Muscle Shoals to Charlotte (MSL–CLT) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
MSL–CLT is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Contour Aviation leads the route. The flight covers 379 miles in approximately 1h 35m. Beyond nonstop, 6 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LF Contour Aviation | 12 | E145, ER4 | 1h35 | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Other ways to reach Charlotte from Muscle Shoals
| Metric | MSL→CLT | HSV→CLT | BHM→CLT |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from MSL | – | 48 mi | 95 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| Weekly flights | 12 | 69 | 69 |
| Flight time | 1h 35m | 1h 34m | 1h 31m |
Travel Essentials
MSL: EDT · CLT: EDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Muscle Shoals, it's 6:00 PM in Charlotte.
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.
MSL–CLT Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from MSL to CLT
Northwest Alabama Regional Airport (MSL) and Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) are connected by nonstop service from Contour Aviation. With 12 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.
MSL to CLT Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from MSL to CLT ranges from 1 hours 35 minutes. The route covers a distance of 379 miles (610 km). There are approximately 12 weekly flights outbound and 13 return, totaling 25 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
6 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 4 hours via DAY. Nearby alternative airports include Huntsville (HSV), Birmingham (BHM) and Nashville (BNA).