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Route · CLT → ALB · 2020–2025 BTS data

Charlotte to Albany

The CLT–ALB corridor (Charlotte, NC → Albany, NY) runs ahead of the national average, served by 7 carriers across roughly 646 miles.

Data updated 2026-06-13

79%
On-time
+0 pts
vs US avg
74 min
Delay when late
6,366
Flights

Cancelled

1.3%

Best Month

Oct 2024 89%

Worst Month

Jul 2024 49%

Distance

646 mi

Carriers

7

Monthly Performance

Recent 24 months of route data.

Period Flights Delayed Cancelled Diverted Carriers
Dec 2025 91 23 1 1 AA
Nov 2025 89 17 2 0 OH,AA
Oct 2025 110 14 0 0 AA,OH
Sep 2025 98 14 0 0 OH,AA
Aug 2025 106 30 0 0 AA,OH
Jul 2025 99 36 2 0 AA,OH
Jun 2025 104 37 2 1 AA,OH
May 2025 93 16 1 0 AA,OH
Apr 2025 90 22 0 0 OH,AA
Mar 2025 92 23 2 0 AA,OH
Feb 2025 84 18 4 0 AA
Jan 2025 92 18 3 0 AA
Dec 2024 85 19 0 1 AA
Nov 2024 86 11 0 0 AA
Oct 2024 114 13 0 0 AA
Sep 2024 108 31 1 0 OH,AA
Aug 2024 119 44 4 1 AA,OH
Jul 2024 122 62 3 0 AA,OH
Jun 2024 116 36 0 0 AA,OH
May 2024 93 35 1 0 AA
Apr 2024 90 25 0 1 AA
Mar 2024 93 21 3 0 AA,OH
Feb 2024 87 19 0 0 AA,OH
Jan 2024 93 22 1 0 AA,OH

Cancellation Rate

1.3%

30 of 2,354 flights

Diversion Rate

0.2%

5 of 2,354 flights

What the Data Says About CLT to ALB

6,366 tracked flights put the CLT to ALB pairing (Charlotte to Albany) at a 79% on-time rate, squarely in line with the wider network. Delays that do occur run 73.7 minutes on average. Across the 646-mile route and its 7 carriers, the trailing 24 months show 1.3% cancelled and 0.2% diverted (2,354 flights sampled).

The monthly split is wide on this route: Oct 2024 posted the strongest performance at 89% on-time, while Jul 2024 came in at just 49% - a 39-point swing worth factoring into travel timing.

Frequently Asked Questions

How often are flights delayed from CLT to ALB?
Flights from Charlotte to Albany have a 79% on-time rate based on 6,366 flights. The average delay is 73.7 minutes. The best recent month was Oct 2024 with 89% on-time.
What is the cancellation rate for CLT to ALB?
Over the last 24 months, 1.3% of flights on this route were cancelled (30 of 2,354 flights) and 0.2% were diverted.
How far is the flight from CLT to ALB?
The flight distance from Charlotte (CLT) to Albany (ALB) is approximately 646 miles. This route is served by 7 carriers.
When is the best time to fly from CLT to ALB?
The best recent month for on-time performance was Oct 2024 (89% on-time). The worst was Jul 2024 (49% 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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