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Route · CLT → CMH · 2020–2025 BTS data

Charlotte to Columbus

According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking (BTS On-Time Performance total flights), CLT to CMH (Charlotte to Columbus) ranks #897 of 4927 tracked domestic routes by total flights (most flights = #1).

Data updated 2026-06-13

80.4%
On-time
+1.4 pts
vs US avg
72 min
Delay when late
12,068
Flights
#897 of 4927
Corpus placement

Cancelled

1.2%

Best Month

Nov 2024 86%

Worst Month

Jul 2024 55%

Distance

347 mi

Carriers

17

Monthly Performance

Recent 24 months of route data.

Period Flights Delayed Cancelled Diverted Carriers
Dec 2025 171 42 2 0 OH,AA
Nov 2025 161 24 1 0 OH,AA
Oct 2025 172 32 0 0 AA,OH,MQ
Sep 2025 159 23 0 0 MQ,OH,AA
Aug 2025 165 32 1 0 AA,MQ,OH
Jul 2025 165 48 3 0 AA,OH,MQ
Jun 2025 172 62 7 0 AA,OH,MQ
May 2025 158 40 1 0 AA,OH
Apr 2025 178 42 4 0 OH,AA
Mar 2025 183 51 4 0 AA,OH
Feb 2025 153 50 2 0 AA,OH
Jan 2025 167 41 6 0 AA,OH
Dec 2024 176 46 0 0 AA,OH
Nov 2024 162 23 0 0 OH,AA
Oct 2024 193 30 0 0 AA,OH
Sep 2024 171 32 4 0 OH,AA
Aug 2024 180 62 2 0 AA,OH
Jul 2024 180 81 4 0 AA,OH
Jun 2024 176 47 2 0 AA,OH
May 2024 187 70 4 1 AA,OH
Apr 2024 173 49 1 0 AA,OH
Mar 2024 155 39 0 0 AA,MQ,OH
Feb 2024 143 37 0 0 AA,MQ,OH
Jan 2024 147 46 0 0 AA,OH

CLT–CMH seasonal on-time pattern

Best: November (87.8%) · weakest: July (69.0%)

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

Strongest calendar month

November

87.8% on-time · ~165 flights/mo

Busiest calendar month

March

~186 flights/mo avg

Weakest calendar month

July

69.0% on-time · ~165 flights/mo

Cancellation Rate

1.2%

48 of 4,047 flights

Diversion Rate

0.0%

1 of 4,047 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

CMH - Columbus

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

CMH on-time profile

Compare the two airports

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

Compare CLT vs CMH

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: Columbus · fleet on-time rank #2965 of 4927.

What the Data Says About CLT to CMH

12,068 tracked flights put the CLT to CMH pairing (Charlotte to Columbus) at a 80.4% on-time rate, squarely in line with the wider network. Delays that do occur run 72.3 minutes on average. Across the 347-mile route and its 17 carriers, the trailing 24 months show 1.2% cancelled and 0.0% diverted (4,047 flights sampled).

The monthly split is wide on this route: Nov 2024 posted the strongest performance at 86% on-time, while Jul 2024 came in at just 55% - a 31-point swing worth factoring into travel timing.

On the multi-year calendar, CLT–CMH peaks in November at 87.8% on-time while March carries the heaviest traffic (~186 flights per month) ; the softest month is July at 69.0%, a 18.8-point swing that repeats because the corridor's weather and holiday mix stays stable year to year.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where does CLT to CMH rank among US routes by traffic? ▼
According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking, CLT to CMH ranks #897 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 CMH? ▼
Flights from Charlotte to Columbus have a 80.4% on-time rate based on 12,068 flights. The average delay is 72.3 minutes. The best recent month was Nov 2024 with 86% on-time.
What is the cancellation rate for CLT to CMH? ▼
Over the last 24 months, 1.2% of flights on this route were cancelled (48 of 4,047 flights) and 0.0% were diverted.
How far is the flight from CLT to CMH? ▼
The flight distance from Charlotte (CLT) to Columbus (CMH) is approximately 347 miles. This route is served by 17 carriers.
When is the best time to fly from CLT to CMH? ▼
The best recent month for on-time performance was Nov 2024 (86% on-time). The worst was Jul 2024 (55% on-time). Consider booking during months with historically better performance.

Airports on this route

CLT Airport

Charlotte
CMH Airport

Columbus
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–CMH data

CLT–CMH is mid-pack at 80.4% on-time; month and carrier mix move more than the corridor headline.

  • Compare CLT and CMH airport profiles: delay causes and top routes differ even on the same corridor. CLT airport
  • If your dates flex, November (87.8% on-time) beats July (69.0%) on this corridor. Seasonal chart
  • 4 other routes post a similar 80.4% 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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