Denver to Charlotte (DEN–CLT) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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1,335 mi airlines charter/private 63/wk
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Flight Schedule 21 flights Verified 33m ago
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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
AA3156
AA American
321
12:50 AM
MDT
5:34 AM
EDT
2h 44m
56%
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA156
AA American
1:02 AM
MDT
5:22 AM
EDT
2h 20m
56%
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA573
AA American
321
6:38 AM
MDT
12:00 PM
EDT
3h 22m
56%
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA1633
UA United
320
9:50 AM
MDT
3:12 PM
EDT
3h 22m
37%
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA1754
AA American
321
10:07 AM
MDT
3:32 PM
EDT
3h 25m
56%
M T W T F S S
Prices
Y42131cs
Y4 Volaris
321
12:55 PM
MDT
6:19 PM
EDT
3h 24m
59%
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA1758
AA American
321
1:57 PM
MDT TC
7:29 PM
EDT
3h 32m
56%
M T W T F S S
Prices
F91362+2
F9 Frontier
321
3:50 PM
MDT
8:53 PM
EDT
3h 3m
51%
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA1735
AA American
321
3:57 PM
MDT TC
9:29 PM
EDT
3h 32m
56%
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA616
UA United
319
5:45 PM
MDT
11:08 PM
EDT
3h 23m
37%
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA1754
AA American
321
7:40 AM
EDT
9:16 AM
MDT
3h 36m
36%
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA1963
UA United
319
8:40 AM
EDT
10:27 AM
MDT
3h 47m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA1758
AA American
321
11:31 AM
EDT
1:06 PM
MDT
3h 35m
36%
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA1735
AA American
321
1:32 PM
EDT
3:06 PM
MDT
3h 34m
36%
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA2609
UA United
320
4:08 PM
EDT
5:55 PM
MDT
3h 47m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA791
UA United
320
4:08 PM
EDT
5:55 PM
MDT
3h 47m
M T W T F S S
Prices
Y42380cs
Y4 Volaris
321
7:14 PM
EDT
9:08 PM
MDT
3h 54m
M T W T F S S
Prices
F92369+1
F9 Frontier
32N
7:41 PM
EDT
9:41 PM
MDT
4h
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA1736
AA American
321
9:12 PM
EDT
10:57 PM
MDT
3h 45m
36%
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA3156
AA American
321
9:25 PM
EDT
10:59 PM
MDT
3h 34m
36%
M T W T F S S
Prices
F91361
F9 Frontier
32N
10:04 PM
EDT
11:48 PM
MDT
3h 44m
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 10 hubs
BNA Nashville 4h 47m F9UAWN AAWN Nashville (BNA) to Charlotte flights
IND Indianapolis 4h 59m ACF9UA AAEJA Indianapolis (IND) to Charlotte flights
SDF Louisville 5h 1m ACUAWN AA Louisville (SDF) to Charlotte flights
DAL Dallas 5h 4m LXJWN EJAWN Dallas (DAL) to Charlotte flights
TUL Tulsa 5h 5m ACUAWN AABA Tulsa (TUL) to Charlotte flights
ATL Atlanta 5h 6m AFAMDL AAAFAM Atlanta (ATL) to Charlotte flights
OMA Omaha 5h 6m ACCMF9 AAWUP Omaha (OMA) to Charlotte flights
DSM Des Moines 5h 6m F9UAWN AA Des Moines (DSM) to Charlotte flights
MCI Kansas City 5h 8m ACF9UA AABA Kansas City (MCI) to Charlotte flights
GSP Greenville/Greer/Spartanburg 5h 9m UA AA Greenville/Greer/Spartanburg (GSP) to Charlotte flights
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Denver to Charlotte
5 carriers, 63 flights/week nonstop.
5 Airlines 1,335 mi 3h 23m nonstop +2h ahead

DEN–CLT is served by 5 airlines with nonstop service. American Airlines, United Airlines and Frontier lead the route. The flight covers 1,335 miles in approximately 3h 23m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop DEN–CLT service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
AA American Airlines 35 321 2h20-3h32 100% Oneworld
UA United Airlines 14 319, 320 3h22-3h23 100% Star Alliance
F9 Frontier Also: Y4 7 321 3h03 100% Y4
WN Southwest Airlines 1 100%
SY Sun Country Airlines 0 100%
Aircraft on this route
319 Airbus A319 – UA
320 Airbus A320 – UA
321 Airbus A321 – AA, F9, Y4
Alliance coverage
Oneworld: AA (35 flights/wk, 61%)
Star Alliance: UA (14 flights/wk, 25%)
Unaffiliated: F9 + SY + WN (8 flights/wk, 14%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, DEN to CLT direction.
Mon
10
flights
Tue
9
flights
Wed
9
flights
Thu
9
flights
Fri
9
flights
Sat
8
flights
Sun
9
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
10
Nonstop flights
63
Outbound / wk
69
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for DEN to CLT.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
131
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~42h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
5,657
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
DEN → CLT
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
95%
Return
CLT → DEN
84%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
84%
Arriving
87%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. DEN delays → CLT delays →

Other ways to reach Charlotte from Denver

Nearby airports with service to Charlotte Douglas International Airport.
Metric DEN→CLT EGE→CLT ASE→CLT
Distance from DEN 120 mi 125 mi
Nonstop airlines 5 2 4
Weekly flights 63
Flight time 3h 23m 3h 29m 3h 53m
Departure OTP 100%
Airports within 200 miles of DEN with service to Charlotte Douglas International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+2h
Charlotte is 2 hours ahead of Denver.
DEN: MDT · CLT: EDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Denver, it's 8:00 PM in Charlotte.
Distance & Flight Time
1,335 mi / 2,148 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 3h 23m gate to gate.
Getting to DEN

RTD A Line commuter rail runs from Denver Union Station to the airport (37 min, $10.50). Trains depart every 15 minutes during peak hours. The airport is 25 miles northeast of downtown; ride-shares cost $35–55 and take 30–45 minutes depending on I-70 traffic.Economy parking in lots 4–6 connects via free shuttle. Mountain shuttle services depart from Jeppesen Terminal's Ground Transportation level.

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.

DEN–CLT Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Denver to Charlotte route.
Route details
Distance1,335 mi / 2,148 km
Flight time3h 23m
Time difference+2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)5
Weekly flights63 out / 69 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: DEN
IATA / ICAODEN / KDEN
TimezoneAmerica/Denver
Passengers/yr82.4M
Elevation5,431 ft / 1,655 m
Destination: CLT
IATA / ICAOCLT / KCLT
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr58.8M
Elevation748 ft / 228 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about DEN to CLT flights.
Nonstop flights from Denver International Airport to Charlotte Douglas International Airport take about 3h 23m gate to gate. The route covers 1,335 miles.
5 airlines operate flights from DEN to CLT: American Airlines, United Airlines, Frontier, Southwest Airlines, and others.
This route has frequent 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 Nashville, Indianapolis and Louisville Muhammad Ali.
Charlotte is 2 hours ahead of Denver.
Yes, return flights from CLT to DEN are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include EGE, ASE and HDN. 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 DEN to CLT

Denver International Airport (DEN) and Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) are connected by nonstop service from American Airlines, United Airlines, Frontier, Southwest Airlines and Sun Country Airlines. With 63 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

DEN to CLT Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from DEN to CLT is about 3 hours 23 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,335 miles (2,148 km). There are approximately 63 weekly flights outbound and 69 return, totaling 132 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Nashville, Indianapolis and Louisville Muhammad Ali. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Eagle (EGE), Aspen (ASE) and Hayden (HDN).