Cleveland to Charlotte (CLE–CLT) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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431 mi airlines charter/private 35/wk
On-time Some delays Frequent delays
Flight Schedule 12 flights Verified 43m ago
Also flown by charter / private operators.
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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
AA2632
AA American
B38M
5:45 AM
EDT
7:23 AM
EDT
1h 38m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA2021
AA American
738
8:10 AM
EDT
9:55 AM
EDT
1h 45m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA1677
AA American
738
12:09 PM
EDT
1:50 PM
EDT
1h 41m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA1681
AA American
738
3:54 PM
EDT
5:43 PM
EDT
1h 49m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA1679
AA American
738
7:30 PM
EDT
9:18 PM
EDT
1h 48m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA3584
AA American
E75
7:34 PM
EDT
9:23 PM
EDT
1h 49m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA1677
AA American
738
9:37 AM
EDT
11:16 AM
EDT
1h 39m
34%
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA1681
AA American
738
1:27 PM
EDT
3:01 PM
EDT
1h 34m
34%
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA1679
AA American
738
4:57 PM
EDT
6:37 PM
EDT
1h 40m
34%
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA3584
AA American
E75
5:15 PM
EDT
7:03 PM
EDT
1h 48m
34%
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA3146
AA American
738
8:40 PM
EDT
10:15 PM
EDT
1h 35m
34%
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA2260
AA American
738
10:43 PM
EDT
12:23 AM+1
EDT
1h 40m
34%
M T W T F S S
Prices

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
IAD Dulles 3h 36m ACAVAZ AAACAT Dulles (IAD) to Charlotte flights
RDU Raleigh/Durham 3h 43m F9LXJ AADLIB Raleigh/Durham (RDU) to Charlotte flights
BWI Baltimore 3h 43m WN AABAEJA Baltimore (BWI) to Charlotte flights
DTW Detroit 3h 43m AFAMDL AAAFAM Detroit (DTW) to Charlotte flights
ATL Atlanta 3h 58m AFAMDL AAAFAM Atlanta (ATL) to Charlotte flights
BNA Nashville 4h LXJWN AAWN Nashville (BNA) to Charlotte flights
PHL Philadelphia 4h 19m AA AABAEI Philadelphia (PHL) to Charlotte flights
MYR Myrtle Beach 4h 33m F9 AABA Myrtle Beach (MYR) to Charlotte flights
EWR Newark 4h 38m ACDLOS AANKSN Newark (EWR) to Charlotte flights
ORD Chicago 4h 39m AAASAV AAACAS Chicago (ORD) to Charlotte flights
1-STOP More options, longer trips
2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Cleveland to Charlotte
2 carriers, 35 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 431 mi 1h 47m nonstop

CLE–CLT is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. American Airlines and Frontier lead the route. The flight covers 431 miles in approximately 1h 47m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop CLE–CLT service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
AA American Airlines 35 738, B38M, E75 1h38-1h49 100% Oneworld
F9 Frontier 0 100%
Aircraft on this route
738 Boeing 737-800 – AA
B38M Boeing 737 MAX 8 – AA
E75 Embraer E175 – AA
Alliance coverage
Oneworld: AA (35 flights/wk, 100%)
Unaffiliated: F9 (0 flights/wk, 0%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, CLE to CLT direction.
Mon
5
flights
Tue
5
flights
Wed
5
flights
Thu
5
flights
Fri
5
flights
Sat
5
flights
Sun
5
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
6
Nonstop flights
35
Outbound / wk
35
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for CLE to CLT.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
56
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~24h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
3,018
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
CLE → CLT
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
67%
Return
CLT → CLE
0%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
0%
Arriving
100%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. CLE delays → CLT delays →

Other ways to reach Charlotte from Cleveland

Nearby airports with service to Charlotte Douglas International Airport.
Metric CLE→CLT CAK→CLT DTW→CLT
Distance from CLE 40 mi 95 mi
Nonstop airlines 2 2 9
Weekly flights 35 33 91
Flight time 1h 47m 1h 45m 1h 48m
Departure OTP 100%
Airports within 200 miles of CLE with service to Charlotte Douglas International Airport.

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Cleveland, it's 6:00 PM in Charlotte.
Distance & Flight Time
431 mi / 694 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 47m 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.

CLE–CLT Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Cleveland to Charlotte route.
Route details
Distance431 mi / 694 km
Flight time1h 47m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights35 out / 35 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: CLE
IATA / ICAOCLE / KCLE
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr9.9M
Elevation791 ft / 241 m
Destination: CLT
IATA / ICAOCLT / KCLT
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr58.8M
Elevation748 ft / 228 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about CLE to CLT flights.
Nonstop flights from Cleveland Hopkins International Airport to Charlotte Douglas International Airport take about 1h 47m gate to gate. The route covers 431 miles.
2 airlines operate flights from CLE to CLT: American Airlines and Frontier.
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 Washington Dulles, Raleigh-Durham and Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall.
Yes, return flights from CLT to CLE are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include CAK, DTW and ERI. 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 CLE to CLT

Cleveland Hopkins International Airport (CLE) and Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) are connected by nonstop service from American Airlines and Frontier. With 35 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

CLE to CLT Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from CLE to CLT is about 1 hours 47 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 431 miles (694 km). There are approximately 35 weekly flights outbound and 35 return, totaling 70 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Washington Dulles, Raleigh-Durham and Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Akron (CAK), Detroit (DTW) and Erie (ERI).