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Route · BHM → CLT · 2020–2025 BTS data

Birmingham to Charlotte

According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking (BTS On-Time Performance total flights), BHM to CLT (Birmingham to Charlotte) ranks #924 of 4927 tracked domestic routes by total flights (most flights = #1).

Data updated 2026-06-13

83.8%
On-time
+4.8 pts
vs US avg
91 min
Delay when late
11,795
Flights
#924 of 4927
Corpus placement

Cancelled

1.8%

Best Month

Sep 2025 91%

Worst Month

May 2024 65%

Distance

350 mi

Carriers

17

Monthly Performance

Recent 24 months of route data.

Period Flights Delayed Cancelled Diverted Carriers
Dec 2025 131 25 1 0 OH,AA
Nov 2025 165 21 1 0 MQ,OH,OO,AA
Oct 2025 208 22 0 0 AA,OH,OO,MQ
Sep 2025 161 14 0 0 MQ,OH,OO,AA
Aug 2025 171 29 0 0 AA,OO,MQ,OH
Jul 2025 170 33 6 0 AA,OH,OO
Jun 2025 166 42 7 0 AA,OH,OO,MQ
May 2025 181 46 9 1 OH
Apr 2025 175 34 2 0 OH
Mar 2025 180 24 12 0 OH
Feb 2025 159 40 9 0 AA,OH
Jan 2025 165 27 8 0 AA,OH
Dec 2024 193 38 0 0 AA,OH
Nov 2024 203 31 0 0 MQ,OH,AA
Oct 2024 227 36 0 1 MQ,OH
Sep 2024 200 43 5 0 OH,MQ
Aug 2024 177 43 4 0 MQ,OH
Jul 2024 157 53 5 1 MQ,OH
Jun 2024 180 31 0 0 MQ,OH
May 2024 216 76 1 1 OH
Apr 2024 198 42 0 1 OH
Mar 2024 177 28 0 0 OH
Feb 2024 166 16 0 0 OH
Jan 2024 182 36 8 0 OH

BHM–CLT seasonal on-time pattern

Best: November (89.7%) · weakest: July (76.0%)

75%80%85%90%95% JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec 85.7%

Strongest calendar month

November

89.7% on-time · ~171 flights/mo

Busiest calendar month

October

~188 flights/mo avg

Weakest calendar month

July

76.0% on-time · ~156 flights/mo

Cancellation Rate

1.8%

78 of 4,308 flights

Diversion Rate

0.1%

5 of 4,308 flights

Explore origin & destination

On-time and delay data for the airports this route connects.

BHM - Birmingham

Full on-time, delay-cause, and seasonal performance for Birmingham, AL.

BHM on-time profile

CLT - Charlotte

Full on-time, delay-cause, and seasonal performance for Charlotte, NC.

CLT on-time profile

Compare the two airports

See BHM and CLT side by side on delays, cancellations, and reliability.

Compare BHM vs CLT

Origin-hub reliability standing

Mid-pack among BHM departures

From BHM, this corridor sits with 16 other 75–85% on-time routes out of 18 tracked departures, not the hub's reliability leaders (2 at ≥85%) and not the softest ( 0 below 75%). Destination: Charlotte · fleet on-time rank #1641 of 4927.

What the Data Says About BHM to CLT

Bureau of Transportation Statistics records show Birmingham to Charlotte (BHM to CLT) running a 83.8% on-time rate over 11,795 tracked flights, on the stronger end of a typical domestic pairing. When flights do run late, the average delay is 91.0 minutes. The 350-mile corridor is served by 17 carriers, and over the last 24 months 1.8% of 4,308 flights were cancelled, 0.1% diverted.

The monthly split is wide on this route: Sep 2025 posted the strongest performance at 91% on-time, while May 2024 came in at just 65% - a 27-point swing worth factoring into travel timing.

On the multi-year calendar, BHM–CLT peaks in November at 89.7% on-time while October carries the heaviest traffic (~188 flights per month) ; the softest month is July at 76.0%, a 13.7-point swing that repeats because the corridor's weather and holiday mix stays stable year to year.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where does BHM to CLT rank among US routes by traffic? ▼
According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking, BHM to CLT ranks #924 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 BHM to CLT? ▼
Flights from Birmingham to Charlotte have a 83.8% on-time rate based on 11,795 flights. The average delay is 91.0 minutes. The best recent month was Sep 2025 with 91% on-time.
What is the cancellation rate for BHM to CLT? ▼
Over the last 24 months, 1.8% of flights on this route were cancelled (78 of 4,308 flights) and 0.1% were diverted.
How far is the flight from BHM to CLT? ▼
The flight distance from Birmingham (BHM) to Charlotte (CLT) is approximately 350 miles. This route is served by 17 carriers.
When is the best time to fly from BHM to CLT? ▼
The best recent month for on-time performance was Sep 2025 (91% on-time). The worst was May 2024 (65% on-time). Consider booking during months with historically better performance.

Airports on this route

BHM Airport

Birmingham
CLT Airport

Charlotte
Data source

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

Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.

Using BHM–CLT data

BHM–CLT runs 4.8 pts above the national 79% average; the remaining risk is month-to-month swing and carrier mix, not a weak headline rate.

  • Compare BHM and CLT airport profiles: delay causes and top routes differ even on the same corridor. BHM airport
  • If your dates flex, November (89.7% on-time) beats July (76.0%) on this corridor. Seasonal chart
  • 4 other routes post a similar 83.8% 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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