Muscle Shoals to Charlotte (MSL–CLT) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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379 mi airlines charter/private 14/wk
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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
LF3801
LF Contour Airlines
E145
7:10 AM
CDT
10:00 AM
EDT
1h 50m
M T W T F S S
Prices
LF3803
LF Contour Airlines
E145
12:45 PM
CDT
3:35 PM
EDT
1h 50m
M T W T F S S
Prices
LF3802
LF Contour Airlines
ER4
11:05 AM
EDT
11:50 AM
CDT
1h 45m
M T W T F S S
Prices
LF3804
LF Contour Airlines
ERJ
5:25 PM
EDT
6:10 PM
CDT
1h 45m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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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.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 1 hub
PNS Pensacola ~4h 50m LF AA Pensacola (PNS) to Charlotte flights
1-STOP More options, longer trips
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Muscle Shoals to Charlotte
1 carrier, 14 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 379 mi 1h 50m nonstop +1h ahead

MSL–CLT is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Contour Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 379 miles in approximately 1h 50m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop MSL–CLT service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
LF Contour Airlines 14 E145 1h50
Aircraft on this route
E145 Embraer ERJ-145 – LF
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: LF (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, MSL 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 MSL 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
20
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
MSL → CLT
88%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
88%
Return
CLT → MSL
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. CLT delays →

Other ways to reach Charlotte from Muscle Shoals

Nearby airports with service to Charlotte Douglas International Airport.
Metric MSL→CLT HSV→CLT BHM→CLT
Distance from MSL 48 mi 95 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 2 7
Weekly flights 14 71 77
Flight time 1h 50m 0h 53m 1h 39m
Airports within 200 miles of MSL with service to Charlotte Douglas International Airport.

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Muscle Shoals, it's 7:00 PM in Charlotte.
Distance & Flight Time
379 mi / 610 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 50m 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.

MSL–CLT Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Muscle Shoals to Charlotte route.
Route details
Distance379 mi / 610 km
Flight time1h 50m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights14 out / 14 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: MSL
IATA / ICAOMSL / KMSL
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr0.0M
Elevation551 ft / 168 m
Destination: CLT
IATA / ICAOCLT / KCLT
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr58.8M
Elevation748 ft / 228 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about MSL to CLT flights.
Nonstop flights from Northwest Alabama Regional Airport to Charlotte Douglas International Airport take about 1h 50m gate to gate. The route covers 379 miles.
1 airline operates flights from MSL to CLT: Contour 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.
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 Muscle Shoals.
Yes, return flights from CLT to MSL are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include HSV, BHM and BNA. 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 MSL to CLT

Northwest Alabama Regional Airport (MSL) and Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) are connected by nonstop service from Contour Airlines. With 14 weekly departures, this is a well served route.

MSL to CLT Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from MSL to CLT is about 1 hours 50 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 379 miles (610 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. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Huntsville (HSV), Birmingham (BHM) and Nashville (BNA).