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

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673 mi airlines charter/private 14/wk
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Flight Schedule 4 flights Verified 3m ago
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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
AA5993
AA American
ER4
8:03 AM
CDT
11:25 AM
EDT
2h 22m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA6099
AA American
ER4
3:53 PM
CDT
7:13 PM
EDT
2h 20m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA6099
AA American
ER4
2:12 PM
EDT
3:28 PM
CDT
2h 16m
53%
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA6013
Seat map
AA American
ER4 Seat map
7:50 PM
EDT
9:09 PM
CDT
2h 19m
53%
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 5 hubs
ATL Atlanta 4h 8m AFAMDL AAAFAM Atlanta (ATL) to Charlotte flights
ORD Chicago 4h 16m AAASAV AAACAS Chicago (ORD) to Charlotte flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 6h 3m AA AAASAY Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Charlotte flights
DEN Denver 7h 16m UA AAF9UA Denver (DEN) to Charlotte flights
LAS Las Vegas 15h 54m G4 AABA Las Vegas (LAS) to Charlotte flights
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Moline to Charlotte
1 carrier, 14 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 673 mi 2h 21m nonstop +1h ahead

MLI–CLT is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. American Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 673 miles in approximately 2h 21m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

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 14 ER4 2h20-2h22 100% Oneworld
Aircraft on this route
ER4 Embraer RJ145 – AA
Alliance coverage
Oneworld: AA (14 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
2
flights
Tue
2
flights
Wed
2
flights
Thu
2
flights
Fri
2
flights
Sat
2
flights
Sun
2
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
2
Nonstop flights
14
Outbound / wk
14
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for MLI to CLT.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
5
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~15h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
692
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
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
67%
Return
CLT → MLI
79%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
79%
Arriving
60%
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 DBQ→CLT PIA→CLT
Distance from MLI 67 mi 69 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 1 1
Weekly flights 14 14
Flight time 2h 21m 1h 36m 1h 50m
Departure OTP 100%
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 21m 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.

MLI–CLT Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Moline to Charlotte route.
Route details
Distance673 mi / 1,084 km
Flight time2h 21m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights14 out / 14 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: MLI
IATA / ICAOMLI / KMLI
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr0.7M
Elevation590 ft / 180 m
Destination: CLT
IATA / ICAOCLT / KCLT
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
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 about 2h 21m gate to gate. The route covers 673 miles.
1 airline operates flights from MLI to CLT: American 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 Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta, Chicago O'Hare and Dallas Fort Worth.
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 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 DBQ, PIA and CID. 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 14 weekly departures, this is a well served route.

MLI to CLT Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from MLI to CLT is about 2 hours 21 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 673 miles (1,084 km). There are approximately 14 weekly flights outbound and 14 return, totaling 28 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta, Chicago O'Hare and Dallas Fort Worth. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Dubuque (DBQ), Peoria (PIA) and Cedar Rapids (CID).