Atlanta to Charlotte (ATL–CLT) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
Most recently operated nonstop flights — the month shown is when each was last scheduled. Most destinations remain reachable with a connection.
No discontinued nonstop flights on record for this route.
ATL–CLT is served by 3 airlines with nonstop service. Delta Air Lines, American Airlines and Southwest Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 227 miles in approximately 1h 18m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DL Delta Air Lines Also: AF, AM, KE, KL, LA, SK, WS | 63 | 319, 712, 717 | 1h08-1h22 | SkyTeam | AF, AM, KE, KL, LA, SK, WS | |
| AA American Airlines Also: BA, QR | 36 | CR7, CR9 | 1h22-1h40 | Oneworld | BA, QR | |
| WN Southwest Airlines | 0 | – | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Other ways to reach Charlotte from Atlanta
| Metric | ATL→CLT | PDK→CLT | CSG→CLT |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from ATL | – | 18 mi | 83 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 3 | 6 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 222 | 3 | – |
| Flight time | 1h 18m | 0h 36m | 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 Delta Air Lines, American Airlines and Southwest Airlines. With 222 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
ATL to CLT Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from ATL to CLT is about 1 hours 18 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 227 miles (365 km). There are approximately 222 weekly flights outbound and 323 return, totaling 545 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Piedmont Triad, Tri-Cities Regional TN/VA and Augusta Regional At Bush Field. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Atlanta (PDK), Columbus (CSG) and Chattanooga (CHA).