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

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646 mi airlines charter/private 21/wk
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Flight Schedule 6 flights Verified 42m ago
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AA1352
AA American
320
8:55 AM
EDT
10:52 AM
EDT
1h 57m
38%
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AA3294
AA American
319
4:44 PM
EDT
6:46 PM
EDT
2h 2m
38%
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AA1858
AA American
738
10:37 PM
EDT
12:27 AM+1
EDT
1h 50m
38%
M T W T F S S
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AA440
AA American
738
5:01 AM
EDT
7:09 AM
EDT
2h 8m
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AA1352
AA American
320
11:44 AM
EDT
1:56 PM
EDT
2h 12m
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AA3294
AA American
319
7:26 PM
EDT
9:44 PM
EDT
2h 18m
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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
BWI Baltimore 3h 45m AAF9MH → WN Baltimore (BWI) to Albany flights
DCA Washington 3h 48m AAASBA → AAAS Washington (DCA) to Albany flights
IAD Dulles 3h 50m AAACAT → SNUA Dulles (IAD) to Albany flights
DTW Detroit 4h 16m AAAFAM → AFAMDL Detroit (DTW) to Albany flights
PHL Philadelphia 4h 20m AAASBA → AA Philadelphia (PHL) to Albany flights
BNA Nashville 4h 25m AAWN → G4WN Nashville (BNA) to Albany flights
ATL Atlanta 4h 27m AAAFAM → AFAMDL Atlanta (ATL) to Albany flights
LGA New York 4h 33m AABADL → DL New York (LGA) to Albany flights
RDU Raleigh/Durham 4h 34m AABAEJA → MX Raleigh/Durham (RDU) to Albany flights
CHS Charleston 4h 44m AABAYE → MX Charleston (CHS) to Albany flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Charlotte to Albany
2 carriers, 21 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 646 mi 1h 57m nonstop

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 57m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

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All flights from Albany (ALB) Albany to Charlotte flights
Carriers on this route

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 21 319, 320, 738 1h50-2h02 78% Oneworld –
UA United Airlines 0 – – 78% Star Alliance –
Aircraft on this route
319 Airbus A319 – AA
320 Airbus A320 – AA
738 Boeing 737-800 – AA
Alliance coverage
Oneworld: AA (21 flights/wk, 100%)
Star Alliance: UA (0 flights/wk, 0%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Schedule

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, CLT to ALB direction.
Mon
3
flights
Tue
3
flights
Wed
3
flights
Thu
3
flights
Fri
3
flights
Sat
3
flights
Sun
3
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
3
Nonstop flights
21
Outbound / wk
21
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for CLT to ALB.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
37
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~15h
Longest
BWI ~3h 45m DCA ~3h 48m IAD ~3h 50m SYR ~3h 58m BUF ~4h 14m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,876
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.
Reliability

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
CLT → ALB
78%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
78%
Arriving
88%
Return
ALB → CLT
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
80%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. CLT delays → ALB delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Albany from Charlotte

Nearby airports with service to Albany International Airport.
Metric CLT→ALB USA→ALB GSP→ALB
Distance from CLT – 18 mi 75 mi
Nonstop airlines 2 1 1
Weekly flights 21 2 –
Flight time 1h 57m 1h 49m 1h 43m
Departure OTP 78% – –
Concord (USA) to Albany flights · Greenville/Greer/Spartanburg (GSP) to Albany flights · Columbia (CAE) to Albany flights
Airports within 200 miles of CLT with service to Albany International Airport.
Know before you go

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 57m gate to gate.
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).

Facts

CLT–ALB Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Charlotte to Albany route.
Route details
Distance646 mi / 1,040 km
Flight time1h 57m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights21 out / 21 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: CLT
Full nameCharlotte Douglas International Airport
IATA / ICAOCLT / KCLT
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr58.8M
Elevation748 ft / 228 m
Destination: ALB
Full nameAlbany International Airport
IATA / ICAOALB / KALB
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr3.0M
Elevation285 ft / 87 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about CLT to ALB flights.
Nonstop flights from Charlotte Douglas International Airport to Albany International Airport take about 1h 57m gate to gate. The route covers 646 miles.
2 airlines operate flights from CLT to ALB: American Airlines and United Airlines.
This route has 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 Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall, Ronald Reagan Washington National and Washington Dulles.
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, GSP and CAE. 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 21 weekly departures, this is a well served route.

CLT to ALB Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from CLT to ALB is about 1 hours 57 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 646 miles (1,040 km). There are approximately 21 weekly flights outbound and 21 return, totaling 42 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall, Ronald Reagan Washington National and Washington Dulles. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Concord (USA), Greenville/Greer/Spartanburg (GSP) and Columbia (CAE).