What time of day are most flights cancelled?

Based on flight status data, flights after 3 p.m. have a 50 percent higher chance of being canceled, on average, than those that depart earlier in the day. Early morning on-time performance is all thanks to the thin air traffic.



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Because morning flights are less likely to be delayed or canceled than later ones, because you miss rush hour, and because you don't have to wake up before your dog needs walking.

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OAG's data shows 6 a.m. to 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. departures with the highest number of cancellations across the continent, with a dip during those mid-day hours from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. While travel has seemingly bounced back more in the U.S. and Europe, the disruptions aren't isolated to these regions.

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There are several reasons why flights may be canceled, including bad weather, air traffic restrictions, lack of airplane or staff, technical problems, and low passenger numbers.

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How to Prevent and Prepare for Flight Delays & Cancellations
  1. UNDERSTAND WHY FLIGHTS GET DELAYED. ...
  2. RESEARCH YOUR FLIGHT'S ON-TIME PERFORMANCE. ...
  3. BOOK AN EARLY FLIGHT. ...
  4. BE READY FOR THE THE PROCESS. ...
  5. BE INFORMED ABOUT YOUR RIGHTS. ...
  6. CHECK THE WEATHER BEFORE YOU LEAVE. ...
  7. GET A ROOM.


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Flight during the day is marginally safer due to the usually better visual conditions of daylight. Night conditions introduce a greater possibility of disorientation with the lack of visual cues but this is a very small factor given the competency of commercial pilots.

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  • Top 10 safest airlines to fly on right now. After the mega slump in 2020, the airline industry is looking to get back in the game. ...
  • Hawaiian Airlines. Major crashes in the last 50 years: 0. ...
  • Delta Airlines. ...
  • Alaska Airlines. ...
  • American Airlines. ...
  • United Airlines. ...
  • International: Qatar Airways. ...
  • International: Qantas Airways.


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Delta Airlines is a large American airline that has a strong safety record. It has received multiple honors for its devotion to safety, including being named the World's Most On-Time Airline for several years in a row by FlightGlobal.

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U.S. Airports with Lowest Percentage of Flight Cancellations in 2023
  • CHS - .88% Charleston International.
  • CLT - .89% Charlotte Douglas International.
  • PHL - .89% Philadelphia International.
  • ORF - .90% Norfolk International.
  • ATL - .94% Hartsfield–Jackson Atlanta International.
  • LIH - .94% Lihue Airport Kauai.


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For easier leisure travel, consider Wednesday and Thursday, excludes Thanksgiving Weekend. Saturdays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays also come in as the cheapest days to fly, because they're not popular travel days.

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It might be surprising to learn that turbulence is actually worse in the daytime. In the early morning and night time, wind speeds typically reduce, and thunderstorms clear up. Avoid turbulence and catch up on some sleep by choosing flights with an early morning or red-eye departure!

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That said, only one out of every 100 flights gets canceled, on average, according to the Department of Transportation.

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