Phoenix to Charlotte (PHX–CLT) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
PHX–CLT is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. American Airlines and Alaska Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 1,770 miles in approximately 3h 49m. Beyond nonstop, 102 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AA American Airlines | 125 | 321, 32Q | 3h49-4h36 | Oneworld | – | |
| AS Alaska Airlines | 7 | – | – | Oneworld | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Travel Essentials
PHX: MST · CLT: EDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Phoenix, it's 9:00 PM in Charlotte.
Valley Metro Rail runs to the PHX Sky Train station at 44th Street/Washington (free Sky Train connects to T3 and T4 in 5 minutes). Fare from downtown Phoenix is $2 (20–25 min). The light rail network reaches Tempe, Mesa, and Glendale. The Sky Train runs 24 hours, but light rail does not; check schedules for early morning or late night travel.Taxis from downtown Phoenix cost $20–30; from Scottsdale $30–45. Ride-shares are widely available and comparable to taxis. Terminal 2 is closed; all commercial flights operate from T3 and T4. On-site parking is expensive ($36+/day); off-airport lots are cheaper with shuttles.
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.
PHX–CLT Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from PHX to CLT
Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX) and Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) are connected by nonstop service from American Airlines and Alaska Airlines. With 125 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
PHX to CLT Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from PHX to CLT ranges from 3 hours 49 minutes to 4 hours 36 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,770 miles (2,848 km). There are approximately 125 weekly flights outbound and 125 return, totaling 250 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
102 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 5 hours via ICT. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.