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Route · CLT → ECP · 2020–2025 BTS data

Charlotte to Panama City

According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking (BTS On-Time Performance total flights), CLT to ECP (Charlotte to Panama City) ranks #2181 of 4927 tracked domestic routes by total flights (most flights = #1).

Data updated 2026-06-13

82.5%
On-time
+3.5 pts
vs US avg
65 min
Delay when late
5,747
Flights
#2181 of 4927
Corpus placement

Cancelled

1.7%

Best Month

Oct 2025 96%

Worst Month

Jul 2024 69%

Distance

437 mi

Carriers

9

Monthly Performance

Recent 24 months of route data.

Period Flights Delayed Cancelled Diverted Carriers
Dec 2025 91 25 1 1 OH
Nov 2025 89 7 0 1 MQ,OH
Oct 2025 90 4 0 0 OH,MQ
Sep 2025 69 8 0 0 OH
Aug 2025 112 24 1 1 MQ,OH
Jul 2025 141 23 2 0 OH,MQ
Jun 2025 140 36 9 0 AA,OH,MQ
May 2025 120 27 2 1 AA,OH
Apr 2025 90 23 1 1 OH,AA
Mar 2025 90 19 3 0 AA,OH
Feb 2025 71 14 5 0 AA,OH
Jan 2025 68 9 7 0 AA,OH
Dec 2024 79 17 0 0 AA,OH
Nov 2024 87 11 0 0 OH
Oct 2024 86 16 0 0 OH
Sep 2024 63 13 2 0 OH,AA
Aug 2024 96 14 3 0 AA,OH
Jul 2024 121 38 3 1 AA,MQ,OH
Jun 2024 120 32 0 1 AA,MQ,OH
May 2024 124 37 0 0 AA,MQ,OH
Apr 2024 116 21 0 1 AA,MQ,OH
Mar 2024 123 26 0 0 AA,OH
Feb 2024 88 9 0 0 AA,MQ,OH
Jan 2024 62 12 0 0 AA,MQ,OH

CLT–ECP seasonal on-time pattern

Best: October (88.7%) · weakest: June (76.6%)

75%80%85%90% JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec 81.2%

Strongest calendar month

October

88.7% on-time · ~75 flights/mo

Busiest calendar month

July

~100 flights/mo avg

Weakest calendar month

June

76.6% on-time · ~92 flights/mo

Cancellation Rate

1.7%

39 of 2,336 flights

Diversion Rate

0.3%

8 of 2,336 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

ECP - Panama City

Full on-time, delay-cause, and seasonal performance for Panama City, FL.

ECP on-time profile

Compare the two airports

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

Compare CLT vs ECP

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: Panama City · fleet on-time rank #2131 of 4927.

What the Data Says About CLT to ECP

Bureau of Transportation Statistics records show Charlotte to Panama City (CLT to ECP) running a 82.5% on-time rate over 5,747 tracked flights, on the stronger end of a typical domestic pairing. When flights do run late, the average delay is 65.4 minutes. The 437-mile corridor is served by 9 carriers, and over the last 24 months 1.7% of 2,336 flights were cancelled, 0.3% diverted.

The monthly split is wide on this route: Oct 2025 posted the strongest performance at 96% on-time, while Jul 2024 came in at just 69% - a 27-point swing worth factoring into travel timing.

On the multi-year calendar, CLT–ECP peaks in October at 88.7% on-time while July carries the heaviest traffic (~100 flights per month) ; the softest month is June at 76.6%, a 12.1-point swing that repeats because the corridor's weather and holiday mix stays stable year to year.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where does CLT to ECP rank among US routes by traffic? ▼
According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking, CLT to ECP ranks #2181 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 ECP? ▼
Flights from Charlotte to Panama City have a 82.5% on-time rate based on 5,747 flights. The average delay is 65.4 minutes. The best recent month was Oct 2025 with 96% on-time.
What is the cancellation rate for CLT to ECP? ▼
Over the last 24 months, 1.7% of flights on this route were cancelled (39 of 2,336 flights) and 0.3% were diverted.
How far is the flight from CLT to ECP? ▼
The flight distance from Charlotte (CLT) to Panama City (ECP) is approximately 437 miles. This route is served by 9 carriers.
When is the best time to fly from CLT to ECP? ▼
The best recent month for on-time performance was Oct 2025 (96% on-time). The worst was Jul 2024 (69% on-time). Consider booking during months with historically better performance.

Airports on this route

CLT Airport

Charlotte
ECP Airport

Panama City
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–ECP data

CLT–ECP runs 3.5 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 ECP airport profiles: delay causes and top routes differ even on the same corridor. CLT airport
  • If your dates flex, October (88.7% on-time) beats June (76.6%) on this corridor. Seasonal chart
  • 4 other routes post a similar 82.5% 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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