Route · CLT → DCA · 2020–2025 BTS data
Charlotte to Washington
The CLT–DCA corridor (Charlotte, NC → Washington, DC) runs behind the national average, served by 9 carriers across roughly 331 miles.
Data updated 2026-06-13
- 76.9%
- On-time
- -2.1 pts
- vs US avg
- 72 min
- Delay when late
- 17,255
- Flights
Cancelled
1.6%
Best Month
Oct 2024 84%
Worst Month
Jul 2024 53%
Distance
331 mi
Carriers
9
Monthly Performance
Recent 24 months of route data.
| Period | Flights | Delayed | Cancelled | Diverted | Carriers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2025 | 209 | 65 | 0 | 0 | OH,AA |
| Nov 2025 | 206 | 84 | 0 | 0 | OH,AA |
| Oct 2025 | 248 | 95 | 2 | 0 | AA,OH |
| Sep 2025 | 240 | 67 | 2 | 2 | OH,AA |
| Aug 2025 | 242 | 74 | 1 | 1 | AA,OH |
| Jul 2025 | 246 | 88 | 19 | 1 | AA,OH |
| Jun 2025 | 256 | 90 | 7 | 3 | AA,OH |
| May 2025 | 279 | 82 | 7 | 0 | AA,OH |
| Apr 2025 | 272 | 97 | 2 | 0 | OH,AA |
| Mar 2025 | 310 | 90 | 3 | 1 | AA,OH |
| Feb 2025 | 280 | 93 | 9 | 1 | AA,OH |
| Jan 2025 | 299 | 66 | 22 | 1 | AA,OH |
| Dec 2024 | 270 | 71 | 1 | 1 | AA,OH |
| Nov 2024 | 263 | 67 | 0 | 0 | OH,AA |
| Oct 2024 | 285 | 47 | 0 | 0 | AA,OH |
| Sep 2024 | 298 | 81 | 3 | 1 | OH,AA |
| Aug 2024 | 279 | 94 | 5 | 1 | AA,OH |
| Jul 2024 | 263 | 124 | 6 | 2 | AA,OH |
| Jun 2024 | 255 | 93 | 3 | 1 | AA,OH |
| May 2024 | 272 | 107 | 3 | 1 | AA,OH |
| Apr 2024 | 270 | 90 | 3 | 0 | AA,OH |
| Mar 2024 | 279 | 99 | 0 | 1 | AA,OH |
| Feb 2024 | 261 | 62 | 0 | 0 | AA,OH |
| Jan 2024 | 263 | 87 | 5 | 2 | AA,OH |
Cancellation Rate
1.6%
103 of 6,345 flights
Diversion Rate
0.3%
20 of 6,345 flights
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On-time and delay data for the airports this route connects.
CLT - Charlotte
Full on-time, delay-cause, and seasonal performance for Charlotte, NC.
Origin airport →DCA - Washington
Full on-time, delay-cause, and seasonal performance for Washington, DC.
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What the Data Says About CLT to DCA
The Charlotte to Washington corridor (CLT to DCA) posts a 76.9% on-time rate on the lower edge of the average band, based on 17,255 tracked flights. Late flights run 72.3 minutes behind on average. 9 carriers cover the 331-mile route; over the last 24 months, 103 of 6,345 flights were cancelled (1.6%) and 0.3% diverted.
The monthly split is wide on this route: Oct 2024 posted the strongest performance at 84% on-time, while Jul 2024 came in at just 53% - a 31-point swing worth factoring into travel timing.
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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.
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