Chattanooga to Charlotte (CHA–CLT) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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241 mi airlines 108/wk
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AA5866
AA American
ER4
5:00 AM
EDT
6:33 AM
EDT
1h 33m
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AA5946
AA American
E145
5:30 AM
EDT
7:02 AM
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1h 32m
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AA5546
AA American
CR9
6:10 AM
EDT
7:34 AM
EDT
1h 24m
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AA6067
AA American
E145
7:00 AM
EDT
8:37 AM
EDT
1h 37m
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AA6105
AA American
ER4
7:20 AM
EDT
8:59 AM
EDT
1h 39m
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AA5969
AA American
E145
9:03 AM
EDT
10:37 AM
EDT
1h 34m
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AA6050
AA American
ER4
9:19 AM
EDT
10:58 AM
EDT
1h 39m
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AA5971
AA American
E145
10:18 AM
EDT
11:52 AM
EDT
1h 34m
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AA5977
AA American
ER4
1:27 PM
EDT
3:01 PM
EDT
1h 34m
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AA6127
AA American
ER4
1:27 PM
EDT
3:01 PM
EDT
1h 34m
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AA6103
AA American
ER4
3:37 PM
EDT
5:11 PM
EDT
1h 34m
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AA6051
AA American
ER4
4:31 PM
EDT
6:09 PM
EDT
1h 38m
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AA5973
AA American
ER4
6:09 PM
EDT
7:45 PM
EDT
1h 36m
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AA6052
AA American
ER4
6:36 PM
EDT
8:16 PM
EDT
1h 40m
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AA6102
AA American
E145
8:04 PM
EDT
9:39 PM
EDT
1h 35m
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AA6049
AA American
ER4
8:11 PM
EDT
9:49 PM
EDT
1h 38m
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AA5969
AA American
E145
7:10 AM
EDT
8:38 AM
EDT
1h 28m
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AA6050
AA American
ER4
7:29 AM
EDT
8:54 AM
EDT
1h 25m
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AA5971
AA American
E145
8:25 AM
EDT
9:53 AM
EDT
1h 28m
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AA5977
AA American
ER4
11:25 AM
EDT
12:55 PM
EDT
1h 30m
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AA6127
AA American
ER4
11:25 AM
EDT
12:52 PM
EDT
1h 27m
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AA6103
AA American
E145
1:42 PM
EDT
3:10 PM
EDT
1h 28m
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AA6051
AA American
ER4
2:40 PM
EDT
4:06 PM
EDT
1h 26m
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AA5973
AA American
ER4
4:15 PM
EDT
5:44 PM
EDT
1h 29m
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AA6052
AA American
ER4
4:40 PM
EDT
6:09 PM
EDT
1h 29m
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AA6102
AA American
E145
6:10 PM
EDT
7:39 PM
EDT
1h 29m
M T W T F S S
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AA6049
AA American
ER4
6:16 PM
EDT
7:46 PM
EDT
1h 30m
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AA5787
AA American
ER4
8:15 PM
EDT
9:45 PM
EDT
1h 30m
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AA6047
AA American
E145
10:35 PM
EDT
11:59 PM
EDT
1h 24m
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AA6085
AA American
ER4
10:55 PM
EDT
12:19 AM+1
EDT
1h 24m
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Chattanooga to Charlotte
1 carrier, 108 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 108 Flights/wk 241 mi 0h 42m nonstop 44 1-stop hubs

CHA–CLT is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. American Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 241 miles in approximately 0h 42m. Beyond nonstop, 44 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop CHA–CLT service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
AA American Airlines 106 CR9, E145, ER4 1h24-1h40 Oneworld
Aircraft on this route
CR9 Bombardier CRJ-900 – AA
E145 Embraer ERJ-145 – AA
ER4 Embraer RJ145 – AA
Alliance coverage
Oneworld: AA (106 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, CHA to CLT direction.
Mon
15
flights
Tue
15
flights
Wed
15
flights
Thu
16
flights
Fri
15
flights
Sat
15
flights
Sun
15
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
16
Nonstop flights
108
Outbound / wk
98
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for CHA to CLT.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
44
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~26h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,372
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.

Other ways to reach Charlotte from Chattanooga

Nearby airports with service to Charlotte Douglas International Airport.
Metric CHA→CLT TYS→CLT HSV→CLT
Distance from CHA 87 mi 93 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 5 1
Weekly flights 108 117 71
Flight time 0h 42m 0h 31m 1h 37m
Airports within 200 miles of CHA with service to Charlotte Douglas International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
Charlotte is 0 hours the same as Chattanooga.
CHA: EDT · CLT: EDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Chattanooga, it's 6:00 PM in Charlotte.
Distance & Flight Time
241 mi / 388 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 0h 42m to 1h 40m.
Getting from CLT

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.

Charlotte Climate

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.

CHA–CLT Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Chattanooga to Charlotte route.
Route details
Distance241 mi / 388 km
Flight time0h 42m to 1h 40m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights108 out / 98 return
1-stop connections44 hubs
Origin: CHA
IATA / ICAOCHA / KCHA
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr1.1M
Elevation683 ft / 208 m
Destination: CLT
IATA / ICAOCLT / KCLT
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr58.8M
Elevation748 ft / 228 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about CHA to CLT flights.
Nonstop flights from Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport (Lovell Field) to Charlotte Douglas International Airport take approximately 0h 42m to 1h 40m. The route covers 241 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: American Airlines.
There are approximately 108 nonstop flights per week from CHA to CLT. The return direction has about 98 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through AIK, TYS, CAE, RDU, YIP, CMH, SDF, PIE, IAD, MEM, PIT, BWI, MDW, MCO, SRQ, PGD, FNT, PHL, IND, TPA, HOU, DAL, PBI, ORL, MSP, SAT, OMA, AUS, QRO, SJU, SLC, FLL, DCA, ATL, ORD, MIA, DTW, LGA, DFW, LAS, EWR, IAH, DEN and BNA. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from CLT to CHA are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include TYS, HSV and PDK. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
See the On-Time Performance section for the latest delay data at both airports. This shows departure and arrival reliability to help you plan.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from CHA to CLT

Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport (Lovell Field) (CHA) and Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) are connected by nonstop service from American Airlines. With 108 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

CHA to CLT Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from CHA to CLT ranges from 0 hours 42 minutes to 1 hours 40 minutes. The route covers a distance of 241 miles (388 km). There are approximately 108 weekly flights outbound and 98 return, totaling 206 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

44 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via AIK. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Knoxville/Maryville (TYS), Huntsville (HSV) and Atlanta (PDK).