CLT (Charlotte) to ALB (Albany) flights arrive on time 75% of the time. The most reliable airline on this route is PSA Airlines at 79%. The average delay is 74 minutes. Delays on this route are most often caused by the incoming plane arriving late.
Source: Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated May 2026.CLT → ALB
CLT (Charlotte) to ALB (Albany)
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This route is delayed fairly often. About 75% of flights arrive on schedule.
Delays on this route are most often caused by the incoming plane arriving late.
Accurate?
Airlines are roughly equal on this route — PSA Airlines leads slightly at 79% vs American Airlines at 75%.
Airline Comparison
PSA Airlines leads at 79% on time; American Airlines trails at 75%.
Accurate?
Good to know
Departing from CLT
80% on timeExpect ~19 min sitting on the taxiway after your gate pushes back. CLT has long runway queues.
TSA is currently ~20 min. Best time: 4 AM (about 5 min).
Arriving at ALB
79% on timeWhen flights into ALB are late, the average delay is 72 minutes. Build buffer if you have ground plans.
If connecting at ALB: TSA is ~11 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.