Charlotte to West Lafayette (CLT–LAF) — 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.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 1 hub
ORD Chicago 4h 26m AAACAS → UA Chicago (ORD) to West Lafayette flights
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Charlotte to West Lafayette
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.

While no nonstop service exists between CLT and LAF, 1-stop connecting options are available.

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Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for CLT to LAF.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
1
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~4h
Longest
ORD ~4h 26m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
137
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.
Reliability

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
CLT → LAF
88%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
88%
Return
LAF → CLT
90%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
90%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. CLT delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach West Lafayette from Charlotte

Nearby airports with service to Purdue University Airport.
Metric CLT→LAF AVL→LAF RDU→LAF
Distance from CLT – 91 mi 130 mi
Nonstop airlines – 1 1
Weekly flights – – –
Departure OTP 88% – –
Asheville (AVL) to West Lafayette flights · Raleigh/Durham (RDU) to West Lafayette flights
Airports within 200 miles of CLT with service to Purdue University Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Charlotte, it's 6:00 PM in West Lafayette.
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).

Facts

CLT–LAF Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Charlotte to West Lafayette route.
Route details
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: CLT
Full nameCharlotte Douglas International Airport
IATA / ICAOCLT / KCLT
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr58.8M
Elevation748 ft / 228 m
Destination: LAF
Full namePurdue University Airport
IATA / ICAOLAF / KLAF
TimezoneAmerica/Indiana/Indianapolis
Passengers/yr0.0M
Elevation606 ft / 185 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about CLT to LAF flights.
This route has limited weekly service. Check the schedule above for departure days and times in each direction.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Chicago O'Hare.
On a single ticket, yes. Your bags are checked through to LAF and move between planes without you. On two separate tickets you collect your bags at the connecting airport and recheck them, so build in extra layover time.
Yes, return flights from LAF to CLT are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include AVL and RDU. 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.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Chicago O'Hare. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Asheville (AVL) and Raleigh/Durham (RDU).