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Route · CHA → CLT · 2020–2025 BTS data

Chattanooga to Charlotte

The CHA–CLT corridor (Chattanooga, TN → Charlotte, NC) runs ahead of the national average, served by 6 carriers across roughly 241 miles.

Data updated 2026-06-13

83.5%
On-time
+4.5 pts
vs US avg
81 min
Delay when late
4,399
Flights

Cancelled

2.0%

Best Month

Sep 2023 92%

Worst Month

Apr 2024 72%

Distance

241 mi

Carriers

6

Monthly Performance

Recent 24 months of route data.

Period Flights Delayed Cancelled Diverted Carriers
Oct 2025 35 7 0 0 OH,OO
Sep 2025 58 9 1 0 OH,OO
Aug 2025 30 8 1 0 OO,OH
Jul 2025 34 13 1 0 OH,OO
Jun 2025 42 25 1 0 OH,OO
May 2025 78 20 6 0 OH
Mar 2025 32 4 3 0 OH
Feb 2025 67 15 2 0 OH
Jan 2025 91 18 6 0 OH
Dec 2024 46 10 0 0 OH
Nov 2024 114 13 0 0 OH
Oct 2024 40 11 0 0 OH
Sep 2024 98 19 3 0 OH
Aug 2024 55 11 2 0 MQ,OH
Jul 2024 32 12 3 0 MQ,OH
Jun 2024 60 9 0 0 MQ,OH
May 2024 103 25 1 0 OH
Apr 2024 141 40 0 0 OH
Mar 2024 115 27 0 0 OH
Feb 2024 95 17 0 0 MQ,OH
Jan 2024 80 20 2 0 MQ,OH
Dec 2023 34 7 0 0 OH
Oct 2023 35 3 0 0 OH
Sep 2023 65 5 0 0 OH

Cancellation Rate

2.0%

32 of 1,580 flights

Diversion Rate

0.0%

0 of 1,580 flights

What the Data Says About CHA to CLT

Bureau of Transportation Statistics records show Chattanooga to Charlotte (CHA to CLT) running a 83.5% on-time rate over 4,399 tracked flights, on the stronger end of a typical domestic pairing. When flights do run late, the average delay is 80.5 minutes. The 241-mile corridor is served by 6 carriers, and over the last 24 months 2.0% of 1,580 flights were cancelled, 0.0% diverted.

The monthly split is wide on this route: Sep 2023 posted the strongest performance at 92% on-time, while Apr 2024 came in at just 72% - a 21-point swing worth factoring into travel timing.

Frequently Asked Questions

How often are flights delayed from CHA to CLT?
Flights from Chattanooga to Charlotte have a 83.5% on-time rate based on 4,399 flights. The average delay is 80.5 minutes. The best recent month was Sep 2023 with 92% on-time.
What is the cancellation rate for CHA to CLT?
Over the last 24 months, 2.0% of flights on this route were cancelled (32 of 1,580 flights) and 0.0% were diverted.
How far is the flight from CHA to CLT?
The flight distance from Chattanooga (CHA) to Charlotte (CLT) is approximately 241 miles. This route is served by 6 carriers.
When is the best time to fly from CHA to CLT?
The best recent month for on-time performance was Sep 2023 (92% on-time). The worst was Apr 2024 (72% 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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