Moline to Charlotte (MLI–CLT) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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AA6037
AA American
E145
6:15 AM
CDT
9:42 AM
EDT
2h 27m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA6121
AA American
ER4
12:52 PM
CDT
4:09 PM
EDT
2h 17m
M T W T F S S
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AA5987
AA American
ER4
8:15 PM
CDT
12:20 AM+1
EDT
3h 5m
M T W T F S S
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AA5987
AA American
E145
10:43 AM
EDT
12:11 PM
CDT
2h 28m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA6121
AA American
ER4
11:01 AM
EDT
12:27 PM
CDT
2h 26m
M T W T F S S
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AA6043
AA American
ER4
7:29 PM
EDT
8:59 PM
CDT
2h 30m
M T W T F S S
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AA6072
AA American
ER4
7:49 PM
EDT
9:16 PM
CDT
2h 27m
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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Moline to Charlotte
1 carrier, 21 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 21 Flights/wk 673 mi 2h 17m nonstop +1h ahead 11 1-stop hubs

MLI–CLT is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. American Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 673 miles in approximately 2h 17m. Beyond nonstop, 11 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop MLI–CLT service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
AA American Airlines 21 E145, ER4 2h17-3h05 33% Oneworld
Aircraft on this route
E145 Embraer ERJ-145 – AA
ER4 Embraer RJ145 – AA
Alliance coverage
Oneworld: AA (21 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, MLI to CLT direction.
Mon
3
flights
Tue
3
flights
Wed
3
flights
Thu
3
flights
Fri
3
flights
Sat
3
flights
Sun
3
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
3
Nonstop flights
21
Outbound / wk
28
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for MLI to CLT.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
11
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~27h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
794
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
MLI → CLT
33%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
33%
Arriving
80%
Return
CLT → MLI
68%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
68%
Arriving
50%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. MLI delays → CLT delays →

Other ways to reach Charlotte from Moline

Nearby airports with service to Charlotte Douglas International Airport.
Metric MLI→CLT PIA→CLT CID→CLT
Distance from MLI 69 mi 69 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 1 1
Weekly flights 21 21 20
Flight time 2h 17m 2h 11m 2h 19m
Departure OTP 33%
Airports within 200 miles of MLI with service to Charlotte Douglas International Airport.

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Moline, it's 7:00 PM in Charlotte.
Distance & Flight Time
673 mi / 1,084 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 17m to 3h 5m.
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.

MLI–CLT Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Moline to Charlotte route.
Route details
Distance673 mi / 1,084 km
Flight time2h 17m to 3h 5m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights21 out / 28 return
1-stop connections11 hubs
Origin: MLI
IATA / ICAOMLI / KMLI
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr0.7M
Elevation590 ft / 180 m
Destination: CLT
IATA / ICAOCLT / KCLT
TimezoneAmerica/Kentucky/Monticello
Passengers/yr58.8M
Elevation748 ft / 228 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about MLI to CLT flights.
Nonstop flights from Quad City International Airport to Charlotte Douglas International Airport take approximately 2h 17m to 3h 5m. The route covers 673 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: American Airlines.
There are approximately 21 nonstop flights per week from MLI to CLT. The return direction has about 28 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through MEM, SDF, PIE, SAT, ORD, DFW, ATL, DEN, SRQ, LAS and BNA. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Charlotte is 1 hour ahead of Moline.
Yes, return flights from CLT to MLI are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include PIA, CID and SPI. 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 MLI to CLT

Quad City International Airport (MLI) and Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) are connected by nonstop service from American Airlines. With 21 weekly departures, this is a well served route.

MLI to CLT Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from MLI to CLT ranges from 2 hours 17 minutes to 3 hours 5 minutes. The route covers a distance of 673 miles (1,084 km). There are approximately 21 weekly flights outbound and 28 return, totaling 49 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

11 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 4 hours via MEM. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Peoria (PIA), Cedar Rapids (CID) and Springfield (SPI).