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Route · CLT → SBN · 2020–2025 BTS data

Charlotte to South Bend

According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking (BTS On-Time Performance total flights), CLT to SBN (Charlotte to South Bend) ranks #2255 of 4927 tracked domestic routes by total flights (most flights = #1).

Data updated 2026-06-13

82.3%
On-time
+3.3 pts
vs US avg
69 min
Delay when late
5,521
Flights
#2255 of 4927
Corpus placement

Cancelled

1.6%

Best Month

Nov 2024 90%

Worst Month

Jun 2025 57%

Distance

534 mi

Carriers

1

Monthly Performance

Recent 24 months of route data.

Period Flights Delayed Cancelled Diverted Carriers
Dec 2025 86 28 1 1 OH
Nov 2025 83 14 5 1 OH
Oct 2025 92 9 0 0 OH
Sep 2025 90 10 1 0 OH
Aug 2025 90 25 1 0 OH
Jul 2025 90 25 1 0 OH
Jun 2025 89 38 4 0 OH
May 2025 93 29 2 0 OH
Apr 2025 90 19 0 0 OH
Mar 2025 86 14 2 1 OH
Feb 2025 84 17 7 0 OH
Jan 2025 92 14 2 0 OH
Dec 2024 93 30 0 0 OH
Nov 2024 104 10 0 0 OH
Oct 2024 123 17 0 0 OH
Sep 2024 119 28 2 0 OH
Aug 2024 116 40 2 1 OH
Jul 2024 88 35 1 0 OH
Jun 2024 85 12 0 1 OH
May 2024 90 34 0 0 OH
Apr 2024 90 18 0 0 OH
Mar 2024 91 10 0 0 OH
Feb 2024 81 15 0 0 OH
Jan 2024 86 29 4 0 OH

CLT–SBN seasonal on-time pattern

Best: November (90.4%) · weakest: August (73.2%)

70%75%80%85%90%95% JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec 82%

Strongest calendar month

November

90.4% on-time · ~80 flights/mo

Busiest calendar month

October

~90 flights/mo avg

Weakest calendar month

August

73.2% on-time · ~83 flights/mo

Cancellation Rate

1.6%

35 of 2,231 flights

Diversion Rate

0.2%

5 of 2,231 flights

Explore origin & destination

On-time and delay data for the airports this route connects.

CLT - Charlotte

Full on-time, delay-cause, and seasonal performance for Charlotte, NC.

CLT on-time profile

SBN - South Bend

Full on-time, delay-cause, and seasonal performance for South Bend, IN.

SBN on-time profile

Compare the two airports

See CLT and SBN side by side on delays, cancellations, and reliability.

Compare CLT vs SBN

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: South Bend · fleet on-time rank #2221 of 4927.

What the Data Says About CLT to SBN

Bureau of Transportation Statistics records show Charlotte to South Bend (CLT to SBN) running a 82.3% on-time rate over 5,521 tracked flights, on the stronger end of a typical domestic pairing. When flights do run late, the average delay is 68.7 minutes. The 534-mile corridor is served by 1 carrier, and over the last 24 months 1.6% of 2,231 flights were cancelled, 0.2% diverted.

The monthly split is wide on this route: Nov 2024 posted the strongest performance at 90% on-time, while Jun 2025 came in at just 57% - a 33-point swing worth factoring into travel timing.

On the multi-year calendar, CLT–SBN peaks in November at 90.4% on-time while October carries the heaviest traffic (~90 flights per month) ; the softest month is August at 73.2%, a 17.2-point swing that repeats because the corridor's weather and holiday mix stays stable year to year.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where does CLT to SBN rank among US routes by traffic? ▼
According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking, CLT to SBN ranks #2255 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 SBN? ▼
Flights from Charlotte to South Bend have a 82.3% on-time rate based on 5,521 flights. The average delay is 68.7 minutes. The best recent month was Nov 2024 with 90% on-time.
What is the cancellation rate for CLT to SBN? ▼
Over the last 24 months, 1.6% of flights on this route were cancelled (35 of 2,231 flights) and 0.2% were diverted.
How far is the flight from CLT to SBN? ▼
The flight distance from Charlotte (CLT) to South Bend (SBN) is approximately 534 miles. This route is served by 1 carrier.
When is the best time to fly from CLT to SBN? ▼
The best recent month for on-time performance was Nov 2024 (90% on-time). The worst was Jun 2025 (57% on-time). Consider booking during months with historically better performance.

Airports on this route

CLT Airport

Charlotte
SBN Airport

South Bend
Data source

Data Source: Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS), On-Time Performance Data. Statistics reflect cumulative performance across all available reporting periods.

Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.

Using CLT–SBN data

CLT–SBN runs 3.3 pts above the national 79% average; the remaining risk is month-to-month swing and carrier mix, not a weak headline rate.

  • Compare CLT and SBN airport profiles: delay causes and top routes differ even on the same corridor. CLT airport
  • If your dates flex, November (90.4% on-time) beats August (73.2%) on this corridor. Seasonal chart
  • 4 other routes post a similar 82.3% 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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