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Route · ROC → CLT · 2020–2025 BTS data

Rochester to Charlotte

According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking (BTS On-Time Performance total flights), ROC to CLT (Rochester to Charlotte) ranks #2045 of 4927 tracked domestic routes by total flights (most flights = #1).

Data updated 2026-06-13

83.3%
On-time
+4.3 pts
vs US avg
94 min
Delay when late
6,119
Flights
#2045 of 4927
Corpus placement

Cancelled

1.1%

Best Month

Sep 2025 90%

Worst Month

Aug 2024 62%

Distance

573 mi

Carriers

7

Monthly Performance

Recent 24 months of route data.

Period Flights Delayed Cancelled Diverted Carriers
Dec 2025 77 24 0 0 AA
Nov 2025 72 13 0 1 OH,AA
Oct 2025 82 12 0 0 AA,OH
Sep 2025 89 9 1 0 OH,AA
Aug 2025 77 12 0 0 AA,OH
Jul 2025 95 22 1 0 AA,OH
Jun 2025 94 22 2 0 AA,OH
May 2025 93 14 0 1 AA,OH
Apr 2025 90 16 1 0 OH,AA
Mar 2025 90 11 0 0 AA
Feb 2025 78 16 1 0 AA
Jan 2025 93 18 3 0 AA,OH
Dec 2024 91 20 0 0 AA,OH
Nov 2024 82 9 0 0 AA
Oct 2024 87 14 0 0 AA
Sep 2024 89 20 1 0 AA
Aug 2024 90 34 3 1 AA,OH
Jul 2024 91 31 6 0 AA,OH
Jun 2024 90 12 3 0 AA,OH
May 2024 93 28 0 1 AA,OH
Apr 2024 90 15 0 0 AA,OH
Mar 2024 93 15 0 0 AA,OH
Feb 2024 87 14 1 0 AA,OH
Jan 2024 93 26 1 1 AA,OH

ROC–CLT seasonal on-time pattern

Best: October (87.9%) · weakest: July (76.5%)

75%80%85%90% JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec 82.6%

Strongest calendar month

October

87.9% on-time · ~84 flights/mo

Busiest calendar month

May

~92 flights/mo avg

Weakest calendar month

July

76.5% on-time · ~87 flights/mo

Cancellation Rate

1.1%

24 of 2,106 flights

Diversion Rate

0.2%

5 of 2,106 flights

Explore origin & destination

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

ROC - Rochester

Full on-time, delay-cause, and seasonal performance for Rochester, NY.

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

Compare ROC vs CLT

Origin-hub reliability standing

Mid-pack among ROC departures

From ROC, this corridor sits with 7 other 75–85% on-time routes out of 12 tracked departures, not the hub's reliability leaders (5 at ≥85%) and not the softest ( 0 below 75%). Destination: Charlotte · fleet on-time rank #1851 of 4927.

What the Data Says About ROC to CLT

Bureau of Transportation Statistics records show Rochester to Charlotte (ROC to CLT) running a 83.3% on-time rate over 6,119 tracked flights, on the stronger end of a typical domestic pairing. When flights do run late, the average delay is 94.1 minutes. The 573-mile corridor is served by 7 carriers, and over the last 24 months 1.1% of 2,106 flights were cancelled, 0.2% diverted.

The monthly split is wide on this route: Sep 2025 posted the strongest performance at 90% on-time, while Aug 2024 came in at just 62% - a 28-point swing worth factoring into travel timing.

On the multi-year calendar, ROC–CLT peaks in October at 87.9% on-time while May carries the heaviest traffic (~92 flights per month) ; the softest month is July at 76.5%, a 11.4-point swing that repeats because the corridor's weather and holiday mix stays stable year to year.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where does ROC to CLT rank among US routes by traffic? ▼
According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking, ROC to CLT ranks #2045 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 ROC to CLT? ▼
Flights from Rochester to Charlotte have a 83.3% on-time rate based on 6,119 flights. The average delay is 94.1 minutes. The best recent month was Sep 2025 with 90% on-time.
What is the cancellation rate for ROC to CLT? ▼
Over the last 24 months, 1.1% of flights on this route were cancelled (24 of 2,106 flights) and 0.2% were diverted.
How far is the flight from ROC to CLT? ▼
The flight distance from Rochester (ROC) to Charlotte (CLT) is approximately 573 miles. This route is served by 7 carriers.
When is the best time to fly from ROC to CLT? ▼
The best recent month for on-time performance was Sep 2025 (90% on-time). The worst was Aug 2024 (62% on-time). Consider booking during months with historically better performance.

Airports on this route

ROC Airport

Rochester
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 ROC–CLT data

ROC–CLT runs 4.3 pts above the national 79% average; the remaining risk is month-to-month swing and carrier mix, not a weak headline rate.

  • Compare ROC and CLT airport profiles: delay causes and top routes differ even on the same corridor. ROC airport
  • If your dates flex, October (87.9% on-time) beats July (76.5%) on this corridor. Seasonal chart
  • 4 other routes post a similar 83.3% 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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