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Route · LEX → CLT · 2020–2025 BTS data

Lexington to Charlotte

According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking (BTS On-Time Performance total flights), LEX to CLT (Lexington to Charlotte) ranks #1743 of 4927 tracked domestic routes by total flights (most flights = #1).

Data updated 2026-06-13

82.2%
On-time
+3.2 pts
vs US avg
88 min
Delay when late
7,238
Flights
#1743 of 4927
Corpus placement

Cancelled

2.1%

Best Month

Nov 2024 92%

Worst Month

Jul 2024 61%

Distance

281 mi

Carriers

7

Monthly Performance

Recent 24 months of route data.

Period Flights Delayed Cancelled Diverted Carriers
Dec 2025 68 17 1 2 OH
Nov 2025 75 14 1 0 OH
Oct 2025 152 18 0 0 OH
Sep 2025 151 21 0 0 OH
Aug 2025 152 33 2 0 OH
Jul 2025 150 37 3 0 OH
Jun 2025 167 53 12 0 OH
May 2025 178 53 5 0 OH
Apr 2025 148 42 5 0 OH
Mar 2025 173 32 5 0 OH
Feb 2025 150 40 9 0 OH
Jan 2025 154 27 13 0 OH
Dec 2024 158 31 0 0 OH
Nov 2024 179 15 0 0 OH,AA
Oct 2024 175 50 0 0 AA,OH
Sep 2024 164 42 4 0 OH,AA
Aug 2024 179 52 5 0 AA,OH
Jul 2024 179 69 9 2 AA,MQ,OH
Jun 2024 175 33 1 0 AA,MQ,OH
May 2024 175 53 1 0 MQ,OH
Apr 2024 177 38 0 3 MQ,OH
Mar 2024 181 40 0 0 OH
Feb 2024 143 20 0 0 MQ,OH
Jan 2024 147 44 3 0 MQ,OH

LEX–CLT seasonal on-time pattern

Best: November (88.8%) · weakest: June (78.5%)

75%80%85%90% JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec 83.7%

Strongest calendar month

November

88.8% on-time · ~108 flights/mo

Busiest calendar month

June

~128 flights/mo avg

Weakest calendar month

June

78.5% on-time · ~128 flights/mo

Cancellation Rate

2.1%

79 of 3,750 flights

Diversion Rate

0.2%

7 of 3,750 flights

Explore origin & destination

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

LEX - Lexington

Full on-time, delay-cause, and seasonal performance for Lexington, KY.

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

Compare LEX vs CLT

Origin-hub reliability standing

Mid-pack among LEX departures

From LEX, this corridor sits with 4 other 75–85% on-time routes out of 6 tracked departures, not the hub's reliability leaders (2 at ≥85%) and not the softest ( 0 below 75%). Destination: Charlotte · fleet on-time rank #2272 of 4927.

What the Data Says About LEX to CLT

Bureau of Transportation Statistics records show Lexington to Charlotte (LEX to CLT) running a 82.2% on-time rate over 7,238 tracked flights, on the stronger end of a typical domestic pairing. When flights do run late, the average delay is 87.6 minutes. The 281-mile corridor is served by 7 carriers, and over the last 24 months 2.1% of 3,750 flights were cancelled, 0.2% diverted.

The monthly split is wide on this route: Nov 2024 posted the strongest performance at 92% on-time, while Jul 2024 came in at just 61% - a 30-point swing worth factoring into travel timing.

On the multi-year calendar, LEX–CLT peaks in November at 88.8% on-time while June carries the heaviest traffic (~128 flights per month) ; the softest month is June at 78.5%, a 10.3-point swing that repeats because the corridor's weather and holiday mix stays stable year to year.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where does LEX to CLT rank among US routes by traffic? ▼
According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking, LEX to CLT ranks #1743 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 LEX to CLT? ▼
Flights from Lexington to Charlotte have a 82.2% on-time rate based on 7,238 flights. The average delay is 87.6 minutes. The best recent month was Nov 2024 with 92% on-time.
What is the cancellation rate for LEX to CLT? ▼
Over the last 24 months, 2.1% of flights on this route were cancelled (79 of 3,750 flights) and 0.2% were diverted.
How far is the flight from LEX to CLT? ▼
The flight distance from Lexington (LEX) to Charlotte (CLT) is approximately 281 miles. This route is served by 7 carriers.
When is the best time to fly from LEX to CLT? ▼
The best recent month for on-time performance was Nov 2024 (92% on-time). The worst was Jul 2024 (61% on-time). Consider booking during months with historically better performance.

Airports on this route

LEX Airport

Lexington
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 LEX–CLT data

LEX–CLT runs 3.2 pts above the national 79% average; the remaining risk is month-to-month swing and carrier mix, not a weak headline rate.

  • Compare LEX and CLT airport profiles: delay causes and top routes differ even on the same corridor. LEX airport
  • If your dates flex, November (88.8% on-time) beats June (78.5%) on this corridor. Seasonal chart
  • 4 other routes post a similar 82.2% 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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