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Route · CLT → BHM · 2020–2025 BTS data

Charlotte to Birmingham

The CLT–BHM corridor (Charlotte, NC → Birmingham, AL) runs ahead of the national average, served by 18 carriers across roughly 350 miles.

Data updated 2026-06-13

81%
On-time
+2 pts
vs US avg
68 min
Delay when late
11,809
Flights

Cancelled

1.7%

Best Month

Sep 2025 90%

Worst Month

Jul 2024 55%

Distance

350 mi

Carriers

18

Monthly Performance

Recent 24 months of route data.

Period Flights Delayed Cancelled Diverted Carriers
Dec 2025 129 32 0 0 OH,AA
Nov 2025 166 19 1 0 OH,OO,AA
Oct 2025 208 23 0 1 AA,OH,OO,MQ
Sep 2025 161 16 1 0 MQ,OH,OO,AA
Aug 2025 171 23 0 1 OO,AA,MQ,OH
Jul 2025 170 35 4 0 AA,OH,OO
Jun 2025 167 56 6 0 AA,OH,OO,MQ
May 2025 181 47 8 0 OH
Apr 2025 176 48 1 0 OH
Mar 2025 180 26 12 0 OH
Feb 2025 158 42 11 1 AA,OH
Jan 2025 165 32 11 0 AA,OH
Dec 2024 192 56 0 1 AA,OH
Nov 2024 204 28 0 0 MQ,OH,AA
Oct 2024 227 23 0 0 MQ,OH
Sep 2024 199 44 5 1 OH,MQ
Aug 2024 177 47 3 0 MQ,OH
Jul 2024 157 70 5 0 MQ,OH
Jun 2024 180 35 0 1 MQ,OH
May 2024 216 75 0 0 OH
Apr 2024 198 36 0 0 OH
Mar 2024 177 26 0 0 OH
Feb 2024 166 22 0 0 OH
Jan 2024 183 36 5 0 OH

Cancellation Rate

1.7%

73 of 4,308 flights

Diversion Rate

0.1%

6 of 4,308 flights

What the Data Says About CLT to BHM

11,809 tracked flights put the CLT to BHM pairing (Charlotte to Birmingham) at a 81% on-time rate, squarely in line with the wider network. Delays that do occur run 67.9 minutes on average. Across the 350-mile route and its 18 carriers, the trailing 24 months show 1.7% cancelled and 0.1% diverted (4,308 flights sampled).

The monthly split is wide on this route: Sep 2025 posted the strongest performance at 90% on-time, while Jul 2024 came in at just 55% - a 35-point swing worth factoring into travel timing.

Frequently Asked Questions

How often are flights delayed from CLT to BHM?
Flights from Charlotte to Birmingham have a 81% on-time rate based on 11,809 flights. The average delay is 67.9 minutes. The best recent month was Sep 2025 with 90% on-time.
What is the cancellation rate for CLT to BHM?
Over the last 24 months, 1.7% of flights on this route were cancelled (73 of 4,308 flights) and 0.1% were diverted.
How far is the flight from CLT to BHM?
The flight distance from Charlotte (CLT) to Birmingham (BHM) is approximately 350 miles. This route is served by 18 carriers.
When is the best time to fly from CLT to BHM?
The best recent month for on-time performance was Sep 2025 (90% on-time). The worst was Jul 2024 (55% 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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