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

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574 mi airlines charter/private 57/wk
On-time Some delays Frequent delays
Flight Schedule 22 flights Verified 40m ago
Also flown by charter / private operators.
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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
81%
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA712
AA American
738
7:30 AM
CDT T1
10:29 AM
EDT
1h 59m
81%
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA5345
AA American
CR9
9:09 AM
CDT T1
12:07 PM
EDT
1h 58m
81%
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA2733
AA American
738
9:25 AM
CDT T1
12:18 PM
EDT
1h 53m
81%
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA2717
AA American
319
12:39 PM
CDT T1
3:34 PM
EDT
1h 55m
81%
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN4937
WN Southwest
737
3:40 PM
CDT T2
6:30 PM
EDT
1h 50m
59%
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA5625
AA American
CR9
6:12 PM
CDT T1
9:15 PM
EDT
2h 3m
81%
M T W T F S S
Prices
BA4327+1
BA British
738
6:12 PM
CDT T1
9:15 PM
EDT
2h 3m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA2731+1
AA American
738
6:13 PM
CDT T1
9:15 PM
EDT
2h 2m
81%
M T W T F S S
Prices
BA1837
BA British
738
6:13 PM
CDT T1
9:11 PM
EDT
1h 58m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA5451
AA American
12:54 AM
EDT
1:30 AM
CDT
1h 36m
38%
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA5345
AA American
CR9
7:30 AM
EDT
8:38 AM
CDT
2h 8m
38%
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA2733
AA American
738
7:35 AM
EDT
8:32 AM
CDT
1h 57m
38%
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA2717
AA American
319
11:01 AM
EDT
11:59 AM
CDT
1h 58m
38%
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN176
WN Southwest
737
1:05 PM
EDT
2:05 PM
CDT
2h
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN669
WN Southwest
7M8
1:25 PM
EDT
2:25 PM
CDT
2h
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA2731+1
AA American
738
4:21 PM
EDT
5:19 PM
CDT
1h 58m
38%
M T W T F S S
Prices
BA1798cs
BA British
738
4:21 PM
EDT
5:19 PM
CDT
1h 58m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA5625
AA American
CR9
4:26 PM
EDT
5:34 PM
CDT
2h 8m
38%
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
6:00 PM
EDT
7:00 PM
CDT
2h
38%
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA459
AA American
319
10:45 PM
EDT
11:44 PM
CDT
1h 59m
38%
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 31m EJAWN AAWN Nashville (BNA) to Charlotte flights
ATL Atlanta 3h 42m AFAMDL AAAFAM Atlanta (ATL) to Charlotte flights
MDW Chicago 3h 48m WN WN Chicago (MDW) to Charlotte flights
PIT Pittsburgh 3h 57m UAWN AA Pittsburgh (PIT) to Charlotte flights
DTW Detroit 4h 14m AFDLKE AAAFAM Detroit (DTW) to Charlotte flights
CHS Charleston 4h 16m WN AABAXSR Charleston (CHS) to Charlotte flights
MYR Myrtle Beach 4h 17m WN AABA Myrtle Beach (MYR) to Charlotte flights
ECP Panama City Beach 4h 19m WN AA Panama City Beach (ECP) to Charlotte flights
ORD Chicago 4h 30m AAACAS AAACAS Chicago (ORD) to Charlotte flights
DCA Washington 4h 32m AAWN AAASBA Washington (DCA) to Charlotte flights
1-STOP More options, longer trips
2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
St Louis to Charlotte
2 carriers, 57 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 574 mi 1h 58m 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 58m. 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 36 319, 738, CR9 1h53-2h03 63% Oneworld BA
WN Southwest Airlines 6 737 1h50 63%
Aircraft on this route
319 Airbus A319 – AA
737 Boeing 737-700 – WN
738 Boeing 737-800 – AA, BA
CR9 Bombardier CRJ-900 – AA
Alliance coverage
Oneworld: AA (36 flights/wk, 86%)
Unaffiliated: WN (6 flights/wk, 14%)
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
8
flights
Tue
8
flights
Wed
8
flights
Thu
8
flights
Fri
8
flights
Sat
8
flights
Sun
8
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
10
Nonstop flights
57
Outbound / wk
50
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for STL to CLT.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
79
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~31h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
3,920
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
63%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
63%
Arriving
80%
Return
CLT → STL
91%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
91%
Arriving
80%
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 57 7
Flight time 1h 58m 3h 12m 2h 14m
Departure OTP 63%
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 58m 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 58m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights57 out / 50 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 58m 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 DEC. 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 57 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 58 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 574 miles (924 km). There are approximately 57 weekly flights outbound and 50 return, totaling 107 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 Decatur (DEC).