BTS DATA COMPLETE THROUGH JUNE 2026HISTORICAL ODDS · NOT LIVE FLIGHT STATUS
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Charlotte, NC (CLT) to Los Angeles, CA (LAX) flight delay odds

Historically, 77.3% of scheduled reportable flights on this direction arrived on time in July 2025–June 2026. The sample includes 2,308 flights.

HISTORICAL ROUTE SIGNALGenerally reliable
77.3%arrived on time
13.2%30+ min late
1.0%cancelled
2,308scheduled flights
Based on July 2025–June 2026; on time means arrival less than 15 minutes late.
60+ minutes late6.4%all scheduled flights
120+ minutes late2.2%all scheduled flights
Diverted0.0%did not reach as scheduled
Average arrival+2.7 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 morning46284.8%7.4%1.1%
Late morning42386.3%7.6%0.9%
Afternoon71178.5%13.5%0.7%
Evening59866.9%18.6%1.3%
Night11459.6%28.1%0.0%

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
Monday32772.8%15.6%0.9%
Tuesday32679.8%11.0%0.9%
Wednesday31980.6%10.3%0.0%
Thursday33777.4%13.1%0.0%
Friday33078.8%12.7%0.6%
Saturday32877.1%14.6%1.5%
Sunday34174.5%15.0%2.6%

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 Airlines2,30377.2%13.2%1.0%
Spirit Airlines580.0%0.0%0.0%

Monthly trend

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

MonthFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
July 202525162.5%22.3%0.8%
August 202519779.2%10.7%0.5%
September 202518781.8%10.7%0.0%
October 202520789.9%7.2%0.0%
November 202519081.6%13.2%0.0%
December 202519778.7%11.7%0.0%
January 202616270.4%11.7%8.6%
February 202615371.9%15.0%2.0%
March 202617985.5%8.9%1.1%
April 202618078.9%11.1%0.0%
May 202619675.5%16.3%0.0%
June 202620973.7%16.7%0.0%

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.

Airline35.4%
Late aircraft39.2%
National airspace16.8%
Weather8.0%
Security0.7%
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.