Dallas to Charlotte (DAL–CLT) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

DAL Airport Page →
924 mi airlines charter/private 15/wk
On-time Some delays Frequent delays
Flight Schedule 17 flights Verified 8m ago
Also flown by charter / private operators: NetJets Aviation, Executive Jet Management.
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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
WN424
WN Southwest
7S7
8:35 AM
CDT T1
12:05 PM
EDT
2h 30m
61%
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN2337
Starts Oct 6 Seat map
WN Southwest
7M8 Seat map
9:10 AM
CDT T1
12:35 PM
EDT
2h 25m
61%
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN932
WN Southwest
B38M
1:05 PM
CDT T1
4:35 PM
EDT
2h 30m
61%
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN553
Starts Oct 3
WN Southwest
7S7
2:00 PM
CDT T1
5:25 PM
EDT
2h 25m
61%
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN2273
WN Southwest
B38M
2:20 PM
CDT T1
5:50 PM
EDT
2h 30m
61%
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN1358
Seat map
WN Southwest
7M8 Seat map
2:20 PM
CDT T1
5:50 PM
EDT
2h 30m
61%
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN28
WN Southwest
737
2:55 PM
CDT T1
6:25 PM
EDT
2h 30m
61%
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN1338
Starts Oct 1
WN Southwest
7S7
3:20 PM
CDT T1
6:50 PM
EDT
2h 30m
61%
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN4992
Starts Oct 4
WN Southwest
73H
4:45 PM
CDT T1
8:15 PM
EDT
2h 30m
61%
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN748
WN Southwest
737
10:30 AM
EDT
12:10 PM
CDT
2h 40m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN560
Starts Oct 3
WN Southwest
73H
10:35 AM
EDT
12:15 PM
CDT
2h 40m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN2448
Seat map
WN Southwest
738 Seat map
11:00 AM
EDT
12:35 PM
CDT
2h 35m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN4484
WN Southwest
B38M
1:12 PM
EDT
2:36 PM
CDT
2h 24m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN2659
Starts Oct 6 Seat map
WN Southwest
7M8 Seat map
1:15 PM
EDT
2:55 PM
CDT
2h 40m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN49
WN Southwest
73H
4:40 PM
EDT
6:15 PM
CDT
2h 35m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN1360
WN Southwest
737
5:00 PM
EDT
6:35 PM
CDT
2h 35m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN428
Starts Oct 4 Seat map
WN Southwest
7M8 Seat map
5:05 PM
EDT
6:45 PM
CDT
2h 40m
M T W T F S S
Prices

No flights match your filters.

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 10 hubs
MEM Memphis 4h 2m WN AABA Memphis (MEM) to Charlotte flights
BNA Nashville 4h 5m LXJWN AAWN Nashville (BNA) to Charlotte flights
ATL Atlanta 4h 7m AFAMDL AAAFAM Atlanta (ATL) to Charlotte flights
BHM Birmingham 4h 9m WN AA Birmingham (BHM) to Charlotte flights
TYS Knoxville/Maryville 4h 9m WN AABA Knoxville/Maryville (TYS) to Charlotte flights
STL St Louis 4h 21m WNWUP AABAWN St Louis (STL) to Charlotte flights
MSY New Orleans 4h 22m WN AABA New Orleans (MSY) to Charlotte flights
SAV Savannah 4h 27m WN AA Savannah (SAV) to Charlotte flights
CHS Charleston 4h 31m WN AABA Charleston (CHS) to Charlotte flights
SDF Louisville 4h 31m WN AA Louisville (SDF) to Charlotte flights
1-STOP More options, longer trips
2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Dallas to Charlotte
1 carrier, 15 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 924 mi 2h 30m nonstop +1h ahead

DAL–CLT is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Southwest Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 924 miles in approximately 2h 30m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop DAL–CLT service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
WN Southwest Airlines 15 737, 73H, 7M8, 7S7, B38M 2h25-2h30 77%
Aircraft on this route
737 Boeing 737-700 – WN
73H Boeing 737-800 (Winglets) – WN
7M8 Boeing 737 MAX 8 – WN
7S7 Boeing 737 MAX 7 – WN
B38M Boeing 737 MAX 8 – WN
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: WN (15 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, DAL to CLT direction.
Mon
2
flights
Tue
2
flights
Wed
2
flights
Thu
2
flights
Fri
2
flights
Sat
2
flights
Sun
3
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
9
Nonstop flights
15
Outbound / wk
16
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for DAL to CLT.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
53
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~31h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
2,910
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
DAL → CLT
77%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
77%
Arriving
91%
Return
CLT → DAL
77%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
77%
Arriving
90%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. DAL delays → CLT delays →

Other ways to reach Charlotte from Dallas

Nearby airports with service to Charlotte Douglas International Airport.
Metric DAL→CLT DFW→CLT FTW→CLT
Distance from DAL 12 mi 30 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 17 1
Weekly flights 15 322
Flight time 2h 30m 2h 25m 2h 8m
Departure OTP 77%
Airports within 200 miles of DAL with service to Charlotte Douglas International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+1h
Charlotte is 1 hour ahead of Dallas.
DAL: CDT · CLT: EDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Dallas, it's 7:00 PM in Charlotte.
Distance & Flight Time
924 mi / 1,487 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 30m gate to gate.
Getting from CLT

No rail connects CLT to the city. Uber and Lyft to Uptown Charlotte cost $18–30 (15–20 minutes). Taxis are metered, slightly more expensive.CATS Route 5 bus runs to downtown ($2.20, 45 min). Rental cars are in an on-site facility attached to the terminal. The airport's single main terminal with concourses A–E is connected by an underground people mover; clear security at your concourse, not at the central checkpoint, to save time.

Charlotte Climate

Humid subtropical climate. Summers are hot and humid (30–35°C) with frequent afternoon thunderstorms that cause delays June through August. Charlotte sits in a region with high storm frequency. Winters are generally mild (1–10°C) but ice storms hit 2–4 times per year and are highly disruptive since Charlotte has limited de-icing infrastructure.

Spring brings severe weather risk including tornadoes. Fall (September–November) is the most stable season. Snow is rare but the city is poorly equipped to handle it when it arrives.

DAL–CLT Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Dallas to Charlotte route.
Route details
Distance924 mi / 1,487 km
Flight time2h 30m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights15 out / 16 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: DAL
IATA / ICAODAL / KDAL
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr17.3M
Elevation487 ft / 148 m
Destination: CLT
IATA / ICAOCLT / KCLT
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr58.8M
Elevation748 ft / 228 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about DAL to CLT flights.
Nonstop flights from Dallas Love Field to Charlotte Douglas International Airport take about 2h 30m gate to gate. The route covers 924 miles.
1 airline operates flights from DAL to CLT: Southwest 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 Memphis, Nashville and Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta.
On a single ticket, yes. Your bags are checked through to CLT and move between planes without you. On two separate tickets you collect your bags at the connecting airport and recheck them, so build in extra layover time.
Charlotte is 1 hour ahead of Dallas.
Yes, return flights from CLT to DAL are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include DFW and FTW. 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 DAL to CLT

Dallas Love Field (DAL) and Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) are connected by nonstop service from Southwest Airlines. With 15 weekly departures, this is a well served route.

DAL to CLT Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from DAL to CLT is about 2 hours 30 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 924 miles (1,487 km). There are approximately 15 weekly flights outbound and 16 return, totaling 31 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Memphis, Nashville and Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) and Fort Worth (FTW).