Charlotte to Philadelphia (CLT–PHL) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
CLT–PHL is served by 4 airlines with nonstop service. American Airlines, Frontier and Spirit Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 448 miles in approximately 1h 41m. Beyond nonstop, 196 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AA American Airlines Also: AS, BA, EI | 102 | 319, 320, 321, 738, CR9 | 1h42-2h11 | Oneworld | AS, BA, EI | |
| F9 Frontier | 18 | 32N, A20N | 1h49-1h51 | – | – | |
| NK Spirit Airlines | 4 | 320 | 1h44 | – | – | |
| SY Sun Country Airlines | 0 | – | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Philadelphia from Charlotte
| Metric | CLT→PHL | USA→PHL | GSP→PHL |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from CLT | – | 18 mi | 75 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 4 | 1 | 6 |
| Weekly flights | 197 | – | 71 |
| Flight time | 1h 41m | 1h 7m | 1h 53m |
| Departure OTP | 100% | – | – |
Travel Essentials
CLT: EDT · PHL: EDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Charlotte, it's 6:00 PM in Philadelphia.
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).
SEPTA Airport Line from the terminal to Center City takes 25–30 minutes ($8). Trains run every 30 minutes (5am to midnight) to 30th Street, Suburban, and Jefferson stations; all with connections to the subway and regional rail network. Buy tickets at platform machines.Taxis to Center City cost $28–35 (flat rate). Ride-shares to Center City run $22–35. For New York City, the Bolt Bus and Greyhound stop near 30th Street Station, or take NJ Transit to New York Penn Station (connecting from 30th Street). Amtrak also departs 30th Street Station for New York in 65 minutes.
Humid continental climate on the Delaware River. Winters (December–March) are cold (−2 to 5°C) with snow and ice. Philadelphia sits in the I-95 "snow corridor" and receives significant nor'easter snowfall several times per winter. PHL has solid de-icing capacity, but major storms cause multi-hour and multi-day disruptions.
Summers are hot and humid (28–34°C) with afternoon thunderstorms that cause frequent delays June through August. Spring and fall are transitional with variable conditions. Fog along the Delaware is occasional in fall and early winter mornings.
CLT–PHL Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from CLT to PHL
Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) and Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) are connected by nonstop service from American Airlines, Frontier, Spirit Airlines and Sun Country Airlines. With 197 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
CLT to PHL Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from CLT to PHL ranges from 1 hours 41 minutes to 2 hours 11 minutes. The route covers a distance of 448 miles (721 km). There are approximately 197 weekly flights outbound and 174 return, totaling 371 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
196 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via SOP. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Concord (USA), Greenville/Greer/Spartanburg (GSP) and Greensboro (GSO).