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Route · CLT → CID · 2020–2025 BTS data

Charlotte to Cedar Rapids/Iowa City

The CLT–CID corridor (Charlotte, NC → Cedar Rapids/Iowa City, IA) runs ahead of the national average, served by 4 carriers across roughly 742 miles.

Data updated 2026-06-13

79.7%
On-time
+0.7 pts
vs US avg
80 min
Delay when late
3,600
Flights

Cancelled

1.8%

Best Month

Nov 2024 90%

Worst Month

Jul 2024 50%

Distance

742 mi

Carriers

4

Monthly Performance

Recent 24 months of route data.

Period Flights Delayed Cancelled Diverted Carriers
Dec 2025 33 14 1 0 OH,AA
Nov 2025 56 15 2 1 OH,AA
Oct 2025 56 12 0 0 AA,OH
Sep 2025 30 7 0 0 AA
Aug 2025 31 11 0 0 AA
Jul 2025 31 16 0 1 AA
Jun 2025 30 18 1 0 AA
May 2025 31 11 0 0 AA
Apr 2025 30 8 0 0 AA
Mar 2025 36 11 0 0 AA
Jan 2025 37 6 1 0 AA,OH
Dec 2024 48 11 1 0 AA,OH
Nov 2024 59 6 0 0 OH,AA
Oct 2024 61 11 0 0 AA,OH
Sep 2024 60 7 1 1 OH,AA
Aug 2024 61 14 1 0 AA,OH
Jul 2024 62 31 5 0 AA,OH
Jun 2024 56 25 1 0 AA,OH
May 2024 31 20 1 0 AA
Apr 2024 30 7 0 0 AA
Mar 2024 31 19 0 0 AA
Jan 2024 31 9 3 0 AA
Dec 2023 31 9 0 0 AA
Nov 2023 30 8 0 0 AA

Cancellation Rate

1.8%

18 of 992 flights

Diversion Rate

0.3%

3 of 992 flights

What the Data Says About CLT to CID

3,600 tracked flights put the CLT to CID pairing (Charlotte to Cedar Rapids/Iowa City) at a 79.7% on-time rate, squarely in line with the wider network. Delays that do occur run 80.3 minutes on average. Across the 742-mile route and its 4 carriers, the trailing 24 months show 1.8% cancelled and 0.3% diverted (992 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How often are flights delayed from CLT to CID?
Flights from Charlotte to Cedar Rapids/Iowa City have a 79.7% on-time rate based on 3,600 flights. The average delay is 80.3 minutes. The best recent month was Nov 2024 with 90% on-time.
What is the cancellation rate for CLT to CID?
Over the last 24 months, 1.8% of flights on this route were cancelled (18 of 992 flights) and 0.3% were diverted.
How far is the flight from CLT to CID?
The flight distance from Charlotte (CLT) to Cedar Rapids/Iowa City (CID) is approximately 742 miles. This route is served by 4 carriers.
When is the best time to fly from CLT to CID?
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.

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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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