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Route · PDX → CLT · 2020–2025 BTS data

Portland to Charlotte

According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking (BTS On-Time Performance total flights), PDX to CLT (Portland to Charlotte) ranks #4158 of 4927 tracked domestic routes by total flights (most flights = #1).

Data updated 2026-06-13

86.7%
On-time
+7.7 pts
vs US avg
118 min
Delay when late
1,485
Flights
#4158 of 4927
Corpus placement

Cancelled

1.1%

Best Month

Jun 2025 84%

Worst Month

Aug 2023 74%

Distance

2,282 mi

Carriers

1

Monthly Performance

Recent 24 months of route data.

Period Flights Delayed Cancelled Diverted Carriers
Dec 2025 31 0 0 0 AA
Nov 2025 30 3 0 0 AA
Oct 2025 31 3 0 0 AA
Sep 2025 30 3 0 0 AA
Aug 2025 36 2 1 0 AA
Jul 2025 62 14 1 0 AA
Jun 2025 55 9 0 0 AA
May 2025 31 4 1 0 AA
Apr 2025 30 3 0 0 AA
Mar 2025 31 3 0 0 AA
Oct 2024 31 5 0 0 AA
Aug 2024 31 1 2 0 AA
Jul 2024 31 4 0 0 AA
Jun 2024 30 9 1 0 AA
May 2024 31 6 0 0 AA
Apr 2024 30 5 0 0 AA
Mar 2024 31 2 0 1 AA
Jan 2024 31 6 1 0 AA
Dec 2023 31 6 0 0 AA
Nov 2023 30 1 0 0 AA
Oct 2023 33 5 0 0 AA
Sep 2023 46 11 0 0 AA
Aug 2023 58 15 2 1 AA
Jul 2023 31 7 0 0 AA

PDX–CLT seasonal on-time pattern

Best: November (92.2%) · weakest: June (77.2%)

75%80%85%90%95% JanMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec 87.1%

Strongest calendar month

November

92.2% on-time · ~30 flights/mo

Busiest calendar month

July

~37 flights/mo avg

Weakest calendar month

June

77.2% on-time · ~36 flights/mo

Cancellation Rate

1.1%

9 of 842 flights

Diversion Rate

0.2%

2 of 842 flights

Origin-hub reliability standing

Among PDX's stronger departures

PDX → CLT posts a 86.7% on-time rate, landing in the ≥85% band with 26 of 44 BTS-tracked routes leaving Portland. The same hub also shows 17 mid-band and 1 challenged departures · fleet-wide on-time rank #715 of 4927 (highest on-time = #1).

What the Data Says About PDX to CLT

Portland to Charlotte (PDX to CLT) is one of the more dependable pairings in the BTS On-Time Performance dataset: a 86.7% on-time rate across 1,485 flights, with delays that do happen averaging 118.4 minutes. The corridor runs roughly 2,282 miles and is served by 1 carrier. Over the most recent 24 months, 9 of 842 flights were cancelled (1.1%) and 2 diverted (0.2%).

Monthly performance varies moderately here: Jun 2025 was the strongest month at 84% on-time versus Aug 2023 at 74%, a 10-point difference.

On the multi-year calendar, PDX–CLT peaks in November at 92.2% on-time while July carries the heaviest traffic (~37 flights per month) ; the softest month is June at 77.2%, a 15.0-point swing that repeats because the corridor's weather and holiday mix stays stable year to year.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where does PDX to CLT rank among US routes by traffic?
According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking, PDX to CLT ranks #4158 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 PDX to CLT?
Flights from Portland to Charlotte have a 86.7% on-time rate based on 1,485 flights. The average delay is 118.4 minutes. The best recent month was Jun 2025 with 84% on-time.
What is the cancellation rate for PDX to CLT?
Over the last 24 months, 1.1% of flights on this route were cancelled (9 of 842 flights) and 0.2% were diverted.
How far is the flight from PDX to CLT?
The flight distance from Portland (PDX) to Charlotte (CLT) is approximately 2,282 miles. This route is served by 1 carrier.
When is the best time to fly from PDX to CLT?
The best recent month for on-time performance was Jun 2025 (84% on-time). The worst was Aug 2023 (74% 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 PDX–CLT data

PDX–CLT runs 7.7 pts above the national 79% average; the remaining risk is month-to-month swing and carrier mix, not a weak headline rate.

  • Compare PDX and CLT airport profiles: delay causes and top routes differ even on the same corridor. PDX airport
  • If your dates flex, November (92.2% on-time) beats June (77.2%) on this corridor. Seasonal chart
  • 4 other routes post a similar 86.7% 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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