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Route · PHF → CLT · 2020–2025 BTS data

Newport News/Williamsburg to Charlotte

The PHF–CLT corridor (Newport News/Williamsburg, VA → Charlotte, NC) runs ahead of the national average, served by 1 carrier across roughly 282 miles.

Data updated 2026-06-13

88.6%
On-time
+9.6 pts
vs US avg
97 min
Delay when late
1,896
Flights

Cancelled

1.1%

Best Month

Sep 2020 99%

Worst Month

Jul 2021 74%

Distance

282 mi

Carriers

1

Monthly Performance

Recent 24 months of route data.

Period Flights Delayed Cancelled Diverted Carriers
Oct 2022 38 2 0 0 OH
Sep 2022 50 7 1 0 OH
Aug 2022 44 2 0 0 OH
Jul 2022 59 3 0 0 OH
Jun 2022 33 3 0 0 OH
May 2022 78 11 3 0 OH
Mar 2022 53 8 2 0 OH
Feb 2022 43 6 0 0 OH
Jan 2022 44 3 5 0 OH
Nov 2021 49 4 0 0 OH
Sep 2021 60 3 0 0 OH
Aug 2021 78 14 1 0 OH
Jul 2021 93 24 0 0 OH
Jun 2021 83 21 0 0 OH
Apr 2021 31 2 0 0 OH
Mar 2021 34 0 1 0 OH
Feb 2021 46 6 0 0 OH
Jan 2021 34 2 0 0 OH
Dec 2020 59 4 0 0 OH
Nov 2020 62 4 0 0 OH
Oct 2020 107 6 0 1 OH
Sep 2020 83 1 0 0 OH
Aug 2020 108 16 3 0 OH
Jul 2020 96 10 0 0 OH

Cancellation Rate

1.1%

16 of 1,465 flights

Diversion Rate

0.1%

1 of 1,465 flights

What the Data Says About PHF to CLT

Newport News/Williamsburg to Charlotte (PHF to CLT) is one of the more dependable pairings in the BTS On-Time Performance dataset: a 88.6% on-time rate across 1,896 flights, with delays that do happen averaging 96.9 minutes. The corridor runs roughly 282 miles and is served by 1 carrier. Over the most recent 24 months, 16 of 1,465 flights were cancelled (1.1%) and 1 diverted (0.1%).

The monthly split is wide on this route: Sep 2020 posted the strongest performance at 99% on-time, while Jul 2021 came in at just 74% - a 25-point swing worth factoring into travel timing.

Frequently Asked Questions

How often are flights delayed from PHF to CLT?
Flights from Newport News/Williamsburg to Charlotte have a 88.6% on-time rate based on 1,896 flights. The average delay is 96.9 minutes. The best recent month was Sep 2020 with 99% on-time.
What is the cancellation rate for PHF to CLT?
Over the last 24 months, 1.1% of flights on this route were cancelled (16 of 1,465 flights) and 0.1% were diverted.
How far is the flight from PHF to CLT?
The flight distance from Newport News/Williamsburg (PHF) to Charlotte (CLT) is approximately 282 miles. This route is served by 1 carrier.
When is the best time to fly from PHF to CLT?
The best recent month for on-time performance was Sep 2020 (99% on-time). The worst was Jul 2021 (74% 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.

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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