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Route · CLT → FSD · 2020–2025 BTS data

Charlotte to Sioux Falls

According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking (BTS On-Time Performance total flights), CLT to FSD (Charlotte to Sioux Falls) ranks #4833 of 4927 tracked domestic routes by total flights (most flights = #1).

Data updated 2026-06-13

86.2%
On-time
+7.2 pts
vs US avg
63 min
Delay when late
580
Flights
#4833 of 4927
Corpus placement

Cancelled

1.7%

Best Month

Sep 2021 97%

Worst Month

May 2021 73%

Distance

1,021 mi

Carriers

2

Monthly Performance

Recent 24 months of route data.

Period Flights Delayed Cancelled Diverted Carriers
Oct 2023 31 4 0 0 AA,OH
Oct 2021 62 9 0 1 OH
Sep 2021 60 2 1 0 OH
Aug 2021 62 11 3 0 OH
Jul 2021 62 10 3 1 OH
Jun 2021 60 14 1 0 OH
May 2021 62 17 0 0 OH
Apr 2021 60 4 0 0 OH
Mar 2021 59 6 0 0 OH
Jan 2021 31 1 2 0 OH
Dec 2020 31 2 0 0 OH

CLT–FSD seasonal on-time pattern

Best: January (96.8%) · weakest: May (72.6%)

70%80%90%100% JanMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctDec 93.5%

Strongest calendar month

January

96.8% on-time · ~31 flights/mo

Busiest calendar month

May

~62 flights/mo avg

Weakest calendar month

May

72.6% on-time · ~62 flights/mo

Cancellation Rate

1.7%

10 of 580 flights

Diversion Rate

0.3%

2 of 580 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

FSD - Sioux Falls

Full on-time, delay-cause, and seasonal performance for Sioux Falls, SD.

FSD on-time profile

Compare the two airports

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

Compare CLT vs FSD

Origin-hub reliability standing

Among CLT's stronger departures

CLT → FSD posts a 86.2% on-time rate, landing in the ≥85% band with 5 of 129 BTS-tracked routes leaving Charlotte. The same hub also shows 116 mid-band and 8 challenged departures · fleet-wide on-time rank #837 of 4927 (highest on-time = #1).

What the Data Says About CLT to FSD

Charlotte to Sioux Falls (CLT to FSD) is one of the more dependable pairings in the BTS On-Time Performance dataset: a 86.2% on-time rate across 580 flights, with delays that do happen averaging 62.9 minutes. The corridor runs roughly 1,021 miles and is served by 2 carriers. Over the most recent 24 months, 10 of 580 flights were cancelled (1.7%) and 2 diverted (0.3%).

The monthly split is wide on this route: Sep 2021 posted the strongest performance at 97% on-time, while May 2021 came in at just 73% - a 24-point swing worth factoring into travel timing.

On the multi-year calendar, CLT–FSD peaks in January at 96.8% on-time while May carries the heaviest traffic (~62 flights per month) ; the softest month is May at 72.6%, a 24.2-point swing that repeats because the corridor's weather and holiday mix stays stable year to year.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where does CLT to FSD rank among US routes by traffic? ▼
According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking, CLT to FSD ranks #4833 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 FSD? ▼
Flights from Charlotte to Sioux Falls have a 86.2% on-time rate based on 580 flights. The average delay is 62.9 minutes. The best recent month was Sep 2021 with 97% on-time.
What is the cancellation rate for CLT to FSD? ▼
Over the last 24 months, 1.7% of flights on this route were cancelled (10 of 580 flights) and 0.3% were diverted.
How far is the flight from CLT to FSD? ▼
The flight distance from Charlotte (CLT) to Sioux Falls (FSD) is approximately 1,021 miles. This route is served by 2 carriers.
When is the best time to fly from CLT to FSD? ▼
The best recent month for on-time performance was Sep 2021 (97% on-time). The worst was May 2021 (73% on-time). Consider booking during months with historically better performance.

Airports on this route

CLT Airport

Charlotte
FSD Airport

Sioux Falls
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–FSD data

CLT–FSD runs 7.2 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 FSD airport profiles: delay causes and top routes differ even on the same corridor. CLT airport
  • If your dates flex, January (96.8% on-time) beats May (72.6%) on this corridor. Seasonal chart
  • 4 other routes post a similar 86.2% 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

Every figure on PlainFlights is rendered directly from BTS On-Time Performance data, no number is typed in by an editor. This page aggregates this specific route's on-time performance and monthly trend, live from the dataset. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error.