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Route · CLT → PHX · 2020–2025 BTS data

Charlotte to Phoenix

The CLT–PHX corridor (Charlotte, NC → Phoenix, AZ) runs ahead of the national average, served by 3 carriers across roughly 1,773 miles.

Data updated 2026-06-13

80.8%
On-time
+1.8 pts
vs US avg
67 min
Delay when late
15,474
Flights

Cancelled

0.6%

Best Month

Oct 2024 89%

Worst Month

May 2024 48%

Distance

1,773 mi

Carriers

3

Monthly Performance

Recent 24 months of route data.

Period Flights Delayed Cancelled Diverted Carriers
Dec 2025 233 45 0 0 AA
Nov 2025 220 40 2 0 AA
Oct 2025 246 28 1 1 AA
Sep 2025 218 29 1 4 AA
Aug 2025 227 59 1 2 AA
Jul 2025 247 76 3 0 AA
Jun 2025 243 64 2 0 AA
May 2025 271 64 0 1 AA
Apr 2025 270 45 0 0 AA
Mar 2025 276 61 0 0 AA
Feb 2025 233 35 0 0 AA
Jan 2025 247 54 4 0 AA
Dec 2024 246 45 1 0 AA
Nov 2024 243 40 0 0 AA
Oct 2024 264 30 0 0 AA
Sep 2024 241 50 4 0 AA
Aug 2024 260 70 2 0 AA
Jul 2024 277 123 8 3 AA
Jun 2024 270 74 3 1 AA
May 2024 273 141 1 1 AA
Apr 2024 242 66 0 0 AA
Mar 2024 250 49 0 0 AA
Feb 2024 230 32 0 0 AA
Jan 2024 242 62 0 0 AA

Cancellation Rate

0.6%

33 of 5,969 flights

Diversion Rate

0.2%

13 of 5,969 flights

What the Data Says About CLT to PHX

15,474 tracked flights put the CLT to PHX pairing (Charlotte to Phoenix) at a 80.8% on-time rate, squarely in line with the wider network. Delays that do occur run 66.5 minutes on average. Across the 1,773-mile route and its 3 carriers, the trailing 24 months show 0.6% cancelled and 0.2% diverted (5,969 flights sampled).

The monthly split is wide on this route: Oct 2024 posted the strongest performance at 89% on-time, while May 2024 came in at just 48% - a 40-point swing worth factoring into travel timing.

Frequently Asked Questions

How often are flights delayed from CLT to PHX?
Flights from Charlotte to Phoenix have a 80.8% on-time rate based on 15,474 flights. The average delay is 66.5 minutes. The best recent month was Oct 2024 with 89% on-time.
What is the cancellation rate for CLT to PHX?
Over the last 24 months, 0.6% of flights on this route were cancelled (33 of 5,969 flights) and 0.2% were diverted.
How far is the flight from CLT to PHX?
The flight distance from Charlotte (CLT) to Phoenix (PHX) is approximately 1,773 miles. This route is served by 3 carriers.
When is the best time to fly from CLT to PHX?
The best recent month for on-time performance was Oct 2024 (89% on-time). The worst was May 2024 (48% 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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