Madison to Charlotte (MSN–CLT) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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AA1002
AA American
321
6:45 AM
CDT
10:00 AM
EDT
2h 15m
M T W T F S S
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AA1556
AA American
319
11:35 AM
CDT
2:50 PM
EDT
2h 15m
M T W T F S S
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AA5306
AA American
CR9
12:33 PM
CDT
3:57 PM
EDT
2h 24m
M T W T F S S
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AA304
AA American
321
2:29 PM
CDT
5:34 PM
EDT
2h 5m
M T W T F S S
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AA5358
AA American
CR9
5:08 PM
CDT
8:32 PM
EDT
2h 24m
M T W T F S S
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AA3257
AA American
319
5:08 PM
CDT
8:25 PM
EDT
2h 17m
M T W T F S S
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AA1556
AA American
319
9:37 AM
EDT
10:55 AM
CDT
2h 18m
M T W T F S S
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AA5457
AA American
CR9
11:11 AM
EDT
12:37 PM
CDT
2h 26m
M T W T F S S
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AA304
AA American
321
11:15 AM
EDT
12:30 PM
CDT
2h 15m
M T W T F S S
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AA3257
AA American
319
3:10 PM
EDT
4:28 PM
CDT
2h 18m
M T W T F S S
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AA5358
AA American
CR9
3:16 PM
EDT
4:38 PM
CDT
2h 22m
M T W T F S S
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AA3265
AA American
320
10:44 PM
EDT
11:55 PM
CDT
2h 11m
M T W T F S S
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AA1426
AA American
321
10:45 PM
EDT
11:59 PM
CDT
2h 14m
M T W T F S S
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Madison to Charlotte
1 carrier, 33 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 33 Flights/wk 708 mi 2h 5m nonstop +1h ahead 40 1-stop hubs

MSN–CLT is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. American Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 708 miles in approximately 2h 5m. Beyond nonstop, 40 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop MSN–CLT service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
AA American Airlines 33 319, 321, CR9 2h05-2h24 100% Oneworld
Aircraft on this route
319 Airbus A319 – AA
321 Airbus A321 – AA
CR9 Bombardier CRJ-900 – AA
Alliance coverage
Oneworld: AA (33 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, MSN to CLT direction.
Mon
4
flights
Tue
4
flights
Wed
4
flights
Thu
5
flights
Fri
6
flights
Sat
4
flights
Sun
6
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
6
Nonstop flights
33
Outbound / wk
40
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for MSN to CLT.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
40
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~22h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,454
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.

Other ways to reach Charlotte from Madison

Nearby airports with service to Charlotte Douglas International Airport.
Metric MSN→CLT MKE→CLT ATW→CLT
Distance from MSN 74 mi 87 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 1 2
Weekly flights 33 34 15
Flight time 2h 5m 2h 7m 2h 22m
Departure OTP 100%
Airports within 200 miles of MSN with service to Charlotte Douglas International Airport.

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Madison, it's 7:00 PM in Charlotte.
Distance & Flight Time
708 mi / 1,139 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 5m to 2h 24m.
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.

MSN–CLT Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Madison to Charlotte route.
Route details
Distance708 mi / 1,139 km
Flight time2h 5m to 2h 24m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights33 out / 40 return
1-stop connections40 hubs
Origin: MSN
IATA / ICAOMSN / KMSN
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr2.3M
Elevation887 ft / 270 m
Destination: CLT
IATA / ICAOCLT / KCLT
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr58.8M
Elevation748 ft / 228 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about MSN to CLT flights.
Nonstop flights from Dane County Regional Truax Field to Charlotte Douglas International Airport take approximately 2h 5m to 2h 24m. The route covers 708 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: American Airlines.
There are approximately 33 nonstop flights per week from MSN to CLT. The return direction has about 40 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through PTK, CVG, MKE, PIT, TUL, FCM, SDF, ATW, YYZ, ROC, TYS, BOS, PWM, DAL, PBI, RSW, AUS, MIA, SAT, BZN, SLC, LAS, PUJ, SJC, LAX, PDX, SFO, ATL, MSP, ORD, LGA, EWR, DFW, DTW, DCA, PHL, DEN, PHX, MCO and TPA. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Charlotte is 1 hour ahead of Madison.
Yes, return flights from CLT to MSN are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include MKE, ATW and ORD. 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 MSN to CLT

Dane County Regional Truax Field (MSN) and Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) are connected by nonstop service from American Airlines. With 33 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

MSN to CLT Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from MSN to CLT ranges from 2 hours 5 minutes to 2 hours 24 minutes. The route covers a distance of 708 miles (1,139 km). There are approximately 33 weekly flights outbound and 40 return, totaling 73 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

40 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via PTK. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Milwaukee (MKE), Appleton (ATW) and Chicago (ORD).