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Route · HSV → CLT · 2020–2025 BTS data

Huntsville to Charlotte

According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking (BTS On-Time Performance total flights), HSV to CLT (Huntsville to Charlotte) ranks #1994 of 4927 tracked domestic routes by total flights (most flights = #1).

Data updated 2026-06-13

84.1%
On-time
+5.1 pts
vs US avg
85 min
Delay when late
6,319
Flights
#1994 of 4927
Corpus placement

Cancelled

2.0%

Best Month

Sep 2025 90%

Worst Month

Jan 2025 60%

Distance

333 mi

Carriers

6

Monthly Performance

Recent 24 months of route data.

Period Flights Delayed Cancelled Diverted Carriers
Dec 2025 32 7 0 0 OH
Oct 2025 42 5 0 0 OH,MQ
Sep 2025 116 12 0 0 MQ,OH
Aug 2025 57 10 0 0 MQ,OH
Jul 2025 31 6 2 0 OH
Jun 2025 39 9 1 0 AA,OH
May 2025 84 24 5 1 OH
Apr 2025 36 7 1 0 OH
Mar 2025 85 19 4 0 OH
Feb 2025 57 21 5 0 OH
Jan 2025 55 22 3 0 OH
Nov 2024 56 7 0 1 OH
Oct 2024 104 30 0 1 MQ,OH
Sep 2024 151 41 1 0 OH,MQ
Aug 2024 113 21 2 0 MQ,OH
Jul 2024 63 18 2 0 MQ,OH
Jun 2024 68 13 0 0 MQ,OH
May 2024 128 50 1 0 OH
Apr 2024 139 33 1 0 MQ,OH
Mar 2024 119 28 0 0 MQ,OH
Feb 2024 85 21 0 0 MQ,OH
Jan 2024 87 16 9 0 OH
Dec 2023 82 20 1 0 OH
Nov 2023 83 18 0 0 MQ,OH

HSV–CLT seasonal on-time pattern

Best: April (88.8%) · weakest: May (79.0%)

75%80%85%90% JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec 84.2%

Strongest calendar month

April

88.8% on-time · ~97 flights/mo

Busiest calendar month

March

~112 flights/mo avg

Weakest calendar month

May

79.0% on-time · ~95 flights/mo

Cancellation Rate

2.0%

38 of 1,912 flights

Diversion Rate

0.2%

3 of 1,912 flights

Explore origin & destination

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

HSV - Huntsville

Full on-time, delay-cause, and seasonal performance for Huntsville, AL.

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

Compare HSV vs CLT

Origin-hub reliability standing

Mid-pack among HSV departures

From HSV, this corridor sits with 5 other 75–85% on-time routes out of 7 tracked departures, not the hub's reliability leaders (2 at ≥85%) and not the softest ( 0 below 75%). Destination: Charlotte · fleet on-time rank #1536 of 4927.

What the Data Says About HSV to CLT

Bureau of Transportation Statistics records show Huntsville to Charlotte (HSV to CLT) running a 84.1% on-time rate over 6,319 tracked flights, on the stronger end of a typical domestic pairing. When flights do run late, the average delay is 84.6 minutes. The 333-mile corridor is served by 6 carriers, and over the last 24 months 2.0% of 1,912 flights were cancelled, 0.2% diverted.

The monthly split is wide on this route: Sep 2025 posted the strongest performance at 90% on-time, while Jan 2025 came in at just 60% - a 30-point swing worth factoring into travel timing.

On the multi-year calendar, HSV–CLT peaks in April at 88.8% on-time while March carries the heaviest traffic (~112 flights per month) ; the softest month is May at 79.0%, a 9.8-point swing that repeats because the corridor's weather and holiday mix stays stable year to year.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where does HSV to CLT rank among US routes by traffic? ▼
According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking, HSV to CLT ranks #1994 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 HSV to CLT? ▼
Flights from Huntsville to Charlotte have a 84.1% on-time rate based on 6,319 flights. The average delay is 84.6 minutes. The best recent month was Sep 2025 with 90% on-time.
What is the cancellation rate for HSV to CLT? ▼
Over the last 24 months, 2.0% of flights on this route were cancelled (38 of 1,912 flights) and 0.2% were diverted.
How far is the flight from HSV to CLT? ▼
The flight distance from Huntsville (HSV) to Charlotte (CLT) is approximately 333 miles. This route is served by 6 carriers.
When is the best time to fly from HSV to CLT? ▼
The best recent month for on-time performance was Sep 2025 (90% on-time). The worst was Jan 2025 (60% on-time). Consider booking during months with historically better performance.

Airports on this route

HSV Airport

Huntsville
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 HSV–CLT data

HSV–CLT runs 5.1 pts above the national 79% average; the remaining risk is month-to-month swing and carrier mix, not a weak headline rate.

  • Compare HSV and CLT airport profiles: delay causes and top routes differ even on the same corridor. HSV airport
  • If your dates flex, April (88.8% on-time) beats May (79.0%) on this corridor. Seasonal chart
  • 4 other routes post a similar 84.1% 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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