Madison to Charlotte (MSN–CLT) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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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.
Most recently operated nonstop flights — the month shown is when each was last scheduled. Most destinations remain reachable with a connection.
No discontinued nonstop flights on record for this route.
MSN–CLT is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. American Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 708 miles in approximately 2h 15m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AA American Airlines | 30 | 319, 320, 321, CR9 | 2h10-2h29 | Oneworld | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Other ways to reach Charlotte from Madison
| Metric | MSN→CLT | MKE→CLT | DBQ→CLT |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from MSN | – | 74 mi | 86 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 1 | 2 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 30 | 28 | 1 |
| Flight time | 2h 15m | 2h 6m | 1h 36m |
| Departure OTP | 33% | – | – |
Travel Essentials
MSN: CDT · CLT: EDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Madison, it's 7:00 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.
MSN–CLT Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
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 30 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
MSN to CLT Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from MSN to CLT is about 2 hours 15 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 708 miles (1,139 km). There are approximately 30 weekly flights outbound and 31 return, totaling 61 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Chicago O'Hare, Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta and Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Milwaukee (MKE), Dubuque (DBQ) and Appleton (ATW).