Charlotte to Fort Wayne (CLT–FWA) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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460 mi airlines 29/wk
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AA6092
AA American
ER4
9:10 AM
EDT
11:25 AM
EDT
2h 15m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA5970
AA American
E145
1:00 PM
EDT
3:01 PM
EDT
2h 1m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA5804
AA American
ER4
8:15 PM
EDT
10:16 PM
EDT
2h 1m
M T W T F S S
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AA5240
AA American
8:58 PM
EDT
11:16 PM
EDT
2h 18m
M T W T F S S
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AA6068
AA American
E145
10:09 PM
EDT
11:59 PM
EDT
1h 50m
M T W T F S S
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AA5809
AA American
ER4
6:00 AM
EDT
7:59 AM
EDT
1h 59m
M T W T F S S
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AA6127
AA American
E145
7:55 AM
EDT
9:59 AM
EDT
2h 4m
M T W T F S S
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AA6092
AA American
E145
12:03 PM
EDT
2:00 PM
EDT
1h 57m
M T W T F S S
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AA5970
AA American
E145
3:29 PM
EDT
5:29 PM
EDT
2h
M T W T F S S
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Charlotte to Fort Wayne
1 carrier, 29 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 29 Flights/wk 460 mi 1h 50m nonstop 21 1-stop hubs

CLT–FWA is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. American Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 460 miles in approximately 1h 50m. Beyond nonstop, 21 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop CLT–FWA service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
AA American Airlines 29 E145, ER4 1h50-2h18 57% Oneworld
Aircraft on this route
E145 Embraer ERJ-145 – AA
ER4 Embraer RJ145 – AA
Alliance coverage
Oneworld: AA (29 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 FWA direction.
Mon
5
flights
Tue
4
flights
Wed
4
flights
Thu
4
flights
Fri
4
flights
Sat
4
flights
Sun
4
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
5
Nonstop flights
29
Outbound / wk
28
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for CLT to FWA.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
21
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~20h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
873
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 → FWA
57%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
57%
Arriving
67%
Return
FWA → CLT
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
63%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. CLT delays → FWA delays →

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Charlotte, it's 6:00 PM in Fort Wayne.
Distance & Flight Time
460 mi / 741 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 50m to 2h 18m.
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–FWA Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Charlotte to Fort Wayne route.
Route details
Distance460 mi / 741 km
Flight time1h 50m to 2h 18m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights29 out / 28 return
1-stop connections21 hubs
Origin: CLT
IATA / ICAOCLT / KCLT
TimezoneAmerica/Kentucky/Monticello
Passengers/yr58.8M
Elevation748 ft / 228 m
Destination: FWA
IATA / ICAOFWA / KFWA
TimezoneAmerica/Indiana/Winamac
Passengers/yr0.8M
Elevation814 ft / 248 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about CLT to FWA flights.
Nonstop flights from Charlotte Douglas International Airport to Fort Wayne International Airport take approximately 1h 50m to 2h 18m. The route covers 460 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: American Airlines.
There are approximately 29 nonstop flights per week from CLT to FWA. The return direction has about 28 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through BNA, PHL, SUA, PIE, BDL, PBI, MRK, CLE, AZA, PHX, PSP, MSP, SFO, DTW, ATL, ORD, ROA, DFW, ABE, SRQ and FLL. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from FWA to CLT are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
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 FWA

Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) and Fort Wayne International Airport (FWA) are connected by nonstop service from American Airlines. With 29 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

CLT to FWA Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from CLT to FWA ranges from 1 hours 50 minutes to 2 hours 18 minutes. The route covers a distance of 460 miles (741 km). There are approximately 29 weekly flights outbound and 28 return, totaling 57 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

21 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 4 hours via BNA. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.