Charlotte to Ontario (CLT–ONT) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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2,074 mi airlines 29/wk
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AA2458
AA American
321
6:13 PM
EDT
8:27 PM
PDT
5h 14m
M T W T F S S
Prices
BA1702
BA British
321
6:13 PM
EDT
8:27 PM
PDT
5h 14m
M T W T F S S
Prices
BA1688
BA British
321
7:00 PM
EDT
9:24 PM
PDT
5h 24m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA1920
AA American
321
7:00 PM
EDT
9:24 PM
PDT
5h 24m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA987
AA American
321
10:26 PM
PDT T4
5:56 AM+1
EDT
4h 30m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA1920
AA American
321
10:36 PM
PDT T4
6:03 AM+1
EDT
4h 27m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA2458
AA American
321
11:29 PM
PDT T4
6:59 AM+1
EDT
4h 30m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

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Charlotte to Ontario
2 carriers, 29 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 29 Flights/wk 2,074 mi 4h 27m nonstop -3h behind 33 1-stop hubs

CLT–ONT is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. American Airlines and British Airways lead the route. The flight covers 2,074 miles in approximately 4h 27m. Beyond nonstop, 33 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop CLT–ONT service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
AA American Airlines 14 321 5h14-5h24 0% Oneworld
BA British Airways 14 321 5h14-5h24 0% Oneworld
Aircraft on this route
321 Airbus A321 – AA, BA
Alliance coverage
Oneworld: AA + BA (28 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 ONT direction.
Mon
4
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
4
Nonstop flights
29
Outbound / wk
15
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for CLT to ONT.
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One-Stop Connections
33
Hubs
~6h
Fastest
~27h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,796
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 → ONT
0%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
0%
Arriving
84%
Return
ONT → CLT
73%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
73%
Arriving
75%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. CLT delays → ONT delays →

Other ways to reach Ontario from Charlotte

Nearby airports with service to Ontario International Airport.
Metric CLT→ONT GSO→ONT
Distance from CLT 83 mi
Nonstop airlines 2 1
Weekly flights 29
Flight time 4h 27m 5h 27m
Departure OTP 0%
Airports within 200 miles of CLT with service to Ontario International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-3h
Ontario is 3 hours behind Charlotte.
CLT: EDT · ONT: PDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Charlotte, it's 3:00 PM in Ontario.
Distance & Flight Time
2,074 mi / 3,337 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 4h 27m to 5h 24m.
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–ONT Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Charlotte to Ontario route.
Route details
Distance2,074 mi / 3,337 km
Flight time4h 27m to 5h 24m
Time difference-3 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights29 out / 15 return
1-stop connections33 hubs
Origin: CLT
IATA / ICAOCLT / KCLT
TimezoneAmerica/Kentucky/Monticello
Passengers/yr58.8M
Elevation748 ft / 228 m
Destination: ONT
IATA / ICAOONT / KONT
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr7.0M
Elevation944 ft / 288 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about CLT to ONT flights.
Nonstop flights from Charlotte Douglas International Airport to Ontario International Airport take approximately 4h 27m to 5h 24m. The route covers 2,074 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: American Airlines and British Airways.
There are approximately 29 nonstop flights per week from CLT to ONT. The return direction has about 15 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through SDF, CVG, MEM, IND, AFW, HOU, GSO, MLB, PHL, EWR, FLL, MIA, GDL, SJD, ORD, ATL, BNA, IAH, DFW, MDW, YUL, PHX, PDX, DEN, SLC, LAS, SFO, OAK, SMF, AUS, BWI, SEA and DAL. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Ontario is 3 hours behind Charlotte.
Yes, return flights from ONT to CLT are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include GSO. 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 ONT

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

CLT to ONT Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from CLT to ONT ranges from 4 hours 27 minutes to 5 hours 24 minutes. The route covers a distance of 2,074 miles (3,337 km). There are approximately 29 weekly flights outbound and 15 return, totaling 44 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

33 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 6 hours via SDF. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Greensboro (GSO).