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

San Francisco, CA (SFO) to Charlotte, NC (CLT) flight delay odds

84.4% of 1,496 official scheduled SFO-to-CLT flights arrived on time; 9.7% arrived at least 30 minutes late and 1.2% 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 SIGNALLower disruption
84.4%arrived on time
9.7%30+ min late
1.2%cancelled
1,496scheduled flights
Based on July 2025–June 2026; on time means arrival less than 15 minutes late.
60+ minutes late5.9%all scheduled flights
120+ minutes late3.3%all scheduled flights
Diverted0.3%did not reach as scheduled
Average arrival+4.7 mincompleted flights

Which departure time was most reliable for SFO to CLT?

Among qualifying SFO-to-CLT departure window results, Early morning had the highest on-time rate: 89.0% of 500 flights. Afternoon was lowest at 77.2% across 290 flights.

Departure windowFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
Early morning50089.0%7.8%1.0%
Late morning21881.2%14.2%1.8%
Afternoon29077.2%13.1%0.0%
Night48885.2%7.6%1.8%

Which weekday was most reliable for SFO to CLT?

Among qualifying SFO-to-CLT weekday results, Saturday had the highest on-time rate: 90.2% of 205 flights. Monday was lowest at 80.2% across 222 flights.

DayFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
Monday22280.2%13.5%1.4%
Tuesday18985.7%7.9%1.6%
Wednesday19490.2%7.2%0.5%
Thursday23382.0%12.0%0.4%
Friday21883.5%8.7%0.9%
Saturday20590.2%4.9%2.0%
Sunday23580.4%12.3%1.7%

Which airline was most reliable for SFO to CLT?

Only American Airlines met the SFO-to-CLT airline threshold: 84.4% of 1,496 scheduled flights arrived on time during July 2025–June 2026.

AirlineFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
American Airlines1,49684.4%9.7%1.2%

Which month was most reliable for SFO to CLT?

Among qualifying SFO-to-CLT month results, October 2025 had the highest on-time rate: 91.9% of 148 flights. January 2026 was lowest at 74.0% across 96 flights.

MonthFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
July 202514079.3%13.6%0.7%
August 202513187.8%8.4%0.8%
September 202513680.1%10.3%0.0%
October 202514891.9%4.1%0.0%
November 202510385.4%9.7%0.0%
December 202511088.2%8.2%0.0%
January 20269674.0%10.4%12.5%
February 20269790.7%8.2%1.0%
March 202611889.0%7.6%0.8%
April 202613385.0%9.8%0.0%
May 202614385.3%11.2%0.0%
June 202614175.9%14.2%1.4%

What drove SFO to CLT delay minutes?

Airline was the largest recorded SFO-to-CLT delay category, accounting for 51.9% of 27,441 BTS-attributed delay minutes during July 2025–June 2026.

Airline51.9%
Late aircraft40.8%
National airspace6.0%
Weather0.8%
Security0.5%
This is historical evidence, not a forecast.

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