Charlotte to Newark (CLT–EWR) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
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–EWR is served by 5 airlines with nonstop service. United Airlines, American Airlines and Spirit Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 528 miles in approximately 2h 4m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UA United Airlines Also: SN | 36 | B39M, CR5, CR7, E75L, E7W | 1h44-2h08 | Star Alliance | SN | |
| AA American Airlines | 33 | 321, 738, 7M8 | 1h52-2h29 | Oneworld | – | |
| NK Spirit Airlines | 4 | – | – | – | – | |
| DL Delta Air Lines | 0 | – | – | SkyTeam | – | |
| SY Sun Country Airlines | 0 | – | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Other ways to reach Newark from Charlotte
| Metric | CLT→EWR | GSP→EWR | GSO→EWR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from CLT | – | 75 mi | 83 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 5 | 3 | 3 |
| Weekly flights | 76 | 49 | 59 |
| Flight time | 2h 4m | 2h 2m | 1h 42m |
| Departure OTP | 100% | – | – |
Travel Essentials
CLT: EDT · EWR: EDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Charlotte, it's 6:00 PM in Newark.
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).
AirTrain connects terminals to Newark Airport rail station ($5.50 one-way, paid at the station). NJ Transit trains then run to New York Penn Station (25–30 min, $13.50) or Newark Penn Station (5 min). Total to Midtown Manhattan: $19 and about 45 minutes.
Taxis carry a flat $55 rate to Manhattan (plus tolls and tip). Ride-shares are typically $45–75. Shared shuttle vans to Midtown hotels run around $25–30 per person. Car rentals are on-site in the P4 garage.
Humid continental climate. Summers are hot and muggy (28–34°C) with afternoon thunderstorms that generate frequent ground delays June through August. Winters are cold (−4 to 4°C) with snow and ice storms several times per season. Nor'easters can close EWR for hours.
Spring brings variable conditions with frost possible into April. Fall is the most reliable travel season. Fog off Newark Bay occasionally reduces visibility in autumn and winter.
CLT–EWR Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from CLT to EWR
Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) and Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) are connected by nonstop service from United Airlines, American Airlines, Spirit Airlines, Delta Air Lines and Sun Country Airlines. With 76 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
CLT to EWR Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from CLT to EWR is about 2 hours 4 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 528 miles (850 km). There are approximately 76 weekly flights outbound and 95 return, totaling 171 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Richmond, Raleigh-Durham and Washington Dulles. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Greenville/Greer/Spartanburg (GSP), Greensboro (GSO) and Columbia (CAE).