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Route · CLT → ROC · 2020–2025 BTS data

Charlotte to Rochester

According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking (BTS On-Time Performance total flights), CLT to ROC (Charlotte to Rochester) ranks #2046 of 4927 tracked domestic routes by total flights (most flights = #1).

Data updated 2026-06-13

79.2%
On-time
+0.2 pts
vs US avg
75 min
Delay when late
6,118
Flights
#2046 of 4927
Corpus placement

Cancelled

0.9%

Best Month

Jan 2025 86%

Worst Month

Jul 2024 52%

Distance

573 mi

Carriers

7

Monthly Performance

Recent 24 months of route data.

Period Flights Delayed Cancelled Diverted Carriers
Dec 2025 77 25 0 0 AA
Nov 2025 72 16 0 0 OH,AA
Oct 2025 82 17 0 0 AA,OH
Sep 2025 89 15 1 0 OH,AA
Aug 2025 77 22 0 0 AA,OH
Jul 2025 95 33 1 0 AA,OH
Jun 2025 94 29 1 0 AA,OH
May 2025 93 19 0 0 AA,OH
Apr 2025 90 21 0 0 OH,AA
Mar 2025 90 13 0 0 AA
Feb 2025 78 18 1 0 AA
Jan 2025 93 13 2 0 AA,OH
Dec 2024 91 19 0 0 AA,OH
Nov 2024 82 14 0 0 AA
Oct 2024 87 20 0 0 AA
Sep 2024 89 20 1 3 AA
Aug 2024 90 38 3 0 AA,OH
Jul 2024 91 44 6 0 AA,OH
Jun 2024 90 29 2 0 AA,OH
May 2024 93 35 0 0 AA,OH
Apr 2024 90 19 0 1 AA,OH
Mar 2024 93 21 0 0 AA,OH
Feb 2024 87 16 0 0 AA,OH
Jan 2024 93 29 1 0 AA,OH

CLT–ROC seasonal on-time pattern

Best: March (86.3%) · weakest: July (65.6%)

60%65%70%75%80%85%90% JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec 80.1%

Strongest calendar month

March

86.3% on-time · ~86 flights/mo

Busiest calendar month

May

~92 flights/mo avg

Weakest calendar month

July

65.6% on-time · ~87 flights/mo

Cancellation Rate

0.9%

19 of 2,106 flights

Diversion Rate

0.2%

4 of 2,106 flights

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: Rochester · fleet on-time rank #3433 of 4927.

What the Data Says About CLT to ROC

6,118 tracked flights put the CLT to ROC pairing (Charlotte to Rochester) at a 79.2% on-time rate, squarely in line with the wider network. Delays that do occur run 74.5 minutes on average. Across the 573-mile route and its 7 carriers, the trailing 24 months show 0.9% cancelled and 0.2% diverted (2,106 flights sampled).

The monthly split is wide on this route: Jan 2025 posted the strongest performance at 86% on-time, while Jul 2024 came in at just 52% - a 34-point swing worth factoring into travel timing.

On the multi-year calendar, CLT–ROC peaks in March at 86.3% on-time while May carries the heaviest traffic (~92 flights per month) ; the softest month is July at 65.6%, a 20.7-point swing that repeats because the corridor's weather and holiday mix stays stable year to year.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where does CLT to ROC rank among US routes by traffic?
According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking, CLT to ROC ranks #2046 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 ROC?
Flights from Charlotte to Rochester have a 79.2% on-time rate based on 6,118 flights. The average delay is 74.5 minutes. The best recent month was Jan 2025 with 86% on-time.
What is the cancellation rate for CLT to ROC?
Over the last 24 months, 0.9% of flights on this route were cancelled (19 of 2,106 flights) and 0.2% were diverted.
How far is the flight from CLT to ROC?
The flight distance from Charlotte (CLT) to Rochester (ROC) is approximately 573 miles. This route is served by 7 carriers.
When is the best time to fly from CLT to ROC?
The best recent month for on-time performance was Jan 2025 (86% on-time). The worst was Jul 2024 (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–ROC data

CLT–ROC is mid-pack at 79.2% on-time; month and carrier mix move more than the corridor headline.

  • Compare CLT and ROC airport profiles: delay causes and top routes differ even on the same corridor. CLT airport
  • If your dates flex, March (86.3% on-time) beats July (65.6%) on this corridor. Seasonal chart
  • 4 other routes post a similar 79.2% 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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