St Louis to Charlotte (STL–CLT) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

STL Airport Page →
574 mi airlines charter/private 59/wk
On-time Some delays Frequent delays
Flight Schedule 29 flights Verified 37m ago
Also flown by charter / private operators: NetJets Aviation.
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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
AA1515
Seat map
AA American
321 Seat map
6:53 AM
CDT T1
9:50 AM
EDT
1h 57m
82%
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA712
Seat map
AA American
738 Seat map
8:43 AM
CDT T1
11:40 AM
EDT
1h 57m
82%
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA2497
Seat map
AA American
738 Seat map
9:15 AM
CDT T1
12:01 PM
EDT
1h 46m
82%
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA3096
Seat map
AA American
738 Seat map
12:48 PM
CDT T1
3:39 PM
EDT
1h 51m
82%
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN125
WN Southwest
B38M
2:45 PM
CDT T2
5:35 PM
EDT
1h 50m
76%
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN2901
WN Southwest
7S7
3:05 PM
CDT T2
5:55 PM
EDT
1h 50m
76%
M T W T F S S
Prices
BA2374
Seat map
BA British
738 Seat map
3:25 PM
CDT T1
6:22 PM
EDT
1h 57m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA3060
Starts Oct 6 Seat map
AA American
319 Seat map
3:30 PM
CDT T1
6:22 PM
EDT
1h 52m
82%
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN122
WN Southwest
B38M
3:44 PM
CDT T2
6:26 PM
EDT
1h 42m
76%
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN1225
Starts Oct 6
WN Southwest
7S7
3:45 PM
CDT T2
6:30 PM
EDT
1h 45m
76%
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA5161
AA American
CR9
4:19 PM
CDT T1
7:21 PM
EDT
2h 2m
82%
M T W T F S S
Prices
BA2430
Starts Oct 7 Seat map
BA British
CR7 Seat map
4:21 PM
CDT T1
7:24 PM
EDT
2h 3m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA5021
Starts Oct 5 Seat map
AA American
CR7 Seat map
4:21 PM
CDT T1
7:24 PM
EDT
2h 3m
82%
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN205
Starts Oct 4
WN Southwest
7S7
4:25 PM
CDT T2
7:10 PM
EDT
1h 45m
76%
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN3690
Starts Oct 1 Seat map
WN Southwest
7M8 Seat map
5:35 PM
CDT T2
8:20 PM
EDT
1h 45m
76%
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA2497
Seat map
AA American
738 Seat map
7:28 AM
EDT
8:14 AM
CDT
1h 46m
49%
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN1241
Starts Oct 1
WN Southwest
73H
10:40 AM
EDT
11:35 AM
CDT
1h 55m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN1932
Starts Oct 4
WN Southwest
73H
10:40 AM
EDT
11:35 AM
CDT
1h 55m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN1405
Starts Oct 6
WN Southwest
7S7
11:15 AM
EDT
12:10 PM
CDT
1h 55m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN316
Seat map
WN Southwest
7M8 Seat map
11:50 AM
EDT
12:45 PM
CDT
1h 55m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN248
Seat map
WN Southwest
7M8 Seat map
11:50 AM
EDT
12:45 PM
CDT
1h 55m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN529
Starts Sep 18 Seat map
WN Southwest
7M8 Seat map
11:50 AM
EDT
12:45 PM
CDT
1h 55m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA3096
Seat map
AA American
738 Seat map
12:31 PM
EDT
1:21 PM
CDT
1h 50m
49%
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN3126
WN Southwest
737
1:35 PM
EDT
2:30 PM
CDT
1h 55m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA3060
Starts Oct 6 Seat map
AA American
319 Seat map
1:45 PM
EDT
2:46 PM
CDT
2h 1m
49%
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA5021
Starts Oct 5 Seat map
AA American
CR7 Seat map
2:45 PM
EDT
3:51 PM
CDT
2h 6m
49%
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA5161
AA American
CR9
2:45 PM
EDT
3:46 PM
CDT
2h 1m
49%
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA2686
Seat map
AA American
321 Seat map
4:34 PM
EDT
5:30 PM
CDT
1h 56m
49%
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA459
Seat map
AA American
738 Seat map
9:58 PM
EDT
10:46 PM
CDT
1h 48m
49%
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
BNA Nashville 3h 25m JREWN AAWN Nashville (BNA) to Charlotte flights
ATL Atlanta 3h 37m AFAMDL AAAFAM Atlanta (ATL) to Charlotte flights
MDW Chicago 3h 40m WN LXJWN Chicago (MDW) to Charlotte flights
CMH Columbus 3h 40m WN AABA Columbus (CMH) to Charlotte flights
RDU Raleigh/Durham 3h 47m EJAWN AAIB Raleigh/Durham (RDU) to Charlotte flights
MYR Myrtle Beach 3h 50m WN AABA Myrtle Beach (MYR) to Charlotte flights
SAV Savannah 4h 3m WN AA Savannah (SAV) to Charlotte flights
CHS Charleston 4h 4m WN AABA Charleston (CHS) to Charlotte flights
DTW Detroit 4h 17m AFDLKE AAAFAM Detroit (DTW) to Charlotte flights
VPS Valparaiso 4h 19m WN AA Valparaiso (VPS) to Charlotte flights
1-STOP More options, longer trips
2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
St Louis to Charlotte
2 carriers, 59 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 574 mi 1h 51m nonstop +1h ahead

STL–CLT is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. American Airlines and Southwest Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 574 miles in approximately 1h 51m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop STL–CLT service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
AA American Airlines Also: BA 37 319, 321, 738, CR7, CR9 1h46-2h03 100% Oneworld BA
WN Southwest Airlines 10 7M8, 7S7, B38M 1h42-1h50 100%
Aircraft on this route
319 Airbus A319 – AA
321 Airbus A321 – AA
738 Boeing 737-800 – AA, BA
7M8 Boeing 737 MAX 8 – WN
7S7 Boeing 737 MAX 7 – WN
B38M Boeing 737 MAX 8 – WN
CR7 Bombardier CRJ-700 – AA, BA
CR9 Bombardier CRJ-900 – AA
Alliance coverage
Oneworld: AA (37 flights/wk, 79%)
Unaffiliated: WN (10 flights/wk, 21%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, STL to CLT direction.
Mon
9
flights
Tue
8
flights
Wed
8
flights
Thu
9
flights
Fri
9
flights
Sat
6
flights
Sun
10
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
15
Nonstop flights
59
Outbound / wk
49
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for STL to CLT.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
56
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~20h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
3,557
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
STL → CLT
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
88%
Return
CLT → STL
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
34%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. STL delays → CLT delays →

Other ways to reach Charlotte from St Louis

Nearby airports with service to Charlotte Douglas International Airport.
Metric STL→CLT SPI→CLT COU→CLT
Distance from STL 84 mi 100 mi
Nonstop airlines 2 1 1
Weekly flights 59 14
Flight time 1h 51m 3h 12m 2h 12m
Departure OTP 100%
Airports within 200 miles of STL with service to Charlotte Douglas International Airport.

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in St Louis, it's 7:00 PM in Charlotte.
Distance & Flight Time
574 mi / 924 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 51m 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.

STL–CLT Quick Facts

Key statistics for the St Louis to Charlotte route.
Route details
Distance574 mi / 924 km
Flight time1h 51m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights59 out / 49 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: STL
IATA / ICAOSTL / KSTL
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr15.6M
Elevation618 ft / 188 m
Destination: CLT
IATA / ICAOCLT / KCLT
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr58.8M
Elevation748 ft / 228 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about STL to CLT flights.
Nonstop flights from St. Louis Lambert International Airport to Charlotte Douglas International Airport take about 1h 51m gate to gate. The route covers 574 miles.
2 airlines operate flights from STL to CLT: American Airlines and Southwest 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 Nashville, Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta and Chicago Midway.
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 St Louis.
Yes, return flights from CLT to STL are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include SPI, COU and MWA. 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 STL to CLT

St. Louis Lambert International Airport (STL) and Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) are connected by nonstop service from American Airlines and Southwest Airlines. With 59 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

STL to CLT Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from STL to CLT is about 1 hours 51 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 574 miles (924 km). There are approximately 59 weekly flights outbound and 49 return, totaling 108 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Nashville, Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta and Chicago Midway. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Springfield (SPI), Columbia (COU) and Marion (MWA).