Charlotte to Cleveland (CLT–CLE) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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AA1264
AA American
738
7:21 AM
EDT
9:01 AM
EDT
1h 40m
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AA1975
AA American
738
8:20 AM
EDT
9:58 AM
EDT
1h 38m
M T W T F S S
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AA1984
AA American
738
10:33 AM
EDT
12:12 PM
EDT
1h 39m
M T W T F S S
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AA1728
AA American
738
10:55 AM
EDT
12:35 PM
EDT
1h 40m
M T W T F S S
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AA5529
AA American
CR9
4:35 PM
EDT
6:21 PM
EDT
1h 46m
M T W T F S S
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AA1043
AA American
738
7:20 PM
EDT
8:48 PM
EDT
1h 28m
M T W T F S S
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AA3005
AA American
7M8
7:54 PM
EDT
9:33 PM
EDT
1h 39m
M T W T F S S
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AA2260
AA American
738
10:49 PM
EDT
12:26 AM+1
EDT
1h 37m
M T W T F S S
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AA1188
AA American
738
10:55 PM
EDT
12:34 AM+1
EDT
1h 39m
M T W T F S S
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AA1436
AA American
B38M
6:01 AM
EDT
7:49 AM
EDT
1h 48m
M T W T F S S
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AA2445
AA American
7M8
6:23 AM
EDT
8:10 AM
EDT
1h 47m
M T W T F S S
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AA2021
AA American
738
8:04 AM
EDT
9:55 AM
EDT
1h 51m
M T W T F S S
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AA1264
AA American
738
9:57 AM
EDT
11:40 AM
EDT
1h 43m
M T W T F S S
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AA1975
AA American
738
10:48 AM
EDT
12:32 PM
EDT
1h 44m
M T W T F S S
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AA1535
AA American
738
1:05 PM
EDT
2:48 PM
EDT
1h 43m
M T W T F S S
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AA1974
AA American
738
1:32 PM
EDT
3:15 PM
EDT
1h 43m
M T W T F S S
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AA9953
AA American
1:34 PM
EDT
2:45 PM
EDT
1h 11m
M T W T F S S
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AA9955
AA American
1:36 PM
EDT
3:07 PM
EDT
1h 31m
M T W T F S S
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AA5529
AA American
CR9
6:55 PM
EDT
8:56 PM
EDT
2h 1m
M T W T F S S
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Charlotte to Cleveland
2 carriers, 62 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 62 Flights/wk 431 mi 1h 28m nonstop 74 1-stop hubs

CLT–CLE is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. American Airlines and Frontier lead the route. The flight covers 431 miles in approximately 1h 28m. Beyond nonstop, 74 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop CLT–CLE service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
AA American Airlines 62 738, 7M8, CR9 1h28-1h46 63% Oneworld
F9 Frontier 0 63%
Aircraft on this route
738 Boeing 737-800 – AA
7M8 Boeing 737 MAX 8 – AA
CR9 Bombardier CRJ-900 – AA
Alliance coverage
Oneworld: AA (62 flights/wk, 100%)
Unaffiliated: F9 (0 flights/wk, 0%)
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 CLE direction.
Mon
9
flights
Tue
9
flights
Wed
9
flights
Thu
9
flights
Fri
9
flights
Sat
8
flights
Sun
9
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
9
Nonstop flights
62
Outbound / wk
59
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for CLT to CLE.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
74
Hubs
~2h
Fastest
~28h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
3,025
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.

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
CLT → CLE
63%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
63%
Arriving
64%
Return
CLE → CLT
51%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
51%
Arriving
86%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. CLT delays → CLE delays →

Other ways to reach Cleveland from Charlotte

Nearby airports with service to Cleveland Hopkins International Airport.
Metric CLT→CLE RDU→CLE AGS→CLE
Distance from CLT 130 mi 140 mi
Nonstop airlines 2 2 1
Weekly flights 62 7 1
Flight time 1h 28m 1h 45m 1h 15m
Departure OTP 63%
Airports within 200 miles of CLT with service to Cleveland Hopkins International Airport.

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Charlotte, it's 6:00 PM in Cleveland.
Distance & Flight Time
431 mi / 694 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 28m to 1h 46m.
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–CLE Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Charlotte to Cleveland route.
Route details
Distance431 mi / 694 km
Flight time1h 28m to 1h 46m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights62 out / 59 return
1-stop connections74 hubs
Origin: CLT
IATA / ICAOCLT / KCLT
TimezoneAmerica/Kentucky/Monticello
Passengers/yr58.8M
Elevation748 ft / 228 m
Destination: CLE
IATA / ICAOCLE / KCLE
TimezoneAmerica/Detroit
Passengers/yr9.9M
Elevation791 ft / 241 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about CLT to CLE flights.
Nonstop flights from Charlotte Douglas International Airport to Cleveland Hopkins International Airport take approximately 1h 28m to 1h 46m. The route covers 431 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: American Airlines and Frontier.
There are approximately 62 nonstop flights per week from CLT to CLE. The return direction has about 59 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through AGC, CGF, PDK, CMH, MTN, PTK, MCN, LEX, ROA, TTN, MMU, AGS, SDF, TEB, IND, SYR, CHS, HHH, MKE, HPN, ALB, MEM, APF, MLB, BCT, DAL, TMB, VRB, HOU, MSY, NAS, EGE, RDU, PSP, SNA, PIT, ATL, CUN, PBI, BNA, DCA, YYZ, MIA, BOS, DTW, BWI, ORD, DFW, LGA, EWR, PHL, ERI, MAD, TPA, RSW, IAD, MCO, FLL, MSP, JFK, STL, MDW, IAH, SRQ, SLC, DEN, DUB, PHX, LAX, LAS, GRR, SFO, SEA and PUJ. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from CLE to CLT are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include RDU and AGS. 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 CLE

Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) and Cleveland Hopkins International Airport (CLE) are connected by nonstop service from American Airlines and Frontier. With 62 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

CLT to CLE Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from CLT to CLE ranges from 1 hours 28 minutes to 1 hours 46 minutes. The route covers a distance of 431 miles (694 km). There are approximately 62 weekly flights outbound and 59 return, totaling 121 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

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