Route on-time record
CLT to SNA: most on-time flights and the best time to fly
Charlotte (Charlotte Douglas International Airport) to Santa Ana (John Wayne Orange County International Airport). 364 nonstop flights in Jun 2025 to May 2026, 71% arrived within 15 minutes and 1.4% were cancelled. The most reliable flight number was American 1140 at 6:49 PM.
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CLT → SNA
Charlotte to Santa Ana: 364 nonstop flights a year
On time (12 months)
71%
Cancelled
1.4%
avg delay 23 min
Best time to leave
3 to 6 PM
84% on time vs 65% 6 to 9 PM
Most reliable airline
American
70% chance on time
Lowest nonstop fare seen in the next two months: $462 (American 1139 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 1140
6:49 PM → 9:17 PM5h 28m nonstop
Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-04-06.
73%
chance on time
- On time (history)
- 78%
- Cancelled
- 3.2%
- Avg arrival delay
- 11 min
- Arrived on time 78% of the time (147 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
- Cancelled 3.2% of the time (5 of 155).
- Leaves in this route's least on-time window (6 to 9 PM: 65% on time; 3 to 6 PM: 84%).
- 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
Find American 1140 fares Opens this date on Aviasales#2 · American 358
7:00 PM → 9:14 PM5h 14m nonstop
Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-31.
67%
chance on time
- On time (history)
- 66%
- Cancelled
- 0.0%
- Avg arrival delay
- 31 min
- Arrived on time 66% of the time (207 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
- Never cancelled in 209 scheduled flights.
- Leaves in this route's least on-time window (6 to 9 PM: 65% on time; 3 to 6 PM: 84%).
- Departs inside CLT's trouble window: 63% of its 48 ground stops and delay programs started between 2 PM and 8 PM.
Strong track record · 207 flights
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Airlines on this route
Season-adjusted chance of operating and arriving on time.
- American Airlines70%
364 flights · 71% on time as flown · 1.4% cancel
On time by departure time
All airlines, scheduled local departure, Jun 2025 to May 2026.
- 3 to 6 PM84%
111 flights · avg delay 9 min
- 6 to 9 PM65%
253 flights · avg delay 28 min
Best day: Tuesday (78%). Worst: Sunday (66%).
Smarter routing
Nearby airports that run more on time
CLT → LAX 76% chance on time
Charlotte Douglas International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport · 2,347 flights a year · 36 mi from your airports · yours: 70%
CLT → ONT 75% chance on time
Charlotte Douglas International Airport to Ontario International Airport · 327 flights a year · 30 mi from your airports · yours: 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.
What delays this route
- Airline (crew, maintenance, boarding)41%
- Late-arriving aircraft32%
- Severe weather17%
- Air traffic control and airport volume10%
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 SNA questions
- What time of day is best to fly CLT to SNA?
- 3 to 6 PM: 84% of flights arrived on time, against 65% for departures 6 to 9 PM.
- Which airline is most on time from CLT to SNA?
- American, with a season-adjusted 70% chance of operating and arriving on time over 364 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 SNA?
- July (53% on time); the best was September (87%), 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.
More routes from CLT
- SNA to CLT (return)
- CLT to MCO 69%
- CLT to ATL 82%
- CLT to LGA 72%
- CLT to ORD 72%
- CLT to BOS 75%
- CLT to DFW 78%
- CLT to EWR 73%
- CLT to MIA 75%
- CLT to DTW 82%
- CLT to BNA 76%
- CLT to PHL 77%
- CLT to TPA 74%
Live status: FAA delays and ground stops