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Route · CLT → DAB · 2020–2025 BTS data

Charlotte to Daytona Beach

According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking (BTS On-Time Performance total flights), CLT to DAB (Charlotte to Daytona Beach) ranks #1539 of 4927 tracked domestic routes by total flights (most flights = #1).

Data updated 2026-06-13

82.2%
On-time
+3.2 pts
vs US avg
69 min
Delay when late
7,999
Flights
#1539 of 4927
Corpus placement

Cancelled

2.3%

Best Month

Oct 2024 93%

Worst Month

May 2025 64%

Distance

416 mi

Carriers

7

Monthly Performance

Recent 24 months of route data.

Period Flights Delayed Cancelled Diverted Carriers
Dec 2025 97 27 2 1 OH,AA
Nov 2025 104 23 3 0 OH,AA
Oct 2025 125 16 0 0 OH
Sep 2025 127 20 1 0 OH
Aug 2025 122 29 2 1 OH
Jul 2025 122 40 2 0 OH
Jun 2025 127 42 3 0 OH
May 2025 124 45 0 0 OH
Apr 2025 120 19 3 0 OH
Mar 2025 123 14 6 0 OH
Feb 2025 107 26 6 0 AA,OH
Jan 2025 112 16 3 0 OH
Dec 2024 121 30 0 0 OH
Nov 2024 111 9 0 0 OH
Oct 2024 121 9 11 0 OH
Sep 2024 113 23 2 0 OH
Aug 2024 122 26 10 0 OH
Jul 2024 123 35 2 2 OH
Jun 2024 120 12 0 0 AA,OH
May 2024 124 32 3 0 AA,OH
Apr 2024 120 25 2 0 AA,OH
Mar 2024 124 29 1 0 AA,OH
Feb 2024 105 12 0 0 AA,OH
Jan 2024 93 24 2 0 AA,OH

CLT–DAB seasonal on-time pattern

Best: November (88.4%) · weakest: July (75.6%)

70%75%80%85%90% JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec 80.1%

Strongest calendar month

November

88.4% on-time · ~101 flights/mo

Busiest calendar month

March

~130 flights/mo avg

Weakest calendar month

July

75.6% on-time · ~107 flights/mo

Cancellation Rate

2.3%

64 of 2,807 flights

Diversion Rate

0.1%

4 of 2,807 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

DAB - Daytona Beach

Full on-time, delay-cause, and seasonal performance for Daytona Beach, FL.

DAB on-time profile

Compare the two airports

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

Compare CLT vs DAB

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: Daytona Beach · fleet on-time rank #2256 of 4927.

What the Data Says About CLT to DAB

Bureau of Transportation Statistics records show Charlotte to Daytona Beach (CLT to DAB) running a 82.2% on-time rate over 7,999 tracked flights, on the stronger end of a typical domestic pairing. When flights do run late, the average delay is 68.6 minutes. The 416-mile corridor is served by 7 carriers, and over the last 24 months 2.3% of 2,807 flights were cancelled, 0.1% diverted.

The monthly split is wide on this route: Oct 2024 posted the strongest performance at 93% on-time, while May 2025 came in at just 64% - a 29-point swing worth factoring into travel timing.

On the multi-year calendar, CLT–DAB peaks in November at 88.4% on-time while March carries the heaviest traffic (~130 flights per month) ; the softest month is July at 75.6%, a 12.8-point swing that repeats because the corridor's weather and holiday mix stays stable year to year.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where does CLT to DAB rank among US routes by traffic? ▼
According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking, CLT to DAB ranks #1539 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 DAB? ▼
Flights from Charlotte to Daytona Beach have a 82.2% on-time rate based on 7,999 flights. The average delay is 68.6 minutes. The best recent month was Oct 2024 with 93% on-time.
What is the cancellation rate for CLT to DAB? ▼
Over the last 24 months, 2.3% of flights on this route were cancelled (64 of 2,807 flights) and 0.1% were diverted.
How far is the flight from CLT to DAB? ▼
The flight distance from Charlotte (CLT) to Daytona Beach (DAB) is approximately 416 miles. This route is served by 7 carriers.
When is the best time to fly from CLT to DAB? ▼
The best recent month for on-time performance was Oct 2024 (93% on-time). The worst was May 2025 (64% on-time). Consider booking during months with historically better performance.

Airports on this route

CLT Airport

Charlotte
DAB Airport

Daytona Beach
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–DAB data

CLT–DAB runs 3.2 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 DAB airport profiles: delay causes and top routes differ even on the same corridor. CLT airport
  • If your dates flex, November (88.4% on-time) beats July (75.6%) on this corridor. Seasonal chart
  • 4 other routes post a similar 82.2% 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

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