Charlotte to Atlanta (CLT–ATL) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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Charlotte to Atlanta
4 carriers, 389 flights/week nonstop.
4 Airlines
389 Flights/wk
227 mi
0h 45m nonstop
220 1-stop hubs
CLT–ATL is served by 4 airlines with nonstop service. Delta Air Lines, American Airlines and Lufthansa lead the route. The flight covers 227 miles in approximately 0h 45m. Beyond nonstop, 220 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Carriers on this route
Airline Landscape
All carriers operating nonstop CLT–ATL service, compared side by side.
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
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| DL Delta Air Lines Also: AF, AM, KE, KL, LA, SK, WS | 78 | 319, 712, 717 | 1h13-1h27 | SkyTeam | AF, AM, KE, KL, LA, SK, WS | |
| AA American Airlines Also: BA, QR | 73 | 319, 320, CR7, CR9 | 1h14-1h29 | Oneworld | BA, QR | |
| LH Lufthansa | 0 | – | – | – | – | |
| UA United Airlines | 0 | – | – | Star Alliance | – |
Aircraft on this route
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 ATL direction.
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Afternoon/evening departures
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Nonstop flights
389
Outbound / wk
280
Return / wk
Connections
Connection Landscape
Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for CLT to ATL.
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Longest
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Candidates
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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.
Alternatives
Other ways to reach Atlanta from Charlotte
Nearby airports with service to Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport.
| Metric | CLT→ATL | USA→ATL | GSP→ATL |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from CLT | – | 18 mi | 75 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 4 | 1 | 8 |
| Weekly flights | 389 | – | 287 |
| Flight time | 0h 45m | 0h 56m | 1h |
| Departure OTP | 68% | – | – |
Concord (USA) to Atlanta flights · Greenville/Greer/Spartanburg (GSP) to Atlanta flights · Greensboro (GSO) to Atlanta flights
Airports within 200 miles of CLT with service to Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport.
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Travel Essentials
Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
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Atlanta is 0 hours
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Charlotte.
CLT: EDT · ATL: EDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Charlotte, it's 6:00 PM in Atlanta.
CLT: EDT · ATL: EDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Charlotte, it's 6:00 PM in Atlanta.
Distance & Flight Time
227 mi / 365 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 0h 45m to 1h 29m.
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).
Getting from ATL
MARTA Gold Line connects the airport to downtown Atlanta (16 min, $2.50) and Buckhead (30 min). Taxis have a flat rate of $30 to downtown, $38 to Buckhead. Ride-shares are typically $20–35.
The SkyTrain people mover links the Domestic and International terminals, rental car center, and Georgia International Convention Center.
Atlanta Climate
Humid subtropical climate. Summers are hot and humid (30–35°C) with frequent afternoon thunderstorms that cause flight delays June through August. Winters are mild (2–10°C) with rare snowfall. Ice storms can shut down the airport when they hit.
Spring brings severe weather risk including tornadoes. Fall (September–November) is the most pleasant season for travel.
Facts
CLT–ATL Quick Facts
Key statistics for the Charlotte to Atlanta route.
Route details
Distance227 mi / 365 km
Flight time0h 45m to 1h 29m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)4
Weekly flights389 out / 280 return
1-stop connections220 hubs
Origin: CLT
IATA / ICAOCLT / KCLT
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr58.8M
Elevation748 ft / 228 m
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about CLT to ATL flights.
Nonstop flights from Charlotte Douglas International Airport to Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport take approximately 0h 45m to 1h 29m. The route covers 227 miles.
4 airlines operate nonstop service: American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, Lufthansa and United Airlines. Plus 9 codeshare partners.
There are approximately 389 nonstop flights per week from CLT to ATL. The return direction has about 280 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through RYY, SSI, CSG, PDK, ILN, LUK, ISM, OWB, PIE, BKL, ORL, SUA, CPS, PHF, APF, BCT, MKC, OPF, ADS, TEB, TMB, UGN, SUS, MSL, VRB, PWK, SGR, DWH, FRG, ACY, BED, RST, HOU, ICT, ELH, CZM, FSD, PWA, MHH, GGT, BDA, RIL, QRO, RAP, POP, MTJ, BZE, ELP, PLS, HDN, EGE, JAC, SAL, PTY, SCF, ASE, SBD, SKB, TUS, BOI, VNY, CID, CUR, PSP, NAS, BZN, MBJ, SJO, BFI, LIR, UVF, GND, SJD, BGI, OAK, SVD, PUJ, YQX, MLB, BHM, BNA, EVV, AVL, SGF, DTW, CAE, ATW, JFK, ROA, ABE, FAY, CHA, IAD, ECP, AGS, GSP, RDU, JAX, GSO, CLE, TYS, DUB, CVG, FWA, LFT, GRR, SAV, GCM, CHO, CHS, DCA, MGM, MLI, TPA, TRI, MYR, SYR, OAJ, RIC, IND, RSW, PBI, FLL, CRW, HSV, GNV, ALB, BDL, TUL, MEM, LEX, LIT, PHL, MIA, HPN, DSM, BWI, SHV, PVD, ILM, JAN, ROC, CMH, LGA, SDF, SRQ, YYZ, MDT, PNS, TLH, ONT, MDW, MCO, ORF, GPT, MSY, PIT, DAB, MCI, MSP, ORD, STL, BTV, BOS, OKC, DFW, EWR, VPS, DAY, BTR, AUS, MOB, SMF, SAT, MKE, PWM, EYW, OMA, XNA, YUL, IAH, PDX, SBN, CDG, BUF, MSN, FRA, DAL, HHH, SFO, DEN, MUC, LAS, SAN, SLC, PHX, CUN, SEA, LHR, LAX, SJU, SNA, MAD, YVR, YYC, ARW, GDL, TVC, JWN, CQF, BGR, MEX, STT, AUA, STX, SXM, ANU, FCO, ATH and AUH. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from ATL to CLT are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
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.
American Airlines dominates CLT-ATL with 6 to 8 daily nonstop departures from its Charlotte hub. Delta operates 1 to 2 daily nonstops from its Atlanta hub. The route pits two major hubs against each other 226 miles apart. Block time is just 55 minutes to 1 hour 5 minutes. American typically uses CRJ-900 or E175 regional jets. Delta flies similar regional equipment.
The drive is 245 miles on I-85 and takes 3 hours 30 minutes to 4 hours without traffic. Door-to-door flying time including airport overhead is about 3 hours. Flying saves 30 to 60 minutes but costs more. The drive is straightforward on a single interstate. Frequent travelers on this route often drive if departing outside peak flight hours or if flying only one way.
Delta CLT-ATL flights typically arrive at Concourse C or the T gates at Hartsfield-Jackson. American arrivals land at Concourse T or D depending on the operating carrier and code. Atlanta's terminal is connected by the Plane Train automated people mover, which links all concourses airside. At Charlotte, American operates from Concourse B, C, D, and E across the single-terminal CLT complex.
Charlotte to Atlanta: Hub-to-Hub Shuttle on I-85
CLT-ATL puts American's second-largest hub against Delta's largest hub on a 226-mile route along the I-85 corridor. American operates 6 to 8 daily nonstops on regional jets, typically CRJ-900 or E175 equipment. Delta runs 1 to 2 daily frequencies from its Atlanta side. Block time is under 1 hour 5 minutes. The short sector and regional jet equipment keep this route in the shuttle category, competing directly with a 3.5-hour drive on a single interstate. Business travelers on same-day roundtrips make up a large share of the cabin, particularly on the early morning and late evening departures.
Connectivity at Both Hubs
Both CLT and ATL function as major connecting hubs. American passengers at Charlotte can connect to over 170 destinations domestically and internationally. Delta passengers at Atlanta access the world's busiest airport by passenger count with connections to every US region plus international service to Europe, Latin America, and Asia. The route itself is a connector between these two networks. Corporate travelers based in the Charlotte banking corridor (Bank of America, Truist) and the Atlanta corporate base (Coca-Cola, Delta, Home Depot) drive consistent weekday demand. Weekend leisure traffic is lighter, and frequency sometimes drops by 1 to 2 departures on Saturdays.