BTS DATA COMPLETE THROUGH JUNE 2026HISTORICAL ODDS · NOT LIVE FLIGHT STATUS
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CLT→LAX

Charlotte, NC (CLT) to Los Angeles, CA (LAX) flight delay odds

77.3% of 2,308 official scheduled CLT-to-LAX flights arrived on time; 13.2% arrived at least 30 minutes late and 1.0% were cancelled during July 2025–June 2026.

Source: U.S. Bureau of Transportation Statistics · Reporting window: July 2025–June 2026 · Updated September 16, 2026

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

Which departure time was most reliable for CLT to LAX?

Among qualifying CLT-to-LAX departure window results, Late morning had the highest on-time rate: 86.3% of 423 flights. Night was lowest at 59.6% across 114 flights.

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%

Which weekday was most reliable for CLT to LAX?

Among qualifying CLT-to-LAX weekday results, Wednesday had the highest on-time rate: 80.6% of 319 flights. Monday was lowest at 72.8% across 327 flights.

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%

Which airline was most reliable for CLT to LAX?

Only American Airlines met the CLT-to-LAX airline threshold: 77.2% of 2,303 scheduled flights arrived on time during July 2025–June 2026.

AirlineFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
American Airlines2,30377.2%13.2%1.0%
Spirit Airlines580.0%0.0%0.0%

Which month was most reliable for CLT to LAX?

Among qualifying CLT-to-LAX month results, October 2025 had the highest on-time rate: 89.9% of 207 flights. July 2025 was lowest at 62.5% across 251 flights.

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 CLT to LAX delay minutes?

Late aircraft was the largest recorded CLT-to-LAX delay category, accounting for 39.2% of 28,490 BTS-attributed delay minutes during July 2025–June 2026.

Airline35.4%
Late aircraft39.2%
National airspace16.8%
Weather8.0%
Security0.7%
This is historical evidence, not a forecast.

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