Charlotte to Liberia (CLT–LIR) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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1,726 mi airlines charter/private 7/wk
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Flight Schedule 2 flights Verified 24m ago
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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
AA887
AA American
738
9:10 AM
EDT
11:35 AM
CST
4h 25m
38%
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA898
AA American
738
1:15 PM
CST
7:41 PM
EDT
4h 26m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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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 10 hubs
MIA Miami 6h 14m AAATBA AAKOWQR Miami (MIA) to Liberia flights
ATL Atlanta 6h 33m AAAFAM DL Atlanta (ATL) to Liberia flights
FLL Fort Lauderdale 6h 40m AAF9NK B6 Fort Lauderdale (FLL) to Liberia flights
IAH Houston 7h 4m AAF9NH UA Houston (IAH) to Liberia flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 8h 2m AAASAY AA Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Liberia flights
ORD Chicago 8h 15m AAACAS AAAVUA Chicago (ORD) to Liberia flights
JFK New York 8h 40m AAAFAT B6 New York (JFK) to Liberia flights
DEN Denver 9h 35m AAF9UA UAWN Denver (DEN) to Liberia flights
SJO San José (Alajuela) 11h 25m AA LHLXWK San José (Alajuela) (SJO) to Liberia flights
LAX Los Angeles 12h 9m AACZFJ ASUA Los Angeles (LAX) to Liberia flights
1-STOP More options, longer trips
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Charlotte to Liberia
1 carrier, 7 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 1,726 mi 4h 25m nonstop -2h behind

CLT–LIR is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. American Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 1,726 miles in approximately 4h 25m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop CLT–LIR service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
AA American Airlines 7 738 4h25 80% Oneworld
Aircraft on this route
738 Boeing 737-800 – AA
Alliance coverage
Oneworld: AA (7 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 LIR direction.
Mon
1
flight
Tue
1
flight
Wed
1
flight
Thu
1
flight
Fri
1
flight
Sat
1
flight
Sun
1
flight
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
1
Nonstop flights
7
Outbound / wk
7
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for CLT to LIR.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
26
Hubs
~6h
Fastest
~24h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,435
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 → LIR
80%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
80%
Return
LIR → CLT
88%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
88%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. CLT delays →

Other ways to reach Liberia from Charlotte

Nearby airports with service to Daniel Oduber Quirós International Airport.
Metric CLT→LIR RDU→LIR
Distance from CLT 130 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 2
Weekly flights 7
Flight time 4h 25m 3h 41m
Departure OTP 80%
Airports within 200 miles of CLT with service to Daniel Oduber Quirós International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-2h
Liberia is 2 hours behind Charlotte.
CLT: EDT · LIR: CST

When it's 6:00 PM in Charlotte, it's 4:00 PM in Liberia.
Distance & Flight Time
1,726 mi / 2,777 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 4h 25m gate to gate.
Visa & Entry

US passport holders enter Costa Rica visa-free for stays up to 180 days. No advance application is needed. Passport must be valid for at least one day beyond the date of entry. A return or onward ticket is required and airlines will check before boarding. Proof of funds (USD 100 per month of stay) may be requested at immigration.

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–LIR Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Charlotte to Liberia route.
Route details
Distance1,726 mi / 2,777 km
Flight time4h 25m
Time difference-2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights7 out / 7 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: CLT
IATA / ICAOCLT / KCLT
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr58.8M
Elevation748 ft / 228 m
Destination: LIR
IATA / ICAOLIR / MRLB
TimezoneAmerica/Costa_Rica
Passengers/yr1.9M
Elevation270 ft / 82 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about CLT to LIR flights.
Nonstop flights from Charlotte Douglas International Airport to Daniel Oduber Quirós International Airport take about 4h 25m gate to gate. The route covers 1,726 miles.
1 airline operates flights from CLT to LIR: American Airlines.
This route has daily 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 Miami, Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta and Fort Lauderdale Hollywood.
Liberia is 2 hours behind Charlotte.
Yes, return flights from LIR 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.
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 LIR

Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) and Daniel Oduber Quirós International Airport (LIR) are connected by nonstop service from American Airlines. With 7 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

CLT to LIR Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from CLT to LIR is about 4 hours 25 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,726 miles (2,777 km). There are approximately 7 weekly flights outbound and 7 return, totaling 14 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Miami, Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta and Fort Lauderdale Hollywood. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Raleigh/Durham (RDU).