Route · FSD → CLT · 2020–2025 BTS data

Sioux Falls to Charlotte

The FSD–CLT corridor (Sioux Falls, SD → Charlotte, NC) runs ahead of the national average, served by 2 carriers across roughly 1,021 miles.

Compiled by PlainFlights Editorial, Flight Performance Editorial Team

Data updated 2026-06-13

90.7%
On-time: +11.7 pts
vs US avg: 114 min
Delay when late: 580
Flights

Cancelled

1.7%

Best Month

Jun 2021 95%

Worst Month

Jul 2021 85%

Distance

1,021 mi

Carriers

Monthly Performance

Recent 24 months of route data.

Period	Flights	Delayed	Cancelled	Diverted	Carriers
Oct 2023	31	4	0	0	AA,OH
Oct 2021	62	6	0	0	OH
Sep 2021	60	5	1	0	OH
Aug 2021	62	5	4	0	OH
Jul 2021	62	9	2	0	OH
Jun 2021	60	3	0	0	OH
May 2021	62	6	1	0	OH
Apr 2021	60	3	0	0	OH
Mar 2021	59	5	0	1	OH
Jan 2021	31	2	2	0	OH
Dec 2020	31	6	0	0	OH

Cancellation Rate

1.7%

10 of 580 flights

Diversion Rate

0.2%

1 of 580 flights

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

FSD - Sioux Falls

Full on-time, delay-cause, and seasonal performance for Sioux Falls, SD.

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CLT - Charlotte

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

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What the Data Says About FSD to CLT

Sioux Falls to Charlotte (FSD to CLT) is one of the more dependable pairings in the BTS On-Time Performance dataset: a 90.7% on-time rate across 580 flights, with delays that do happen averaging 113.9 minutes. The corridor runs roughly 1,021 miles and is served by 2 carriers. Over the most recent 24 months, 10 of 580 flights were cancelled (1.7%) and 1 diverted (0.2%).

Monthly performance varies moderately here: Jun 2021 was the strongest month at 95% on-time versus Jul 2021 at 85%, a 10-point difference.

Frequently Asked Questions

How often are flights delayed from FSD to CLT? ▼

Flights from Sioux Falls to Charlotte have a 90.7% on-time rate based on 580 flights. The average delay is 113.9 minutes. The best recent month was Jun 2021 with 95% on-time.

What is the cancellation rate for FSD to CLT? ▼

Over the last 24 months, 1.7% of flights on this route were cancelled (10 of 580 flights) and 0.2% were diverted.

How far is the flight from FSD to CLT? ▼

The flight distance from Sioux Falls (FSD) to Charlotte (CLT) is approximately 1,021 miles. This route is served by 2 carriers.

When is the best time to fly from FSD to CLT? ▼

The best recent month for on-time performance was Jun 2021 (95% on-time). The worst was Jul 2021 (85% 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.

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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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