Austin to Charlotte (AUS–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.
AUS–CLT is served by 3 airlines with nonstop service. American Airlines, SkyWest Airlines and Sun Country Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 1,030 miles in approximately 2h 51m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AA American Airlines | 29 | 320, 321, 738 | 2h41-2h58 | Oneworld | – | |
| OO SkyWest Airlines | 0 | – | – | – | – | |
| SY Sun Country Airlines | 0 | – | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Other ways to reach Charlotte from Austin
| Metric | AUS→CLT | SAT→CLT | IAH→CLT |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from AUS | – | 67 mi | 140 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 3 | 6 | 10 |
| Weekly flights | 30 | 42 | 131 |
| Flight time | 2h 51m | 2h 45m | 2h 26m |
| Departure OTP | 100% | – | – |
Travel Essentials
AUS: CDT · CLT: EDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Austin, it's 7:00 PM in Charlotte.
CapMetro Route 20 (Airport Flyer) runs between downtown Austin (Congress Ave) and AUS in about 30–35 minutes (fare $1.25, or free with MetroAccess). Service runs from roughly 05:00 to midnight; frequency drops evenings and weekends.Ride-shares (Uber/Lyft) from downtown cost $20–30 and take 15–20 minutes off-peak. Taxis run $30–40. Traffic on SH-71 can be heavy during afternoon rush; allow 30–40 minutes from downtown during 16:00–18:30. Long-term parking from $7/day in remote economy lots.
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.
AUS–CLT Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from AUS to CLT
Austin Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) and Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) are connected by nonstop service from American Airlines, SkyWest Airlines and Sun Country Airlines. With 30 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
AUS to CLT Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from AUS to CLT is about 2 hours 51 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,030 miles (1,658 km). There are approximately 30 weekly flights outbound and 28 return, totaling 58 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Louis Armstrong New Orleans, Nashville and Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include San Antonio (SAT), Houston (IAH) and Houston (HOU).