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Route · CLT → MIA · 2020–2025 BTS data

Charlotte to Miami

According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking (BTS On-Time Performance total flights), CLT to MIA (Charlotte to Miami) ranks #386 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
73 min
Delay when late
18,884
Flights
#386 of 4927
Corpus placement

Cancelled

1.3%

Best Month

Nov 2024 88%

Worst Month

Jul 2024 63%

Distance

650 mi

Carriers

8

Monthly Performance

Recent 24 months of route data.

Period Flights Delayed Cancelled Diverted Carriers
Dec 2025 355 85 2 0 F9,NK,AA
Nov 2025 343 82 2 0 F9,NK,AA
Oct 2025 305 70 1 0 AA,F9,NK
Sep 2025 277 47 2 4 NK,F9,AA
Aug 2025 291 103 3 0 AA,F9,NK
Jul 2025 308 114 8 0 AA,F9,NK
Jun 2025 302 103 6 0 AA,NK,F9
May 2025 310 85 3 1 AA,F9,NK
Apr 2025 337 82 3 2 F9,NK,AA
Mar 2025 352 75 4 1 AA,F9,NK
Feb 2025 302 65 3 0 AA,F9,NK
Jan 2025 325 62 8 2 AA,F9,NK
Dec 2024 367 94 1 1 AA,F9,NK
Nov 2024 339 40 0 0 NK,F9,AA
Oct 2024 330 59 7 0 NK,F9,AA
Sep 2024 289 65 4 0 AA,F9,NK
Aug 2024 286 102 14 4 AA,F9,NK
Jul 2024 289 108 2 0 AA,F9,NK
Jun 2024 271 65 10 2 AA,NK
May 2024 308 108 3 2 AA,NK
Apr 2024 291 75 0 1 AA,NK
Mar 2024 307 80 6 2 AA,NK
Feb 2024 276 57 0 1 AA,NK
Jan 2024 276 79 1 0 AA,NK

CLT–MIA seasonal on-time pattern

Best: October (83.7%) · weakest: July (69.6%)

65%70%75%80%85% JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec 77.8%

Strongest calendar month

October

83.7% on-time · ~270 flights/mo

Busiest calendar month

December

~292 flights/mo avg

Weakest calendar month

July

69.6% on-time · ~255 flights/mo

Cancellation Rate

1.3%

93 of 7,436 flights

Diversion Rate

0.3%

23 of 7,436 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

MIA - Miami

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

MIA on-time profile

Compare the two airports

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

Compare CLT vs MIA

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: Miami · fleet on-time rank #3915 of 4927.

What the Data Says About CLT to MIA

The Charlotte to Miami corridor (CLT to MIA) posts a 77.7% on-time rate on the lower edge of the average band, based on 18,884 tracked flights. Late flights run 72.5 minutes behind on average. 8 carriers cover the 650-mile route; over the last 24 months, 93 of 7,436 flights were cancelled (1.3%) and 0.3% diverted.

The monthly split is wide on this route: Nov 2024 posted the strongest performance at 88% on-time, while Jul 2024 came in at just 63% - a 26-point swing worth factoring into travel timing.

On the multi-year calendar, CLT–MIA peaks in October at 83.7% on-time while December carries the heaviest traffic (~292 flights per month) ; the softest month is July at 69.6%, 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 MIA rank among US routes by traffic? ▼
According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking, CLT to MIA ranks #386 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 MIA? ▼
Flights from Charlotte to Miami have a 77.7% on-time rate based on 18,884 flights. The average delay is 72.5 minutes. The best recent month was Nov 2024 with 88% on-time.
What is the cancellation rate for CLT to MIA? ▼
Over the last 24 months, 1.3% of flights on this route were cancelled (93 of 7,436 flights) and 0.3% were diverted.
How far is the flight from CLT to MIA? ▼
The flight distance from Charlotte (CLT) to Miami (MIA) is approximately 650 miles. This route is served by 8 carriers.
When is the best time to fly from CLT to MIA? ▼
The best recent month for on-time performance was Nov 2024 (88% on-time). The worst was Jul 2024 (63% on-time). Consider booking during months with historically better performance.

Airports on this route

CLT Airport

Charlotte
MIA Airport

Miami
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–MIA data

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

  • Compare CLT and MIA airport profiles: delay causes and top routes differ even on the same corridor. CLT airport
  • If your dates flex, October (83.7% on-time) beats July (69.6%) 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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