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Route · CLT → DTW · 2020–2025 BTS data

Charlotte to Detroit

According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking (BTS On-Time Performance total flights), CLT to DTW (Charlotte to Detroit) ranks #347 of 4927 tracked domestic routes by total flights (most flights = #1).

Data updated 2026-06-13

84.6%
On-time
+5.6 pts
vs US avg
73 min
Delay when late
19,721
Flights
#347 of 4927
Corpus placement

Cancelled

0.8%

Best Month

Sep 2025 89%

Worst Month

Jul 2024 67%

Distance

500 mi

Carriers

37

Monthly Performance

Recent 24 months of route data.

Period Flights Delayed Cancelled Diverted Carriers
Dec 2025 290 71 2 0 DL,OH,F9,NK,AA
Nov 2025 305 52 1 0 DL,F9,NK,AA
Oct 2025 321 49 1 0 AA,DL,NK
Sep 2025 283 31 0 1 DL,NK,AA
Aug 2025 313 65 0 0 AA,NK,DL
Jul 2025 313 82 4 1 AA,DL,NK
Jun 2025 314 81 5 0 AA,DL,NK
May 2025 332 64 1 0 AA,DL,NK
Apr 2025 324 54 3 0 DL,AA
Mar 2025 354 61 3 1 AA,DL
Feb 2025 295 38 5 0 AA,DL
Jan 2025 291 56 5 0 AA,DL,YX
Dec 2024 320 60 0 0 9E,AA,DL,YX
Nov 2024 307 46 0 0 9E,YX,DL,AA
Oct 2024 347 39 0 0 DL,AA
Sep 2024 326 48 2 0 9E,AA,DL
Aug 2024 355 104 3 1 AA,DL
Jul 2024 357 117 10 1 AA,DL,YX
Jun 2024 350 88 6 3 9E,AA,DL,OH,OO,YX
May 2024 363 93 5 2 9E,AA,DL,OH,OO
Apr 2024 347 70 0 0 9E,AA,DL,OH,OO
Mar 2024 354 68 2 0 9E,AA,DL
Feb 2024 257 31 0 0 9E,AA,DL
Jan 2024 208 40 5 1 9E,AA,DL

CLT–DTW seasonal on-time pattern

Best: October (89.8%) · weakest: July (75.1%)

70%75%80%85%90%95% JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec 83.9%

Strongest calendar month

October

89.8% on-time · ~293 flights/mo

Busiest calendar month

March

~305 flights/mo avg

Weakest calendar month

July

75.1% on-time · ~280 flights/mo

Cancellation Rate

0.8%

63 of 7,626 flights

Diversion Rate

0.1%

11 of 7,626 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

DTW - Detroit

Full on-time, delay-cause, and seasonal performance for Detroit, MI.

DTW on-time profile

Compare the two airports

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

Compare CLT vs DTW

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: Detroit · fleet on-time rank #1355 of 4927.

What the Data Says About CLT to DTW

Bureau of Transportation Statistics records show Charlotte to Detroit (CLT to DTW) running a 84.6% on-time rate over 19,721 tracked flights, on the stronger end of a typical domestic pairing. When flights do run late, the average delay is 72.8 minutes. The 500-mile corridor is served by 37 carriers, and over the last 24 months 0.8% of 7,626 flights were cancelled, 0.1% diverted.

The monthly split is wide on this route: Sep 2025 posted the strongest performance at 89% on-time, while Jul 2024 came in at just 67% - a 22-point swing worth factoring into travel timing.

On the multi-year calendar, CLT–DTW peaks in October at 89.8% on-time while March carries the heaviest traffic (~305 flights per month) ; the softest month is July at 75.1%, a 14.7-point swing that repeats because the corridor's weather and holiday mix stays stable year to year.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where does CLT to DTW rank among US routes by traffic? ▼
According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking, CLT to DTW ranks #347 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 DTW? ▼
Flights from Charlotte to Detroit have a 84.6% on-time rate based on 19,721 flights. The average delay is 72.8 minutes. The best recent month was Sep 2025 with 89% on-time.
What is the cancellation rate for CLT to DTW? ▼
Over the last 24 months, 0.8% of flights on this route were cancelled (63 of 7,626 flights) and 0.1% were diverted.
How far is the flight from CLT to DTW? ▼
The flight distance from Charlotte (CLT) to Detroit (DTW) is approximately 500 miles. This route is served by 37 carriers.
When is the best time to fly from CLT to DTW? ▼
The best recent month for on-time performance was Sep 2025 (89% on-time). The worst was Jul 2024 (67% on-time). Consider booking during months with historically better performance.

Airports on this route

CLT Airport

Charlotte
DTW Airport

Detroit
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–DTW data

CLT–DTW runs 5.6 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 DTW airport profiles: delay causes and top routes differ even on the same corridor. CLT airport
  • If your dates flex, October (89.8% on-time) beats July (75.1%) on this corridor. Seasonal chart
  • 4 other routes post a similar 84.6% 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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