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Route · CLT → MLI · 2020–2025 BTS data

Charlotte to Moline

According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking (BTS On-Time Performance total flights), CLT to MLI (Charlotte to Moline) ranks #4321 of 4927 tracked domestic routes by total flights (most flights = #1).

Data updated 2026-06-13

74.9%
On-time
-4.1 pts
vs US avg
71 min
Delay when late
1,249
Flights
#4321 of 4927
Corpus placement

Cancelled

2.2%

Best Month

Sep 2025 93%

Worst Month

Jul 2024 54%

Distance

674 mi

Carriers

1

Monthly Performance

Recent 24 months of route data.

Period Flights Delayed Cancelled Diverted Carriers
Sep 2025 60 4 1 0 OH
Aug 2025 58 6 1 0 OH
Jul 2025 61 22 0 1 OH
Jun 2025 51 20 3 0 OH
May 2025 62 23 2 0 OH
Apr 2025 60 22 0 0 OH
Mar 2025 59 21 3 0 OH
Feb 2025 56 14 1 0 OH
Jan 2025 61 11 4 0 OH
Dec 2024 59 11 1 0 OH
Nov 2024 57 9 0 0 OH
Oct 2024 61 7 0 0 OH
Sep 2024 60 15 0 0 OH
Aug 2024 61 21 0 1 OH
Jul 2024 61 28 3 0 OH
Jun 2024 60 18 0 0 OH
May 2024 62 21 0 0 OH
Apr 2024 60 13 0 0 OH
Mar 2024 62 8 0 0 OH
Feb 2024 58 10 0 0 OH
Jan 2024 60 10 8 0 OH

CLT–MLI seasonal on-time pattern

Best: October (88.5%) · weakest: July (59.0%)

50%60%70%80%90% JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec 81.4%

Strongest calendar month

October

88.5% on-time · ~61 flights/mo

Busiest calendar month

May

~62 flights/mo avg

Weakest calendar month

July

59.0% on-time · ~61 flights/mo

Cancellation Rate

2.2%

27 of 1,249 flights

Diversion Rate

0.2%

2 of 1,249 flights

Origin-hub reliability standing

Softer reliability from CLT

Among 129 routes leaving CLT, only 8 (including this one) clear below 75% on-time, while 5 stay ≥85% and 116 sit mid-band. Travelers comparing CLT options should weigh this 74.9% print against those peers · fleet on-time rank #4479 of 4927.

What the Data Says About CLT to MLI

On-time performance on the CLT to MLI pairing (Charlotte to Moline) trails a chunk of the network: 74.9% of 1,249 tracked flights arrived on schedule, with a 70.8-minute average delay on the ones that ran late. The route spans about 674 miles across 1 carrier. Cancellations over the trailing 24 months hit 2.2% (27 of 1,249 flights), with 0.2% diverted.

The monthly split is wide on this route: Sep 2025 posted the strongest performance at 93% on-time, while Jul 2024 came in at just 54% - a 39-point swing worth factoring into travel timing.

On the multi-year calendar, CLT–MLI peaks in October at 88.5% on-time while May carries the heaviest traffic (~62 flights per month) ; the softest month is July at 59.0%, a 29.5-point swing that repeats because the corridor's weather and holiday mix stays stable year to year.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where does CLT to MLI rank among US routes by traffic?
According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking, CLT to MLI ranks #4321 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 MLI?
Flights from Charlotte to Moline have a 74.9% on-time rate based on 1,249 flights. The average delay is 70.8 minutes. The best recent month was Sep 2025 with 93% on-time.
What is the cancellation rate for CLT to MLI?
Over the last 24 months, 2.2% of flights on this route were cancelled (27 of 1,249 flights) and 0.2% were diverted.
How far is the flight from CLT to MLI?
The flight distance from Charlotte (CLT) to Moline (MLI) is approximately 674 miles. This route is served by 1 carrier.
When is the best time to fly from CLT to MLI?
The best recent month for on-time performance was Sep 2025 (93% on-time). The worst was Jul 2024 (54% 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–MLI data

CLT–MLI sits 4.1 pts below the national 79% average; check the seasonal chart and airport profiles before treating the headline as typical.

  • Compare CLT and MLI airport profiles: delay causes and top routes differ even on the same corridor. CLT airport
  • If your dates flex, October (88.5% on-time) beats July (59.0%) on this corridor. Seasonal chart
  • 4 other routes post a similar 74.9% 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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