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Route · PVD → CLT · 2020–2025 BTS data

Providence to Charlotte

According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking (BTS On-Time Performance total flights), PVD to CLT (Providence to Charlotte) ranks #1449 of 4927 tracked domestic routes by total flights (most flights = #1).

Data updated 2026-06-13

84.1%
On-time
+5.1 pts
vs US avg
98 min
Delay when late
8,406
Flights
#1449 of 4927
Corpus placement

Cancelled

1.4%

Best Month

Nov 2024 91%

Worst Month

Jul 2024 60%

Distance

683 mi

Carriers

7

Monthly Performance

Recent 24 months of route data.

Period Flights Delayed Cancelled Diverted Carriers
Dec 2025 125 30 0 0 OH,AA
Nov 2025 126 23 1 0 OH,AA
Oct 2025 149 19 1 0 AA,OH
Sep 2025 129 13 1 0 OH,AA
Aug 2025 148 20 2 0 AA,OH
Jul 2025 150 30 1 0 AA,OH
Jun 2025 146 32 6 0 AA,OH
May 2025 119 24 2 0 AA
Apr 2025 120 19 1 0 OH,AA
Mar 2025 122 13 3 0 AA,OH
Feb 2025 104 23 6 0 AA,OH
Jan 2025 115 19 3 0 AA,OH
Dec 2024 146 31 0 0 AA,OH
Nov 2024 128 11 0 0 OH,AA
Oct 2024 147 17 0 0 AA
Sep 2024 137 21 4 0 AA
Aug 2024 150 36 3 1 AA,OH
Jul 2024 152 61 2 0 AA
Jun 2024 149 33 2 0 AA,OH
May 2024 154 49 3 1 AA
Apr 2024 143 24 0 1 AA
Mar 2024 93 8 0 0 AA
Feb 2024 87 13 0 0 AA
Jan 2024 98 24 2 1 AA

PVD–CLT seasonal on-time pattern

Best: March (90.1%) · weakest: July (73.1%)

70%75%80%85%90%95% JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec 85.8%

Strongest calendar month

March

90.1% on-time · ~113 flights/mo

Busiest calendar month

August

~130 flights/mo avg

Weakest calendar month

July

73.1% on-time · ~127 flights/mo

Cancellation Rate

1.4%

43 of 3,137 flights

Diversion Rate

0.1%

4 of 3,137 flights

Explore origin & destination

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

PVD - Providence

Full on-time, delay-cause, and seasonal performance for Providence, RI.

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

Compare PVD vs CLT

Origin-hub reliability standing

Mid-pack among PVD departures

From PVD, this corridor sits with 10 other 75–85% on-time routes out of 15 tracked departures, not the hub's reliability leaders (3 at ≥85%) and not the softest ( 2 below 75%). Destination: Charlotte · fleet on-time rank #1549 of 4927.

What the Data Says About PVD to CLT

Bureau of Transportation Statistics records show Providence to Charlotte (PVD to CLT) running a 84.1% on-time rate over 8,406 tracked flights, on the stronger end of a typical domestic pairing. When flights do run late, the average delay is 98.3 minutes. The 683-mile corridor is served by 7 carriers, and over the last 24 months 1.4% of 3,137 flights were cancelled, 0.1% diverted.

The monthly split is wide on this route: Nov 2024 posted the strongest performance at 91% on-time, while Jul 2024 came in at just 60% - a 32-point swing worth factoring into travel timing.

On the multi-year calendar, PVD–CLT peaks in March at 90.1% on-time while August carries the heaviest traffic (~130 flights per month) ; the softest month is July at 73.1%, a 17.0-point swing that repeats because the corridor's weather and holiday mix stays stable year to year.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where does PVD to CLT rank among US routes by traffic? ▼
According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking, PVD to CLT ranks #1449 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 PVD to CLT? ▼
Flights from Providence to Charlotte have a 84.1% on-time rate based on 8,406 flights. The average delay is 98.3 minutes. The best recent month was Nov 2024 with 91% on-time.
What is the cancellation rate for PVD to CLT? ▼
Over the last 24 months, 1.4% of flights on this route were cancelled (43 of 3,137 flights) and 0.1% were diverted.
How far is the flight from PVD to CLT? ▼
The flight distance from Providence (PVD) to Charlotte (CLT) is approximately 683 miles. This route is served by 7 carriers.
When is the best time to fly from PVD to CLT? ▼
The best recent month for on-time performance was Nov 2024 (91% on-time). The worst was Jul 2024 (60% on-time). Consider booking during months with historically better performance.

Airports on this route

PVD Airport

Providence
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 PVD–CLT data

PVD–CLT runs 5.1 pts above the national 79% average; the remaining risk is month-to-month swing and carrier mix, not a weak headline rate.

  • Compare PVD and CLT airport profiles: delay causes and top routes differ even on the same corridor. PVD airport
  • If your dates flex, March (90.1% on-time) beats July (73.1%) on this corridor. Seasonal chart
  • 4 other routes post a similar 84.1% 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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