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

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241 mi airlines 76/wk
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AA5794
AA American
E145
5:15 AM
EDT
6:50 AM
EDT
1h 35m
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AA5946
AA American
ER4
5:30 AM
EDT
7:02 AM
EDT
1h 32m
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AA5932
AA American
E145
6:49 AM
EDT
8:29 AM
EDT
1h 40m
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AA6067
AA American
ER4
7:00 AM
EDT
8:37 AM
EDT
1h 37m
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AA5981
AA American
ER4
10:02 AM
EDT
11:32 AM
EDT
1h 30m
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AA5950
AA American
E145
1:55 PM
EDT
3:30 PM
EDT
1h 35m
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AA5977
AA American
ER4
2:17 PM
EDT
3:51 PM
EDT
1h 34m
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AA5969
AA American
ER4
3:35 PM
EDT
5:10 PM
EDT
1h 35m
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AA5973
AA American
ER4
5:58 PM
EDT
7:33 PM
EDT
1h 35m
M T W T F S S
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AA5952
AA American
ER4
6:07 PM
EDT
7:45 PM
EDT
1h 38m
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AA5921
AA American
ER4
7:17 PM
EDT
8:55 PM
EDT
1h 38m
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AA5981
AA American
ER4
7:14 AM
EDT
8:43 AM
EDT
1h 29m
M T W T F S S
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AA5977
AA American
ER4
12:24 PM
EDT
1:52 PM
EDT
1h 28m
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AA5950
AA American
E145
1:03 PM
EDT
2:15 PM
EDT
1h 12m
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AA5969
AA American
E145
1:46 PM
EDT
3:07 PM
EDT
1h 21m
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AA5973
AA American
ER4
3:35 PM
EDT
5:03 PM
EDT
1h 28m
M T W T F S S
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AA5952
AA American
ER4
4:15 PM
EDT
5:42 PM
EDT
1h 27m
M T W T F S S
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AA5921
AA American
ER4
5:25 PM
EDT
6:52 PM
EDT
1h 27m
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AA5787
AA American
ER4
7:30 PM
EDT
8:59 PM
EDT
1h 29m
M T W T F S S
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AA6047
AA American
ER4
9:45 PM
EDT
11:15 PM
EDT
1h 30m
M T W T F S S
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AA6125
AA American
E145
10:30 PM
EDT
11:55 PM
EDT
1h 25m
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Chattanooga to Charlotte
1 carrier, 76 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 76 Flights/wk 241 mi 1h 30m nonstop 21 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 1h 30m. Beyond nonstop, 21 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 76 E145, ER4 1h30-1h40 Oneworld
Aircraft on this route
E145 Embraer ERJ-145 – AA
ER4 Embraer RJ145 – AA
Alliance coverage
Oneworld: AA (76 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
11
flights
Tue
10
flights
Wed
11
flights
Thu
11
flights
Fri
11
flights
Sat
11
flights
Sun
11
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
11
Nonstop flights
76
Outbound / wk
69
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for CHA to CLT.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
21
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~21h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,341
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
80%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
80%
Return
CLT → CHA
68%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
68%
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 3 1
Weekly flights 76 115 69
Flight time 1h 30m 1h 6m 1h 34m
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 30m 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 time1h 30m to 1h 40m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights76 out / 69 return
1-stop connections21 hubs
Origin: CHA
IATA / ICAOCHA / KCHA
TimezoneAmerica/Kentucky/Monticello
Passengers/yr1.1M
Elevation683 ft / 208 m
Destination: CLT
IATA / ICAOCLT / KCLT
TimezoneAmerica/Kentucky/Monticello
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 1h 30m to 1h 40m. The route covers 241 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: American Airlines.
There are approximately 76 nonstop flights per week from CHA to CLT. The return direction has about 69 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through BNA, YIP, PIE, MEM, PIT, SRQ, PHL, IND, ORL, OMA, DCA, MIA, ATL, DTW, DFW, ORD, FLL, LGA, IAH, EWR and LAS. 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 76 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

CHA to CLT Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from CHA to CLT ranges from 1 hours 30 minutes to 1 hours 40 minutes. The route covers a distance of 241 miles (388 km). There are approximately 76 weekly flights outbound and 69 return, totaling 145 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

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