84% of flights from Charlotte to Hilton Head arrived on time over the past 12 months. That is better than the typical U.S. route. The 9 a.m. departures ran on time 90% of the time; the 4 p.m. ones 79%. 7% 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 → HHH: when a flight was late, it was under 45 minutes late 56% of the time. About 1 in 20 flights landed an hour or more late, and 1 in 194 three hours or more; 1.5% were cancelled outright.
- On time or early84%
- 15–30 min late5.5%
- 30–60 min late3.8%
- 1–2 hours late3.5%
- 2–3 hours late0.9%
- 3+ hours late0.5%
- Diverted0.4%
- Cancelled1.5%
Share of all 1,166 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 | 1,166 | 84% | 1.5% | −7 min | 5.0% | +60 min | Envoy |
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.
Last flight of the day
On CLT → HHH, each airline's last flight of the day was cancelled 2.2% of the time, against 1.1% for its earlier flights (2.0× as often). It arrived 3+ hours late 0.5% of the time (earlier flights: 0.5%). It matters more than the numbers suggest. Miss an earlier flight and there's another one that evening; miss the last one and you're usually waiting until morning.
| Airline | Last departure | Last: cancelled | Last: 3h+ late | Earlier: cancelled | Next morning |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Airlines | 3:13 p.m. | 2.2% | 0.5% | 1.1% | first flight 9:48 a.m. |
Last flight = the airline's last scheduled departure on this route that day, on days it flies the route at least twice; past 12 months. Times are typical scheduled times over the latest three months.
If you need to be in HHH tonight, book an earlier flight so there's a backup if it's cancelled.
By month
Each calendar month pooled over 2023–2026. Best: September (88%). Worst: May (74%).
By day of week
| Day | Flights | On time | Cancelled |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monday | 166 | 83% | 2.4% |
| Tuesday | 157 | 93% | 0.0% |
| Wednesday | 163 | 85% | 0.0% |
| Thursday | 160 | 88% | 0.0% |
| Friday | 173 | 87% | 1.2% |
| Saturday | 173 | 78% | 2.9% |
| Sunday | 174 | 74% | 3.5% |
Why flights were late
Share of delay minutes on flights 15+ minutes late, as reported to BTS by the airlines.
Cancellations: weather 15 · air traffic/airport 2
Month by month
Worst days in the past year
| Date | Flights | On time | Cancelled |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 30, 2026 | 4 | 0% | 0 |
| Dec 7, 2025 | 3 | 0% | 1 |
| Oct 19, 2025 | 3 | 0% | 0 |
| Feb 28, 2026 | 3 | 0% | 0 |
| Dec 5, 2025 | 3 | 0% | 1 |
Nearby airport alternatives
Other ways to make the same trip, using airports within 60 miles of Charlotte or Hilton Head. None has been clearly more reliable than CLT → HHH.
| Route | Flights | On time | Cancelled |
|---|---|---|---|
| CLT → HHH (this route) | 1,166 | 84% | 1.5% |
| CLT → SAV Charlotte Douglas to Savannah Hilton Head | 2,677 | 76% | 1.8% |
| CLT → CHS Charlotte Douglas to Charleston | 2,667 | 75% | 1.6% |
Questions
How often are flights from CLT to HHH on time?
84% of 1,166 scheduled flights from Charlotte, NC to Hilton Head, SC arrived within 15 minutes of schedule between September 2025 and August 2026. 1.5% were cancelled.
What is the best time of day to fly CLT to HHH?
Flights scheduled to leave at 9 a.m. were the most reliable (90% on time). The 4 p.m. departures were the least (79%).
What month has the most delays from CLT to HHH?
May (74% on time). The best month is September (88%), over 2023–2026.
Is the last flight of the day from CLT to HHH more likely to be cancelled?
Yes. Each airline's last CLT–HHH flight of the day was cancelled 2.2% of the time over the past year, against 1.1% for its earlier flights. If the last flight is cancelled, the next one is usually the following morning.
Related
- HHH → CLT (return)
- Charlotte Douglas (CLT) delays by hour
- Flights into Hilton Head (HHH)
- American Airlines on-time record
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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.