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

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574 mi airlines charter/private 92/wk
On-time Some delays Frequent delays
Flight Schedule 33 flights Verified 44m ago
Also flown by charter / private operators: NetJets Aviation.
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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
AA858
AA American
319
5:14 AM
CDT T1
8:08 AM
EDT
1h 54m
80%
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA1515
AA American
738
5:23 AM
CDT T1
8:17 AM
EDT
1h 54m
80%
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA712
AA American
738
7:32 AM
CDT T1
10:30 AM
EDT
1h 58m
80%
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA2497
AA American
738
8:34 AM
CDT T1
11:29 AM
EDT
1h 55m
80%
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA5345
AA American
CR9
9:07 AM
CDT T1
12:08 PM
EDT
2h 1m
80%
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA2733
AA American
738
9:15 AM
CDT T1
11:59 AM
EDT
1h 44m
80%
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA2967
AA American
738
10:22 AM
CDT T1
1:15 PM
EDT
1h 53m
80%
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA2717
AA American
319
12:35 PM
CDT T1
3:33 PM
EDT
1h 58m
80%
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA3096
AA American
738
1:54 PM
CDT T1
4:49 PM
EDT
1h 55m
80%
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN3518
WN Southwest
7M8
2:45 PM
CDT T2
5:35 PM
EDT
1h 50m
56%
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN2901
WN Southwest
7S7
3:05 PM
CDT T2
5:55 PM
EDT
1h 50m
56%
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA5579
AA American
3:12 PM
CDT
6:21 PM
EDT
2h 9m
80%
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA831
AA American
738
3:25 PM
CDT T1
6:22 PM
EDT
1h 57m
80%
M T W T F S S
Prices
BA2374
BA British
738
3:25 PM
CDT T1
6:22 PM
EDT
1h 57m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN4937
WN Southwest
7S7
3:40 PM
CDT T2
6:30 PM
EDT
1h 50m
56%
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA5625
AA American
CR9
6:12 PM
CDT T1
9:15 PM
EDT
2h 3m
80%
M T W T F S S
Prices
BA1837cs
BA British
738
6:13 PM
CDT T1
9:11 PM
EDT
1h 58m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA2731+2
AA American
738
6:13 PM
CDT T1
9:11 PM
EDT
1h 58m
80%
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA5345
AA American
CR9
7:30 AM
EDT
8:34 AM
CDT
2h 4m
32%
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA2497
AA American
738
7:32 AM
EDT
8:31 AM
CDT
1h 59m
32%
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA2733
AA American
738
7:37 AM
EDT
8:33 AM
CDT
1h 56m
32%
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA2967
AA American
738
8:35 AM
EDT
9:32 AM
CDT
1h 57m
32%
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA2717
AA American
319
11:00 AM
EDT
11:55 AM
CDT
1h 55m
32%
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN3896
WN Southwest
7M8
11:50 AM
EDT
12:45 PM
CDT
1h 55m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA3096
AA American
738
12:10 PM
EDT
1:02 PM
CDT
1h 52m
32%
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN176
WN Southwest
7S7
1:05 PM
EDT
2:05 PM
CDT
2h
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN3126
WN Southwest
7S7
1:35 PM
EDT
2:30 PM
CDT
1h 55m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA2731+2
AA American
738
4:21 PM
EDT
5:21 PM
CDT
2h
32%
M T W T F S S
Prices
BA1798cs
BA British
738
4:21 PM
EDT
5:21 PM
CDT
2h
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA5625
AA American
CR9
4:26 PM
EDT
5:34 PM
CDT
2h 8m
32%
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN1173
WN Southwest
7M8
4:40 PM
EDT
5:50 PM
CDT
2h 10m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA2686
AA American
738
6:59 PM
EDT
8:03 PM
CDT
2h 4m
32%
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA459
AA American
319
10:56 PM
EDT
11:58 PM
CDT
2h 2m
32%
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 26m WN AAWN Nashville (BNA) to Charlotte flights
ATL Atlanta 3h 42m AFAMDL AAAFAM Atlanta (ATL) to Charlotte flights
MDW Chicago 3h 50m WN EJAWN Chicago (MDW) to Charlotte flights
CMH Columbus 3h 51m WN AABAEJA Columbus (CMH) to Charlotte flights
MYR Myrtle Beach 3h 54m WN AABAYE Myrtle Beach (MYR) to Charlotte flights
PIT Pittsburgh 3h 57m UAWN AA Pittsburgh (PIT) to Charlotte flights
RDU Raleigh/Durham 3h 59m WN AABAIB Raleigh/Durham (RDU) to Charlotte flights
SAV Savannah 3h 59m WN AA Savannah (SAV) to Charlotte flights
CHS Charleston 4h 10m WN AABA Charleston (CHS) to Charlotte flights
DTW Detroit 4h 15m AFDLKE AAAFAM Detroit (DTW) to Charlotte flights
1-STOP More options, longer trips
2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
St Louis to Charlotte
2 carriers, 92 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 574 mi 1h 56m 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 56m. 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 69 319, 738, CR9 1h44-2h09 45% Oneworld BA
WN Southwest Airlines 10 7M8, 7S7 1h50 45%
Aircraft on this route
319 Airbus A319 – AA
738 Boeing 737-800 – AA, BA
7M8 Boeing 737 MAX 8 – WN
7S7 Boeing 737 MAX 7 – WN
CR9 Bombardier CRJ-900 – AA
Alliance coverage
Oneworld: AA (69 flights/wk, 87%)
Unaffiliated: WN (10 flights/wk, 13%)
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
14
flights
Tue
13
flights
Wed
14
flights
Thu
14
flights
Fri
14
flights
Sat
10
flights
Sun
13
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
18
Nonstop flights
92
Outbound / wk
72
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for STL to CLT.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
59
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~20h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
3,726
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
45%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
45%
Arriving
80%
Return
CLT → STL
70%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
70%
Arriving
83%
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 92 14
Flight time 1h 56m 3h 12m 2h 5m
Departure OTP 45%
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 56m 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 56m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights92 out / 72 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 56m 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.
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 92 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 56 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 574 miles (924 km). There are approximately 92 weekly flights outbound and 72 return, totaling 164 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).