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Route · CLT → JFK · 2020–2025 BTS data

Charlotte to New York

According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking (BTS On-Time Performance total flights), CLT to JFK (Charlotte to New York) ranks #489 of 4927 tracked domestic routes by total flights (most flights = #1).

Data updated 2026-06-13

77.7%
On-time
-1.3 pts
vs US avg
78 min
Delay when late
16,953
Flights
#489 of 4927
Corpus placement

Cancelled

2.1%

Best Month

Oct 2024 86%

Worst Month

Jun 2025 57%

Distance

541 mi

Carriers

12

Monthly Performance

Recent 24 months of route data.

Period Flights Delayed Cancelled Diverted Carriers
Dec 2025 168 60 2 1 YX,AA
Nov 2025 177 42 1 2 AA,YX
Oct 2025 218 58 3 0 AA,YX
Sep 2025 205 40 2 0 YX,AA
Aug 2025 157 59 1 0 AA,YX
Jul 2025 182 73 11 0 AA,YX
Jun 2025 172 74 7 0 AA,YX
May 2025 151 56 2 0 AA,YX
Apr 2025 167 46 0 0 YX,AA
Mar 2025 204 61 1 2 AA,YX
Feb 2025 164 37 6 1 AA,YX
Jan 2025 182 44 3 0 AA,YX
Dec 2024 273 77 1 0 9E,AA,YX
Nov 2024 303 49 0 0 9E,YX,AA
Oct 2024 373 53 0 0 YX,AA,9E
Sep 2024 357 62 2 1 YX,9E,AA
Aug 2024 336 105 25 0 AA,9E
Jul 2024 307 118 19 0 9E,AA
Jun 2024 298 96 18 0 9E,AA,YX
May 2024 308 101 5 0 9E,AA,YX
Apr 2024 283 69 3 1 9E,AA,YX
Mar 2024 248 83 2 1 9E,AA,YX
Feb 2024 246 45 2 1 9E,AA
Jan 2024 264 72 7 0 9E,AA

CLT–JFK seasonal on-time pattern

Best: November (83.4%) · weakest: July (66.6%)

65%70%75%80%85% JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec 78.2%

Strongest calendar month

November

83.4% on-time · ~250 flights/mo

Busiest calendar month

March

~258 flights/mo avg

Weakest calendar month

July

66.6% on-time · ~235 flights/mo

Cancellation Rate

2.1%

123 of 5,743 flights

Diversion Rate

0.2%

10 of 5,743 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

JFK - New York

Full on-time, delay-cause, and seasonal performance for New York, NY.

JFK on-time profile

Compare the two airports

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

Compare CLT vs JFK

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: New York · fleet on-time rank #3914 of 4927.

What the Data Says About CLT to JFK

The Charlotte to New York corridor (CLT to JFK) posts a 77.7% on-time rate on the lower edge of the average band, based on 16,953 tracked flights. Late flights run 77.8 minutes behind on average. 12 carriers cover the 541-mile route; over the last 24 months, 123 of 5,743 flights were cancelled (2.1%) and 0.2% diverted.

The monthly split is wide on this route: Oct 2024 posted the strongest performance at 86% on-time, while Jun 2025 came in at just 57% - a 29-point swing worth factoring into travel timing.

On the multi-year calendar, CLT–JFK peaks in November at 83.4% on-time while March carries the heaviest traffic (~258 flights per month) ; the softest month is July at 66.6%, a 16.8-point swing that repeats because the corridor's weather and holiday mix stays stable year to year.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where does CLT to JFK rank among US routes by traffic? ▼
According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking, CLT to JFK ranks #489 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 JFK? ▼
Flights from Charlotte to New York have a 77.7% on-time rate based on 16,953 flights. The average delay is 77.8 minutes. The best recent month was Oct 2024 with 86% on-time.
What is the cancellation rate for CLT to JFK? ▼
Over the last 24 months, 2.1% of flights on this route were cancelled (123 of 5,743 flights) and 0.2% were diverted.
How far is the flight from CLT to JFK? ▼
The flight distance from Charlotte (CLT) to New York (JFK) is approximately 541 miles. This route is served by 12 carriers.
When is the best time to fly from CLT to JFK? ▼
The best recent month for on-time performance was Oct 2024 (86% on-time). The worst was Jun 2025 (57% on-time). Consider booking during months with historically better performance.

Airports on this route

CLT Airport

Charlotte
JFK Airport

New York
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–JFK data

CLT–JFK is mid-pack at 77.7% on-time; month and carrier mix move more than the corridor headline.

  • Compare CLT and JFK airport profiles: delay causes and top routes differ even on the same corridor. CLT airport
  • If your dates flex, November (83.4% on-time) beats July (66.6%) on this corridor. Seasonal chart
  • 4 other routes post a similar 77.7% 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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