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Route · CLT → RDU · 2020–2025 BTS data

Charlotte to Raleigh/Durham

The CLT–RDU corridor (Charlotte, NC → Raleigh/Durham, NC) runs ahead of the national average, served by 10 carriers across roughly 130 miles.

Data updated 2026-06-13

80%
On-time
+1 pts
vs US avg
70 min
Delay when late
18,324
Flights

Cancelled

1.5%

Best Month

Jan 2025 87%

Worst Month

Jul 2024 50%

Distance

130 mi

Carriers

10

Monthly Performance

Recent 24 months of route data.

Period Flights Delayed Cancelled Diverted Carriers
Dec 2025 260 67 0 0 AA
Nov 2025 244 33 3 0 AA
Oct 2025 260 47 0 0 AA,OH
Sep 2025 245 40 0 0 AA
Aug 2025 264 70 3 0 AA
Jul 2025 292 110 7 0 AA
Jun 2025 287 83 11 0 AA
May 2025 296 69 6 0 AA
Apr 2025 283 74 0 0 AA
Mar 2025 307 52 3 0 AA
Feb 2025 274 42 9 0 AA
Jan 2025 306 41 8 0 AA
Dec 2024 293 66 0 0 AA
Nov 2024 273 49 0 0 MQ,AA
Oct 2024 319 61 0 0 AA
Sep 2024 282 53 12 0 AA
Aug 2024 321 108 7 0 AA
Jul 2024 331 166 20 2 AA
Jun 2024 328 124 7 0 AA
May 2024 357 163 6 0 AA
Apr 2024 316 90 0 0 AA
Mar 2024 302 84 1 0 AA
Feb 2024 283 71 0 0 AA,MQ
Jan 2024 300 81 1 0 AA,MQ

Cancellation Rate

1.5%

104 of 7,023 flights

Diversion Rate

0.0%

2 of 7,023 flights

What the Data Says About CLT to RDU

18,324 tracked flights put the CLT to RDU pairing (Charlotte to Raleigh/Durham) at a 80% on-time rate, squarely in line with the wider network. Delays that do occur run 70.3 minutes on average. Across the 130-mile route and its 10 carriers, the trailing 24 months show 1.5% cancelled and 0.0% diverted (7,023 flights sampled).

The monthly split is wide on this route: Jan 2025 posted the strongest performance at 87% on-time, while Jul 2024 came in at just 50% - a 37-point swing worth factoring into travel timing.

Frequently Asked Questions

How often are flights delayed from CLT to RDU?
Flights from Charlotte to Raleigh/Durham have a 80% on-time rate based on 18,324 flights. The average delay is 70.3 minutes. The best recent month was Jan 2025 with 87% on-time.
What is the cancellation rate for CLT to RDU?
Over the last 24 months, 1.5% of flights on this route were cancelled (104 of 7,023 flights) and 0.0% were diverted.
How far is the flight from CLT to RDU?
The flight distance from Charlotte (CLT) to Raleigh/Durham (RDU) is approximately 130 miles. This route is served by 10 carriers.
When is the best time to fly from CLT to RDU?
The best recent month for on-time performance was Jan 2025 (87% on-time). The worst was Jul 2024 (50% 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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