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

CHA Airport Page →
241 mi airlines charter/private 49/wk
On-time Some delays Frequent delays
Flight Schedule 14 flights Verified 3m ago
Also flown by charter / private operators.
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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
AA5866
AA American
ER4
5:00 AM
EDT
6:33 AM
EDT
1h 33m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA6105
AA American
ER4
8:16 AM
EDT
9:55 AM
EDT
1h 39m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA6050
AA American
E145
9:19 AM
EDT
10:58 AM
EDT
1h 39m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA6127
AA American
E145
1:27 PM
EDT
3:01 PM
EDT
1h 34m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA6051
AA American
ER4
4:31 PM
EDT
6:09 PM
EDT
1h 38m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA6052
AA American
ER4
6:36 PM
EDT
8:16 PM
EDT
1h 40m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA6049
AA American
ER4
10:45 PM
EDT
12:18 AM+1
EDT
1h 33m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA6050
AA American
E145
7:29 AM
EDT
8:54 AM
EDT
1h 25m
38%
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA6127
AA American
E145
11:25 AM
EDT
12:52 PM
EDT
1h 27m
38%
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA6051
AA American
ER4
2:40 PM
EDT
4:06 PM
EDT
1h 26m
38%
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA6052
AA American
ER4
4:40 PM
EDT
6:09 PM
EDT
1h 29m
38%
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA6049
AA American
ER4
6:16 PM
EDT
7:46 PM
EDT
1h 30m
38%
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA5787
AA American
ER4
8:24 PM
EDT
9:53 PM
EDT
1h 29m
38%
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA6085
AA American
E145
10:55 PM
EDT
12:19 AM+1
EDT
1h 24m
38%
M T W T F S S
Prices

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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.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
ATL Atlanta 3h 3m AFAMDL AAAFAM Atlanta (ATL) to Charlotte flights
DTW Detroit 4h 43m AFDLKE AAAFAM Detroit (DTW) to Charlotte flights
ORD Chicago 5h 6m AAUA AAACAS Chicago (ORD) to Charlotte flights
LGA New York 5h 15m CNSDL AABADL New York (LGA) to Charlotte flights
MIA Miami 5h 41m AA AABAEJA Miami (MIA) to Charlotte flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 5h 51m AAQFQR AAASAY Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Charlotte flights
IAH Houston 6h 49m UA AAF9IB Houston (IAH) to Charlotte flights
FLL Fort Lauderdale 7h 10m G4 AABAF9 Fort Lauderdale (FLL) to Charlotte flights
DCA Washington 7h 46m AA AAASBA Washington (DCA) to Charlotte flights
EWR Newark 13h 9m UA AANKSN Newark (EWR) to Charlotte flights
1-STOP More options, longer trips
2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Chattanooga to Charlotte
1 carrier, 49 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 241 mi 1h 38m nonstop

CHA–CLT is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. American Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 241 miles in approximately 1h 38m. 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 49 E145, ER4 1h33-1h40 Oneworld
Aircraft on this route
E145 Embraer ERJ-145 – AA
ER4 Embraer RJ145 – AA
Alliance coverage
Oneworld: AA (49 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
7
flights
Tue
7
flights
Wed
7
flights
Thu
7
flights
Fri
7
flights
Sat
7
flights
Sun
7
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
7
Nonstop flights
49
Outbound / wk
49
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for CHA to CLT.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
15
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~13h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,192
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
93%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
93%
Return
CLT → CHA
87%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
87%
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 1
Weekly flights 49 69 40
Flight time 1h 38m 1h 3m 1h 22m
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 38m 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 38m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights49 out / 49 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 38m 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 Chicago O'Hare.
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 49 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 38 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 241 miles (388 km). There are approximately 49 weekly flights outbound and 49 return, totaling 98 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 Chicago O'Hare. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Knoxville/Maryville (TYS), Huntsville (HSV) and Atlanta (PDK).