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Route · CMH → CLT · 2020–2025 BTS data

Columbus to Charlotte

According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking (BTS On-Time Performance total flights), CMH to CLT (Columbus to Charlotte) ranks #900 of 4927 tracked domestic routes by total flights (most flights = #1).

Data updated 2026-06-13

83.7%
On-time
+4.7 pts
vs US avg
90 min
Delay when late
12,059
Flights
#900 of 4927
Corpus placement

Cancelled

1.2%

Best Month

Sep 2025 92%

Worst Month

May 2024 65%

Distance

347 mi

Carriers

16

Monthly Performance

Recent 24 months of route data.

Period Flights Delayed Cancelled Diverted Carriers
Dec 2025 171 41 2 0 OH,AA
Nov 2025 162 22 1 0 MQ,OH,AA
Oct 2025 172 18 0 0 AA,OH,MQ
Sep 2025 159 13 0 0 MQ,OH,AA
Aug 2025 165 26 1 0 AA,MQ,OH
Jul 2025 165 24 4 0 AA,OH,MQ
Jun 2025 169 52 6 0 AA,OH,MQ
May 2025 159 48 1 1 AA,OH
Apr 2025 177 39 4 0 OH,AA
Mar 2025 183 41 5 0 AA,OH
Feb 2025 153 38 1 0 AA,OH
Jan 2025 167 45 5 0 AA,OH
Dec 2024 175 34 0 0 AA,OH
Nov 2024 162 17 0 0 OH,AA
Oct 2024 192 39 0 0 AA,OH
Sep 2024 171 42 4 0 OH,AA
Aug 2024 181 45 2 1 AA,OH
Jul 2024 180 58 5 2 AA,OH
Jun 2024 176 30 3 1 AA,OH
May 2024 187 66 5 0 AA,OH
Apr 2024 173 40 1 0 AA,OH
Mar 2024 155 34 0 0 AA,MQ,OH
Feb 2024 143 29 0 0 AA,MQ,OH
Jan 2024 147 38 0 0 AA,OH

CMH–CLT seasonal on-time pattern

Best: November (90.3%) · weakest: July (77.3%)

75%80%85%90%95% JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec 82.7%

Strongest calendar month

November

90.3% on-time · ~165 flights/mo

Busiest calendar month

March

~186 flights/mo avg

Weakest calendar month

July

77.3% on-time · ~165 flights/mo

Cancellation Rate

1.2%

50 of 4,044 flights

Diversion Rate

0.1%

5 of 4,044 flights

Explore origin & destination

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

CMH - Columbus

Full on-time, delay-cause, and seasonal performance for Columbus, OH.

CMH on-time profile

CLT - Charlotte

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

CLT on-time profile

Compare the two airports

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

Compare CMH vs CLT

Origin-hub reliability standing

Mid-pack among CMH departures

From CMH, this corridor sits with 19 other 75–85% on-time routes out of 33 tracked departures, not the hub's reliability leaders (13 at ≥85%) and not the softest ( 1 below 75%). Destination: Charlotte · fleet on-time rank #1686 of 4927.

What the Data Says About CMH to CLT

Bureau of Transportation Statistics records show Columbus to Charlotte (CMH to CLT) running a 83.7% on-time rate over 12,059 tracked flights, on the stronger end of a typical domestic pairing. When flights do run late, the average delay is 90.0 minutes. The 347-mile corridor is served by 16 carriers, and over the last 24 months 1.2% of 4,044 flights were cancelled, 0.1% diverted.

The monthly split is wide on this route: Sep 2025 posted the strongest performance at 92% on-time, while May 2024 came in at just 65% - a 27-point swing worth factoring into travel timing.

On the multi-year calendar, CMH–CLT peaks in November at 90.3% on-time while March carries the heaviest traffic (~186 flights per month) ; the softest month is July at 77.3%, a 13.0-point swing that repeats because the corridor's weather and holiday mix stays stable year to year.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where does CMH to CLT rank among US routes by traffic? ▼
According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking, CMH to CLT ranks #900 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 CMH to CLT? ▼
Flights from Columbus to Charlotte have a 83.7% on-time rate based on 12,059 flights. The average delay is 90.0 minutes. The best recent month was Sep 2025 with 92% on-time.
What is the cancellation rate for CMH to CLT? ▼
Over the last 24 months, 1.2% of flights on this route were cancelled (50 of 4,044 flights) and 0.1% were diverted.
How far is the flight from CMH to CLT? ▼
The flight distance from Columbus (CMH) to Charlotte (CLT) is approximately 347 miles. This route is served by 16 carriers.
When is the best time to fly from CMH to CLT? ▼
The best recent month for on-time performance was Sep 2025 (92% on-time). The worst was May 2024 (65% on-time). Consider booking during months with historically better performance.

Airports on this route

CMH Airport

Columbus
CLT Airport

Charlotte
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 CMH–CLT data

CMH–CLT runs 4.7 pts above the national 79% average; the remaining risk is month-to-month swing and carrier mix, not a weak headline rate.

  • Compare CMH and CLT airport profiles: delay causes and top routes differ even on the same corridor. CMH airport
  • If your dates flex, November (90.3% on-time) beats July (77.3%) on this corridor. Seasonal chart
  • 4 other routes post a similar 83.7% 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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