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Route · ORF → CLT · 2020–2025 BTS data

Norfolk to Charlotte

According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking (BTS On-Time Performance total flights), ORF to CLT (Norfolk to Charlotte) ranks #656 of 4927 tracked domestic routes by total flights (most flights = #1).

Data updated 2026-06-13

83.2%
On-time
+4.2 pts
vs US avg
95 min
Delay when late
14,552
Flights
#656 of 4927
Corpus placement

Cancelled

1.5%

Best Month

Nov 2024 91%

Worst Month

Jul 2025 67%

Distance

290 mi

Carriers

11

Monthly Performance

Recent 24 months of route data.

Period Flights Delayed Cancelled Diverted Carriers
Dec 2025 192 51 1 0 OH,AA,OO
Nov 2025 202 25 4 0 OO,OH,AA
Oct 2025 229 25 0 0 AA,OH
Sep 2025 214 27 0 0 OH,AA
Aug 2025 222 32 2 0 AA,MQ,OH
Jul 2025 206 67 5 1 AA,OH,MQ
Jun 2025 204 52 4 0 AA,OH,MQ
May 2025 240 54 3 0 AA,OH,MQ
Apr 2025 237 34 0 0 OH,AA
Mar 2025 217 27 7 0 AA,OH
Feb 2025 199 35 11 0 AA,OH
Jan 2025 231 27 9 0 AA,OH
Dec 2024 248 50 2 0 AA,OH
Nov 2024 230 21 0 0 OH,AA
Oct 2024 235 46 1 0 AA,OH
Sep 2024 241 45 6 1 OH,AA
Aug 2024 256 63 4 2 AA,OH
Jul 2024 236 68 10 3 AA,OH
Jun 2024 209 29 3 0 AA,OH
May 2024 238 71 3 1 AA,OH
Apr 2024 229 54 0 0 AA,OH
Mar 2024 187 29 0 1 AA,OH
Feb 2024 184 22 0 0 AA,OH
Jan 2024 203 46 2 0 AA,OH

ORF–CLT seasonal on-time pattern

Best: November (89.1%) · weakest: July (75.1%)

70%75%80%85%90% JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec 83.8%

Strongest calendar month

November

89.1% on-time · ~191 flights/mo

Busiest calendar month

August

~223 flights/mo avg

Weakest calendar month

July

75.1% on-time · ~210 flights/mo

Cancellation Rate

1.5%

77 of 5,289 flights

Diversion Rate

0.2%

9 of 5,289 flights

Explore origin & destination

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

ORF - Norfolk

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

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

Compare ORF vs CLT

Origin-hub reliability standing

Mid-pack among ORF departures

From ORF, this corridor sits with 14 other 75–85% on-time routes out of 20 tracked departures, not the hub's reliability leaders (5 at ≥85%) and not the softest ( 1 below 75%). Destination: Charlotte · fleet on-time rank #1885 of 4927.

What the Data Says About ORF to CLT

Bureau of Transportation Statistics records show Norfolk to Charlotte (ORF to CLT) running a 83.2% on-time rate over 14,552 tracked flights, on the stronger end of a typical domestic pairing. When flights do run late, the average delay is 95.3 minutes. The 290-mile corridor is served by 11 carriers, and over the last 24 months 1.5% of 5,289 flights were cancelled, 0.2% diverted.

The monthly split is wide on this route: Nov 2024 posted the strongest performance at 91% on-time, while Jul 2025 came in at just 67% - a 23-point swing worth factoring into travel timing.

On the multi-year calendar, ORF–CLT peaks in November at 89.1% on-time while August carries the heaviest traffic (~223 flights per month) ; the softest month is July at 75.1%, a 14.0-point swing that repeats because the corridor's weather and holiday mix stays stable year to year.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where does ORF to CLT rank among US routes by traffic? ▼
According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking, ORF to CLT ranks #656 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 ORF to CLT? ▼
Flights from Norfolk to Charlotte have a 83.2% on-time rate based on 14,552 flights. The average delay is 95.3 minutes. The best recent month was Nov 2024 with 91% on-time.
What is the cancellation rate for ORF to CLT? ▼
Over the last 24 months, 1.5% of flights on this route were cancelled (77 of 5,289 flights) and 0.2% were diverted.
How far is the flight from ORF to CLT? ▼
The flight distance from Norfolk (ORF) to Charlotte (CLT) is approximately 290 miles. This route is served by 11 carriers.
When is the best time to fly from ORF to CLT? ▼
The best recent month for on-time performance was Nov 2024 (91% on-time). The worst was Jul 2025 (67% on-time). Consider booking during months with historically better performance.

Airports on this route

ORF Airport

Norfolk
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 ORF–CLT data

ORF–CLT runs 4.2 pts above the national 79% average; the remaining risk is month-to-month swing and carrier mix, not a weak headline rate.

  • Compare ORF and CLT airport profiles: delay causes and top routes differ even on the same corridor. ORF airport
  • If your dates flex, November (89.1% on-time) beats July (75.1%) on this corridor. Seasonal chart
  • 4 other routes post a similar 83.2% 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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