Charlotte to Muscle Shoals (CLT–MSL) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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LF Contour
E145
11:05 AM
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1h 45m
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LF3804
LF Contour
E135
6:25 PM
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LF Contour
E145
7:25 AM
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LF Contour
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Charlotte to Muscle Shoals
1 carrier, 13 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 13 Flights/wk 379 mi 1h 45m nonstop 3 1-stop hubs

CLT–MSL is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Contour Aviation leads the route. The flight covers 379 miles in approximately 1h 45m. Beyond nonstop, 3 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop CLT–MSL service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
LF Contour Aviation 13 E135, E145 1h45 100% – –
Aircraft on this route
E135 Embraer ERJ-135 – LF
E145 Embraer ERJ-145 – LF
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: LF (13 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Schedule

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, CLT to MSL direction.
Mon
2
flights
Tue
2
flights
Wed
2
flights
Thu
2
flights
Fri
2
flights
Sat
1
flight
Sun
2
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
2
Nonstop flights
13
Outbound / wk
12
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for CLT to MSL.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
3
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~4h
Longest
BNA ~4h 2m MCO ~4h 25m DAY ~4h 31m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
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 → MSL
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Return
MSL → CLT
89%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
89%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. CLT delays →
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Charlotte, it's 6:00 PM in Muscle Shoals.
Distance & Flight Time
379 mi / 610 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 45m.
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–MSL Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Charlotte to Muscle Shoals route.
Route details
Distance379 mi / 610 km
Flight time1h 45m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights13 out / 12 return
1-stop connections3 hubs
Origin: CLT
Full nameCharlotte Douglas International Airport
IATA / ICAOCLT / KCLT
TimezoneAmerica/Kentucky/Monticello
Passengers/yr58.8M
Elevation748 ft / 228 m
Destination: MSL
Full nameNorthwest Alabama Regional Airport
IATA / ICAOMSL / KMSL
TimezoneAmerica/Kentucky/Monticello
Passengers/yr0.0M
Elevation551 ft / 168 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about CLT to MSL flights.
Nonstop flights from Charlotte Douglas International Airport to Northwest Alabama Regional Airport take approximately 1h 45m. The route covers 379 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Contour Aviation.
There are approximately 13 nonstop flights per week from CLT to MSL. The return direction has about 12 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through BNA, MCO and DAY. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from MSL 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 MSL

Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) and Northwest Alabama Regional Airport (MSL) are connected by nonstop service from Contour Aviation. With 13 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

CLT to MSL Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from CLT to MSL ranges from 1 hours 45 minutes. The route covers a distance of 379 miles (610 km). There are approximately 13 weekly flights outbound and 12 return, totaling 25 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

3 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 4 hours via BNA.