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Route · CLT → XNA · 2020–2025 BTS data

Charlotte to Fayetteville

According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking (BTS On-Time Performance total flights), CLT to XNA (Charlotte to Fayetteville) ranks #1584 of 4927 tracked domestic routes by total flights (most flights = #1).

Data updated 2026-06-13

77.8%
On-time
-1.2 pts
vs US avg
71 min
Delay when late
7,836
Flights
#1584 of 4927
Corpus placement

Cancelled

1.2%

Best Month

Oct 2024 88%

Worst Month

Jul 2024 44%

Distance

754 mi

Carriers

15

Monthly Performance

Recent 24 months of route data.

Period Flights Delayed Cancelled Diverted Carriers
Dec 2025 125 22 2 0 OH,MQ
Nov 2025 127 17 2 0 MQ,OH,AA
Oct 2025 143 20 1 0 AA,OH,MQ
Sep 2025 124 23 0 0 MQ,OH,AA
Aug 2025 127 30 0 0 AA,MQ,OH
Jul 2025 139 29 2 1 AA,OH,MQ
Jun 2025 137 40 7 1 AA,OH,MQ
May 2025 155 48 1 1 AA,OH,MQ
Apr 2025 150 53 2 0 MQ,OH,AA
Mar 2025 148 45 3 1 AA,OH,MQ
Feb 2025 136 30 7 0 AA,OH,MQ
Jan 2025 148 37 7 0 AA,MQ
Dec 2024 150 31 1 0 AA,MQ,OH
Nov 2024 132 17 0 2 MQ,OH,AA
Oct 2024 149 18 0 0 MQ,AA,OH
Sep 2024 146 26 0 0 AA,MQ
Aug 2024 120 38 2 1 AA,MQ,OH
Jul 2024 122 68 0 0 AA,MQ
Jun 2024 121 52 0 0 AA,MQ,OH
May 2024 123 63 0 0 AA,MQ,OH
Apr 2024 120 32 0 0 AA,MQ,OH
Mar 2024 124 27 0 1 AA,MQ
Feb 2024 116 25 0 0 AA,MQ
Jan 2024 123 41 3 1 AA,MQ,OH

CLT–XNA seasonal on-time pattern

Best: October (84.5%) · weakest: July (69.6%)

65%70%75%80%85%90% JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec 82.7%

Strongest calendar month

October

84.5% on-time · ~116 flights/mo

Busiest calendar month

October

~116 flights/mo avg

Weakest calendar month

July

69.6% on-time · ~111 flights/mo

Cancellation Rate

1.2%

40 of 3,205 flights

Diversion Rate

0.3%

9 of 3,205 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

XNA - Fayetteville

Full on-time, delay-cause, and seasonal performance for Fayetteville, AR.

XNA on-time profile

Compare the two airports

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

Compare CLT vs XNA

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: Fayetteville · fleet on-time rank #3885 of 4927.

What the Data Says About CLT to XNA

The Charlotte to Fayetteville corridor (CLT to XNA) posts a 77.8% on-time rate on the lower edge of the average band, based on 7,836 tracked flights. Late flights run 71.2 minutes behind on average. 15 carriers cover the 754-mile route; over the last 24 months, 40 of 3,205 flights were cancelled (1.2%) and 0.3% diverted.

The monthly split is wide on this route: Oct 2024 posted the strongest performance at 88% on-time, while Jul 2024 came in at just 44% - a 44-point swing worth factoring into travel timing.

On the multi-year calendar, CLT–XNA peaks in October at 84.5% on-time ; the softest month is July at 69.6%, 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 XNA rank among US routes by traffic? ▼
According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking, CLT to XNA ranks #1584 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 XNA? ▼
Flights from Charlotte to Fayetteville have a 77.8% on-time rate based on 7,836 flights. The average delay is 71.2 minutes. The best recent month was Oct 2024 with 88% on-time.
What is the cancellation rate for CLT to XNA? ▼
Over the last 24 months, 1.2% of flights on this route were cancelled (40 of 3,205 flights) and 0.3% were diverted.
How far is the flight from CLT to XNA? ▼
The flight distance from Charlotte (CLT) to Fayetteville (XNA) is approximately 754 miles. This route is served by 15 carriers.
When is the best time to fly from CLT to XNA? ▼
The best recent month for on-time performance was Oct 2024 (88% on-time). The worst was Jul 2024 (44% on-time). Consider booking during months with historically better performance.

Airports on this route

CLT Airport

Charlotte
XNA Airport

Fayetteville
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–XNA data

CLT–XNA is mid-pack at 77.8% on-time; month and carrier mix move more than the corridor headline.

  • Compare CLT and XNA airport profiles: delay causes and top routes differ even on the same corridor. CLT airport
  • If your dates flex, October (84.5% on-time) beats July (69.6%) on this corridor. Seasonal chart
  • 4 other routes post a similar 77.8% 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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