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Route · ATL → CLT · 2020–2025 BTS data

Atlanta to Charlotte

The ATL–CLT corridor (Atlanta, GA → Charlotte, NC) runs ahead of the national average, served by 35 carriers across roughly 226 miles.

Data updated 2026-06-13

84.6%
On-time
+5.6 pts
vs US avg
76 min
Delay when late
29,651
Flights

Cancelled

1.3%

Best Month

Feb 2024 94%

Worst Month

Jul 2024 65%

Distance

226 mi

Carriers

35

Monthly Performance

Recent 24 months of route data.

Period Flights Delayed Cancelled Diverted Carriers
Dec 2025 336 80 2 0 DL,OH,AA,MQ
Nov 2025 341 59 8 0 DL,MQ,OH,AA
Oct 2025 398 68 0 0 AA,DL,OH
Sep 2025 370 47 0 0 MQ,OH,DL,AA
Aug 2025 405 89 2 1 AA,MQ,OH,DL
Jul 2025 408 96 7 0 AA,OH,DL,MQ
Jun 2025 426 142 18 0 AA,DL,OH,MQ
May 2025 479 134 5 2 AA,DL,OH
Apr 2025 434 92 0 0 DL,OH,AA
Mar 2025 420 72 5 0 AA,OH,DL
Feb 2025 381 73 9 0 AA,OH,DL
Jan 2025 383 80 19 0 AA,OH,DL,MQ
Dec 2024 465 106 3 0 9E,AA,DL,MQ,OH
Nov 2024 440 60 0 0 9E,DL,OH,AA
Oct 2024 478 68 1 1 DL,AA,OH
Sep 2024 470 91 7 0 OH,AA,DL,MQ
Aug 2024 484 79 6 0 AA,DL,MQ,OH
Jul 2024 489 170 29 3 AA,DL,MQ,OH
Jun 2024 474 60 4 0 9E,AA,DL,MQ,OH
May 2024 485 125 6 0 AA,DL,MQ,OH
Apr 2024 459 102 1 0 AA,DL,OH
Mar 2024 409 55 0 0 AA,DL,OH
Feb 2024 356 20 0 0 AA,DL,OH
Jan 2024 374 70 1 0 9E,AA,DL,MQ,OH

Cancellation Rate

1.3%

133 of 10,164 flights

Diversion Rate

0.1%

7 of 10,164 flights

What the Data Says About ATL to CLT

Bureau of Transportation Statistics records show Atlanta to Charlotte (ATL to CLT) running a 84.6% on-time rate over 29,651 tracked flights, on the stronger end of a typical domestic pairing. When flights do run late, the average delay is 76.4 minutes. The 226-mile corridor is served by 35 carriers, and over the last 24 months 1.3% of 10,164 flights were cancelled, 0.1% diverted.

The monthly split is wide on this route: Feb 2024 posted the strongest performance at 94% on-time, while Jul 2024 came in at just 65% - a 29-point swing worth factoring into travel timing.

Frequently Asked Questions

How often are flights delayed from ATL to CLT?
Flights from Atlanta to Charlotte have a 84.6% on-time rate based on 29,651 flights. The average delay is 76.4 minutes. The best recent month was Feb 2024 with 94% on-time.
What is the cancellation rate for ATL to CLT?
Over the last 24 months, 1.3% of flights on this route were cancelled (133 of 10,164 flights) and 0.1% were diverted.
How far is the flight from ATL to CLT?
The flight distance from Atlanta (ATL) to Charlotte (CLT) is approximately 226 miles. This route is served by 35 carriers.
When is the best time to fly from ATL to CLT?
The best recent month for on-time performance was Feb 2024 (94% on-time). The worst was Jul 2024 (65% on-time). Consider booking during months with historically better performance.

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Data source

Data Source: Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS), On-Time Performance Data. Statistics reflect cumulative performance across all available reporting periods.

Data sourced from U.S. Department of Transportation Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS) On-Time Performance data. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainFlights Editorial

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