Charlotte to Atlanta (CLT–ATL) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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Most recently operated nonstop flights — the month shown is when each was last scheduled. Most destinations remain reachable with a connection.
No discontinued nonstop flights on record for this route.
CLT–ATL is served by 6 airlines with nonstop service. Delta Air Lines, American Airlines and Frontier lead the route. The flight covers 227 miles in approximately 1h 19m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DL Delta Air Lines Also: AF, AM, KE, KL, LA, SK, WS | 49 | 319, 712, 717 | 1h10-1h29 | SkyTeam | AF, AM, KE, KL, LA, SK, WS | |
| AA American Airlines Also: BA, QR | 38 | 321, CR7, CR9 | 1h12-1h34 | Oneworld | BA, QR | |
| F9 Frontier | 2 | – | 0h33-1h28 | – | – | |
| WN Southwest Airlines | 1 | – | – | – | – | |
| LH Lufthansa | 0 | – | – | – | – | |
| UA United Airlines | 0 | – | – | Star Alliance | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Other ways to reach Atlanta from Charlotte
| Metric | CLT→ATL | USA→ATL | GSP→ATL |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from CLT | – | 18 mi | 75 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 6 | 1 | 10 |
| Weekly flights | 319 | – | 265 |
| Flight time | 1h 19m | 0h 56m | 0h 59m |
| Departure OTP | 100% | – | – |
Travel Essentials
CLT: EDT · ATL: EDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Charlotte, it's 6:00 PM in Atlanta.
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).
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.
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.
CLT–ATL Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
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.