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Route · CLT → TPA · 2020–2025 BTS data

Charlotte to Tampa

The CLT–TPA corridor (Charlotte, NC → Tampa, FL) runs behind the national average, served by 8 carriers across roughly 507 miles.

Data updated 2026-06-13

77.4%
On-time
-1.6 pts
vs US avg
68 min
Delay when late
18,976
Flights

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

Cancellation Rate

2.0%

152 of 7,434 flights

Diversion Rate

0.2%

14 of 7,434 flights

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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.

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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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