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Route · CLT → DFW · 2020–2025 BTS data

Charlotte to Dallas/Fort Worth

The CLT–DFW corridor (Charlotte, NC → Dallas/Fort Worth, TX) runs ahead of the national average, served by 8 carriers across roughly 936 miles.

Data updated 2026-06-13

79%
On-time
+0 pts
vs US avg
70 min
Delay when late
21,878
Flights

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

Cancellation Rate

1.9%

151 of 8,135 flights

Diversion Rate

0.4%

34 of 8,135 flights

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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.

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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.

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 Editorial

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