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Route · CLT → PDX · 2020–2025 BTS data

Charlotte to Portland

According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking (BTS On-Time Performance total flights), CLT to PDX (Charlotte to Portland) ranks #4137 of 4927 tracked domestic routes by total flights (most flights = #1).

Data updated 2026-06-13

69.7%
On-time
-9.3 pts
vs US avg
77 min
Delay when late
1,516
Flights
#4137 of 4927
Corpus placement

Cancelled

0.9%

Best Month

Aug 2023 72%

Worst Month

Jul 2025 52%

Distance

2,282 mi

Carriers

1

Monthly Performance

Recent 24 months of route data.

Period Flights Delayed Cancelled Diverted Carriers
Dec 2025 32 12 0 0 AA
Nov 2025 30 5 0 0 AA
Oct 2025 31 13 0 0 AA
Sep 2025 30 8 0 0 AA
Aug 2025 36 8 1 0 AA
Jul 2025 62 30 1 0 AA
Jun 2025 56 25 0 1 AA
May 2025 31 8 1 0 AA
Apr 2025 30 11 0 0 AA
Mar 2025 31 7 0 0 AA
Oct 2024 31 6 0 0 AA
Sep 2024 30 5 0 0 AA
Aug 2024 31 16 2 0 AA
Jul 2024 31 24 0 0 AA
Jun 2024 30 15 1 0 AA
May 2024 31 20 0 1 AA
Apr 2024 30 9 0 0 AA
Mar 2024 31 8 0 0 AA
Jan 2024 31 12 0 1 AA
Dec 2023 31 7 0 0 AA
Nov 2023 30 3 0 0 AA
Oct 2023 33 5 0 1 AA
Sep 2023 46 9 0 1 AA
Aug 2023 58 16 2 0 AA

CLT–PDX seasonal on-time pattern

Best: September (81.9%) · weakest: July (44.3%)

40%50%60%70%80%90% JanMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec 69.1%

Strongest calendar month

September

81.9% on-time · ~33 flights/mo

Busiest calendar month

June

~37 flights/mo avg

Weakest calendar month

July

44.3% on-time · ~37 flights/mo

Cancellation Rate

0.9%

8 of 843 flights

Diversion Rate

0.6%

5 of 843 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 69.7% print against those peers · fleet on-time rank #4841 of 4927.

What the Data Says About CLT to PDX

On-time performance on the CLT to PDX pairing (Charlotte to Portland) trails a chunk of the network: 69.7% of 1,516 tracked flights arrived on schedule, with a 76.5-minute average delay on the ones that ran late. The route spans about 2,282 miles across 1 carrier. Cancellations over the trailing 24 months hit 0.9% (8 of 843 flights), with 0.6% diverted.

The monthly split is wide on this route: Aug 2023 posted the strongest performance at 72% on-time, while Jul 2025 came in at just 52% - a 21-point swing worth factoring into travel timing.

On the multi-year calendar, CLT–PDX peaks in September at 81.9% on-time while June carries the heaviest traffic (~37 flights per month) ; the softest month is July at 44.3%, a 37.6-point swing that repeats because the corridor's weather and holiday mix stays stable year to year.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where does CLT to PDX rank among US routes by traffic?
According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking, CLT to PDX ranks #4137 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 PDX?
Flights from Charlotte to Portland have a 69.7% on-time rate based on 1,516 flights. The average delay is 76.5 minutes. The best recent month was Aug 2023 with 72% on-time.
What is the cancellation rate for CLT to PDX?
Over the last 24 months, 0.9% of flights on this route were cancelled (8 of 843 flights) and 0.6% were diverted.
How far is the flight from CLT to PDX?
The flight distance from Charlotte (CLT) to Portland (PDX) is approximately 2,282 miles. This route is served by 1 carrier.
When is the best time to fly from CLT to PDX?
The best recent month for on-time performance was Aug 2023 (72% on-time). The worst was Jul 2025 (52% 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–PDX data

CLT–PDX sits 9.3 pts below the national 79% average; check the seasonal chart and airport profiles before treating the headline as typical.

  • Compare CLT and PDX airport profiles: delay causes and top routes differ even on the same corridor. CLT airport
  • If your dates flex, September (81.9% on-time) beats July (44.3%) on this corridor. Seasonal chart
  • 4 other routes post a similar 69.7% 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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