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Route · CLT → AVL · 2020–2025 BTS data

Charlotte to Asheville

According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking (BTS On-Time Performance total flights), CLT to AVL (Charlotte to Asheville) ranks #996 of 4927 tracked domestic routes by total flights (most flights = #1).

Data updated 2026-06-13

81.1%
On-time
+2.1 pts
vs US avg
76 min
Delay when late
11,349
Flights
#996 of 4927
Corpus placement

Cancelled

3.3%

Best Month

Nov 2024 90%

Worst Month

Jul 2024 50%

Distance

91 mi

Carriers

14

Monthly Performance

Recent 24 months of route data.

Period Flights Delayed Cancelled Diverted Carriers
Dec 2025 60 26 2 0 OH,MQ
Nov 2025 82 11 1 0 OH,AA
Oct 2025 101 21 0 0 AA,OH
Sep 2025 109 19 0 1 OH,AA
Aug 2025 111 33 1 2 AA,OH
Jul 2025 90 34 6 0 AA,OH
Jun 2025 101 41 8 0 AA,OH,MQ
May 2025 178 32 2 2 AA,OH,MQ
Apr 2025 176 53 0 0 MQ,OH,AA
Mar 2025 155 27 5 2 OH,MQ
Feb 2025 165 28 10 1 OH,MQ
Jan 2025 151 25 10 0 OH,MQ
Dec 2024 105 21 1 0 MQ,OH
Nov 2024 152 15 1 0 MQ,OH,AA
Oct 2024 212 46 17 0 AA,OH
Sep 2024 220 59 27 0 OH,AA
Aug 2024 120 29 5 0 AA,OH
Jul 2024 126 63 7 0 AA,OH
Jun 2024 158 42 6 0 AA,MQ,OH
May 2024 236 79 3 3 AA,MQ,OH
Apr 2024 221 39 0 0 MQ,OH
Mar 2024 169 22 0 0 MQ,OH
Feb 2024 179 22 0 1 AA,MQ,OH
Jan 2024 214 40 5 0 AA,MQ,OH

CLT–AVL seasonal on-time pattern

Best: November (88.5%) · weakest: July (66.1%)

60%65%70%75%80%85%90% JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec 81.8%

Strongest calendar month

November

88.5% on-time · ~148 flights/mo

Busiest calendar month

October

~183 flights/mo avg

Weakest calendar month

July

66.1% on-time · ~135 flights/mo

Cancellation Rate

3.3%

117 of 3,591 flights

Diversion Rate

0.3%

12 of 3,591 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

AVL - Asheville

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

AVL on-time profile

Compare the two airports

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

Compare CLT vs AVL

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: Asheville · fleet on-time rank #2682 of 4927.

What the Data Says About CLT to AVL

11,349 tracked flights put the CLT to AVL pairing (Charlotte to Asheville) at a 81.1% on-time rate, squarely in line with the wider network. Delays that do occur run 75.8 minutes on average. Across the 91-mile route and its 14 carriers, the trailing 24 months show 3.3% cancelled and 0.3% diverted (3,591 flights sampled).

The monthly split is wide on this route: Nov 2024 posted the strongest performance at 90% on-time, while Jul 2024 came in at just 50% - a 40-point swing worth factoring into travel timing.

On the multi-year calendar, CLT–AVL peaks in November at 88.5% on-time while October carries the heaviest traffic (~183 flights per month) ; the softest month is July at 66.1%, a 22.4-point swing that repeats because the corridor's weather and holiday mix stays stable year to year.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where does CLT to AVL rank among US routes by traffic? ▼
According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking, CLT to AVL ranks #996 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 AVL? ▼
Flights from Charlotte to Asheville have a 81.1% on-time rate based on 11,349 flights. The average delay is 75.8 minutes. The best recent month was Nov 2024 with 90% on-time.
What is the cancellation rate for CLT to AVL? ▼
Over the last 24 months, 3.3% of flights on this route were cancelled (117 of 3,591 flights) and 0.3% were diverted.
How far is the flight from CLT to AVL? ▼
The flight distance from Charlotte (CLT) to Asheville (AVL) is approximately 91 miles. This route is served by 14 carriers.
When is the best time to fly from CLT to AVL? ▼
The best recent month for on-time performance was Nov 2024 (90% on-time). The worst was Jul 2024 (50% on-time). Consider booking during months with historically better performance.

Airports on this route

CLT Airport

Charlotte
AVL Airport

Asheville
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–AVL data

CLT–AVL is mid-pack at 81.1% on-time; month and carrier mix move more than the corridor headline.

  • Compare CLT and AVL airport profiles: delay causes and top routes differ even on the same corridor. CLT airport
  • If your dates flex, November (88.5% on-time) beats July (66.1%) on this corridor. Seasonal chart
  • 4 other routes post a similar 81.1% 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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