66% of flights from Charlotte to Lafayette arrived on time over the past 12 months. That is worse than the typical U.S. route. The 7 p.m. departures ran on time 76% of the time; the 8 p.m. ones 59%. 14% of flights arrived more than an hour late or not at all.
How late?
The on-time rate treats a flight 20 minutes late the same as one 5 hours late. Here's the split for CLT → LFT: when a flight was late, it was under 45 minutes late 59% of the time. About 1 in 9 flights landed an hour or more late, and 1 in 52 three hours or more; 2.5% were cancelled outright.
- On time or early66%
- 15–30 min late13%
- 30–60 min late7.1%
- 1–2 hours late6.8%
- 2–3 hours late1.9%
- 3+ hours late1.9%
- Diverted0.8%
- Cancelled2.5%
Share of all 365 scheduled flights, past 12 months, by arrival time against schedule.
By airline
| Airline | Flights | On time | Cancelled | Typical arrival | 1h+ late | Avg when late | Operated by |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Airlines | 365 | 66% | 2.5% | −1 min | 10.7% | +71 min | PSA Airlines |
Airline = the name on the ticket. Regional flights (e.g. "Delta Connection") count under the ticketing airline, and the operator is listed.
Best time of day to fly
On-time rate by scheduled departure hour (local time at CLT). Delays build through the day as late planes knock on, so early flights usually do best.
By month
Each calendar month pooled over 2023–2026.
By day of week
| Day | Flights | On time | Cancelled |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monday | 53 | — | — |
| Tuesday | 52 | — | — |
| Wednesday | 52 | — | — |
| Thursday | 52 | — | — |
| Friday | 52 | — | — |
| Saturday | 52 | — | — |
| Sunday | 52 | — | — |
Why flights were late
Share of delay minutes on flights 15+ minutes late, as reported to BTS by the airlines.
Cancellations: weather 9
Month by month
Not enough months with data to draw a trend.
Flight numbers on this route
Regular flights with at least 120 scheduled trips in the past year. Sorted by departure time.
| Flight | Departs | Flights | On time | Cancelled | Typical arrival | Operated by |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AA 5206 | 8:36 p.m. | 165 | 58% | 2.4% | +5 min | PSA Airlines |
Nearby airport alternatives
Other ways to make the same trip, using airports within 60 miles of Charlotte or Lafayette. CLT → BTR has been 7 points more reliable.
| Route | Flights | On time | Cancelled |
|---|---|---|---|
| CLT → LFT (this route) | 365 | 66% | 2.5% |
| CLT → BTR Charlotte Douglas to Baton Rouge Metropolitan | 829 | 73% | 1.2% |
Questions
How often are flights from CLT to LFT on time?
66% of 365 scheduled flights from Charlotte, NC to Lafayette, LA arrived within 15 minutes of schedule between September 2025 and August 2026. 2.5% were cancelled.
What is the best time of day to fly CLT to LFT?
Flights scheduled to leave at 7 p.m. were the most reliable (76% on time). The 8 p.m. departures were the least (59%).
Related
- LFT → CLT (return)
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Domestic flights by the airlines that report to the U.S. DOT, plus their regional partners. "On time" means arriving less than 15 minutes after schedule; cancelled and diverted flights count as not on time. Past performance is a guide, not a forecast. Method.