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Route · PWM → CLT · 2020–2025 BTS data

Portland to Charlotte

According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking (BTS On-Time Performance total flights), PWM to CLT (Portland to Charlotte) ranks #2836 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
121 min
Delay when late
4,175
Flights
#2836 of 4927
Corpus placement

Cancelled

1.5%

Best Month

Sep 2025 91%

Worst Month

Jul 2024 56%

Distance

813 mi

Carriers

6

Monthly Performance

Recent 24 months of route data.

Period Flights Delayed Cancelled Diverted Carriers
Dec 2025 31 6 0 0 AA
Nov 2025 32 4 0 0 OH,AA
Oct 2025 78 11 0 0 AA,OH
Sep 2025 81 7 0 1 OH,AA
Aug 2025 79 20 1 1 AA,OH
Jul 2025 94 26 3 0 AA,OH
Jun 2025 90 25 2 1 AA,OH
May 2025 62 6 0 0 AA,OH
Apr 2025 57 13 0 0 OH,AA
Mar 2025 31 0 0 0 AA
Jan 2025 32 9 1 0 AA
Dec 2024 33 8 0 0 AA
Nov 2024 38 2 0 0 AA
Oct 2024 94 10 0 0 AA
Sep 2024 94 16 0 1 AA
Aug 2024 92 28 3 0 AA
Jul 2024 97 43 8 0 AA
Jun 2024 90 25 3 0 AA,OH
May 2024 63 12 0 0 AA,OH,YX
Apr 2024 57 13 0 0 AA,OH
Mar 2024 31 3 1 0 AA
Jan 2024 31 8 0 0 AA
Dec 2023 31 3 0 0 AA
Nov 2023 36 5 0 0 AA,OH

PWM–CLT seasonal on-time pattern

Best: November (91.7%) · weakest: July (69.5%)

65%70%75%80%85%90%95% JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec 83.8%

Strongest calendar month

November

91.7% on-time · ~46 flights/mo

Busiest calendar month

September

~76 flights/mo avg

Weakest calendar month

July

69.5% on-time · ~75 flights/mo

Cancellation Rate

1.5%

22 of 1,454 flights

Diversion Rate

0.3%

4 of 1,454 flights

Explore origin & destination

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

PWM - Portland

Full on-time, delay-cause, and seasonal performance for Portland, ME.

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

Compare PWM vs CLT

Origin-hub reliability standing

Mid-pack among PWM departures

From PWM, this corridor sits with 9 other 75–85% on-time routes out of 12 tracked departures, not the hub's reliability leaders (2 at ≥85%) and not the softest ( 1 below 75%). Destination: Charlotte · fleet on-time rank #1888 of 4927.

What the Data Says About PWM to CLT

Bureau of Transportation Statistics records show Portland to Charlotte (PWM to CLT) running a 83.2% on-time rate over 4,175 tracked flights, on the stronger end of a typical domestic pairing. When flights do run late, the average delay is 120.6 minutes. The 813-mile corridor is served by 6 carriers, and over the last 24 months 1.5% of 1,454 flights were cancelled, 0.3% diverted.

The monthly split is wide on this route: Sep 2025 posted the strongest performance at 91% on-time, while Jul 2024 came in at just 56% - a 36-point swing worth factoring into travel timing.

On the multi-year calendar, PWM–CLT peaks in November at 91.7% on-time while September carries the heaviest traffic (~76 flights per month) ; the softest month is July at 69.5%, a 22.2-point swing that repeats because the corridor's weather and holiday mix stays stable year to year.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where does PWM to CLT rank among US routes by traffic? ▼
According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking, PWM to CLT ranks #2836 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 PWM to CLT? ▼
Flights from Portland to Charlotte have a 83.2% on-time rate based on 4,175 flights. The average delay is 120.6 minutes. The best recent month was Sep 2025 with 91% on-time.
What is the cancellation rate for PWM to CLT? ▼
Over the last 24 months, 1.5% of flights on this route were cancelled (22 of 1,454 flights) and 0.3% were diverted.
How far is the flight from PWM to CLT? ▼
The flight distance from Portland (PWM) to Charlotte (CLT) is approximately 813 miles. This route is served by 6 carriers.
When is the best time to fly from PWM to CLT? ▼
The best recent month for on-time performance was Sep 2025 (91% on-time). The worst was Jul 2024 (56% on-time). Consider booking during months with historically better performance.

Airports on this route

PWM Airport

Portland
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 PWM–CLT data

PWM–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 PWM and CLT airport profiles: delay causes and top routes differ even on the same corridor. PWM airport
  • If your dates flex, November (91.7% on-time) beats July (69.5%) 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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