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Route · CLT → DFW · 2020–2025 BTS data

Charlotte to Dallas/Fort Worth

According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking (BTS On-Time Performance total flights), CLT to DFW (Charlotte to Dallas/Fort Worth) ranks #282 of 4927 tracked domestic routes by total flights (most flights = #1).

Data updated 2026-06-13

79%
On-time
+0 pts
vs US avg
70 min
Delay when late
21,878
Flights
#282 of 4927
Corpus placement

Cancelled

1.9%

Best Month

Nov 2024 88%

Worst Month

May 2024 47%

Distance

936 mi

Carriers

8

Monthly Performance

Recent 24 months of route data.

Period Flights Delayed Cancelled Diverted Carriers
Dec 2025 322 56 1 0 F9,AA
Nov 2025 312 66 4 3 F9,AA
Oct 2025 325 69 1 0 AA,F9
Sep 2025 317 47 6 1 F9,AA
Aug 2025 325 95 8 2 AA,F9,NK
Jul 2025 347 95 7 2 AA,NK,F9
Jun 2025 330 99 10 1 AA,F9,NK
May 2025 333 97 3 0 AA,F9,NK
Apr 2025 309 90 5 1 F9,AA
Mar 2025 363 90 8 1 AA,NK,F9
Feb 2025 322 72 2 0 AA,F9
Jan 2025 365 82 25 3 AA,F9,NK
Dec 2024 370 89 12 4 AA,F9,NK
Nov 2024 327 40 2 4 NK,F9,AA
Oct 2024 365 55 0 0 NK,F9,AA
Sep 2024 365 75 8 1 AA,F9,NK
Aug 2024 361 97 8 0 AA,F9,NK
Jul 2024 347 149 11 0 AA,F9,NK
Jun 2024 341 97 6 1 AA,F9,NK
May 2024 359 190 15 3 AA,F9,NK
Apr 2024 340 122 3 1 AA,F9,NK
Mar 2024 342 89 3 5 AA,NK
Feb 2024 318 67 0 1 AA,NK
Jan 2024 330 92 3 0 AA,NK

CLT–DFW seasonal on-time pattern

Best: November (84.9%) · weakest: July (72.0%)

70%75%80%85%90% JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec 81.6%

Strongest calendar month

November

84.9% on-time · ~295 flights/mo

Busiest calendar month

March

~325 flights/mo avg

Weakest calendar month

July

72.0% on-time · ~314 flights/mo

Cancellation Rate

1.9%

151 of 8,135 flights

Diversion Rate

0.4%

34 of 8,135 flights

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: Dallas/Fort Worth · fleet on-time rank #3506 of 4927.

What the Data Says About CLT to DFW

21,878 tracked flights put the CLT to DFW pairing (Charlotte to Dallas/Fort Worth) at a 79% on-time rate, squarely in line with the wider network. Delays that do occur run 70.0 minutes on average. Across the 936-mile route and its 8 carriers, the trailing 24 months show 1.9% cancelled and 0.4% diverted (8,135 flights sampled).

The monthly split is wide on this route: Nov 2024 posted the strongest performance at 88% on-time, while May 2024 came in at just 47% - a 41-point swing worth factoring into travel timing.

On the multi-year calendar, CLT–DFW peaks in November at 84.9% on-time while March carries the heaviest traffic (~325 flights per month) ; the softest month is July at 72.0%, a 12.9-point swing that repeats because the corridor's weather and holiday mix stays stable year to year.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where does CLT to DFW rank among US routes by traffic?
According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking, CLT to DFW ranks #282 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 DFW?
Flights from Charlotte to Dallas/Fort Worth have a 79% on-time rate based on 21,878 flights. The average delay is 70.0 minutes. The best recent month was Nov 2024 with 88% on-time.
What is the cancellation rate for CLT to DFW?
Over the last 24 months, 1.9% of flights on this route were cancelled (151 of 8,135 flights) and 0.4% were diverted.
How far is the flight from CLT to DFW?
The flight distance from Charlotte (CLT) to Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) is approximately 936 miles. This route is served by 8 carriers.
When is the best time to fly from CLT to DFW?
The best recent month for on-time performance was Nov 2024 (88% on-time). The worst was May 2024 (47% on-time). Consider booking during months with historically better performance.

Airports on this route

Data source

Data Source: Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS), On-Time Performance Data. Statistics reflect cumulative performance across all available reporting periods.

Using CLT–DFW data

CLT–DFW is mid-pack at 79% on-time; month and carrier mix move more than the corridor headline.

  • Compare CLT and DFW airport profiles: delay causes and top routes differ even on the same corridor. CLT airport
  • If your dates flex, November (84.9% on-time) beats July (72.0%) on this corridor. Seasonal chart
  • 4 other routes post a similar 79% 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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