Atlanta to Charlotte (ATL–CLT) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
ATL–CLT is served by 3 airlines with nonstop service. American Airlines, Delta Air Lines and Southwest Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 227 miles in approximately 1h 8m. Beyond nonstop, 204 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AA American Airlines Also: BA, QR | 74 | 319, 320, CR7, CR9 | 1h19-1h40 | Oneworld | BA, QR | |
| DL Delta Air Lines Also: AF, AM, KE, KL, LA, WS | 64 | 319, 712, 717 | 1h08-1h16 | SkyTeam | AF, AM, KE, KL, LA, WS | |
| WN Southwest Airlines | 1 | – | 1h15 | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Charlotte from Atlanta
| Metric | ATL→CLT | PDK→CLT | CSG→CLT |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from ATL | – | 18 mi | 83 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 3 | 5 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 273 | 2 | 1 |
| Flight time | 1h 8m | 0h 41m | 0h 43m |
| Departure OTP | 100% | – | – |
Travel Essentials
ATL: EDT · CLT: EDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Atlanta, it's 6:00 PM in Charlotte.
MARTA Gold Line runs every 12–15 minutes from downtown Five Points station to the airport (16 min, $2.50). The station connects directly to the Domestic terminal via SkyTrain. Ride-shares cost $20–35 from downtown.
Economy parking in the North/South garages fills quickly; off-site lots on Camp Creek Parkway offer cheaper rates with shuttles.
No rail connects CLT to the city. Uber and Lyft to Uptown Charlotte cost $18–30 (15–20 minutes). Taxis are metered, slightly more expensive.CATS Route 5 bus runs to downtown ($2.20, 45 min). Rental cars are in an on-site facility attached to the terminal. The airport's single main terminal with concourses A–E is connected by an underground people mover; clear security at your concourse, not at the central checkpoint, to save time.
Humid subtropical climate. Summers are hot and humid (30–35°C) with frequent afternoon thunderstorms that cause delays June through August. Charlotte sits in a region with high storm frequency. Winters are generally mild (1–10°C) but ice storms hit 2–4 times per year and are highly disruptive since Charlotte has limited de-icing infrastructure.
Spring brings severe weather risk including tornadoes. Fall (September–November) is the most stable season. Snow is rare but the city is poorly equipped to handle it when it arrives.
ATL–CLT Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from ATL to CLT
Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) and Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) are connected by nonstop service from American Airlines, Delta Air Lines and Southwest Airlines. With 273 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
ATL to CLT Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from ATL to CLT ranges from 1 hours 8 minutes to 1 hours 40 minutes. The route covers a distance of 227 miles (365 km). There are approximately 273 weekly flights outbound and 389 return, totaling 662 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
204 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 2 hours via AIK. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Atlanta (PDK), Columbus (CSG) and Chattanooga (CHA).