Peoria to Charlotte (PIA–CLT) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
AA5193
AA American
CR9
6:20 AM
CDT
9:10 AM
EDT
1h 50m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA5168
AA American
CR9
4:27 PM
CDT
7:33 PM
EDT
2h 6m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA5564
Starts Oct 5 Seat map
AA American
CR9 Seat map
3:00 PM
EDT
4:07 PM
CDT
2h 7m
53%
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA5291
AA American
CR9
4:15 PM
EDT
5:04 PM
CDT
1h 49m
53%
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA5460
AA American
CR9
9:55 PM
EDT
10:57 PM
CDT
2h 2m
53%
M T W T F S S
Prices

No flights match your filters.

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 6 hubs
ORD Chicago 4h 14m AACMJL AAACAS Chicago (ORD) to Charlotte flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 5h 47m AAQFQR AAASAY Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Charlotte flights
SRQ Sarasota/Bradenton 6h 1m G4 AAEJA Sarasota/Bradenton (SRQ) to Charlotte flights
DEN Denver 7h 36m UA AAF9UA Denver (DEN) to Charlotte flights
LAS Las Vegas 9h 35m G4 AABA Las Vegas (LAS) to Charlotte flights
VPS Valparaiso 14h 38m G4 AA Valparaiso (VPS) to Charlotte flights
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Peoria to Charlotte
1 carrier, 14 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 607 mi 1h 58m nonstop +1h ahead

PIA–CLT is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. American Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 607 miles in approximately 1h 58m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop PIA–CLT service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
AA American Airlines 14 CR9 1h50-2h06 Oneworld
Aircraft on this route
CR9 Bombardier CRJ-900 – 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, PIA 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
21
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for PIA to CLT.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
6
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~14h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
641
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
PIA → CLT
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
100%
Return
CLT → PIA
72%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
72%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. CLT delays →

Other ways to reach Charlotte from Peoria

Nearby airports with service to Charlotte Douglas International Airport.
Metric PIA→CLT SPI→CLT MLI→CLT
Distance from PIA 57 mi 69 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 1 2
Weekly flights 14 14
Flight time 1h 58m 3h 12m 2h 20m
Airports within 200 miles of PIA with service to Charlotte Douglas International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+1h
Charlotte is 1 hour ahead of Peoria.
PIA: CDT · CLT: EDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Peoria, it's 7:00 PM in Charlotte.
Distance & Flight Time
607 mi / 977 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 58m 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.

PIA–CLT Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Peoria to Charlotte route.
Route details
Distance607 mi / 977 km
Flight time1h 58m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights14 out / 21 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: PIA
IATA / ICAOPIA / KPIA
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr0.7M
Elevation660 ft / 201 m
Destination: CLT
IATA / ICAOCLT / KCLT
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr58.8M
Elevation748 ft / 228 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about PIA to CLT flights.
Nonstop flights from General Wayne A. Downing Peoria International Airport to Charlotte Douglas International Airport take about 1h 58m gate to gate. The route covers 607 miles.
1 airline operates flights from PIA 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 Chicago O'Hare, Dallas Fort Worth and Sarasota Bradenton.
On a single ticket, yes. Your bags are checked through to CLT and move between planes without you. On two separate tickets you collect your bags at the connecting airport and recheck them, so build in extra layover time.
Charlotte is 1 hour ahead of Peoria.
Yes, return flights from CLT to PIA are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include SPI, MLI and DEC. 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 PIA to CLT

General Wayne A. Downing Peoria International Airport (PIA) and Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) are connected by nonstop service from American Airlines. With 14 weekly departures, this is a well served route.

PIA to CLT Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from PIA to CLT is about 1 hours 58 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 607 miles (977 km). There are approximately 14 weekly flights outbound and 21 return, totaling 35 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Chicago O'Hare, Dallas Fort Worth and Sarasota Bradenton. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Springfield (SPI), Moline (MLI) and Decatur (DEC).