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Route · CLT → CLE · 2020–2025 BTS data

Charlotte to Cleveland

According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking (BTS On-Time Performance total flights), CLT to CLE (Charlotte to Cleveland) ranks #1031 of 4927 tracked domestic routes by total flights (most flights = #1).

Data updated 2026-06-13

78.3%
On-time
-0.7 pts
vs US avg
74 min
Delay when late
11,042
Flights
#1031 of 4927
Corpus placement

Cancelled

1.6%

Best Month

Sep 2025 87%

Worst Month

Jul 2024 46%

Distance

430 mi

Carriers

17

Monthly Performance

Recent 24 months of route data.

Period Flights Delayed Cancelled Diverted Carriers
Dec 2025 139 40 3 0 OH,F9,AA
Nov 2025 176 35 3 0 F9,OH,AA
Oct 2025 161 37 1 0 AA,F9
Sep 2025 142 18 0 0 F9,AA
Aug 2025 163 51 2 0 AA,F9,OH
Jul 2025 161 57 2 0 AA,OH,F9
Jun 2025 159 65 3 0 AA,OH,F9
May 2025 167 37 3 0 AA,OH,F9,MQ
Apr 2025 151 38 0 0 F9,AA
Mar 2025 153 40 2 0 AA
Feb 2025 134 27 3 0 AA,OH
Jan 2025 149 29 4 1 AA,OH,F9
Dec 2024 155 41 0 0 AA,F9,OH
Nov 2024 142 29 0 0 OH,F9,AA
Oct 2024 159 31 0 0 F9,AA
Sep 2024 156 32 3 0 AA,F9
Aug 2024 166 61 7 0 AA,F9
Jul 2024 171 93 5 0 AA,F9,OH
Jun 2024 167 63 6 2 AA,F9,OH
May 2024 170 73 4 0 AA,F9
Apr 2024 157 51 0 0 AA,F9
Mar 2024 154 39 1 0 AA
Feb 2024 143 31 0 0 AA
Jan 2024 148 39 7 0 AA

CLT–CLE seasonal on-time pattern

Best: September (85.7%) · weakest: July (65.4%)

60%65%70%75%80%85%90% JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec 77%

Strongest calendar month

September

85.7% on-time · ~149 flights/mo

Busiest calendar month

March

~170 flights/mo avg

Weakest calendar month

July

65.4% on-time · ~161 flights/mo

Cancellation Rate

1.6%

59 of 3,743 flights

Diversion Rate

0.1%

3 of 3,743 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

CLE - Cleveland

Full on-time, delay-cause, and seasonal performance for Cleveland, OH.

CLE on-time profile

Compare the two airports

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

Compare CLT vs CLE

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: Cleveland · fleet on-time rank #3738 of 4927.

What the Data Says About CLT to CLE

The Charlotte to Cleveland corridor (CLT to CLE) posts a 78.3% on-time rate on the lower edge of the average band, based on 11,042 tracked flights. Late flights run 74.2 minutes behind on average. 17 carriers cover the 430-mile route; over the last 24 months, 59 of 3,743 flights were cancelled (1.6%) and 0.1% diverted.

The monthly split is wide on this route: Sep 2025 posted the strongest performance at 87% on-time, while Jul 2024 came in at just 46% - a 42-point swing worth factoring into travel timing.

On the multi-year calendar, CLT–CLE peaks in September at 85.7% on-time while March carries the heaviest traffic (~170 flights per month) ; the softest month is July at 65.4%, a 20.3-point swing that repeats because the corridor's weather and holiday mix stays stable year to year.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where does CLT to CLE rank among US routes by traffic? ▼
According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking, CLT to CLE ranks #1031 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 CLE? ▼
Flights from Charlotte to Cleveland have a 78.3% on-time rate based on 11,042 flights. The average delay is 74.2 minutes. The best recent month was Sep 2025 with 87% on-time.
What is the cancellation rate for CLT to CLE? ▼
Over the last 24 months, 1.6% of flights on this route were cancelled (59 of 3,743 flights) and 0.1% were diverted.
How far is the flight from CLT to CLE? ▼
The flight distance from Charlotte (CLT) to Cleveland (CLE) is approximately 430 miles. This route is served by 17 carriers.
When is the best time to fly from CLT to CLE? ▼
The best recent month for on-time performance was Sep 2025 (87% 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
CLE Airport

Cleveland
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–CLE data

CLT–CLE is mid-pack at 78.3% on-time; month and carrier mix move more than the corridor headline.

  • Compare CLT and CLE airport profiles: delay causes and top routes differ even on the same corridor. CLT airport
  • If your dates flex, September (85.7% on-time) beats July (65.4%) on this corridor. Seasonal chart
  • 4 other routes post a similar 78.3% 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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