Charlotte to Salt Lake City (CLT–SLC) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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1,724 mi airlines 28/wk
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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
AA1635
AA American
321
9:22 AM
EDT
11:49 AM
MDT
4h 27m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA3166
AA American
321
11:00 AM
EDT
1:42 PM
MDT
4h 42m
M T W T F S S
Prices
DL2070
DL Delta
739
5:24 PM
EDT TM
7:54 PM
MDT
4h 30m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA3181
AA American
321
7:15 PM
EDT
9:41 PM
MDT
4h 26m
M T W T F S S
Prices
DL2070
DL Delta
739
10:30 AM
MDT
4:13 PM
EDT
3h 43m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA1635
AA American
321
12:49 PM
MDT
6:55 PM
EDT
4h 6m
M T W T F S S
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AA3166
AA American
321
3:59 PM
MDT T1
10:08 PM
EDT
4h 9m
M T W T F S S
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AA3181
AA American
321
11:08 PM
MDT
5:09 AM+1
EDT
4h 1m
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 Salt Lake City
2 carriers, 28 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 28 Flights/wk 1,724 mi 4h 22m nonstop -2h behind 110 1-stop hubs

CLT–SLC is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. American Airlines and Delta Air Lines lead the route. The flight covers 1,724 miles in approximately 4h 22m. Beyond nonstop, 110 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop CLT–SLC service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
AA American Airlines 21 321 4h26-4h42 65% Oneworld
DL Delta Air Lines 7 739 4h30 65% SkyTeam
Aircraft on this route
321 Airbus A321 – AA
739 Boeing 737-900 – DL
Alliance coverage
Oneworld: AA (21 flights/wk, 75%)
SkyTeam: DL (7 flights/wk, 25%)
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 SLC 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
28
Outbound / wk
28
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for CLT to SLC.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
110
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~31h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
4,308
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 → SLC
65%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
65%
Arriving
76%
Return
SLC → CLT
68%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
68%
Arriving
72%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. CLT delays → SLC delays →

Other ways to reach Salt Lake City from Charlotte

Nearby airports with service to Salt Lake City International Airport.
Metric CLT→SLC GSP→SLC CAE→SLC
Distance from CLT 75 mi 89 mi
Nonstop airlines 2 1 1
Weekly flights 28 1
Flight time 4h 22m 3h 43m 4h
Departure OTP 65%
Airports within 200 miles of CLT with service to Salt Lake City International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-2h
Salt Lake City is 2 hours behind Charlotte.
CLT: EDT · SLC: MDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Charlotte, it's 4:00 PM in Salt Lake City.
Distance & Flight Time
1,724 mi / 2,774 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 4h 22m to 4h 30m.
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).

Getting from SLC

TRAX Green Line from the airport station (inside the terminal) to downtown Salt Lake City takes 18 minutes ($2.50). Direct service to Intermodal Hub, Temple Square, and University of Utah. Running 5am to 11pm.Ride-shares to downtown cost $15–25. Taxis are available. For ski resorts, ski resort shuttles and Canyon Transportation offer door-to-door service ($40–60 to Park City). Car rental is on-site. The terminal opened in 2020 and is a single, modern facility; efficient to navigate.

Salt Lake City Climate

Semi-arid continental climate at 1,290m elevation. Winters (November–March) bring regular snow and inversions. Temperature inversions trap cold air and pollution in the Salt Lake Valley, producing dense fog that can close or delay flights for hours. Snow is frequent but usually manageable. Inversions are the real disruption risk.

Summers are hot and dry (32–38°C) with low humidity and good flying weather. Afternoon thunderstorms occur in July and August but are brief. Spring is windy. The Great Salt Lake creates localized weather effects including lake-effect snow on the north side of the Wasatch.

CLT–SLC Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Charlotte to Salt Lake City route.
Route details
Distance1,724 mi / 2,774 km
Flight time4h 22m to 4h 30m
Time difference-2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights28 out / 28 return
1-stop connections110 hubs
Origin: CLT
IATA / ICAOCLT / KCLT
TimezoneAmerica/Kentucky/Monticello
Passengers/yr58.8M
Elevation748 ft / 228 m
Destination: SLC
IATA / ICAOSLC / KSLC
TimezoneAmerica/Boise
Passengers/yr27.1M
Elevation4,227 ft / 1,288 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about CLT to SLC flights.
Nonstop flights from Charlotte Douglas International Airport to Salt Lake City International Airport take approximately 4h 22m to 4h 30m. The route covers 1,724 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: American Airlines and Delta Air Lines.
There are approximately 28 nonstop flights per week from CLT to SLC. The return direction has about 28 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through SUS, MDD, PDK, BJC, EGE, ICT, TEX, AGC, RIL, RAP, GSP, LUK, ADS, LEX, SGR, SAV, MTJ, DSM, CAE, ATW, BZN, OCF, HOU, SCF, ASE, SHV, TUS, YYZ, FTW, PIE, MMU, BLM, SBD, SRQ, ABE, TEB, GNV, BED, BUF, BCT, TMB, FXE, MDT, HPN, YYC, MLB, PSM, PBI, BFI, BTV, LIR, CUN, SJD, LIT, PIT, DCA, RSW, PHL, DTW, ONT, ATL, MDW, BNA, OMA, MCI, AUS, MSP, MEM, CMH, MCO, MIA, CLE, SMF, MSY, ORD, CVG, MKE, DFW, IND, BWI, PSP, DEN, PHX, STL, TUL, OAK, MEX, LAS, PDX, EWR, IAD, DAL, LAX, OKC, RDU, TPA, LHR, BOS, LGA, SNA, SEA, SAN, FLL, SAT, JFK, IAH, XNA, SFO, SXM and GDL. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Salt Lake City is 2 hours behind Charlotte.
Yes, return flights from SLC to CLT are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include GSP, CAE and 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 SLC

Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) and Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC) are connected by nonstop service from American Airlines and Delta Air Lines. With 28 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

CLT to SLC Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from CLT to SLC ranges from 4 hours 22 minutes to 4 hours 30 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,724 miles (2,774 km). There are approximately 28 weekly flights outbound and 28 return, totaling 56 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

110 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 5 hours via SUS. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Greenville/Greer/Spartanburg (GSP), Columbia (CAE) and Raleigh/Durham (RDU).