ALB (Albany) to CLT (Charlotte) flights arrive on time 78% of the time. The most reliable airline on this route is American Airlines at 79%. The average delay is 101 minutes. Delays on this route are most often caused by the incoming plane arriving late.
Source: Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated March 2026.ALB → CLT
ALB (Albany) to CLT (Charlotte)
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This route is on time most of the time. About 78% of flights arrive on schedule.
Delays on this route are most often caused by the incoming plane arriving late.
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Airlines are roughly equal on this route — American Airlines leads slightly at 79% vs PSA Airlines at 77%.
Airline Comparison
American Airlines leads at 79% on time; PSA Airlines trails at 77%.
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Departing from ALB
79% on timeExpect ~17 min sitting on the taxiway after your gate pushes back. ALB has long runway queues.
TSA is currently ~5 min. Best time: 4 AM (about 5 min).
Arriving at CLT
80% on timeWhen flights into CLT are late, the average delay is 75 minutes. Build buffer if you have ground plans.
If connecting at CLT: TSA is ~5 min right now. Allow at least 60 minutes for a domestic connection.
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Data last updated March 2026. Source: Bureau of Transportation Statistics.