Which airline is most reliable for CAK (Akron) to CLT (Charlotte)?

The most reliable airline on the CAK to CLT route is PSA Airlines, with an on-time arrival rate of 80%.

How often are flights delayed from CAK to CLT?

About 20% of flights from CAK to CLT experience delays. 80% arrive on time.

What's the average delay on CAK to CLT flights?

When flights from CAK to CLT are delayed, the average delay is approximately 101 minutes.

Is a short connection safe after a CAK to CLT flight?

With 80% of CAK to CLT flights arriving on time and an average delay of 101 minutes when late, a connection under 60 minutes at CLT is risky. We recommend at least 75-90 minutes for domestic connections after this route.

CAK → CLT

CAK (Akron) to CLT (Charlotte)

CAK (Akron) to CLT (Charlotte) flights arrive on time 80% of the time. The most reliable airline on this route is PSA Airlines at 80%. The average delay is 101 minutes. Delays on this route are most often caused by the airline (crew, maintenance, or boarding).

Source: Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated May 2026.

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This route is on time most of the time. About 80% of flights arrive on schedule.

Delays on this route are most often caused by the airline (crew, maintenance, or boarding).

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Departing from CAK

79% on time

Expect ~21 min sitting on the taxiway after your gate pushes back. CAK has long runway queues.

TSA is currently ~13 min. Best time: 4 AM (about 5 min).

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Arriving at CLT

80% on time

When flights into CLT are late, the average delay is 75 minutes. Build buffer if you have ground plans.

If connecting at CLT: TSA is ~20 min right now. Allow at least 60 minutes for a domestic connection.

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Data last updated May 2026. Source: Bureau of Transportation Statistics.