Which airline is most reliable for SFO (San Francisco) to CLT (Charlotte)?

The most reliable airline on the SFO to CLT route is American Airlines, with an on-time arrival rate of 85%.

How often are flights delayed from SFO to CLT?

About 15% of flights from SFO to CLT experience delays. 85% arrive on time.

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

When flights from SFO to CLT are delayed, the average delay is approximately 111 minutes.

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

With 85% of SFO to CLT flights arriving on time and an average delay of 111 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.

SFO → CLT

SFO (San Francisco) to CLT (Charlotte)

SFO (San Francisco) to CLT (Charlotte) flights arrive on time 85% of the time. The most reliable airline on this route is American Airlines at 85%. The average delay is 111 minutes. Delays on this route are most often caused by the airline (crew, maintenance, or boarding).

Source: Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated August 2026.

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This route is on time most of the time. About 85% 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 SFO

78% on time

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

TSA is currently ~32 min. Best time: 4 AM (about 5 min).

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Arriving at CLT

78% on time

When flights into CLT are late, the average delay is 80 minutes. Build buffer if you have ground plans.

If connecting at CLT: TSA is ~14 min right now. Allow at least 60 minutes for a domestic connection.

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