BTS DATA COMPLETE THROUGH JUNE 2026HISTORICAL ODDS · NOT LIVE FLIGHT STATUS
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CLTALB

Charlotte, NC (CLT) to Albany, NY (ALB) flight delay odds

Historically, 76.6% of scheduled reportable flights on this direction arrived on time in July 2025–June 2026. The sample includes 1,119 flights.

HISTORICAL ROUTE SIGNALGenerally reliable
76.6%arrived on time
14.8%30+ min late
1.5%cancelled
1,119scheduled flights
Based on July 2025–June 2026; on time means arrival less than 15 minutes late.
60+ minutes late8.1%all scheduled flights
120+ minutes late3.2%all scheduled flights
Diverted0.1%did not reach as scheduled
Average arrival+9.8 mincompleted flights

When is this route most reliable?

The same route can behave differently through the day. These are scheduled departure windows, not actual departure times. Small time windows with fewer than 40 flights are withheld.

Departure windowFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
Early morning14087.1%9.3%0.7%
Late morning25083.6%10.4%1.6%
Afternoon36778.7%13.1%0.5%
Evening32469.4%18.5%2.5%

Weekday comparison

Day-of-week results use at least 30 scheduled flights per row. Look for broad patterns, not tiny percentage differences.

DayFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
Monday16173.3%18.0%0.6%
Tuesday15970.4%20.1%1.3%
Wednesday14983.9%8.1%0.7%
Thursday15976.7%13.8%0.6%
Friday15876.6%18.4%0.6%
Saturday16180.1%12.4%2.5%
Sunday17275.6%12.8%4.1%

Airline comparison

Marketing-carrier results make codeshare flights easier to compare as travelers buy them. Dedicated route-airline reports require at least 160 flights.

AirlineFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
American Airlines1,04675.6%15.6%1.6%
PSA Airlines7390.4%4.1%0.0%

Monthly trend

Month-by-month results show whether a twelve-month average hides an unusual period.

MonthFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
July 20259961.6%26.3%2.0%
August 202510671.7%17.0%0.0%
September 20259885.7%10.2%0.0%
October 202511087.3%9.1%0.0%
November 20258978.7%14.6%2.2%
December 20259172.5%13.2%1.1%
January 20268062.5%13.8%10.0%
February 20268072.5%18.8%1.2%
March 20269376.3%16.1%2.2%
April 20269090.0%8.9%0.0%
May 20269386.0%8.6%0.0%
June 20269071.1%22.2%1.1%

What drove reported delay minutes?

BTS cause minutes are reported for qualifying delayed flights. These shares describe recorded delay minutes—not the chance that a particular cause will affect your next flight.

Airline29.0%
Late aircraft53.6%
National airspace6.0%
Weather11.0%
Security0.5%
This is historical evidence, not a forecast.

Weather, schedules and operations change. For a trip you have already booked, use the airline or airport for live status.