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Route · JFK → CLT · 2020–2025 BTS data

New York to Charlotte

According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking (BTS On-Time Performance total flights), JFK to CLT (New York to Charlotte) ranks #490 of 4927 tracked domestic routes by total flights (most flights = #1).

Data updated 2026-06-13

84.7%
On-time
+5.7 pts
vs US avg
86 min
Delay when late
16,952
Flights
#490 of 4927
Corpus placement

Cancelled

1.9%

Best Month

Feb 2024 91%

Worst Month

Jul 2024 65%

Distance

541 mi

Carriers

12

Monthly Performance

Recent 24 months of route data.

Period Flights Delayed Cancelled Diverted Carriers
Dec 2025 166 51 3 1 YX,AA
Nov 2025 174 25 1 1 AA,YX
Oct 2025 217 48 2 0 AA,YX
Sep 2025 206 32 2 0 YX,AA
Aug 2025 158 26 0 0 AA,YX
Jul 2025 181 41 6 0 AA,YX
Jun 2025 172 47 5 0 AA,YX
May 2025 151 28 0 0 AA,YX
Apr 2025 165 17 0 0 YX,AA
Mar 2025 204 25 1 0 AA,YX
Feb 2025 164 21 6 0 AA,YX
Jan 2025 182 32 5 0 AA,YX
Dec 2024 274 44 2 0 9E,AA,YX
Nov 2024 303 35 0 0 9E,YX,AA
Oct 2024 373 40 0 0 YX,AA,9E
Sep 2024 357 57 2 1 YX,9E,AA
Aug 2024 336 91 25 2 AA,9E
Jul 2024 307 107 15 3 9E,AA
Jun 2024 300 55 15 1 9E,AA,YX
May 2024 308 68 3 2 9E,AA,YX
Apr 2024 285 51 3 1 9E,AA,YX
Mar 2024 248 41 2 0 9E,AA,YX
Feb 2024 245 23 2 0 9E,AA
Jan 2024 263 42 7 1 9E,AA

JFK–CLT seasonal on-time pattern

Best: November (89.2%) · weakest: July (76.1%)

75%80%85%90% JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec 84.8%

Strongest calendar month

November

89.2% on-time · ~248 flights/mo

Busiest calendar month

March

~259 flights/mo avg

Weakest calendar month

July

76.1% on-time · ~235 flights/mo

Cancellation Rate

1.9%

107 of 5,739 flights

Diversion Rate

0.2%

13 of 5,739 flights

Explore origin & destination

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

JFK - New York

Full on-time, delay-cause, and seasonal performance for New York, NY.

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

Compare JFK vs CLT

Origin-hub reliability standing

Mid-pack among JFK departures

From JFK, this corridor sits with 50 other 75–85% on-time routes out of 66 tracked departures, not the hub's reliability leaders (3 at ≥85%) and not the softest ( 13 below 75%). Destination: Charlotte · fleet on-time rank #1333 of 4927.

What the Data Says About JFK to CLT

Bureau of Transportation Statistics records show New York to Charlotte (JFK to CLT) running a 84.7% on-time rate over 16,952 tracked flights, on the stronger end of a typical domestic pairing. When flights do run late, the average delay is 85.5 minutes. The 541-mile corridor is served by 12 carriers, and over the last 24 months 1.9% of 5,739 flights were cancelled, 0.2% diverted.

The monthly split is wide on this route: Feb 2024 posted the strongest performance at 91% on-time, while Jul 2024 came in at just 65% - a 26-point swing worth factoring into travel timing.

On the multi-year calendar, JFK–CLT peaks in November at 89.2% on-time while March carries the heaviest traffic (~259 flights per month) ; the softest month is July at 76.1%, a 13.1-point swing that repeats because the corridor's weather and holiday mix stays stable year to year.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where does JFK to CLT rank among US routes by traffic? ▼
According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking, JFK to CLT ranks #490 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 JFK to CLT? ▼
Flights from New York to Charlotte have a 84.7% on-time rate based on 16,952 flights. The average delay is 85.5 minutes. The best recent month was Feb 2024 with 91% on-time.
What is the cancellation rate for JFK to CLT? ▼
Over the last 24 months, 1.9% of flights on this route were cancelled (107 of 5,739 flights) and 0.2% were diverted.
How far is the flight from JFK to CLT? ▼
The flight distance from New York (JFK) to Charlotte (CLT) is approximately 541 miles. This route is served by 12 carriers.
When is the best time to fly from JFK to CLT? ▼
The best recent month for on-time performance was Feb 2024 (91% on-time). The worst was Jul 2024 (65% on-time). Consider booking during months with historically better performance.

Airports on this route

JFK Airport

New York
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 JFK–CLT data

JFK–CLT runs 5.7 pts above the national 79% average; the remaining risk is month-to-month swing and carrier mix, not a weak headline rate.

  • Compare JFK and CLT airport profiles: delay causes and top routes differ even on the same corridor. JFK airport
  • If your dates flex, November (89.2% on-time) beats July (76.1%) on this corridor. Seasonal chart
  • 4 other routes post a similar 84.7% 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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