St Louis to Charlotte (STL–CLT) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
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 43m. Beyond nonstop, 137 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AA American Airlines Also: BA | 56 | 319, 738, 7M8, CR9 | 1h54-2h03 | Oneworld | BA | |
| WN Southwest Airlines | 2 | 7S7 | 1h50 | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Charlotte from St Louis
| Metric | STL→CLT | SPI→CLT | COU→CLT |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from STL | – | 84 mi | 100 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 72 | – | 7 |
| Flight time | 1h 43m | 3h 12m | 2h 14m |
| Departure OTP | 90% | – | – |
Travel Essentials
STL: CDT · CLT: EDT
When it's 6:00 PM in St Louis, it's 7:00 PM in Charlotte.
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.
STL–CLT Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
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 72 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
STL to CLT Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from STL to CLT ranges from 1 hours 43 minutes to 2 hours 3 minutes. The route covers a distance of 574 miles (924 km). There are approximately 72 weekly flights outbound and 79 return, totaling 151 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
137 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 2 hours via SUS. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Springfield (SPI), Columbia (COU) and Decatur (DEC).