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Route · CLT → BDL · 2020–2025 BTS data

Charlotte to Hartford

According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking (BTS On-Time Performance total flights), CLT to BDL (Charlotte to Hartford) ranks #1138 of 4927 tracked domestic routes by total flights (most flights = #1).

Data updated 2026-06-13

79.6%
On-time
+0.6 pts
vs US avg
69 min
Delay when late
10,145
Flights
#1138 of 4927
Corpus placement

Cancelled

1.1%

Best Month

Oct 2025 86%

Worst Month

Jul 2024 58%

Distance

644 mi

Carriers

9

Monthly Performance

Recent 24 months of route data.

Period Flights Delayed Cancelled Diverted Carriers
Dec 2025 132 31 1 0 OH,AA
Nov 2025 126 20 1 0 OH,AA
Oct 2025 162 23 0 2 AA
Sep 2025 128 27 1 0 AA
Aug 2025 136 44 0 1 AA
Jul 2025 152 49 4 1 AA
Jun 2025 154 46 5 0 AA
May 2025 175 34 2 3 AA
Apr 2025 147 40 0 0 AA
Mar 2025 155 33 1 0 AA
Feb 2025 136 21 4 0 AA
Jan 2025 144 22 6 0 AA
Dec 2024 157 38 0 0 AA
Nov 2024 131 23 0 0 AA
Oct 2024 181 37 0 0 AA
Sep 2024 156 42 1 0 AA
Aug 2024 179 54 4 1 AA
Jul 2024 182 76 5 0 AA
Jun 2024 180 61 2 0 AA
May 2024 183 75 4 0 AA,OH
Apr 2024 166 41 0 0 AA
Mar 2024 124 32 0 0 AA
Feb 2024 114 26 0 0 AA
Jan 2024 120 36 0 0 AA

CLT–BDL seasonal on-time pattern

Best: November (86.5%) · weakest: July (67.4%)

65%70%75%80%85%90% JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec 80.6%

Strongest calendar month

November

86.5% on-time · ~128 flights/mo

Busiest calendar month

March

~153 flights/mo avg

Weakest calendar month

July

67.4% on-time · ~147 flights/mo

Cancellation Rate

1.1%

41 of 3,620 flights

Diversion Rate

0.2%

8 of 3,620 flights

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: Hartford · fleet on-time rank #3294 of 4927.

What the Data Says About CLT to BDL

10,145 tracked flights put the CLT to BDL pairing (Charlotte to Hartford) at a 79.6% on-time rate, squarely in line with the wider network. Delays that do occur run 68.6 minutes on average. Across the 644-mile route and its 9 carriers, the trailing 24 months show 1.1% cancelled and 0.2% diverted (3,620 flights sampled).

The monthly split is wide on this route: Oct 2025 posted the strongest performance at 86% on-time, while Jul 2024 came in at just 58% - a 28-point swing worth factoring into travel timing.

On the multi-year calendar, CLT–BDL peaks in November at 86.5% on-time while March carries the heaviest traffic (~153 flights per month) ; the softest month is July at 67.4%, a 19.1-point swing that repeats because the corridor's weather and holiday mix stays stable year to year.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where does CLT to BDL rank among US routes by traffic?
According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking, CLT to BDL ranks #1138 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 BDL?
Flights from Charlotte to Hartford have a 79.6% on-time rate based on 10,145 flights. The average delay is 68.6 minutes. The best recent month was Oct 2025 with 86% on-time.
What is the cancellation rate for CLT to BDL?
Over the last 24 months, 1.1% of flights on this route were cancelled (41 of 3,620 flights) and 0.2% were diverted.
How far is the flight from CLT to BDL?
The flight distance from Charlotte (CLT) to Hartford (BDL) is approximately 644 miles. This route is served by 9 carriers.
When is the best time to fly from CLT to BDL?
The best recent month for on-time performance was Oct 2025 (86% on-time). The worst was Jul 2024 (58% on-time). Consider booking during months with historically better performance.

Airports on this route

Data source

Data Source: Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS), On-Time Performance Data. Statistics reflect cumulative performance across all available reporting periods.

Using CLT–BDL data

CLT–BDL is mid-pack at 79.6% on-time; month and carrier mix move more than the corridor headline.

  • Compare CLT and BDL airport profiles: delay causes and top routes differ even on the same corridor. CLT airport
  • If your dates flex, November (86.5% on-time) beats July (67.4%) on this corridor. Seasonal chart
  • 4 other routes post a similar 79.6% 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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