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Route · CLT → DEN · 2020–2025 BTS data

Charlotte to Denver

According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking (BTS On-Time Performance total flights), CLT to DEN (Charlotte to Denver) ranks #487 of 4927 tracked domestic routes by total flights (most flights = #1).

Data updated 2026-06-13

78.1%
On-time
-0.9 pts
vs US avg
69 min
Delay when late
16,971
Flights
#487 of 4927
Corpus placement

Cancelled

0.8%

Best Month

Nov 2025 86%

Worst Month

Jul 2024 54%

Distance

1,337 mi

Carriers

35

Monthly Performance

Recent 24 months of route data.

Period Flights Delayed Cancelled Diverted Carriers
Dec 2025 238 66 0 2 WN,F9,AA,UA
Nov 2025 227 31 0 0 UA,F9,AA,WN
Oct 2025 250 45 1 0 AA,UA,WN,F9
Sep 2025 231 38 0 0 UA,WN,F9,AA
Aug 2025 237 90 1 3 AA,WN,F9,UA
Jul 2025 254 104 3 3 AA,UA,WN,F9
Jun 2025 249 100 2 1 AA,UA,WN,F9
May 2025 254 94 1 1 AA,UA,WN,F9
Apr 2025 255 83 1 4 F9,UA,WN,AA
Mar 2025 264 57 2 1 AA,UA,WN,F9
Feb 2025 225 47 1 0 AA,UA,WN,F9
Jan 2025 246 49 4 0 AA,UA,WN,F9
Dec 2024 253 55 0 0 AA,F9,UA,WN
Nov 2024 227 50 1 1 UA,WN,F9,AA
Oct 2024 254 49 1 0 UA,F9,WN,AA
Sep 2024 250 47 5 1 WN,UA,AA,F9
Aug 2024 255 75 5 0 AA,F9,WN,UA
Jul 2024 252 116 7 1 AA,F9,UA,WN
Jun 2024 249 89 5 5 AA,F9,UA,WN
May 2024 251 114 2 0 AA,F9,OO,UA,WN
Apr 2024 232 59 1 0 AA,F9,UA,WN
Mar 2024 237 61 2 0 AA,F9,UA,WN
Feb 2024 219 38 0 0 AA,F9,UA
Jan 2024 238 62 2 0 AA,F9,UA

CLT–DEN seasonal on-time pattern

Best: November (85.4%) · weakest: July (66.6%)

65%70%75%80%85%90% JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec 79.6%

Strongest calendar month

November

85.4% on-time · ~238 flights/mo

Busiest calendar month

October

~253 flights/mo avg

Weakest calendar month

July

66.6% on-time · ~249 flights/mo

Cancellation Rate

0.8%

47 of 5,847 flights

Diversion Rate

0.4%

23 of 5,847 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

DEN - Denver

Full on-time, delay-cause, and seasonal performance for Denver, CO.

DEN on-time profile

Compare the two airports

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

Compare CLT vs DEN

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: Denver · fleet on-time rank #3805 of 4927.

What the Data Says About CLT to DEN

The Charlotte to Denver corridor (CLT to DEN) posts a 78.1% on-time rate on the lower edge of the average band, based on 16,971 tracked flights. Late flights run 69.3 minutes behind on average. 35 carriers cover the 1,337-mile route; over the last 24 months, 47 of 5,847 flights were cancelled (0.8%) and 0.4% diverted.

The monthly split is wide on this route: Nov 2025 posted the strongest performance at 86% on-time, while Jul 2024 came in at just 54% - a 32-point swing worth factoring into travel timing.

On the multi-year calendar, CLT–DEN peaks in November at 85.4% on-time while October carries the heaviest traffic (~253 flights per month) ; the softest month is July at 66.6%, 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 DEN rank among US routes by traffic? ▼
According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking, CLT to DEN ranks #487 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 DEN? ▼
Flights from Charlotte to Denver have a 78.1% on-time rate based on 16,971 flights. The average delay is 69.3 minutes. The best recent month was Nov 2025 with 86% on-time.
What is the cancellation rate for CLT to DEN? ▼
Over the last 24 months, 0.8% of flights on this route were cancelled (47 of 5,847 flights) and 0.4% were diverted.
How far is the flight from CLT to DEN? ▼
The flight distance from Charlotte (CLT) to Denver (DEN) is approximately 1,337 miles. This route is served by 35 carriers.
When is the best time to fly from CLT to DEN? ▼
The best recent month for on-time performance was Nov 2025 (86% on-time). The worst was Jul 2024 (54% on-time). Consider booking during months with historically better performance.

Airports on this route

CLT Airport

Charlotte
DEN Airport

Denver
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–DEN data

CLT–DEN is mid-pack at 78.1% on-time; month and carrier mix move more than the corridor headline.

  • Compare CLT and DEN airport profiles: delay causes and top routes differ even on the same corridor. CLT airport
  • If your dates flex, November (85.4% on-time) beats July (66.6%) on this corridor. Seasonal chart
  • 4 other routes post a similar 78.1% 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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