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Route · EYW → CLT · 2020–2025 BTS data

Key West to Charlotte

According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking (BTS On-Time Performance total flights), EYW to CLT (Key West to Charlotte) ranks #1631 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
83 min
Delay when late
7,705
Flights
#1631 of 4927
Corpus placement

Cancelled

2.2%

Best Month

Oct 2025 90%

Worst Month

May 2024 48%

Distance

736 mi

Carriers

7

Monthly Performance

Recent 24 months of route data.

Period Flights Delayed Cancelled Diverted Carriers
Dec 2025 121 22 0 0 AA,MQ
Nov 2025 116 21 9 0 MQ,AA
Oct 2025 92 9 0 0 AA,MQ
Sep 2025 89 10 0 1 MQ,AA
Aug 2025 78 15 1 0 AA,MQ
Jul 2025 92 21 1 1 AA,MQ
Jun 2025 90 29 0 1 AA,MQ
May 2025 96 19 0 2 AA
Apr 2025 108 19 0 0 AA
Mar 2025 120 42 1 1 AA
Feb 2025 103 21 3 1 AA
Jan 2025 115 31 3 0 AA
Dec 2024 129 26 3 1 AA
Nov 2024 110 15 0 0 MQ,AA
Oct 2024 111 17 5 1 MQ,AA
Sep 2024 90 21 5 0 AA,MQ
Aug 2024 91 24 7 0 AA,MQ
Jul 2024 91 32 1 4 AA,MQ
Jun 2024 94 22 5 1 AA,MQ
May 2024 129 67 1 4 AA,MQ
Apr 2024 146 66 3 0 AA,MQ
Mar 2024 155 66 7 0 AA,MQ
Feb 2024 143 39 3 0 AA,MQ
Jan 2024 148 46 1 0 AA,MQ

EYW–CLT seasonal on-time pattern

Best: October (83.9%) · weakest: June (69.1%)

65%70%75%80%85% JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec 78.4%

Strongest calendar month

October

83.9% on-time · ~87 flights/mo

Busiest calendar month

March

~138 flights/mo avg

Weakest calendar month

June

69.1% on-time · ~96 flights/mo

Cancellation Rate

2.2%

59 of 2,657 flights

Diversion Rate

0.7%

18 of 2,657 flights

Origin-hub reliability standing

Mid-pack among EYW departures

From EYW, this corridor sits with 5 other 75–85% on-time routes out of 11 tracked departures, not the hub's reliability leaders (0 at ≥85%) and not the softest ( 6 below 75%). Destination: Charlotte · fleet on-time rank #4064 of 4927.

What the Data Says About EYW to CLT

The Key West to Charlotte corridor (EYW to CLT) posts a 77.1% on-time rate on the lower edge of the average band, based on 7,705 tracked flights. Late flights run 82.9 minutes behind on average. 7 carriers cover the 736-mile route; over the last 24 months, 59 of 2,657 flights were cancelled (2.2%) and 0.7% diverted.

The monthly split is wide on this route: Oct 2025 posted the strongest performance at 90% on-time, while May 2024 came in at just 48% - a 42-point swing worth factoring into travel timing.

On the multi-year calendar, EYW–CLT peaks in October at 83.9% on-time while March carries the heaviest traffic (~138 flights per month) ; the softest month is June at 69.1%, a 14.8-point swing that repeats because the corridor's weather and holiday mix stays stable year to year.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where does EYW to CLT rank among US routes by traffic?
According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking, EYW to CLT ranks #1631 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 EYW to CLT?
Flights from Key West to Charlotte have a 77.1% on-time rate based on 7,705 flights. The average delay is 82.9 minutes. The best recent month was Oct 2025 with 90% on-time.
What is the cancellation rate for EYW to CLT?
Over the last 24 months, 2.2% of flights on this route were cancelled (59 of 2,657 flights) and 0.7% were diverted.
How far is the flight from EYW to CLT?
The flight distance from Key West (EYW) to Charlotte (CLT) is approximately 736 miles. This route is served by 7 carriers.
When is the best time to fly from EYW to CLT?
The best recent month for on-time performance was Oct 2025 (90% on-time). The worst was May 2024 (48% on-time). Consider booking during months with historically better performance.

Airports on this route

Data source

Data Source: Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS), On-Time Performance Data. Statistics reflect cumulative performance across all available reporting periods.

Using EYW–CLT data

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

  • Compare EYW and CLT airport profiles: delay causes and top routes differ even on the same corridor. EYW airport
  • If your dates flex, October (83.9% on-time) beats June (69.1%) 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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