · PSA 5214 · sold as American Eagle
7:10 AM → 8:50 AM1h 40m nonstop
Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-04-06.
82%
chance on time
On time (history)
87%
Cancelled
5.0%
Avg arrival delay
11 min
- Arrived on time 87% of the time (38 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
- Cancelled 5.0% of the time (2 of 40).
- Leaves in this route's most on-time window (Before 9 AM: 88% on time; 6 to 9 PM: 70%).
- Departs outside CLT's trouble window (2 PM to 8 PM, when 63% of its 48 ground stops and delay programs started).
Limited track record · 38 flights
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#2 · American 2872
7:08 AM → 8:38 AM1h 30m nonstop
Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-20.
82%
chance on time
On time (history)
91%
Cancelled
0.0%
Avg arrival delay
7 min
- Arrived on time 91% of the time (44 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
- Never cancelled in 44 scheduled flights.
- Leaves in this route's most on-time window (Before 9 AM: 88% on time; 6 to 9 PM: 70%).
- Departs outside CLT's trouble window (2 PM to 8 PM, when 63% of its 48 ground stops and delay programs started).
Limited track record · 44 flights
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#3 · PSA 5391 · sold as American Eagle
3:30 PM → 5:12 PM1h 42m nonstop
Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-31.
80%
chance on time
On time (history)
100%
Cancelled
0.0%
Avg arrival delay
2 min
- Arrived on time 100% 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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#4 · PSA 5395 · sold as American Eagle
9:39 AM → 11:27 AM1h 48m nonstop
Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-31.
78%
chance on time
On time (history)
78%
Cancelled
0.0%
Avg arrival delay
15 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).
- 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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#5 · American 3119
9:09 PM → 10:40 PM1h 31m nonstop
Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-04-05.
78%
chance on time
On time (history)
82%
Cancelled
3.3%
Avg arrival delay
14 min
- Arrived on time 82% of the time (146 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
- Cancelled 3.3% of the time (5 of 151).
- 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 · 146 flights
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#6 · Envoy 3922 · sold as American Eagle
10:50 PM → 12:25 AM1h 35m nonstop
Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-20.
77%
chance on time
On time (history)
86%
Cancelled
2.3%
Avg arrival delay
9 min
- Arrived on time 86% of the time (42 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 (42 flights), so its score leans on the airline's record at this hour.
Limited track record · 42 flights
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#7 · PSA 5297 · sold as American Eagle
1:59 PM → 3:38 PM1h 39m nonstop
Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-20.
76%
chance on time
On time (history)
78%
Cancelled
0.0%
Avg arrival delay
14 min
- Arrived on time 78% of the time (45 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
- Never cancelled in 45 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 (45 flights), so its score leans on the airline's record at this hour.
Limited track record · 45 flights
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#8 · PSA 5217 · sold as American Eagle
1:39 PM → 3:19 PM1h 40m nonstop
Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-04-06.
73%
chance on time
On time (history)
70%
Cancelled
0.0%
Avg arrival delay
23 min
- Arrived on time 70% of the time (30 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
- Never cancelled in 30 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 (30 flights), so its score leans on the airline's record at this hour.
Limited track record · 30 flights
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#9 · American 1775
5:55 PM → 7:23 PM1h 28m nonstop
Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-31.
72%
chance on time
On time (history)
89%
Cancelled
0.0%
Avg arrival delay
7 min
- Arrived on time 89% of the time (9 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 (9 flights), so its score leans on the airline's record at this hour.
Limited track record · 9 flights
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#10 · PSA 5397 · sold as American Eagle
1:10 PM → 2:52 PM1h 42m nonstop
Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-31.
72%
chance on time
On time (history)
56%
Cancelled
0.0%
Avg arrival delay
27 min
- Arrived on time 56% 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).
- 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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Airlines on this route

Season-adjusted chance of operating and arriving on time.

Envoy Air (sold as American Eagle)77%
50 flights · 86% on time as flown · 2.2% cancel
PSA Airlines (sold as American Eagle)77%
712 flights · 77% on time as flown · 1.3% cancel
American Airlines71%
989 flights · 74% on time as flown · 3.0% cancel

On time by departure time

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

Before 9 AM88%
136 flights · avg delay 8 min
9 AM to noon83%
211 flights · avg delay 13 min
Noon to 3 PM78%
345 flights · avg delay 16 min
3 to 6 PM73%
380 flights · avg delay 18 min
6 to 9 PM70%
298 flights · avg delay 22 min
After 9 PM71%
381 flights · avg delay 29 min

Best day: Wednesday (78%). Worst: Sunday (68%).

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 aircraft48%
Airline (crew, maintenance, boarding)34%
Severe weather10%
Air traffic control and airport volume8%

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 SDF questions

What time of day is best to fly CLT to SDF?: Before 9 AM: 88% of flights arrived on time, against 70% for departures 6 to 9 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 SDF?: Envoy, with a season-adjusted 77% chance of operating and arriving on time over 50 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 SDF?: July (53% on time); the best was November (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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