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

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AA5193
AA American
CR9
5:00 AM
CDT
8:13 AM
EDT
2h 13m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA5391
AA American
CR7
5:39 PM
CDT
8:50 PM
EDT
2h 11m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA5187
AA American
CR7
6:27 PM
CDT
9:39 PM
EDT
2h 12m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA5391
AA American
CR7
3:55 PM
EDT
5:09 PM
CDT
2h 14m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA5187
AA American
CR7
4:35 PM
EDT
5:53 PM
CDT
2h 18m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA5451
AA American
CR9
10:34 PM
EDT
11:36 PM
CDT
2h 2m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

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Peoria to Charlotte
1 carrier, 21 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 21 Flights/wk 607 mi 2h 11m nonstop +1h ahead 13 1-stop hubs

PIA–CLT is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. American Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 607 miles in approximately 2h 11m. Beyond nonstop, 13 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

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 21 CR7, CR9 2h11-2h13 Oneworld
Aircraft on this route
CR7 Bombardier CRJ-700 – AA
CR9 Bombardier CRJ-900 – 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, PIA 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 PIA to CLT.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
13
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~25h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
639
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
51%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Arriving
51%
Return
CLT → PIA
50%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
50%
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 1
Weekly flights 21 1 21
Flight time 2h 11m 3h 12m 2h 1m
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 2h 11m to 2h 13m.
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 time2h 11m to 2h 13m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights21 out / 21 return
1-stop connections13 hubs
Origin: PIA
IATA / ICAOPIA / KPIA
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr0.7M
Elevation660 ft / 201 m
Destination: CLT
IATA / ICAOCLT / KCLT
TimezoneAmerica/Kentucky/Monticello
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 approximately 2h 11m to 2h 13m. The route covers 607 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: American Airlines.
There are approximately 21 nonstop flights per week from PIA to CLT. The return direction has about 21 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through MDW, MNZ, IAD, YYZ, PIE, IAH, DAL, PUJ, DEN, ORD, DFW, SRQ and LAS. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
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 MDW. 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 21 weekly departures, this is a well served route.

PIA to CLT Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from PIA to CLT ranges from 2 hours 11 minutes to 2 hours 13 minutes. The route covers a distance of 607 miles (977 km). There are approximately 21 weekly flights outbound and 21 return, totaling 42 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

13 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 4 hours via MDW. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Springfield (SPI), Moline (MLI) and Chicago (MDW).