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

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379 mi airlines charter/private 13/wk
On-time Some delays Frequent delays
Flight Schedule 4 flights Verified 53m ago
Also flown by charter / private operators: NetJets Aviation.
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LF3802
LF Contour Airlines
E145
1:31 PM
EDT
11:50 AM+1
CDT
23h 19m
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M T W T F S S
Prices
✓
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LF3804
LF Contour Airlines
ERJ
6:05 PM
EDT
6:50 PM
CDT
1h 45m
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M T W T F S S
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✓
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LF3801
LF Contour Airlines
E145
12:14 PM
CDT
2:40 PM
EDT
1h 26m
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M T W T F S S
Prices
✓
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LF3803
LF Contour Airlines
ERJ
12:45 PM
CDT
3:35 PM
EDT
1h 50m
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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 1 hub
PNS Pensacola 12h 32m AA → LF Pensacola (PNS) to Muscle Shoals flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Charlotte to Muscle Shoals
1 carrier, 13 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 379 mi 12h 32m nonstop -1h behind

CLT–MSL is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Contour Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 379 miles in approximately 12h 32m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

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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 Airlines 13 E145, ERJ 1h45-23h19 79% – –
Aircraft on this route
E145 Embraer ERJ-145 – LF
ERJ Embraer ERJ-135/140/145 – 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
1
Hubs
~12h
Fastest
~12h
Longest
PNS ~12h 32m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
22
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 → MSL
79%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
79%
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
-1h
Muscle Shoals is 1 hour behind Charlotte.
CLT: EDT · MSL: CDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Charlotte, it's 5:00 PM in Muscle Shoals.
Distance & Flight Time
379 mi / 610 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 12h 32m gate to gate.
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 time12h 32m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights13 out / 12 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: CLT
Full nameCharlotte Douglas International Airport
IATA / ICAOCLT / KCLT
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr58.8M
Elevation748 ft / 228 m
Destination: MSL
Full nameNorthwest Alabama Regional Airport
IATA / ICAOMSL / KMSL
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
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 about 12h 32m gate to gate. The route covers 379 miles.
1 airline operates flights from CLT to MSL: Contour 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 Pensacola.
Muscle Shoals is 1 hour behind Charlotte.
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 Airlines. With 13 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

CLT to MSL Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from CLT to MSL is about 12 hours 32 minutes gate to gate. 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

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Pensacola. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.