Portland to Charlotte (PDX–CLT) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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AA1849
AA American
321
9:36 PM
MDT
5:26 AM+1
EDT
5h 50m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA2516
AA American
321
11:23 PM
MDT
7:24 AM+1
EDT
5h 1m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA2516
AA American
321
5:50 PM
EDT
8:19 PM
MDT
5h 29m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA1849
AA American
321
5:56 PM
EDT
8:43 PM
MDT
4h 47m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Portland to Charlotte
1 carrier, 14 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 14 Flights/wk 2,277 mi 5h 1m nonstop +2h ahead 52 1-stop hubs

PDX–CLT is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. American Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 2,277 miles in approximately 5h 1m. Beyond nonstop, 52 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop PDX–CLT service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
AA American Airlines 14 321 5h01-5h50 74% Oneworld
Aircraft on this route
321 Airbus A321 – AA
Alliance coverage
Oneworld: AA (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, PDX 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 PDX to CLT.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
52
Hubs
~6h
Fastest
~29h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
3,026
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
PDX → CLT
74%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
74%
Arriving
86%
Return
CLT → PDX
63%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
63%
Arriving
95%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. PDX delays → CLT delays →

Other ways to reach Charlotte from Portland

Nearby airports with service to Charlotte Douglas International Airport.
Metric PDX→CLT SEA→CLT BFI→CLT
Distance from PDX 129 mi 135 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 1 1
Weekly flights 14 42 1
Flight time 5h 1m 4h 57m 4h 43m
Departure OTP 74%
Airports within 200 miles of PDX with service to Charlotte Douglas International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+2h
Charlotte is 2 hours ahead of Portland.
PDX: MDT · CLT: EDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Portland, it's 8:00 PM in Charlotte.
Distance & Flight Time
2,277 mi / 3,664 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 5h 1m to 5h 50m.
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.

PDX–CLT Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Portland to Charlotte route.
Route details
Distance2,277 mi / 3,664 km
Flight time5h 1m to 5h 50m
Time difference+2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights14 out / 14 return
1-stop connections52 hubs
Origin: PDX
IATA / ICAOPDX / KPDX
TimezoneAmerica/Boise
Passengers/yr17.3M
Elevation31 ft / 9 m
Destination: CLT
IATA / ICAOCLT / KCLT
TimezoneAmerica/Kentucky/Monticello
Passengers/yr58.8M
Elevation748 ft / 228 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about PDX to CLT flights.
Nonstop flights from Portland International Airport to Charlotte Douglas International Airport take approximately 5h 1m to 5h 50m. The route covers 2,277 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: American Airlines.
There are approximately 14 nonstop flights per week from PDX to CLT. The return direction has about 14 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through BZN, CVG, BFI, ICT, RIL, SAV, SBD, PHL, PTK, SCF, LGA, OPF, TYS, HPN, SRQ, OKC, SJD, MDW, DTW, MSP, GDL, IAD, SMF, ATL, ORD, MIA, SEA, SLC, DFW, EWR, ONT, LAX, BOS, PHX, MCI, SAN, DEN, LAS, SFO, MSY, SNA, AUS, PSP, LHR, DCA, BNA, IAH, JFK, FLL, MCO, DAL and CUN. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Charlotte is 2 hours ahead of Portland.
Yes, return flights from CLT to PDX are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include SEA and BFI. 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 PDX to CLT

Portland International Airport (PDX) and Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) are connected by nonstop service from American Airlines. With 14 weekly departures, this is a well served route.

PDX to CLT Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from PDX to CLT ranges from 5 hours 1 minutes to 5 hours 50 minutes. The route covers a distance of 2,277 miles (3,664 km). There are approximately 14 weekly flights outbound and 14 return, totaling 28 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

52 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 6 hours via BZN. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Seattle (SEA) and Seattle (BFI).