Cleveland to Charlotte (CLE–CLT) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
CLE–CLT is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. American Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 431 miles in approximately 1h 1m. Beyond nonstop, 75 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AA American Airlines | 57 | 738, 7M8, B38M, CR9 | 1h11-2h01 | Oneworld | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Other ways to reach Charlotte from Cleveland
| Metric | CLE→CLT | CAK→CLT | DTW→CLT |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from CLE | – | 40 mi | 95 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 1 | 1 | 6 |
| Weekly flights | 59 | 48 | 135 |
| Flight time | 1h 1m | 1h 30m | 1h 43m |
| Departure OTP | 76% | – | – |
Travel Essentials
CLE: EDT · CLT: EDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Cleveland, it's 6:00 PM in Charlotte.
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.
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
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from CLE to CLT
Cleveland Hopkins International Airport (CLE) and Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) are connected by nonstop service from American Airlines. With 59 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
CLE to CLT Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from CLE to CLT ranges from 1 hours 1 minutes to 2 hours 1 minutes. The route covers a distance of 431 miles (694 km). There are approximately 59 weekly flights outbound and 62 return, totaling 121 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
75 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via PDK. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Akron (CAK), Detroit (DTW) and Erie (ERI).