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Route · AUS → CLT · 2020–2025 BTS data

Austin to Charlotte

According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking (BTS On-Time Performance total flights), AUS to CLT (Austin to Charlotte) ranks #1098 of 4927 tracked domestic routes by total flights (most flights = #1).

Data updated 2026-06-13

82.2%
On-time
+3.2 pts
vs US avg
104 min
Delay when late
10,485
Flights
#1098 of 4927
Corpus placement

Cancelled

1.5%

Best Month

Jan 2025 88%

Worst Month

Jul 2024 59%

Distance

1,032 mi

Carriers

5

Monthly Performance

Recent 24 months of route data.

Period Flights Delayed Cancelled Diverted Carriers
Dec 2025 151 33 0 0 AA
Nov 2025 156 32 5 0 AA
Oct 2025 162 33 1 0 AA
Sep 2025 128 18 1 0 AA
Aug 2025 134 31 3 0 AA
Jul 2025 148 41 7 0 AA
Jun 2025 146 45 4 1 AA
May 2025 148 35 0 1 AA
Apr 2025 141 33 1 0 AA
Mar 2025 153 25 2 1 AA
Feb 2025 122 25 1 0 AA
Jan 2025 128 15 4 0 AA
Dec 2024 144 33 0 0 AA
Nov 2024 150 21 1 1 AA
Oct 2024 173 21 0 0 AA
Sep 2024 167 28 1 0 AA
Aug 2024 176 36 8 0 AA
Jul 2024 179 74 6 0 AA
Jun 2024 171 50 1 0 AA
May 2024 152 46 5 2 AA
Apr 2024 143 33 2 0 AA,MQ
Mar 2024 170 39 0 1 AA,MQ
Feb 2024 139 18 0 0 AA
Jan 2024 147 32 1 1 AA

AUS–CLT seasonal on-time pattern

Best: October (86.1%) · weakest: July (74.3%)

70%75%80%85%90% JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec 81.8%

Strongest calendar month

October

86.1% on-time · ~157 flights/mo

Busiest calendar month

March

~158 flights/mo avg

Weakest calendar month

July

74.3% on-time · ~151 flights/mo

Cancellation Rate

1.5%

54 of 3,628 flights

Diversion Rate

0.2%

8 of 3,628 flights

Origin-hub reliability standing

Mid-pack among AUS departures

From AUS, this corridor sits with 45 other 75–85% on-time routes out of 55 tracked departures, not the hub's reliability leaders (3 at ≥85%) and not the softest ( 7 below 75%). Destination: Charlotte · fleet on-time rank #2250 of 4927.

What the Data Says About AUS to CLT

Bureau of Transportation Statistics records show Austin to Charlotte (AUS to CLT) running a 82.2% on-time rate over 10,485 tracked flights, on the stronger end of a typical domestic pairing. When flights do run late, the average delay is 104.0 minutes. The 1,032-mile corridor is served by 5 carriers, and over the last 24 months 1.5% of 3,628 flights were cancelled, 0.2% diverted.

The monthly split is wide on this route: Jan 2025 posted the strongest performance at 88% on-time, while Jul 2024 came in at just 59% - a 30-point swing worth factoring into travel timing.

On the multi-year calendar, AUS–CLT peaks in October at 86.1% on-time while March carries the heaviest traffic (~158 flights per month) ; the softest month is July at 74.3%, a 11.8-point swing that repeats because the corridor's weather and holiday mix stays stable year to year.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where does AUS to CLT rank among US routes by traffic?
According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking, AUS to CLT ranks #1098 of 4927 tracked domestic routes by total flights (most flights = #1). That ordinal matches our busiest-routes listing (total_flights DESC). See /methodology#corpus-placement for the exact sort basis.
How often are flights delayed from AUS to CLT?
Flights from Austin to Charlotte have a 82.2% on-time rate based on 10,485 flights. The average delay is 104.0 minutes. The best recent month was Jan 2025 with 88% on-time.
What is the cancellation rate for AUS to CLT?
Over the last 24 months, 1.5% of flights on this route were cancelled (54 of 3,628 flights) and 0.2% were diverted.
How far is the flight from AUS to CLT?
The flight distance from Austin (AUS) to Charlotte (CLT) is approximately 1,032 miles. This route is served by 5 carriers.
When is the best time to fly from AUS to CLT?
The best recent month for on-time performance was Jan 2025 (88% on-time). The worst was Jul 2024 (59% on-time). Consider booking during months with historically better performance.

Airports on this route

Data source

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

Using AUS–CLT data

AUS–CLT runs 3.2 pts above the national 79% average; the remaining risk is month-to-month swing and carrier mix, not a weak headline rate.

  • Compare AUS and CLT airport profiles: delay causes and top routes differ even on the same corridor. AUS airport
  • If your dates flex, October (86.1% on-time) beats July (74.3%) on this corridor. Seasonal chart
  • 4 other routes post a similar 82.2% on-time rate; compare before you commit to this pairing. Similar routes

On-time rate reflects the BTS historical average across all reporting carriers on this origin–destination pair, not any single flight or booking recommendation.

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

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