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

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379 mi airlines charter/private 12/wk
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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
LF3801
LF FlyNordic
E135
7:25 AM
CDT
10:00 AM
EDT
1h 35m
M T W T F S S
Prices
LF3803
LF FlyNordic
E135
1:00 PM
CDT
3:35 PM
EDT
1h 35m
M T W T F S S
Prices
LF3802
LF FlyNordic
E135
1:49 PM
EDT
2:05 PM
CDT
1h 16m
M T W T F S S
Prices
LF3804
LF FlyNordic
ERJ
7:30 PM
EDT
7:38 PM
CDT
1h 8m
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 2 hubs
PNS Pensacola 5h 38m LF AA Pensacola (PNS) to Charlotte flights
MCO Orlando ~4h 50m AAF9G3 Orlando (MCO) to Charlotte flights
1-STOP More options, longer trips
2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Muscle Shoals to Charlotte
1 carrier, 12 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 379 mi 1h 35m nonstop +1h ahead

MSL–CLT is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. FlyNordic leads the route. The flight covers 379 miles in approximately 1h 35m. 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 FlyNordic 12 E135 1h35
Aircraft on this route
E135 Embraer ERJ-135 – LF
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: LF (12 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
1
flight
Thu
2
flights
Fri
2
flights
Sat
1
flight
Sun
2
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
2
Nonstop flights
12
Outbound / wk
13
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for MSL to CLT.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
2
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~5h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
24
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
76%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
76%
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 1 5
Weekly flights 12 40 35
Flight time 1h 35m 1h 22m 0h 51m
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 35m 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 35m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights12 out / 13 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 35m gate to gate. The route covers 379 miles.
1 airline operates flights from MSL to CLT: FlyNordic.
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 Pensacola.
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 FlyNordic. With 12 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

MSL to CLT Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from MSL to CLT is about 1 hours 35 minutes gate to gate. 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

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Pensacola. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Huntsville (HSV), Birmingham (BHM) and Nashville (BNA).