Charlotte to Albany (CLT–ALB) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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646 mi airlines 42/wk
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Flight Schedule 13 flights Verified 15h ago
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AA1785
AA American
738
10:40 AM
EDT
12:42 PM
EDT
2h 2m
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AA2663
AA American
320
11:00 AM
EDT
1:02 PM
EDT
2h 2m
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AA1783
AA American
320
2:39 PM
EDT
4:40 PM
EDT
2h 1m
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AA1857
AA American
320
4:14 PM
EDT
6:12 PM
EDT
1h 58m
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AA1858
AA American
319
7:21 PM
EDT
9:24 PM
EDT
2h 3m
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AA3037
AA American
319
9:53 PM
EDT
11:38 PM
EDT
1h 45m
M T W T F S S
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AA9795
AA American
3:00 AM
EDT
5:24 AM
EDT
2h 24m
M T W T F S S
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AA1050
AA American
320
7:00 AM
EDT
9:24 AM
EDT
2h 24m
M T W T F S S
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AA9673
AA American
CR7
12:52 PM
EDT
3:08 PM
EDT
2h 16m
M T W T F S S
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AA1785
AA American
738
1:36 PM
EDT
3:50 PM
EDT
2h 14m
M T W T F S S
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AA2663
AA American
320
1:47 PM
EDT
4:08 PM
EDT
2h 21m
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AA1783
AA American
320
5:25 PM
EDT
7:45 PM
EDT
2h 20m
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AA1857
AA American
320
6:57 PM
EDT
9:11 PM
EDT
2h 14m
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

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Charlotte to Albany
2 carriers, 42 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 42 Flights/wk 646 mi 1h 45m nonstop 43 1-stop hubs

CLT–ALB is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. American Airlines and United Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 646 miles in approximately 1h 45m. Beyond nonstop, 43 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop CLT–ALB service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
AA American Airlines 42 319, 320, 738 1h45-2h03 100% Oneworld
UA United Airlines 1 100% Star Alliance
Aircraft on this route
319 Airbus A319 – AA
320 Airbus A320 – AA
738 Boeing 737-800 – AA
Alliance coverage
Oneworld: AA (42 flights/wk, 98%)
Star Alliance: UA (1 flights/wk, 2%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, CLT to ALB direction.
Mon
6
flights
Tue
6
flights
Wed
6
flights
Thu
6
flights
Fri
6
flights
Sat
6
flights
Sun
6
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
6
Nonstop flights
42
Outbound / wk
37
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for CLT to ALB.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
43
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~22h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,735
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
CLT → ALB
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
50%
Return
ALB → CLT
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
100%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. CLT delays → ALB delays →

Other ways to reach Albany from Charlotte

Nearby airports with service to Albany International Airport.
Metric CLT→ALB USA→ALB CAE→ALB
Distance from CLT 18 mi 89 mi
Nonstop airlines 2 1
Weekly flights 42 2 1
Flight time 1h 45m 1h 55m 1h 49m
Departure OTP 100%
Airports within 200 miles of CLT with service to Albany International Airport.

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Charlotte, it's 6:00 PM in Albany.
Distance & Flight Time
646 mi / 1,040 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 45m to 2h 3m.
Getting to CLT

There is no rail link to CLT. CATS Route 5 bus runs from Charlotte Transportation Center to the airport in 45 minutes ($2.20). The airport is 7 miles from Uptown Charlotte.Ride-shares from Uptown cost $18–30 and take 15–25 minutes. Taxis are available but less common than ride-share in Charlotte. I-85 and Billy Graham Parkway are the primary expressway routes; allow extra time during afternoon rush (4–6:30pm).

CLT–ALB Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Charlotte to Albany route.
Route details
Distance646 mi / 1,040 km
Flight time1h 45m to 2h 3m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights42 out / 37 return
1-stop connections43 hubs
Origin: CLT
IATA / ICAOCLT / KCLT
TimezoneAmerica/Kentucky/Monticello
Passengers/yr58.8M
Elevation748 ft / 228 m
Destination: ALB
IATA / ICAOALB / KALB
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr3.0M
Elevation285 ft / 87 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about CLT to ALB flights.
Nonstop flights from Charlotte Douglas International Airport to Albany International Airport take approximately 1h 45m to 2h 3m. The route covers 646 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: American Airlines and United Airlines.
There are approximately 42 nonstop flights per week from CLT to ALB. The return direction has about 37 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through TTN, YNG, PSM, TEB, HPN, BOS, CAE, OCF, SDF, APF, SUA, BCT, PIE, MSP, NAS, DAL, HOU, AUS, IAH, AUA, SCF, LAS, SJU, ATL, IAD, DTW, DEN, DCA, MIA, ORD, BNA, BWI, PHL, MCO, FLL, CHS, RDU, MYR, LGA, MDW, TPA, SRQ and RSW. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from ALB to CLT are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include USA, CAE and RDU. 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 CLT to ALB

Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) and Albany International Airport (ALB) are connected by nonstop service from American Airlines and United Airlines. With 42 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

CLT to ALB Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from CLT to ALB ranges from 1 hours 45 minutes to 2 hours 3 minutes. The route covers a distance of 646 miles (1,040 km). There are approximately 42 weekly flights outbound and 37 return, totaling 79 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

43 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via TTN. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Concord (USA), Columbia (CAE) and Raleigh/Durham (RDU).