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Route on-time record

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

Pensacola (Pensacola International Airport) to Charlotte (Charlotte Douglas International Airport). 1,983 nonstop flights in Jun 2025 to May 2026, 83% arrived within 15 minutes and 2.3% were cancelled. The most reliable flight number was PSA 5175 at 5:07 AM.

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

PNS → CLT

Pensacola to Charlotte: 1,983 nonstop flights a year

On time (12 months)

83%

Cancelled

2.3%

avg delay 24 min

Best time to leave

9 AM to noon

86% on time vs 71% 6 to 9 PM

Most reliable airline

American

85% chance on time

Check PNS to CLT fares

Lowest nonstop fare seen in the next two months: $520 (American 5548 on 2026-10-30). 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. #1 · PSA 5175 · sold as American Eagle

    5:07 AM → 8:02 AM1h 55m nonstop

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

    90%

    chance on time

    On time (history)
    95%
    Cancelled
    0.0%
    Avg arrival delay
    6 min
    • Arrived on time 95% of the time (77 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
    • Never cancelled in 77 scheduled flights.

    Moderate track record · 77 flights

    Find 5:07 AM flight fares Opens this date on Aviasales

  2. #2 · American 2316

    10:49 AM → 1:35 PM1h 46m nonstop

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

    89%

    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: 86% on time; 6 to 9 PM: 71%).
    • Short track record (9 flights), so its score leans on the airline's record at this hour.

    Limited track record · 9 flights

    Find American 2316 fares Opens this date on Aviasales

  3. #3 · American 2555

    11:05 AM → 1:50 PM1h 45m nonstop

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

    88%

    chance on time

    On time (history)
    93%
    Cancelled
    2.3%
    Avg arrival delay
    6 min
    • Arrived on time 93% of the time (43 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
    • Leaves in this route's most on-time window (9 AM to noon: 86% on time; 6 to 9 PM: 71%).
    • Short track record (43 flights), so its score leans on the airline's record at this hour.

    Limited track record · 43 flights

    Find American 2555 fares Opens this date on Aviasales

  4. #4 · PSA 5548 · sold as American Eagle

    5:22 AM → 8:15 AM1h 53m nonstop

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

    88%

    chance on time

    On time (history)
    89%
    Cancelled
    0.0%
    Avg arrival delay
    22 min
    • Arrived on time 89% of the time (87 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
    • Never cancelled in 87 scheduled flights.

    Moderate track record · 87 flights

    Find 5:22 AM flight fares Opens this date on Aviasales

  5. #5 · American 3291

    4:31 PM → 7:22 PM1h 51m nonstop

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

    86%

    chance on time

    On time (history)
    89%
    Cancelled
    0.0%
    Avg arrival delay
    38 min
    • Arrived on time 89% of the time (37 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
    • Never cancelled in 37 scheduled flights.
    • Lands 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 American 3291 fares Opens this date on Aviasales

  6. #6 · American 2556

    6:57 PM → 9:48 PM1h 51m nonstop

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

    85%

    chance on time

    On time (history)
    93%
    Cancelled
    0.0%
    Avg arrival delay
    5 min
    • Arrived on time 93% 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 (6 to 9 PM: 71% on time; 9 AM to noon: 86%).
    • Short track record (44 flights), so its score leans on the airline's record at this hour.

    Limited track record · 44 flights

    Find American 2556 fares Opens this date on Aviasales

  7. #7 · American 2103

    7:10 AM → 9:57 AM1h 47m nonstop

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

    84%

    chance on time

    On time (history)
    84%
    Cancelled
    4.0%
    Avg arrival delay
    7 min
    • Arrived on time 84% of the time (96 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
    • Cancelled 4.0% of the time (4 of 100).

    Moderate track record · 96 flights

    Find American 2103 fares Opens this date on Aviasales

  8. #8 · PSA 5349 · sold as American Eagle

    12:50 PM → 3:44 PM1h 54m nonstop

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

    81%

    chance on time

    On time (history)
    82%
    Cancelled
    0.0%
    Avg arrival delay
    6 min
    • Arrived on time 82% of the time (11 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
    • Lands 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

    Find 12:50 PM flight fares Opens this date on Aviasales

  9. #9 · American 2007

    11:11 AM → 1:55 PM1h 44m nonstop

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

    81%

    chance on time

    On time (history)
    83%
    Cancelled
    4.4%
    Avg arrival delay
    15 min
    • Arrived on time 83% of the time (151 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
    • Cancelled 4.4% of the time (7 of 158).
    • Leaves in this route's most on-time window (9 AM to noon: 86% on time; 6 to 9 PM: 71%).
    • 91% of its delay minutes came from the plane arriving late from an earlier flight.

    Moderate track record · 151 flights

    Find American 2007 fares Opens this date on Aviasales

  10. #10 · PSA 5050 · sold as American Eagle

    4:16 PM → 7:10 PM1h 54m nonstop

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

    81%

    chance on time

    On time (history)
    88%
    Cancelled
    11.1%
    Avg arrival delay
    22 min
    • Arrived on time 88% of the time (56 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
    • Cancelled 11.1% of the time (7 of 63).
    • Lands inside CLT's trouble window: 63% of its 48 ground stops and delay programs started between 2 PM and 8 PM.
    • Short track record (56 flights), so its score leans on the airline's record at this hour.

    Limited track record · 56 flights

    Find 4:16 PM flight fares Opens this date on Aviasales

Airlines on this route

Season-adjusted chance of operating and arriving on time.

  • American Airlines85%

    677 flights · 87% on time as flown · 2.0% cancel

  • PSA Airlines (sold as American Eagle)80%

    1,192 flights · 81% on time as flown · 2.4% cancel

  • Envoy Air (sold as American Eagle)77%

    114 flights · 77% on time as flown · 2.4% cancel

On time by departure time

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

  • Before 9 AM85%

    730 flights · avg delay 30 min

  • 9 AM to noon86%

    288 flights · avg delay 24 min

  • Noon to 3 PM83%

    489 flights · avg delay 14 min

  • 3 to 6 PM81%

    351 flights · avg delay 26 min

  • 6 to 9 PM71%

    125 flights · avg delay 17 min

Best day: Wednesday (82%). Worst: Saturday (76%).

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
79
F
82
M
81
A
81
M
71
J
76
J
70
A
80
S
86
O
83
N
87
D
78

What delays this route

  • Airline (crew, maintenance, boarding)48%
  • Late-arriving aircraft43%
  • Air traffic control and airport volume5%
  • Severe weather4%

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

PNS to CLT questions

What time of day is best to fly PNS to CLT?
9 AM to noon: 86% of flights arrived on time, against 71% for departures 6 to 9 PM.
Which airline is most on time from PNS to CLT?
American, with a season-adjusted 85% 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 PNS to CLT?
July (70% on time); the best was November (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.

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