Charlotte to Albany (CLT–ALB) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
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 53m. Beyond nonstop, 69 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AA American Airlines | 36 | 319, 320, 738, CR9 | 1h53-2h11 | Oneworld | – | |
| UA United Airlines | 0 | – | – | Star Alliance | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Albany from Charlotte
| Metric | CLT→ALB | USA→ALB | GSP→ALB |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from CLT | – | 18 mi | 75 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 36 | 2 | – |
| Flight time | 1h 53m | 1h 55m | 1h 43m |
| Departure OTP | 73% | – | – |
Travel Essentials
CLT: EDT · ALB: EDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Charlotte, it's 6:00 PM in Albany.
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
Frequently Asked Questions
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 36 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 53 minutes to 2 hours 11 minutes. The route covers a distance of 646 miles (1,040 km). There are approximately 36 weekly flights outbound and 43 return, totaling 79 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
69 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), Greenville/Greer/Spartanburg (GSP) and Columbia (CAE).