Philadelphia to Charlotte (PHL–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.
PHL–CLT is served by 5 airlines with nonstop service. American Airlines, Frontier and Spirit Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 448 miles in approximately 1h 53m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AA American Airlines Also: AS, BA, EI, QR | 63 | 320, 321, 738 | 1h46-2h20 | Oneworld | AS, BA, EI, QR | |
| F9 Frontier Also: Y4 | 12 | 321, 32Q | 1h49-1h52 | – | Y4 | |
| NK Spirit Airlines | 4 | – | – | – | – | |
| G4 Allegiant Air | 0 | – | – | – | – | |
| SY Sun Country Airlines | 0 | – | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Other ways to reach Charlotte from Philadelphia
| Metric | PHL→CLT | ILG→CLT | TTN→CLT |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from PHL | – | 24 mi | 36 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 5 | 1 | 2 |
| Weekly flights | 115 | 1 | 2 |
| Flight time | 1h 53m | 1h 21m | 1h 22m |
| Departure OTP | 90% | – | – |
Travel Essentials
PHL: EDT · CLT: EDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Philadelphia, it's 6:00 PM in Charlotte.
SEPTA Airport Line rail runs from Center City Philadelphia (30th Street, Suburban, Jefferson, and Market East stations) to the airport in 25–30 minutes ($8 each way). Trains run every 30 minutes from about 5am to midnight. I-76 (Schuylkill Expressway) and I-95 are both frequently congested, making the train a consistent choice for anyone based near a SEPTA station.
Ride-shares from Center City cost $20–35 and take 20–40 minutes. Taxis are metered and slightly more.
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.
PHL–CLT Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Philadelphia to Charlotte: American Airlines Hub Connector
PHL-CLT is a hub-to-hub route operated exclusively by American Airlines with 6 to 10 daily nonstops. The 450-mile sector takes about 1 hour 45 minutes. American uses this corridor to bridge its northeastern hub at PHL with its southeastern hub at CLT, flowing connecting traffic between Europe, the Northeast, and the Southeast. Equipment ranges from E175 regional jets on off-peak departures to A321 mainline aircraft during busy banks.
Philadelphia connects to London, Dublin, and several European capitals on American's transatlantic network. Charlotte covers the Southeast deeply and has growing Caribbean service. Travelers originating in either city benefit from the high frequency, with departures spread from early morning through late evening. Both airports have efficient domestic connection infrastructure with minimum connection times under 50 minutes.