Denver to Charlotte (DEN–CLT) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
DEN–CLT is served by 4 airlines with nonstop service. American Airlines, United Airlines and Frontier lead the route. The flight covers 1,335 miles in approximately 3h 8m. Beyond nonstop, 164 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AA American Airlines | 62 | 321, 7M8 | 3h08-3h32 | Oneworld | – | |
| UA United Airlines | 17 | 320 | 3h21-3h27 | Star Alliance | – | |
| F9 Frontier Also: Y4 | 7 | 321 | 3h23 | – | Y4 | |
| WN Southwest Airlines | 1 | B38M | 3h10 | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Charlotte from Denver
| Metric | DEN→CLT | EGE→CLT | ASE→CLT |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from DEN | – | 120 mi | 125 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 4 | 2 | 4 |
| Weekly flights | 94 | – | – |
| Flight time | 3h 8m | 3h 29m | 3h 53m |
| Departure OTP | 96% | – | – |
Travel Essentials
DEN: MDT · CLT: EDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Denver, it's 8:00 PM in Charlotte.
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.
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.
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
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from DEN to CLT
Denver International Airport (DEN) and Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) are connected by nonstop service from American Airlines, Frontier, United Airlines and Southwest Airlines. With 94 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
DEN to CLT Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from DEN to CLT ranges from 3 hours 8 minutes to 3 hours 32 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,335 miles (2,148 km). There are approximately 94 weekly flights outbound and 108 return, totaling 202 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
164 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via MKG. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Eagle (EGE), Aspen (ASE) and Gunnison (GUC).