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

Charlotte, NC (CLT) to Philadelphia, PA (PHL) flight delay odds

75.5% of 3,510 official scheduled CLT-to-PHL flights arrived on time; 15.0% arrived at least 30 minutes late and 2.6% 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 SIGNALVariable
75.5%arrived on time
15.0%30+ min late
2.6%cancelled
3,510scheduled flights
Based on July 2025–June 2026; on time means arrival less than 15 minutes late.
60+ minutes late8.9%all scheduled flights
120+ minutes late3.7%all scheduled flights
Diverted0.1%did not reach as scheduled
Average arrival+9.1 mincompleted flights

Which departure time was most reliable for CLT to PHL?

Among qualifying CLT-to-PHL departure window results, Early morning had the highest on-time rate: 89.8% of 704 flights. Evening was lowest at 67.5% across 591 flights.

Departure windowFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
Early morning70489.8%5.8%1.3%
Late morning56283.1%10.0%1.6%
Afternoon1,14270.7%18.4%2.2%
Evening59167.5%20.5%4.4%
Night51167.5%19.6%4.1%

Which weekday was most reliable for CLT to PHL?

Among qualifying CLT-to-PHL weekday results, Tuesday had the highest on-time rate: 82.7% of 469 flights. Sunday was lowest at 64.5% across 521 flights.

DayFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
Monday54274.7%16.8%3.5%
Tuesday46982.7%11.5%1.3%
Wednesday45581.5%10.8%1.1%
Thursday51077.1%14.3%0.8%
Friday53676.1%14.6%1.7%
Saturday47773.2%15.9%3.4%
Sunday52164.5%20.5%6.0%

Which airline was most reliable for CLT to PHL?

Among qualifying CLT-to-PHL airline results, Spirit Airlines had the highest on-time rate: 80.6% of 98 flights. Frontier Airlines was lowest at 62.9% across 545 flights.

AirlineFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
American Airlines2,85877.6%13.4%2.4%
Frontier Airlines54562.9%24.4%3.5%
Spirit Airlines9880.6%12.2%2.0%
PSA Airlines9100.0%0.0%0.0%

Which month was most reliable for CLT to PHL?

Among qualifying CLT-to-PHL month results, May 2026 had the highest on-time rate: 82.8% of 297 flights. July 2025 was lowest at 63.3% across 289 flights.

MonthFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
July 202528963.3%22.5%5.2%
August 202528475.7%17.6%0.7%
September 202529181.1%12.7%0.3%
October 202530679.7%12.1%0.0%
November 202530580.0%13.1%1.0%
December 202530371.3%16.2%1.7%
January 202629671.3%11.8%11.1%
February 202626074.2%11.5%7.3%
March 202630071.0%18.3%2.3%
April 202629279.1%14.0%0.3%
May 202629782.8%10.8%0.3%
June 202628776.0%19.9%1.0%

What drove CLT to PHL delay minutes?

Late aircraft was the largest recorded CLT-to-PHL delay category, accounting for 52.5% of 59,884 BTS-attributed delay minutes during July 2025–June 2026.

Airline26.0%
Late aircraft52.5%
National airspace12.7%
Weather8.7%
Security0.2%
This is historical evidence, not a forecast.

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