Route · LYH → CLT · 2020–2025 BTS data

Lynchburg to Charlotte

The LYH–CLT corridor (Lynchburg, VA → Charlotte, NC) runs ahead of the national average, served by 3 carriers across roughly 175 miles.

Compiled by PlainFlights Editorial, Flight Performance Editorial Team

Data updated 2026-06-13

87.3%
On-time: +8.3 pts
vs US avg: 76 min
Delay when late: 921
Flights

Cancelled

6.2%

Best Month

Oct 2020 97%

Worst Month

Feb 2020 75%

Distance

175 mi

Carriers

Monthly Performance

Recent 24 months of route data.

Period	Flights	Delayed	Cancelled	Diverted	Carriers
Jun 2022	58	6	0	0	OH
May 2022	36	5	2	0	OH
Nov 2020	54	2	0	0	OH
Oct 2020	88	3	1	1	OH
Sep 2020	76	8	0	0	OH
Aug 2020	62	6	1	0	OH
Jul 2020	62	5	0	0	OH
Jun 2020	60	5	0	0	OH
May 2020	58	5	0	0	OH
Apr 2020	64	4	27	0	OH
Mar 2020	131	26	20	0	MQ,OH
Feb 2020	87	22	4	1	MQ,OH
Jan 2020	85	20	2	0	OH,MQ

Cancellation Rate

6.2%

57 of 921 flights

Diversion Rate

0.2%

2 of 921 flights

Explore origin & destination

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

LYH - Lynchburg

Full on-time, delay-cause, and seasonal performance for Lynchburg, VA.

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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 LYH to CLT

Lynchburg to Charlotte (LYH to CLT) is one of the more dependable pairings in the BTS On-Time Performance dataset: a 87.3% on-time rate across 921 flights, with delays that do happen averaging 75.9 minutes. The corridor runs roughly 175 miles and is served by 3 carriers. Over the most recent 24 months, 57 of 921 flights were cancelled (6.2%) and 2 diverted (0.2%).

The monthly split is wide on this route: Oct 2020 posted the strongest performance at 97% on-time, while Feb 2020 came in at just 75% - a 22-point swing worth factoring into travel timing.

Frequently Asked Questions

How often are flights delayed from LYH to CLT? ▼

Flights from Lynchburg to Charlotte have a 87.3% on-time rate based on 921 flights. The average delay is 75.9 minutes. The best recent month was Oct 2020 with 97% on-time.

What is the cancellation rate for LYH to CLT? ▼

Over the last 24 months, 6.2% of flights on this route were cancelled (57 of 921 flights) and 0.2% were diverted.

How far is the flight from LYH to CLT? ▼

The flight distance from Lynchburg (LYH) to Charlotte (CLT) is approximately 175 miles. This route is served by 3 carriers.

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

The best recent month for on-time performance was Oct 2020 (97% on-time). The worst was Feb 2020 (75% 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.

Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.

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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