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

New York, NY (JFK) to Charlotte, NC (CLT) flight delay odds

78.7% of 2,028 official scheduled JFK-to-CLT flights arrived on time; 13.4% 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
78.7%arrived on time
13.4%30+ min late
2.6%cancelled
2,028scheduled flights
Based on July 2025–June 2026; on time means arrival less than 15 minutes late.
60+ minutes late8.2%all scheduled flights
120+ minutes late3.9%all scheduled flights
Diverted0.2%did not reach as scheduled
Average arrival+6.4 mincompleted flights

Which departure time was most reliable for JFK to CLT?

Among qualifying JFK-to-CLT departure window results, Early morning had the highest on-time rate: 85.4% of 687 flights. Evening was lowest at 67.7% across 334 flights.

Departure windowFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
Early morning68785.4%8.2%3.5%
Late morning46883.3%9.6%1.9%
Afternoon53973.1%17.8%1.9%
Evening33467.7%22.5%3.0%

Which weekday was most reliable for JFK to CLT?

Among qualifying JFK-to-CLT weekday results, Tuesday had the highest on-time rate: 84.6% of 298 flights. Sunday was lowest at 70.7% across 290 flights.

DayFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
Monday29278.1%13.0%4.8%
Tuesday29884.6%10.7%2.0%
Wednesday29182.5%12.4%1.0%
Thursday28875.7%15.6%1.0%
Friday29484.4%10.5%0.0%
Saturday27574.9%15.3%3.6%
Sunday29070.7%16.6%5.9%

Which airline was most reliable for JFK to CLT?

Among qualifying JFK-to-CLT airline results, Republic Airways had the highest on-time rate: 87.7% of 195 flights. American Airlines was lowest at 77.8% across 1,833 flights.

AirlineFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
American Airlines1,83377.8%13.8%2.8%
Republic Airways19587.7%9.7%0.5%

Which month was most reliable for JFK to CLT?

Among qualifying JFK-to-CLT month results, May 2026 had the highest on-time rate: 87.2% of 180 flights. December 2025 was lowest at 66.9% across 166 flights.

MonthFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
July 202518174.0%16.6%3.3%
August 202515883.5%12.0%0.0%
September 202520683.5%14.1%1.0%
October 202521777.0%12.9%0.9%
November 202517484.5%10.9%0.6%
December 202516666.9%17.5%1.8%
January 202615475.3%9.1%11.7%
February 202613768.6%16.1%11.7%
March 202615078.7%13.3%2.7%
April 202614985.9%10.7%0.0%
May 202618087.2%9.4%0.0%
June 202615677.6%18.6%0.6%

What drove JFK to CLT delay minutes?

Late aircraft was the largest recorded JFK-to-CLT delay category, accounting for 41.9% of 37,256 BTS-attributed delay minutes during July 2025–June 2026.

Airline39.4%
Late aircraft41.9%
National airspace12.1%
Weather6.6%
Security0.0%
This is historical evidence, not a forecast.

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