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

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Flight Schedule 6 flights Verified 1h ago
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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
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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
9:47 PM
PDT
5:41 AM+1
EDT
4h 54m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA2516
AA American
321
10:23 PM
PDT
6:22 AM+1
EDT
4h 59m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA3064
AA American
321
6:10 PM
EDT
8:47 PM
PDT
5h 37m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA2516
AA American
321
6:34 PM
EDT
9:03 PM
PDT
5h 29m
M T W T F S S
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AA3112
AA American
321
9:28 PM
EDT
11:59 PM
PDT
5h 31m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Portland to Charlotte
1 carrier, 21 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 21 Flights/wk 2,277 mi 4h 54m nonstop +3h ahead 83 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 4h 54m. Beyond nonstop, 83 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 21 321 4h54-5h06 100% Oneworld
Aircraft on this route
321 Airbus A321 – AA
Alliance coverage
Oneworld: AA (21 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
3
flights
Tue
3
flights
Wed
3
flights
Thu
3
flights
Fri
3
flights
Sat
3
flights
Sun
3
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
3
Nonstop flights
21
Outbound / wk
21
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for PDX to CLT.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
83
Hubs
~6h
Fastest
~38h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
3,465
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 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 2
Weekly flights 21 54
Flight time 4h 54m 5h 3m 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 54m to 5h 6m.
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 54m to 5h 6m
Time difference+3 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights21 out / 21 return
1-stop connections83 hubs
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 approximately 4h 54m to 5h 6m. The route covers 2,277 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: American Airlines.
There are approximately 21 nonstop flights per week from PDX to CLT. The return direction has about 21 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through SUS, RIL, APA, CMH, MKE, SBD, ICT, BFI, OKC, SAV, PTK, BZN, TUS, NEW, OMA, GSO, SUA, SJC, SAT, TEB, JAC, SBA, SSI, RDU, SCF, LGA, PIE, PSP, TYS, TPA, OPF, JAX, HPN, MTH, SRQ, FLL, CID, BUF, ESN, CUN, SMF, MDW, DTW, GDL, IAD, YVR, ATL, ONT, ORD, SFO, AUS, SAN, SEA, DFW, LAX, GRR, MIA, CVG, SDF, MSY, EWR, PHX, DSM, LAS, BOS, IAH, SLC, DEN, PHL, SNA, MCI, MSP, DCA, STL, MCO, BNA, JFK, YUL, BWI, ATW, DAL, SJD and LHR. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
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.
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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 21 weekly departures, this is a well served route.

PDX to CLT Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from PDX to CLT ranges from 4 hours 54 minutes to 5 hours 6 minutes. The route covers a distance of 2,277 miles (3,664 km). There are approximately 21 weekly flights outbound and 21 return, totaling 42 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

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