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Route · CLT → CSG · 2020–2025 BTS data

Charlotte to Columbus

According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking (BTS On-Time Performance total flights), CLT to CSG (Charlotte to Columbus) ranks #4843 of 4927 tracked domestic routes by total flights (most flights = #1).

Data updated 2026-06-13

84.2%
On-time
+5.2 pts
vs US avg
73 min
Delay when late
569
Flights
#4843 of 4927
Corpus placement

Cancelled

1.2%

Best Month

Apr 2022 90%

Worst Month

May 2022 77%

Distance

295 mi

Carriers

1

Monthly Performance

Recent 24 months of route data.

Period Flights Delayed Cancelled Diverted Carriers
May 2022 62 14 1 0 OH
Apr 2022 60 6 1 0 OH
Mar 2022 62 8 1 0 OH
Feb 2022 54 12 0 0 OH
Jan 2022 62 12 4 0 OH
Dec 2021 62 10 0 0 OH
Nov 2021 55 9 0 0 OH
Oct 2021 62 7 0 0 OH
Sep 2021 60 7 0 0 OH
Aug 2021 30 5 0 0 OH

CLT–CSG seasonal on-time pattern

Best: April (90.0%) · weakest: May (77.4%)

75%80%85%90%95% JanFebMarAprMayAugSepOctNovDec 83.9%

Strongest calendar month

April

90.0% on-time · ~60 flights/mo

Busiest calendar month

January

~62 flights/mo avg

Weakest calendar month

May

77.4% on-time · ~62 flights/mo

Cancellation Rate

1.2%

7 of 569 flights

Diversion Rate

0.0%

0 of 569 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

CSG - Columbus

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

CSG on-time profile

Compare the two airports

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

Compare CLT vs CSG

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 #1502 of 4927.

What the Data Says About CLT to CSG

Bureau of Transportation Statistics records show Charlotte to Columbus (CLT to CSG) running a 84.2% on-time rate over 569 tracked flights, on the stronger end of a typical domestic pairing. When flights do run late, the average delay is 73.4 minutes. The 295-mile corridor is served by 1 carrier, and over the last 24 months 1.2% of 569 flights were cancelled, 0.0% diverted.

Monthly performance varies moderately here: Apr 2022 was the strongest month at 90% on-time versus May 2022 at 77%, a 13-point difference.

On the multi-year calendar, CLT–CSG peaks in April at 90.0% on-time while January carries the heaviest traffic (~62 flights per month) ; the softest month is May at 77.4%, a 12.6-point swing that repeats because the corridor's weather and holiday mix stays stable year to year.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where does CLT to CSG rank among US routes by traffic? ▼
According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking, CLT to CSG ranks #4843 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 CSG? ▼
Flights from Charlotte to Columbus have a 84.2% on-time rate based on 569 flights. The average delay is 73.4 minutes. The best recent month was Apr 2022 with 90% on-time.
What is the cancellation rate for CLT to CSG? ▼
Over the last 24 months, 1.2% of flights on this route were cancelled (7 of 569 flights) and 0.0% were diverted.
How far is the flight from CLT to CSG? ▼
The flight distance from Charlotte (CLT) to Columbus (CSG) is approximately 295 miles. This route is served by 1 carrier.
When is the best time to fly from CLT to CSG? ▼
The best recent month for on-time performance was Apr 2022 (90% on-time). The worst was May 2022 (77% on-time). Consider booking during months with historically better performance.

Airports on this route

CLT Airport

Charlotte
CSG 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–CSG data

CLT–CSG runs 5.2 pts above the national 79% average; the remaining risk is month-to-month swing and carrier mix, not a weak headline rate.

  • Compare CLT and CSG airport profiles: delay causes and top routes differ even on the same corridor. CLT airport
  • If your dates flex, April (90.0% on-time) beats May (77.4%) on this corridor. Seasonal chart
  • 4 other routes post a similar 84.2% 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

Every figure on PlainFlights is rendered directly from BTS On-Time Performance data, no number is typed in by an editor. This page aggregates this specific route's on-time performance and monthly trend, live from the dataset. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error.