West Lafayette to Charlotte (LAF–CLT) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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AA American
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8:44 PM
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10:24 PM
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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.

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West Lafayette to Charlotte
1 carrier, 1 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 486 mi 1h 40m nonstop

LAF–CLT is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. American Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 486 miles in approximately 1h 40m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop LAF–CLT service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
AA American Airlines 1 321 1h40 Oneworld
Aircraft on this route
321 Airbus A321 – AA
Alliance coverage
Oneworld: AA (1 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, LAF to CLT direction.
Mon
0
flights
Tue
1
flight
Wed
0
flights
Thu
0
flights
Fri
0
flights
Sat
0
flights
Sun
0
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
1
Nonstop flights
1
Outbound / wk
0
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for LAF to CLT.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
1
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~4h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
137
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
LAF → CLT
91%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
91%
Return
CLT → LAF
77%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
77%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. CLT delays →

Other ways to reach Charlotte from West Lafayette

Nearby airports with service to Charlotte Douglas International Airport.
Metric LAF→CLT IND→CLT CMI→CLT
Distance from LAF 59 mi 75 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 6 1
Weekly flights 1 56 1
Flight time 1h 40m 1h 39m 1h 27m
Airports within 200 miles of LAF with service to Charlotte Douglas International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
Charlotte is 0 hours the same as West Lafayette.
LAF: EDT · CLT: EDT

When it's 6:00 PM in West Lafayette, it's 6:00 PM in Charlotte.
Distance & Flight Time
486 mi / 782 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 40m 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.

LAF–CLT Quick Facts

Key statistics for the West Lafayette to Charlotte route.
Route details
Distance486 mi / 782 km
Flight time1h 40m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights1 out
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: LAF
IATA / ICAOLAF / KLAF
TimezoneAmerica/Indiana/Indianapolis
Passengers/yr0.0M
Elevation606 ft / 185 m
Destination: CLT
IATA / ICAOCLT / KCLT
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr58.8M
Elevation748 ft / 228 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about LAF to CLT flights.
Nonstop flights from Purdue University Airport to Charlotte Douglas International Airport take about 1h 40m gate to gate. The route covers 486 miles.
1 airline operates flights from LAF to CLT: American Airlines.
This route has limited weekly 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 Chicago O'Hare.
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.
Nearby alternatives include IND, CMI and GYY. 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 LAF to CLT

Purdue University Airport (LAF) and Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) are connected by nonstop service from American Airlines. With 1 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

LAF to CLT Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from LAF to CLT is about 1 hours 40 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 486 miles (782 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Chicago O'Hare. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Indianapolis (IND), Savoy (CMI) and Gary (GYY).