Charlotte to Chattanooga (CLT–CHA) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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241 mi airlines 98/wk
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AA5969
AA American
E145
7:10 AM
EDT
8:38 AM
EDT
1h 28m
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AA6050
AA American
ER4
7:29 AM
EDT
8:54 AM
EDT
1h 25m
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AA5971
AA American
E145
8:25 AM
EDT
9:53 AM
EDT
1h 28m
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AA5977
AA American
ER4
11:25 AM
EDT
12:55 PM
EDT
1h 30m
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AA6127
AA American
ER4
11:25 AM
EDT
12:52 PM
EDT
1h 27m
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AA6103
AA American
E145
1:42 PM
EDT
3:10 PM
EDT
1h 28m
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AA6051
AA American
ER4
2:40 PM
EDT
4:06 PM
EDT
1h 26m
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AA5973
AA American
ER4
4:15 PM
EDT
5:44 PM
EDT
1h 29m
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AA6052
AA American
ER4
4:40 PM
EDT
6:09 PM
EDT
1h 29m
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AA6102
AA American
E145
6:10 PM
EDT
7:39 PM
EDT
1h 29m
M T W T F S S
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AA6049
AA American
ER4
6:16 PM
EDT
7:46 PM
EDT
1h 30m
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AA5787
AA American
ER4
8:15 PM
EDT
9:45 PM
EDT
1h 30m
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AA6047
AA American
E145
10:35 PM
EDT
11:59 PM
EDT
1h 24m
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AA6085
AA American
ER4
10:55 PM
EDT
12:19 AM+1
EDT
1h 24m
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AA5866
AA American
ER4
5:00 AM
EDT
6:33 AM
EDT
1h 33m
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AA5946
AA American
E145
5:30 AM
EDT
7:02 AM
EDT
1h 32m
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AA5546
AA American
CR9
6:10 AM
EDT
7:34 AM
EDT
1h 24m
M T W T F S S
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AA6067
AA American
E145
7:00 AM
EDT
8:37 AM
EDT
1h 37m
M T W T F S S
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AA6105
AA American
ER4
7:20 AM
EDT
8:59 AM
EDT
1h 39m
M T W T F S S
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AA5969
AA American
E145
9:03 AM
EDT
10:37 AM
EDT
1h 34m
M T W T F S S
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AA6050
AA American
ER4
9:19 AM
EDT
10:58 AM
EDT
1h 39m
M T W T F S S
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AA5971
AA American
E145
10:18 AM
EDT
11:52 AM
EDT
1h 34m
M T W T F S S
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AA5977
AA American
ER4
1:27 PM
EDT
3:01 PM
EDT
1h 34m
M T W T F S S
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AA6127
AA American
ER4
1:27 PM
EDT
3:01 PM
EDT
1h 34m
M T W T F S S
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AA6103
AA American
ER4
3:37 PM
EDT
5:11 PM
EDT
1h 34m
M T W T F S S
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AA6051
AA American
ER4
4:31 PM
EDT
6:09 PM
EDT
1h 38m
M T W T F S S
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AA5973
AA American
ER4
6:09 PM
EDT
7:45 PM
EDT
1h 36m
M T W T F S S
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AA6052
AA American
ER4
6:36 PM
EDT
8:16 PM
EDT
1h 40m
M T W T F S S
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AA6102
AA American
E145
8:04 PM
EDT
9:39 PM
EDT
1h 35m
M T W T F S S
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AA6049
AA American
ER4
8:11 PM
EDT
9:49 PM
EDT
1h 38m
M T W T F S S
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Charlotte to Chattanooga
1 carrier, 98 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 98 Flights/wk 241 mi 1h 24m nonstop 37 1-stop hubs

CLT–CHA is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. American Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 241 miles in approximately 1h 24m. Beyond nonstop, 37 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop CLT–CHA service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
AA American Airlines 98 E145, ER4 1h24-1h30 66% Oneworld
Aircraft on this route
E145 Embraer ERJ-145 – AA
ER4 Embraer RJ145 – AA
Alliance coverage
Oneworld: AA (98 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, CLT to CHA direction.
Mon
14
flights
Tue
14
flights
Wed
14
flights
Thu
14
flights
Fri
14
flights
Sat
14
flights
Sun
14
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
14
Nonstop flights
98
Outbound / wk
108
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for CLT to CHA.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
37
Hubs
~2h
Fastest
~22h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,313
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.

Other ways to reach Chattanooga from Charlotte

Nearby airports with service to Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport (Lovell Field).
Metric CLT→CHA RDU→CHA
Distance from CLT 130 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 3
Weekly flights 98 1
Flight time 1h 24m 0h 42m
Departure OTP 66%
Airports within 200 miles of CLT with service to Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport (Lovell Field).

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
Chattanooga is 0 hours the same as Charlotte.
CLT: EDT · CHA: EDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Charlotte, it's 6:00 PM in Chattanooga.
Distance & Flight Time
241 mi / 388 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 24m to 1h 30m.
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).

CLT–CHA Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Charlotte to Chattanooga route.
Route details
Distance241 mi / 388 km
Flight time1h 24m to 1h 30m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights98 out / 108 return
1-stop connections37 hubs
Origin: CLT
IATA / ICAOCLT / KCLT
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr58.8M
Elevation748 ft / 228 m
Destination: CHA
IATA / ICAOCHA / KCHA
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr1.1M
Elevation683 ft / 208 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about CLT to CHA flights.
Nonstop flights from Charlotte Douglas International Airport to Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport (Lovell Field) take approximately 1h 24m to 1h 30m. The route covers 241 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: American Airlines.
There are approximately 98 nonstop flights per week from CLT to CHA. The return direction has about 108 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through PDK, TYS, RDU, BNA, SAV, SDF, CHS, CMH, MDW, PIT, PIE, TPA, PHL, BHM, PWK, IAD, PBI, TEB, HOU, DAL, NAS, MKE, AUS, DEN, SBD, LAS, SNA, MIA, DTW, ATL, DCA, FLL, LGA, ORD, IAH, DFW and EWR. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from CHA to CLT are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include RDU. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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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 CHA

Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) and Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport (Lovell Field) (CHA) are connected by nonstop service from American Airlines. With 98 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

CLT to CHA Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from CLT to CHA ranges from 1 hours 24 minutes to 1 hours 30 minutes. The route covers a distance of 241 miles (388 km). There are approximately 98 weekly flights outbound and 108 return, totaling 206 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

37 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 2 hours via PDK. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Raleigh/Durham (RDU).