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Route · JFK → CLT · 2020–2025 BTS data

New York to Charlotte

The JFK–CLT corridor (New York, NY → Charlotte, NC) runs ahead of the national average, served by 12 carriers across roughly 541 miles.

Data updated 2026-06-13

84.7%
On-time
+5.7 pts
vs US avg
86 min
Delay when late
16,952
Flights

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

Cancellation Rate

1.9%

107 of 5,739 flights

Diversion Rate

0.2%

13 of 5,739 flights

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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.

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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.

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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