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

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241 mi airlines charter/private 94/wk
On-time Some delays Frequent delays
Flight Schedule 30 flights Verified 30m ago
Also flown by charter / private operators: NetJets Aviation.
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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
AA5866
AA American
ER4
5:00 AM
EDT
6:32 AM
EDT
1h 32m
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AA6092
AA American
ER4
5:14 AM
EDT
6:49 AM
EDT
1h 35m
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AA5850
AA American
ER4
7:30 AM
EDT
9:09 AM
EDT
1h 39m
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AA6105
AA American
ER4
8:18 AM
EDT
9:55 AM
EDT
1h 37m
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AA6050
AA American
E145
9:19 AM
EDT
10:56 AM
EDT
1h 37m
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AA5960
AA American
ER4
10:15 AM
EDT
11:51 AM
EDT
1h 36m
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AA6127
AA American
ER4
1:27 PM
EDT
2:58 PM
EDT
1h 31m
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AA5961
AA American
ER4
2:03 PM
EDT
3:36 PM
EDT
1h 33m
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AA5963
AA American
ER4
4:19 PM
EDT
5:54 PM
EDT
1h 35m
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AA6051
AA American
ER4
4:33 PM
EDT
6:07 PM
EDT
1h 34m
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AA5038
AA American
CR9
5:21 PM
EDT
6:53 PM
EDT
1h 32m
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AA5962
AA American
ER4
5:21 PM
EDT
6:58 PM
EDT
1h 37m
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AA6052
AA American
E145
6:37 PM
EDT
8:13 PM
EDT
1h 36m
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AA5964
AA American
ER4
7:18 PM
EDT
8:55 PM
EDT
1h 37m
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AA6049
AA American
ER4
8:10 PM
EDT
9:44 PM
EDT
1h 34m
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AA6050
AA American
E145
7:27 AM
EDT
8:54 AM
EDT
1h 27m
31%
M T W T F S S
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AA5960
AA American
ER4
8:25 AM
EDT
9:50 AM
EDT
1h 25m
31%
M T W T F S S
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AA6127
AA American
ER4
11:25 AM
EDT
12:54 PM
EDT
1h 29m
31%
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AA5961
AA American
ER4
12:15 PM
EDT
1:38 PM
EDT
1h 23m
31%
M T W T F S S
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AA5963
AA American
ER4
2:31 PM
EDT
3:54 PM
EDT
1h 23m
31%
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AA6051
AA American
ER4
2:40 PM
EDT
4:08 PM
EDT
1h 28m
31%
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AA5038
AA American
CR9
3:30 PM
EDT
4:48 PM
EDT
1h 18m
31%
M T W T F S S
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AA5962
AA American
ER4
3:30 PM
EDT
4:53 PM
EDT
1h 23m
31%
M T W T F S S
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AA6052
AA American
E145
4:43 PM
EDT
6:12 PM
EDT
1h 29m
31%
M T W T F S S
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AA5964
AA American
ER4
5:27 PM
EDT
6:53 PM
EDT
1h 26m
31%
M T W T F S S
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AA6049
AA American
ER4
6:16 PM
EDT
7:45 PM
EDT
1h 29m
31%
M T W T F S S
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AA5875
AA American
ER4
7:25 PM
EDT
8:52 PM
EDT
1h 27m
31%
M T W T F S S
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AA5787
AA American
E145
8:24 PM
EDT
9:52 PM
EDT
1h 28m
31%
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AA5874
AA American
ER4
9:55 PM
EDT
11:21 PM
EDT
1h 26m
31%
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AA6085
AA American
ER4
10:35 PM
EDT
12:05 AM+1
EDT
1h 30m
31%
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No flights match your filters.

No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
ATL Atlanta 3h 3m AFAMDL AAAFAM Atlanta (ATL) to Charlotte flights
DTW Detroit 4h 55m AFDLKE AAAFAM Detroit (DTW) to Charlotte flights
FLL Fort Lauderdale 5h 16m G4 AAB6BA Fort Lauderdale (FLL) to Charlotte flights
ORD Chicago 5h 26m AAQRUA AAACAS Chicago (ORD) to Charlotte flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 5h 52m AAFJQF AAASAY Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Charlotte flights
IAH Houston 5h 58m UA AAF9IB Houston (IAH) to Charlotte flights
LGA New York 6h 28m DL AABADL New York (LGA) to Charlotte flights
DCA Washington 6h 34m AA AAASBA Washington (DCA) to Charlotte flights
DEN Denver 12h 52m UA AAF9UA Denver (DEN) to Charlotte flights
EWR Newark 13h 7m UA AASNUA Newark (EWR) to Charlotte flights
1-STOP More options, longer trips
2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Chattanooga to Charlotte
1 carrier, 94 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 241 mi 1h 35m nonstop

CHA–CLT is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. American Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 241 miles in approximately 1h 35m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

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 94 CR9, E145, ER4 1h31-1h39 Oneworld
Aircraft on this route
CR9 Bombardier CRJ-900 – AA
E145 Embraer ERJ-145 – AA
ER4 Embraer RJ145 – AA
Alliance coverage
Oneworld: AA (94 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
13
flights
Tue
14
flights
Wed
13
flights
Thu
13
flights
Fri
13
flights
Sat
14
flights
Sun
14
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
15
Nonstop flights
94
Outbound / wk
94
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for CHA to CLT.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
11
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~13h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,204
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.

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
CHA → CLT
83%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
83%
Return
CLT → CHA
73%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
73%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. CLT delays →

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 6 2
Weekly flights 94 129 66
Flight time 1h 35m 0h 33m 0h 40m
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 1h 35m gate to gate.
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 time1h 35m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights94 out / 94 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
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 about 1h 35m gate to gate. The route covers 241 miles.
1 airline operates flights from CHA to CLT: American Airlines.
This route has frequent daily service. Check the schedule above for departure days and times in each direction.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta, Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County and Fort Lauderdale Hollywood.
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 94 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

CHA to CLT Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from CHA to CLT is about 1 hours 35 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 241 miles (388 km). There are approximately 94 weekly flights outbound and 94 return, totaling 188 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta, Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County and Fort Lauderdale Hollywood. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Knoxville/Maryville (TYS), Huntsville (HSV) and Atlanta (PDK).