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Route · CLT → SGF · 2020–2025 BTS data

Charlotte to Springfield

According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking (BTS On-Time Performance total flights), CLT to SGF (Charlotte to Springfield) ranks #2028 of 4927 tracked domestic routes by total flights (most flights = #1).

Data updated 2026-06-13

78.7%
On-time
-0.3 pts
vs US avg
63 min
Delay when late
6,192
Flights
#2028 of 4927
Corpus placement

Cancelled

1.6%

Best Month

Oct 2024 89%

Worst Month

May 2024 45%

Distance

708 mi

Carriers

4

Monthly Performance

Recent 24 months of route data.

Period Flights Delayed Cancelled Diverted Carriers
Dec 2025 106 20 3 0 OH,MQ
Nov 2025 113 22 1 2 MQ,OH
Oct 2025 94 15 0 1 OH,MQ
Sep 2025 99 13 0 0 MQ,OH
Aug 2025 115 23 1 0 MQ,OH
Jul 2025 109 15 1 1 OH,MQ
Jun 2025 115 36 4 1 OH,MQ
May 2025 120 35 2 0 OH,MQ
Apr 2025 120 39 5 0 MQ,OH
Mar 2025 108 23 3 0 OH,MQ
Feb 2025 97 25 9 0 OH,MQ
Jan 2025 105 29 5 0 OH,MQ
Dec 2024 111 45 0 1 MQ,OH
Nov 2024 102 12 0 0 MQ,OH
Oct 2024 114 13 0 0 MQ,OH
Sep 2024 108 23 0 0 OH,MQ
Aug 2024 115 32 1 1 MQ,OH
Jul 2024 117 41 2 0 MQ,OH
Jun 2024 117 30 1 1 MQ,OH
May 2024 121 66 0 0 MQ,OH
Apr 2024 117 33 0 0 MQ,OH
Mar 2024 93 21 0 0 MQ,OH
Feb 2024 85 21 0 0 MQ,OH
Jan 2024 86 29 4 2 MQ,OH

CLT–SGF seasonal on-time pattern

Best: October (86.3%) · weakest: May (71.4%)

70%75%80%85%90% JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec 78.7%

Strongest calendar month

October

86.3% on-time · ~89 flights/mo

Busiest calendar month

June

~100 flights/mo avg

Weakest calendar month

May

71.4% on-time · ~97 flights/mo

Cancellation Rate

1.6%

42 of 2,587 flights

Diversion Rate

0.4%

10 of 2,587 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

SGF - Springfield

Full on-time, delay-cause, and seasonal performance for Springfield, MO.

SGF on-time profile

Compare the two airports

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

Compare CLT vs SGF

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: Springfield · fleet on-time rank #3597 of 4927.

What the Data Says About CLT to SGF

6,192 tracked flights put the CLT to SGF pairing (Charlotte to Springfield) at a 78.7% on-time rate, squarely in line with the wider network. Delays that do occur run 63.4 minutes on average. Across the 708-mile route and its 4 carriers, the trailing 24 months show 1.6% cancelled and 0.4% diverted (2,587 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 45% - a 43-point swing worth factoring into travel timing.

On the multi-year calendar, CLT–SGF peaks in October at 86.3% on-time while June carries the heaviest traffic (~100 flights per month) ; the softest month is May at 71.4%, a 14.9-point swing that repeats because the corridor's weather and holiday mix stays stable year to year.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where does CLT to SGF rank among US routes by traffic? ▼
According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking, CLT to SGF ranks #2028 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 SGF? ▼
Flights from Charlotte to Springfield have a 78.7% on-time rate based on 6,192 flights. The average delay is 63.4 minutes. The best recent month was Oct 2024 with 89% on-time.
What is the cancellation rate for CLT to SGF? ▼
Over the last 24 months, 1.6% of flights on this route were cancelled (42 of 2,587 flights) and 0.4% were diverted.
How far is the flight from CLT to SGF? ▼
The flight distance from Charlotte (CLT) to Springfield (SGF) is approximately 708 miles. This route is served by 4 carriers.
When is the best time to fly from CLT to SGF? ▼
The best recent month for on-time performance was Oct 2024 (89% on-time). The worst was May 2024 (45% on-time). Consider booking during months with historically better performance.

Airports on this route

CLT Airport

Charlotte
SGF Airport

Springfield
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–SGF data

CLT–SGF is mid-pack at 78.7% on-time; month and carrier mix move more than the corridor headline.

  • Compare CLT and SGF airport profiles: delay causes and top routes differ even on the same corridor. CLT airport
  • If your dates flex, October (86.3% on-time) beats May (71.4%) on this corridor. Seasonal chart
  • 4 other routes post a similar 78.7% 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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