Seattle to Charlotte (SEA–CLT) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
SEA–CLT is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. American Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 2,275 miles in approximately 5h 3m. Beyond nonstop, 90 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AA American Airlines Also: CX | 49 | 321 | 5h03-5h21 | Oneworld | CX |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Charlotte from Seattle
| Metric | SEA→CLT | BFI→CLT |
|---|---|---|
| Distance from SEA | – | 5 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 1 | 2 |
| Weekly flights | 54 | – |
| Flight time | 5h 3m | 5h 16m |
| Departure OTP | 93% | – |
Travel Essentials
SEA: PDT · CLT: EDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Seattle, it's 9:00 PM in Charlotte.
Link Light Rail runs from downtown Seattle (Westlake station) to the airport in 38 minutes ($3.50 peak). Trains run every 6–12 minutes during peak hours from 5am to 1am. Ride-shares run $30–50 from downtown; SR-99 and I-5 can be heavily congested southbound during afternoon rush (3–7pm).
Sound Transit 574 express bus serves Tacoma ($2.50–4). Sounder commuter rail connects Tacoma to the airport area via a shuttle.
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.
SEA–CLT Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from SEA to CLT
Seattle–Tacoma International Airport (SEA) and Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) are connected by nonstop service from American Airlines. With 54 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
SEA to CLT Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from SEA to CLT ranges from 5 hours 3 minutes to 5 hours 21 minutes. The route covers a distance of 2,275 miles (3,660 km). There are approximately 54 weekly flights outbound and 49 return, totaling 103 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
90 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 6 hours via ICT. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Seattle (BFI).