Chicago/Prospect Heights/Wheeling to Charlotte (PWK–CLT) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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Chicago/Prospect Heights/Wheeling to Charlotte
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Flights/wk 606 mi 1h 20m nonstop +1h ahead 69 1-stop hubs

While no nonstop service exists between PWK and CLT, connecting options are available through 69 hubs.

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Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for PWK to CLT.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
69
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~20h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
327
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
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Alternatives

Other ways to reach Charlotte from Chicago/Prospect Heights/Wheeling

Nearby airports with service to Charlotte Douglas International Airport.
Metric PWK→CLT ORD→CLT MDW→CLT
Distance from PWK – 9 mi 24 mi
Nonstop airlines 0 17 4
Weekly flights 1 412 14
Flight time 1h 20m 1h 45m 1h 48m
Chicago (ORD) to Charlotte flights · Chicago (MDW) to Charlotte flights · Milwaukee (MKE) to Charlotte flights
Airports within 200 miles of PWK with service to Charlotte Douglas International Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+1h
Charlotte is 1 hour ahead of Chicago/Prospect Heights/Wheeling.
PWK: CDT · CLT: EDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Chicago/Prospect Heights/Wheeling, it's 7:00 PM in Charlotte.
Distance & Flight Time
606 mi / 976 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 20m.
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.

Check current weather forecasts before travel.
Facts

PWK–CLT Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Chicago/Prospect Heights/Wheeling to Charlotte route.
Route details
Distance606 mi / 976 km
Flight time1h 20m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)0
Weekly flights1 out / 1 return
1-stop connections69 hubs
Origin: PWK
Full nameChicago Executive Airport
IATA / ICAOPWK / KPWK
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Elevation647 ft / 197 m
Destination: CLT
Full nameCharlotte Douglas International Airport
IATA / ICAOCLT / KCLT
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr58.8M
Elevation748 ft / 228 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about PWK to CLT flights.
Nonstop flights from Chicago Executive Airport to Charlotte Douglas International Airport take approximately 1h 20m. The route covers 606 miles.
There are approximately 1 nonstop flights per week from PWK to CLT. The return direction has about 1 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through BHM, OSU, IND, SDF, CMH, GRR, PIT, GSO, TYS, RDU, BNA, CHA, CTH, RIC, DEC, IAD, FRG, SSI, TEB, MEM, TVC, BUF, SAV, ATL, YYZ, STL, PIE, PHL, ALB, EWR, MCI, LGA, MCO, BDL, TMB, MSY, RSW, MSP, JFK, PBI, BOS, HOU, OKC, FLL, SRQ, NAS, DAL, AUS, SAT, DEN, CUN, TUS, SLC, BZN, PHX, YYC, LAS, PSP, SJU, SJD, TPA, SAN, SNA, YVR, SXM, LAX, SFO, UVF and MIA. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Charlotte is 1 hour ahead of Chicago/Prospect Heights/Wheeling.
Yes, return flights from CLT to PWK are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include ORD, MDW and MKE. 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 PWK to CLT

Chicago Executive Airport (PWK) and Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

PWK to CLT Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from PWK to CLT ranges from 1 hours 20 minutes. The route covers a distance of 606 miles (976 km). There are approximately 1 weekly flights outbound and 1 return, totaling 2 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

69 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via BHM. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Chicago (ORD), Chicago (MDW) and Milwaukee (MKE).