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Route · CLT → LGA · 2020–2025 BTS data

Charlotte to New York

The CLT–LGA corridor (Charlotte, NC → New York, NY) runs behind the national average, served by 26 carriers across roughly 544 miles.

Data updated 2026-06-13

77.9%
On-time
-1.1 pts
vs US avg
79 min
Delay when late
28,574
Flights

Cancelled

2.5%

Best Month

Sep 2024 84%

Worst Month

Jul 2024 54%

Distance

544 mi

Carriers

26

Monthly Performance

Recent 24 months of route data.

Period Flights Delayed Cancelled Diverted Carriers
Dec 2025 385 115 12 2 YX,F9,NK,AA
Nov 2025 399 134 9 0 F9,NK,AA,YX
Oct 2025 436 113 10 1 AA,YX,F9,NK
Sep 2025 386 68 3 4 NK,YX,F9,AA
Aug 2025 395 103 8 0 AA,YX,F9,NK
Jul 2025 406 153 23 6 AA,NK,YX,F9
Jun 2025 385 129 17 2 AA,YX,F9,NK
May 2025 382 103 9 1 AA,NK,YX,F9
Apr 2025 430 121 2 1 F9,NK,YX,AA
Mar 2025 437 123 8 1 AA,NK,YX,F9
Feb 2025 392 102 12 0 AA,YX,F9,NK
Jan 2025 432 108 13 1 AA,YX,F9,NK
Dec 2024 510 163 0 0 9E,AA,F9,NK,YX
Nov 2024 525 116 2 2 9E,YX,NK,F9,AA
Oct 2024 528 112 0 2 YX,NK,F9,AA,9E
Sep 2024 510 82 11 1 YX,9E,AA,F9,NK
Aug 2024 530 189 42 5 AA,F9,NK,YX,9E
Jul 2024 530 245 32 2 9E,AA,F9,NK,YX
Jun 2024 511 197 23 4 9E,AA,F9,NK,YX
May 2024 536 194 6 4 9E,AA,F9,NK,YX
Apr 2024 506 142 5 2 9E,AA,F9,NK,YX
Mar 2024 466 123 2 3 9E,AA,NK,YX
Feb 2024 459 89 10 2 9E,AA,NK
Jan 2024 457 122 16 1 9E,AA,NK,YX

Cancellation Rate

2.5%

275 of 10,933 flights

Diversion Rate

0.4%

47 of 10,933 flights

What the Data Says About CLT to LGA

The Charlotte to New York corridor (CLT to LGA) posts a 77.9% on-time rate on the lower edge of the average band, based on 28,574 tracked flights. Late flights run 79.4 minutes behind on average. 26 carriers cover the 544-mile route; over the last 24 months, 275 of 10,933 flights were cancelled (2.5%) and 0.4% diverted.

The monthly split is wide on this route: Sep 2024 posted the strongest performance at 84% on-time, while Jul 2024 came in at just 54% - a 30-point swing worth factoring into travel timing.

Frequently Asked Questions

How often are flights delayed from CLT to LGA?
Flights from Charlotte to New York have a 77.9% on-time rate based on 28,574 flights. The average delay is 79.4 minutes. The best recent month was Sep 2024 with 84% on-time.
What is the cancellation rate for CLT to LGA?
Over the last 24 months, 2.5% of flights on this route were cancelled (275 of 10,933 flights) and 0.4% were diverted.
How far is the flight from CLT to LGA?
The flight distance from Charlotte (CLT) to New York (LGA) is approximately 544 miles. This route is served by 26 carriers.
When is the best time to fly from CLT to LGA?
The best recent month for on-time performance was Sep 2024 (84% on-time). The worst was Jul 2024 (54% on-time). Consider booking during months with historically better performance.

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Data source

Data Source: Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS), On-Time Performance Data. Statistics reflect cumulative performance across all available reporting periods.

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 Editorial

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