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Route · CLT → EYW · 2020–2025 BTS data

Charlotte to Key West

According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking (BTS On-Time Performance total flights), CLT to EYW (Charlotte to Key West) ranks #1627 of 4927 tracked domestic routes by total flights (most flights = #1).

Data updated 2026-06-13

79.4%
On-time
+0.4 pts
vs US avg
77 min
Delay when late
7,711
Flights
#1627 of 4927
Corpus placement

Cancelled

1.8%

Best Month

Oct 2025 92%

Worst Month

May 2024 55%

Distance

736 mi

Carriers

7

Monthly Performance

Recent 24 months of route data.

Period Flights Delayed Cancelled Diverted Carriers
Dec 2025 121 31 0 3 AA,MQ
Nov 2025 117 22 8 1 MQ,AA
Oct 2025 92 7 0 0 AA,MQ
Sep 2025 89 8 0 2 MQ,AA
Aug 2025 78 18 0 1 AA,MQ
Jul 2025 92 20 0 1 AA,MQ
Jun 2025 90 24 0 0 AA,MQ
May 2025 95 17 0 0 AA
Apr 2025 108 22 0 0 AA
Mar 2025 120 30 1 3 AA
Feb 2025 103 27 3 1 AA
Jan 2025 115 29 2 2 AA
Dec 2024 129 32 1 4 AA
Nov 2024 112 24 0 1 MQ,AA
Oct 2024 111 22 4 1 MQ,AA
Sep 2024 90 7 6 0 AA,MQ
Aug 2024 91 15 7 0 AA,MQ
Jul 2024 91 22 1 2 AA,MQ
Jun 2024 94 17 4 1 AA,MQ
May 2024 128 57 0 2 AA,MQ
Apr 2024 146 43 2 0 AA,MQ
Mar 2024 155 60 6 0 AA,MQ
Feb 2024 143 25 2 2 AA,MQ
Jan 2024 148 39 1 2 AA,MQ

CLT–EYW seasonal on-time pattern

Best: September (89.1%) · weakest: December (75.0%)

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

Strongest calendar month

September

89.1% on-time · ~79 flights/mo

Busiest calendar month

March

~138 flights/mo avg

Weakest calendar month

December

75.0% on-time · ~129 flights/mo

Cancellation Rate

1.8%

48 of 2,658 flights

Diversion Rate

1.1%

29 of 2,658 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: Key West · fleet on-time rank #3363 of 4927.

What the Data Says About CLT to EYW

7,711 tracked flights put the CLT to EYW pairing (Charlotte to Key West) at a 79.4% on-time rate, squarely in line with the wider network. Delays that do occur run 76.7 minutes on average. Across the 736-mile route and its 7 carriers, the trailing 24 months show 1.8% cancelled and 1.1% diverted (2,658 flights sampled).

The monthly split is wide on this route: Oct 2025 posted the strongest performance at 92% on-time, while May 2024 came in at just 55% - a 37-point swing worth factoring into travel timing.

On the multi-year calendar, CLT–EYW peaks in September at 89.1% on-time while March carries the heaviest traffic (~138 flights per month) ; the softest month is December at 75.0%, a 14.1-point swing that repeats because the corridor's weather and holiday mix stays stable year to year.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where does CLT to EYW rank among US routes by traffic?
According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking, CLT to EYW ranks #1627 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 EYW?
Flights from Charlotte to Key West have a 79.4% on-time rate based on 7,711 flights. The average delay is 76.7 minutes. The best recent month was Oct 2025 with 92% on-time.
What is the cancellation rate for CLT to EYW?
Over the last 24 months, 1.8% of flights on this route were cancelled (48 of 2,658 flights) and 1.1% were diverted.
How far is the flight from CLT to EYW?
The flight distance from Charlotte (CLT) to Key West (EYW) is approximately 736 miles. This route is served by 7 carriers.
When is the best time to fly from CLT to EYW?
The best recent month for on-time performance was Oct 2025 (92% on-time). The worst was May 2024 (55% 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–EYW data

CLT–EYW is mid-pack at 79.4% on-time; month and carrier mix move more than the corridor headline.

  • Compare CLT and EYW airport profiles: delay causes and top routes differ even on the same corridor. CLT airport
  • If your dates flex, September (89.1% on-time) beats December (75.0%) on this corridor. Seasonal chart
  • 4 other routes post a similar 79.4% 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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