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

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2,277 mi airlines charter/private 14/wk
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Flight Schedule 4 flights Verified 58m ago
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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
AA1310
AA American
321
5:49 AM
PDT
1:55 PM
EDT
5h 6m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA1170
AA American
321
9:53 PM
PDT
5:38 AM+1
EDT
4h 45m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA3064
AA American
321
6:37 PM
EDT
8:59 PM
PDT
5h 22m
38%
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA3112
AA American
321
11:14 PM
EDT
2:05 AM+1
PDT
5h 51m
38%
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 10 hubs
MCI Kansas City 6h 36m ASWN AABA Kansas City (MCI) to Charlotte flights
DEN Denver 6h 39m ASCMF9 AAF9UA Denver (DEN) to Charlotte flights
MDW Chicago 6h 43m WN WN Chicago (MDW) to Charlotte flights
SLC Salt Lake City 6h 44m AFAMAS AADL Salt Lake City (SLC) to Charlotte flights
ATL Atlanta 6h 48m AFAMAS AAAFAM Atlanta (ATL) to Charlotte flights
MSP Minneapolis 6h 54m AFAMAS AAAFBA Minneapolis (MSP) to Charlotte flights
DTW Detroit 6h 55m AFDL AAAFAM Detroit (DTW) to Charlotte flights
ORD Chicago 7h 9m AAACAS AAACAS Chicago (ORD) to Charlotte flights
BNA Nashville 7h 12m AS AAWN Nashville (BNA) to Charlotte flights
STL St Louis 7h 13m ASWN AABALXJ St Louis (STL) to Charlotte flights
1-STOP More options, longer trips
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Portland to Charlotte
1 carrier, 14 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 2,277 mi 4h 56m nonstop +3h ahead

PDX–CLT is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. American Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 2,277 miles in approximately 4h 56m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

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 4h45-5h06 100% 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
59
Hubs
~6h
Fastest
~41h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
3,485
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
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
91%
Return
CLT → PDX
87%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
87%
Arriving
100%
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 2 3
Weekly flights 14 40
Flight time 4h 56m 4h 58m 5h 16m
Departure OTP 100%
Airports within 200 miles of PDX with service to Charlotte Douglas International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+3h
Charlotte is 3 hours ahead of Portland.
PDX: PDT · CLT: EDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Portland, it's 9:00 PM in Charlotte.
Distance & Flight Time
2,277 mi / 3,664 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 4h 56m 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.

PDX–CLT Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Portland to Charlotte route.
Route details
Distance2,277 mi / 3,664 km
Flight time4h 56m
Time difference+3 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights14 out / 14 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: PDX
IATA / ICAOPDX / KPDX
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr17.3M
Elevation31 ft / 9 m
Destination: CLT
IATA / ICAOCLT / KCLT
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
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 about 4h 56m gate to gate. The route covers 2,277 miles.
1 airline operates flights from PDX to CLT: American 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. Common connecting points include Kansas City, Denver and Chicago Midway.
Charlotte is 3 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 is about 4 hours 56 minutes gate to gate. 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

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Kansas City, Denver and Chicago Midway. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Seattle (SEA) and Seattle (BFI).