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Route · DFW → CLT · 2020–2025 BTS data

Dallas/Fort Worth to Charlotte

According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking (BTS On-Time Performance total flights), DFW to CLT (Dallas/Fort Worth to Charlotte) ranks #281 of 4927 tracked domestic routes by total flights (most flights = #1).

Data updated 2026-06-13

77.1%
On-time
-1.9 pts
vs US avg
77 min
Delay when late
21,899
Flights
#281 of 4927
Corpus placement

Cancelled

1.7%

Best Month

Nov 2024 86%

Worst Month

May 2024 53%

Distance

936 mi

Carriers

8

Monthly Performance

Recent 24 months of route data.

Period Flights Delayed Cancelled Diverted Carriers
Dec 2025 322 68 1 0 F9,AA
Nov 2025 310 68 5 0 F9,AA
Oct 2025 326 76 1 1 AA,F9
Sep 2025 318 61 6 1 F9,AA
Aug 2025 325 109 7 0 AA,F9,NK
Jul 2025 348 133 6 1 AA,NK,F9
Jun 2025 331 111 11 2 AA,F9,NK
May 2025 332 105 3 0 AA,F9,NK
Apr 2025 308 136 4 0 F9,AA
Mar 2025 361 100 7 0 AA,NK,F9
Feb 2025 322 47 2 0 AA,F9
Jan 2025 366 53 26 0 AA,F9,NK
Dec 2024 368 86 10 0 AA,F9,NK
Nov 2024 326 47 2 0 NK,F9,AA
Oct 2024 365 75 0 0 NK,F9,AA
Sep 2024 363 91 7 2 AA,F9,NK
Aug 2024 362 109 6 0 AA,F9,NK
Jul 2024 347 130 7 3 AA,F9,NK
Jun 2024 342 120 6 1 AA,F9,NK
May 2024 358 169 13 1 AA,F9,NK
Apr 2024 340 106 3 0 AA,F9,NK
Mar 2024 341 100 2 0 AA,NK
Feb 2024 318 57 0 0 AA,NK
Jan 2024 331 104 3 0 AA,NK

DFW–CLT seasonal on-time pattern

Best: November (83.1%) · weakest: July (67.9%)

65%70%75%80%85% JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec 78.8%

Strongest calendar month

November

83.1% on-time · ~295 flights/mo

Busiest calendar month

March

~325 flights/mo avg

Weakest calendar month

July

67.9% on-time · ~314 flights/mo

Cancellation Rate

1.7%

138 of 8,130 flights

Diversion Rate

0.1%

12 of 8,130 flights

Explore origin & destination

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

DFW - Dallas/Fort Worth

Full on-time, delay-cause, and seasonal performance for Dallas/Fort Worth, TX.

DFW 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 DFW and CLT side by side on delays, cancellations, and reliability.

Compare DFW vs CLT

Origin-hub reliability standing

Mid-pack among DFW departures

From DFW, this corridor sits with 113 other 75–85% on-time routes out of 183 tracked departures, not the hub's reliability leaders (13 at ≥85%) and not the softest ( 57 below 75%). Destination: Charlotte · fleet on-time rank #4062 of 4927.

What the Data Says About DFW to CLT

The Dallas/Fort Worth to Charlotte corridor (DFW to CLT) posts a 77.1% on-time rate on the lower edge of the average band, based on 21,899 tracked flights. Late flights run 76.5 minutes behind on average. 8 carriers cover the 936-mile route; over the last 24 months, 138 of 8,130 flights were cancelled (1.7%) and 0.1% diverted.

The monthly split is wide on this route: Nov 2024 posted the strongest performance at 86% on-time, while May 2024 came in at just 53% - a 33-point swing worth factoring into travel timing.

On the multi-year calendar, DFW–CLT peaks in November at 83.1% on-time while March carries the heaviest traffic (~325 flights per month) ; the softest month is July at 67.9%, a 15.2-point swing that repeats because the corridor's weather and holiday mix stays stable year to year.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where does DFW to CLT rank among US routes by traffic? ▼
According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking, DFW to CLT ranks #281 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 DFW to CLT? ▼
Flights from Dallas/Fort Worth to Charlotte have a 77.1% on-time rate based on 21,899 flights. The average delay is 76.5 minutes. The best recent month was Nov 2024 with 86% on-time.
What is the cancellation rate for DFW to CLT? ▼
Over the last 24 months, 1.7% of flights on this route were cancelled (138 of 8,130 flights) and 0.1% were diverted.
How far is the flight from DFW to CLT? ▼
The flight distance from Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) to Charlotte (CLT) is approximately 936 miles. This route is served by 8 carriers.
When is the best time to fly from DFW to CLT? ▼
The best recent month for on-time performance was Nov 2024 (86% on-time). The worst was May 2024 (53% on-time). Consider booking during months with historically better performance.

Airports on this route

DFW Airport

Dallas/Fort Worth
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 DFW–CLT data

DFW–CLT is mid-pack at 77.1% on-time; month and carrier mix move more than the corridor headline.

  • Compare DFW and CLT airport profiles: delay causes and top routes differ even on the same corridor. DFW airport
  • If your dates flex, November (83.1% on-time) beats July (67.9%) on this corridor. Seasonal chart
  • 4 other routes post a similar 77.1% 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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