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Route · MIA → CLT · 2020–2025 BTS data

Miami to Charlotte

According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking (BTS On-Time Performance total flights), MIA to CLT (Miami to Charlotte) ranks #385 of 4927 tracked domestic routes by total flights (most flights = #1).

Data updated 2026-06-13

78.9%
On-time
-0.1 pts
vs US avg
77 min
Delay when late
18,889
Flights
#385 of 4927
Corpus placement

Cancelled

1.2%

Best Month

Nov 2024 91%

Worst Month

Aug 2024 61%

Distance

650 mi

Carriers

8

Monthly Performance

Recent 24 months of route data.

Period Flights Delayed Cancelled Diverted Carriers
Dec 2025 353 76 2 0 F9,NK,AA
Nov 2025 340 67 2 0 F9,NK,AA
Oct 2025 304 45 0 0 AA,F9,NK
Sep 2025 279 43 2 1 NK,F9,AA
Aug 2025 293 74 4 0 AA,F9,NK
Jul 2025 310 107 8 0 AA,F9,NK
Jun 2025 301 81 6 1 AA,NK,F9
May 2025 310 73 4 1 AA,NK,F9
Apr 2025 337 73 3 1 F9,NK,AA
Mar 2025 354 79 3 0 AA,F9,NK
Feb 2025 303 36 3 0 AA,F9,NK
Jan 2025 326 45 8 0 AA,F9,NK
Dec 2024 365 73 1 0 AA,F9,NK
Nov 2024 338 31 0 1 NK,F9,AA
Oct 2024 330 62 6 0 NK,F9,AA
Sep 2024 291 64 6 1 AA,F9,NK
Aug 2024 284 111 14 0 AA,F9,NK
Jul 2024 289 104 1 1 AA,F9,NK
Jun 2024 275 103 9 1 AA,NK
May 2024 309 105 3 2 AA,NK
Apr 2024 291 72 0 1 AA,NK
Mar 2024 309 78 5 0 AA,NK
Feb 2024 277 71 0 0 AA,NK
Jan 2024 277 76 2 1 AA,NK

MIA–CLT seasonal on-time pattern

Best: October (83.3%) · weakest: June (70.7%)

70%75%80%85% JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec 80.8%

Strongest calendar month

October

83.3% on-time · ~269 flights/mo

Busiest calendar month

December

~290 flights/mo avg

Weakest calendar month

June

70.7% on-time · ~236 flights/mo

Cancellation Rate

1.2%

92 of 7,445 flights

Diversion Rate

0.2%

12 of 7,445 flights

Origin-hub reliability standing

Mid-pack among MIA departures

From MIA, this corridor sits with 37 other 75–85% on-time routes out of 63 tracked departures, not the hub's reliability leaders (1 at ≥85%) and not the softest ( 25 below 75%). Destination: Charlotte · fleet on-time rank #3552 of 4927.

What the Data Says About MIA to CLT

18,889 tracked flights put the MIA to CLT pairing (Miami to Charlotte) at a 78.9% on-time rate, squarely in line with the wider network. Delays that do occur run 77.3 minutes on average. Across the 650-mile route and its 8 carriers, the trailing 24 months show 1.2% cancelled and 0.2% diverted (7,445 flights sampled).

The monthly split is wide on this route: Nov 2024 posted the strongest performance at 91% on-time, while Aug 2024 came in at just 61% - a 30-point swing worth factoring into travel timing.

On the multi-year calendar, MIA–CLT peaks in October at 83.3% on-time while December carries the heaviest traffic (~290 flights per month) ; the softest month is June at 70.7%, a 12.6-point swing that repeats because the corridor's weather and holiday mix stays stable year to year.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where does MIA to CLT rank among US routes by traffic?
According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking, MIA to CLT ranks #385 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 MIA to CLT?
Flights from Miami to Charlotte have a 78.9% on-time rate based on 18,889 flights. The average delay is 77.3 minutes. The best recent month was Nov 2024 with 91% on-time.
What is the cancellation rate for MIA to CLT?
Over the last 24 months, 1.2% of flights on this route were cancelled (92 of 7,445 flights) and 0.2% were diverted.
How far is the flight from MIA to CLT?
The flight distance from Miami (MIA) to Charlotte (CLT) is approximately 650 miles. This route is served by 8 carriers.
When is the best time to fly from MIA to CLT?
The best recent month for on-time performance was Nov 2024 (91% on-time). The worst was Aug 2024 (61% on-time). Consider booking during months with historically better performance.

Airports on this route

Data source

Data Source: Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS), On-Time Performance Data. Statistics reflect cumulative performance across all available reporting periods.

Using MIA–CLT data

MIA–CLT is mid-pack at 78.9% on-time; month and carrier mix move more than the corridor headline.

  • Compare MIA and CLT airport profiles: delay causes and top routes differ even on the same corridor. MIA airport
  • If your dates flex, October (83.3% on-time) beats June (70.7%) on this corridor. Seasonal chart
  • 4 other routes post a similar 78.9% 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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