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Route · CLT → AUS · 2020–2025 BTS data

Charlotte to Austin

According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking (BTS On-Time Performance total flights), CLT to AUS (Charlotte to Austin) ranks #1099 of 4927 tracked domestic routes by total flights (most flights = #1).

Data updated 2026-06-13

76.4%
On-time
-2.6 pts
vs US avg
67 min
Delay when late
10,482
Flights
#1099 of 4927
Corpus placement

Cancelled

1.3%

Best Month

Nov 2024 93%

Worst Month

Jul 2024 46%

Distance

1,032 mi

Carriers

5

Monthly Performance

Recent 24 months of route data.

Period Flights Delayed Cancelled Diverted Carriers
Dec 2025 152 39 0 0 AA
Nov 2025 157 37 3 0 AA
Oct 2025 162 41 1 0 AA
Sep 2025 128 21 1 0 AA
Aug 2025 134 49 3 0 AA
Jul 2025 148 51 5 1 AA
Jun 2025 146 49 4 2 AA
May 2025 148 45 0 0 AA
Apr 2025 141 26 0 0 AA
Mar 2025 153 35 2 2 AA
Feb 2025 122 23 1 0 AA
Jan 2025 128 22 5 0 AA
Dec 2024 144 33 0 0 AA
Nov 2024 149 11 1 1 AA
Oct 2024 174 37 0 1 AA
Sep 2024 167 37 1 0 AA
Aug 2024 176 48 7 0 AA
Jul 2024 179 96 5 2 AA
Jun 2024 171 53 1 0 AA
May 2024 153 69 6 0 AA
Apr 2024 144 31 2 0 AA,MQ
Mar 2024 169 49 0 0 AA,MQ
Feb 2024 138 23 0 0 AA
Jan 2024 147 50 0 1 AA

CLT–AUS seasonal on-time pattern

Best: September (83.0%) · weakest: July (63.5%)

60%65%70%75%80%85% JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec 75.4%

Strongest calendar month

September

83.0% on-time · ~142 flights/mo

Busiest calendar month

March

~158 flights/mo avg

Weakest calendar month

July

63.5% on-time · ~151 flights/mo

Cancellation Rate

1.3%

48 of 3,630 flights

Diversion Rate

0.3%

10 of 3,630 flights

Explore origin & destination

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

CLT - Charlotte

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

CLT on-time profile

AUS - Austin

Full on-time, delay-cause, and seasonal performance for Austin, TX.

AUS on-time profile

Compare the two airports

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

Compare CLT vs AUS

Origin-hub reliability standing

Mid-pack among CLT departures

From CLT, this corridor sits with 116 other 75–85% on-time routes out of 129 tracked departures, not the hub's reliability leaders (5 at ≥85%) and not the softest ( 8 below 75%). Destination: Austin · fleet on-time rank #4219 of 4927.

What the Data Says About CLT to AUS

The Charlotte to Austin corridor (CLT to AUS) posts a 76.4% on-time rate on the lower edge of the average band, based on 10,482 tracked flights. Late flights run 66.6 minutes behind on average. 5 carriers cover the 1,032-mile route; over the last 24 months, 48 of 3,630 flights were cancelled (1.3%) and 0.3% diverted.

The monthly split is wide on this route: Nov 2024 posted the strongest performance at 93% on-time, while Jul 2024 came in at just 46% - a 46-point swing worth factoring into travel timing.

On the multi-year calendar, CLT–AUS peaks in September at 83.0% on-time while March carries the heaviest traffic (~158 flights per month) ; the softest month is July at 63.5%, a 19.5-point swing that repeats because the corridor's weather and holiday mix stays stable year to year.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where does CLT to AUS rank among US routes by traffic? ▼
According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking, CLT to AUS ranks #1099 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 CLT to AUS? ▼
Flights from Charlotte to Austin have a 76.4% on-time rate based on 10,482 flights. The average delay is 66.6 minutes. The best recent month was Nov 2024 with 93% on-time.
What is the cancellation rate for CLT to AUS? ▼
Over the last 24 months, 1.3% of flights on this route were cancelled (48 of 3,630 flights) and 0.3% were diverted.
How far is the flight from CLT to AUS? ▼
The flight distance from Charlotte (CLT) to Austin (AUS) is approximately 1,032 miles. This route is served by 5 carriers.
When is the best time to fly from CLT to AUS? ▼
The best recent month for on-time performance was Nov 2024 (93% on-time). The worst was Jul 2024 (46% on-time). Consider booking during months with historically better performance.

Airports on this route

CLT Airport

Charlotte
AUS Airport

Austin
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 CLT–AUS data

CLT–AUS is mid-pack at 76.4% on-time; month and carrier mix move more than the corridor headline.

  • Compare CLT and AUS airport profiles: delay causes and top routes differ even on the same corridor. CLT airport
  • If your dates flex, September (83.0% on-time) beats July (63.5%) on this corridor. Seasonal chart
  • 4 other routes post a similar 76.4% 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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