Charlotte to Austin (CLT–AUS) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
CLT–AUS is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. American Airlines and Sun Country Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 1,030 miles in approximately 2h 53m. Beyond nonstop, 198 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AA American Airlines | 56 | 319, 320, 321, 738 | 2h53-3h30 | Oneworld | – | |
| SY Sun Country Airlines | 0 | – | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Austin from Charlotte
| Metric | CLT→AUS | USA→AUS | GSO→AUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from CLT | – | 18 mi | 83 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 2 | 3 | 4 |
| Weekly flights | 56 | 1 | 2 |
| Flight time | 2h 53m | 3h 50m | 2h 40m |
| Departure OTP | 100% | – | – |
Travel Essentials
CLT: EDT · AUS: CDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Charlotte, it's 5:00 PM in Austin.
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).
CapMetro Route 20 to downtown Congress Ave costs $1.25 and takes 30–35 minutes. Buses depart from outside the terminal on the lower level. Last bus around midnight; late arrivals need a ride-share.Uber and Lyft pickup is on the lower level (follow signs to TNCs). Fares run $20–30 to downtown, 15–20 minutes off-peak. Taxis at the curb: $30–40. Rental car desks are in the main terminal; the QTA (Quick Turnaround Area) is a short shuttle ride. Afternoon and evening arrivals may face longer drive times due to city congestion.
Humid subtropical climate with hot summers. July and August average 36–38°C with heat indices that can reach 43°C. Winter (December–February) is generally mild at 7–17°C. Austin is vulnerable to rare but severe ice storms. Winter Storm Uri (2021) is the benchmark for worst-case disruption, and they can paralyze the city and airport.
Severe thunderstorms peak April through May with hail and tornado risk. Spring storm systems can cause significant ground delays. October and November are the most reliably stable months.
CLT–AUS Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from CLT to AUS
Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) and Austin Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) are connected by nonstop service from American Airlines and Sun Country Airlines. With 56 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
CLT to AUS Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from CLT to AUS ranges from 2 hours 53 minutes to 3 hours 30 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,030 miles (1,658 km). There are approximately 56 weekly flights outbound and 54 return, totaling 110 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
198 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via CPS. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Concord (USA), Greensboro (GSO) and Columbia (CAE).