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Route · CHA → CLT · 2020–2025 BTS data

Chattanooga to Charlotte

According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking (BTS On-Time Performance total flights), CHA to CLT (Chattanooga to Charlotte) ranks #2726 of 4927 tracked domestic routes by total flights (most flights = #1).

Data updated 2026-06-13

83.5%
On-time
+4.5 pts
vs US avg
81 min
Delay when late
4,399
Flights
#2726 of 4927
Corpus placement

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

CHA–CLT seasonal on-time pattern

Best: November (89.1%) · weakest: June (78.2%)

75%80%85%90% JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec 83.1%

Strongest calendar month

November

89.1% on-time · ~91 flights/mo

Busiest calendar month

November

~91 flights/mo avg

Weakest calendar month

June

78.2% on-time · ~78 flights/mo

Cancellation Rate

2.0%

32 of 1,580 flights

Diversion Rate

0.0%

0 of 1,580 flights

Explore origin & destination

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

CHA - Chattanooga

Full on-time, delay-cause, and seasonal performance for Chattanooga, TN.

CHA 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 CHA and CLT side by side on delays, cancellations, and reliability.

Compare CHA vs CLT

Origin-hub reliability standing

Mid-pack among CHA departures

From CHA, this corridor sits with 3 other 75–85% on-time routes out of 4 tracked departures, not the hub's reliability leaders (1 at ≥85%) and not the softest ( 0 below 75%). Destination: Charlotte · fleet on-time rank #1748 of 4927.

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.

On the multi-year calendar, CHA–CLT peaks in November at 89.1% on-time ; the softest month is June at 78.2%, a 10.9-point swing that repeats because the corridor's weather and holiday mix stays stable year to year.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where does CHA to CLT rank among US routes by traffic? ▼
According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking, CHA to CLT ranks #2726 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 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.

Airports on this route

CHA Airport

Chattanooga
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 CHA–CLT data

CHA–CLT runs 4.5 pts above the national 79% average; the remaining risk is month-to-month swing and carrier mix, not a weak headline rate.

  • Compare CHA and CLT airport profiles: delay causes and top routes differ even on the same corridor. CHA airport
  • If your dates flex, November (89.1% on-time) beats June (78.2%) on this corridor. Seasonal chart
  • 4 other routes post a similar 83.5% 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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