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Route · CLT → TPA · 2020–2025 BTS data

Charlotte to Tampa

According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking (BTS On-Time Performance total flights), CLT to TPA (Charlotte to Tampa) ranks #381 of 4927 tracked domestic routes by total flights (most flights = #1).

Data updated 2026-06-13

77.4%
On-time
-1.6 pts
vs US avg
68 min
Delay when late
18,976
Flights
#381 of 4927
Corpus placement

Cancelled

2.0%

Best Month

Nov 2024 88%

Worst Month

Jul 2024 54%

Distance

507 mi

Carriers

8

Monthly Performance

Recent 24 months of route data.

Period Flights Delayed Cancelled Diverted Carriers
Dec 2025 272 69 0 1 F9,NK,AA
Nov 2025 271 51 0 0 F9,NK,AA
Oct 2025 259 49 1 0 AA,F9,NK
Sep 2025 264 40 0 0 NK,F9,AA
Aug 2025 289 101 2 2 AA,F9,NK
Jul 2025 314 134 5 1 AA,NK,F9
Jun 2025 310 109 10 1 AA,F9,NK
May 2025 315 75 2 1 AA,NK,F9
Apr 2025 336 73 0 0 NK,AA
Mar 2025 357 60 12 0 AA,NK
Feb 2025 299 47 7 0 AA,NK
Jan 2025 333 42 8 0 AA,NK
Dec 2024 335 95 0 0 AA,NK
Nov 2024 311 36 0 0 NK,AA
Oct 2024 296 50 31 0 NK,AA
Sep 2024 276 65 15 1 AA,NK
Aug 2024 300 103 18 1 AA,NK
Jul 2024 305 140 21 3 AA,NK
Jun 2024 304 110 1 2 AA,NK
May 2024 345 150 8 0 AA,NK
Apr 2024 349 88 7 0 AA,NK
Mar 2024 363 124 4 1 AA,NK
Feb 2024 316 73 0 0 AA,NK
Jan 2024 315 77 0 0 AA,NK

CLT–TPA seasonal on-time pattern

Best: October (83.8%) · weakest: July (62.2%)

60%65%70%75%80%85% JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec 77.9%

Strongest calendar month

October

83.8% on-time · ~261 flights/mo

Busiest calendar month

March

~304 flights/mo avg

Weakest calendar month

July

62.2% on-time · ~265 flights/mo

Cancellation Rate

2.0%

152 of 7,434 flights

Diversion Rate

0.2%

14 of 7,434 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

TPA - Tampa

Full on-time, delay-cause, and seasonal performance for Tampa, FL.

TPA on-time profile

Compare the two airports

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

Compare CLT vs TPA

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: Tampa · fleet on-time rank #3992 of 4927.

What the Data Says About CLT to TPA

The Charlotte to Tampa corridor (CLT to TPA) posts a 77.4% on-time rate on the lower edge of the average band, based on 18,976 tracked flights. Late flights run 67.5 minutes behind on average. 8 carriers cover the 507-mile route; over the last 24 months, 152 of 7,434 flights were cancelled (2.0%) and 0.2% diverted.

The monthly split is wide on this route: Nov 2024 posted the strongest performance at 88% on-time, while Jul 2024 came in at just 54% - a 34-point swing worth factoring into travel timing.

On the multi-year calendar, CLT–TPA peaks in October at 83.8% on-time while March carries the heaviest traffic (~304 flights per month) ; the softest month is July at 62.2%, a 21.6-point swing that repeats because the corridor's weather and holiday mix stays stable year to year.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where does CLT to TPA rank among US routes by traffic? ▼
According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking, CLT to TPA ranks #381 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 TPA? ▼
Flights from Charlotte to Tampa have a 77.4% on-time rate based on 18,976 flights. The average delay is 67.5 minutes. The best recent month was Nov 2024 with 88% on-time.
What is the cancellation rate for CLT to TPA? ▼
Over the last 24 months, 2.0% of flights on this route were cancelled (152 of 7,434 flights) and 0.2% were diverted.
How far is the flight from CLT to TPA? ▼
The flight distance from Charlotte (CLT) to Tampa (TPA) is approximately 507 miles. This route is served by 8 carriers.
When is the best time to fly from CLT to TPA? ▼
The best recent month for on-time performance was Nov 2024 (88% on-time). The worst was Jul 2024 (54% on-time). Consider booking during months with historically better performance.

Airports on this route

CLT Airport

Charlotte
TPA Airport

Tampa
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–TPA data

CLT–TPA is mid-pack at 77.4% on-time; month and carrier mix move more than the corridor headline.

  • Compare CLT and TPA airport profiles: delay causes and top routes differ even on the same corridor. CLT airport
  • If your dates flex, October (83.8% on-time) beats July (62.2%) on this corridor. Seasonal chart
  • 4 other routes post a similar 77.4% 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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