Seattle to Charlotte (SEA–CLT) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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2,275 mi airlines charter/private 56/wk
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Flight Schedule 18 flights Verified 11m ago
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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
AA381
AA American
321
5:10 AM
PDT
1:17 PM
EDT
5h 7m
25%
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA854
AA American
321
7:10 AM
PDT
3:22 PM
EDT
5h 12m
25%
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA2862
AA American
321
10:45 AM
PDT
6:58 PM
EDT
5h 13m
25%
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA2525+1
AA American
321
10:47 AM
PDT
7:06 PM
EDT
5h 19m
25%
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA585
AA American
321
12:15 PM
PDT
8:33 PM
EDT
5h 18m
25%
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA2529+1
AA American
A21N
1:10 PM
PDT
9:20 PM
EDT
5h 10m
25%
M T W T F S S
Prices
CX7628cs
CX Cathay Pacific
321
1:10 PM
PDT
9:28 PM
EDT
5h 18m
17%
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA1826
AA American
321
9:42 PM
PDT
5:47 AM+1
EDT
5h 5m
25%
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA2793
AA American
321
9:56 PM
PDT
5:56 AM+1
EDT
5h
25%
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA2525+1
AA American
321
7:05 AM
EDT
9:47 AM
PDT
5h 42m
29%
M T W T F S S
Prices
CX7577cs
CX Cathay Pacific
321
7:06 AM
EDT
9:50 AM
PDT
5h 44m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA2862
AA American
321
7:10 AM
EDT
9:45 AM
PDT
5h 35m
29%
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA2407
AA American
321
8:35 AM
EDT
11:15 AM
PDT
5h 40m
29%
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA2529+1
AA American
32Q
9:25 AM
EDT
12:07 PM
PDT
5h 42m
29%
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA1833
AA American
321
1:45 PM
EDT
4:20 PM
PDT
5h 35m
29%
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA2107
AA American
321
3:24 PM
EDT
6:05 PM
PDT
5h 41m
29%
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA751
AA American
321
6:03 PM
EDT
8:45 PM
PDT
5h 42m
29%
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA1674
AA American
321
8:34 PM
EDT
11:13 PM
PDT
5h 39m
29%
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 10 hubs
STL St Louis 6h 39m ASAYJL AABAWN St Louis (STL) to Charlotte flights
MSP Minneapolis 6h 45m AFASAY AAAFBA Minneapolis (MSP) to Charlotte flights
MKE Milwaukee 6h 49m ASAYQR AA Milwaukee (MKE) to Charlotte flights
PDX Portland 6h 55m AFAMAS AA Portland (PDX) to Charlotte flights
BNA Nashville 6h 56m ASAYDL AAWN Nashville (BNA) to Charlotte flights
IND Indianapolis 6h 59m AS AAEJA Indianapolis (IND) to Charlotte flights
ATL Atlanta 6h 59m AFAMAS AAAFAM Atlanta (ATL) to Charlotte flights
DEN Denver 6h 59m 8CAFAS AAF9UA Denver (DEN) to Charlotte flights
YVR Vancouver 7h 1m ACAFAM AA Vancouver (YVR) to Charlotte flights
PIT Pittsburgh 7h 2m AS AA Pittsburgh (PIT) to Charlotte flights
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Seattle to Charlotte
1 carrier, 56 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 2,275 mi 5h 12m nonstop +3h ahead

SEA–CLT is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. American Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 2,275 miles in approximately 5h 12m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop SEA–CLT service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
AA American Airlines Also: CX 51 321, A21N 5h-5h19 29% Oneworld CX
Aircraft on this route
321 Airbus A321 – AA, CX
A21N Airbus A321neo – AA
Alliance coverage
Oneworld: AA (51 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, SEA to CLT direction.
Mon
8
flights
Tue
8
flights
Wed
8
flights
Thu
8
flights
Fri
7
flights
Sat
9
flights
Sun
8
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
9
Nonstop flights
56
Outbound / wk
55
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for SEA to CLT.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
62
Hubs
~6h
Fastest
~40h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
4,622
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
SEA → CLT
29%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
29%
Arriving
70%
Return
CLT → SEA
66%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
66%
Arriving
84%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. SEA delays → CLT delays →

Other ways to reach Charlotte from Seattle

Nearby airports with service to Charlotte Douglas International Airport.
Metric SEA→CLT BFI→CLT
Distance from SEA 5 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 3
Weekly flights 56
Flight time 5h 12m 5h 16m
Departure OTP 29%
Airports within 200 miles of SEA with service to Charlotte Douglas International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+3h
Charlotte is 3 hours ahead of Seattle.
SEA: PDT · CLT: EDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Seattle, it's 9:00 PM in Charlotte.
Distance & Flight Time
2,275 mi / 3,660 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 5h 12m gate to gate.
Getting to SEA

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.

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.

SEA–CLT Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Seattle to Charlotte route.
Route details
Distance2,275 mi / 3,660 km
Flight time5h 12m
Time difference+3 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights56 out / 55 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: SEA
IATA / ICAOSEA / KSEA
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr50.8M
Elevation433 ft / 132 m
Destination: CLT
IATA / ICAOCLT / KCLT
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr58.8M
Elevation748 ft / 228 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about SEA to CLT flights.
Nonstop flights from Seattle–Tacoma International Airport to Charlotte Douglas International Airport take about 5h 12m gate to gate. The route covers 2,275 miles.
1 airline operates flights from SEA to CLT: American Airlines.
This route has frequent 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 St. Louis Lambert, Minneapolis–Saint Paul and General Mitchell.
Charlotte is 3 hours ahead of Seattle.
Yes, return flights from CLT to SEA are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include BFI. 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 SEA to CLT

Seattle–Tacoma International Airport (SEA) and Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) are connected by nonstop service from American Airlines. With 56 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

SEA to CLT Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from SEA to CLT is about 5 hours 12 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 2,275 miles (3,660 km). There are approximately 56 weekly flights outbound and 55 return, totaling 111 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via St. Louis Lambert, Minneapolis–Saint Paul and General Mitchell. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Seattle (BFI).