Blountville to Charlotte (TRI–CLT) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

TRI Airport Page →
120 mi airlines charter/private 48/wk
On-time Some delays Frequent delays
Flight Schedule 17 flights Verified 45m ago
Also flown by charter / private operators.
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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
AA5846
AA American
ER4
8:00 AM
EDT
9:20 AM
EDT
1h 20m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA5814
AA American
ER4
9:00 AM
EDT
10:21 AM
EDT
1h 21m
M T W T F S S
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AA6087
AA American
ER4
10:36 AM
EDT
11:54 AM
EDT
1h 18m
M T W T F S S
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AA5990
AA American
E145
2:36 PM
EDT
3:52 PM
EDT
1h 16m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA6088
AA American
ER4
2:57 PM
EDT
4:14 PM
EDT
1h 17m
M T W T F S S
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AA5986
AA American
ER4
3:29 PM
EDT
4:45 PM
EDT
1h 16m
M T W T F S S
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AA6089
AA American
E145
4:57 PM
EDT
6:16 PM
EDT
1h 19m
M T W T F S S
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AA6090
AA American
E145
7:21 PM
EDT
8:39 PM
EDT
1h 18m
M T W T F S S
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AA6087
AA American
ER4
8:35 AM
EDT
9:42 AM
EDT
1h 7m
49%
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA5990
AA American
E145
1:10 PM
EDT
2:11 PM
EDT
1h 1m
49%
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA6088
AA American
ER4
1:24 PM
EDT
2:31 PM
EDT
1h 7m
49%
M T W T F S S
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AA6084
AA American
ER4
2:02 PM
EDT
3:04 PM
EDT
1h 2m
49%
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA6089
AA American
E145
3:30 PM
EDT
4:32 PM
EDT
1h 2m
49%
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA6090
AA American
E145
5:30 PM
EDT
6:34 PM
EDT
1h 4m
49%
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA6081
Starts Oct 5 Seat map
AA American
ER4 Seat map
6:57 PM
EDT
8:01 PM
EDT
1h 4m
49%
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA5912
AA American
E145
8:44 PM
EDT
9:57 PM
EDT
1h 13m
49%
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA5913
AA American
E145
9:48 PM
EDT
10:59 PM
EDT
1h 11m
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 5 hubs
ATL Atlanta 3h 14m AFAMDL AAAFAM Atlanta (ATL) to Charlotte flights
IAD Dulles 6h 4m MX AAACAT Dulles (IAD) to Charlotte flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 6h 13m AAQR AAASAY Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Charlotte flights
ORD Chicago 6h 21m AA AAACAS Chicago (ORD) to Charlotte flights
MCO Orlando ~5h 16m MX AAF9G3 Orlando (MCO) to Charlotte flights
1-STOP More options, longer trips
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Blountville to Charlotte
2 carriers, 48 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 120 mi 1h 18m nonstop

TRI–CLT is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. American Airlines and Contour Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 120 miles in approximately 1h 18m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop TRI–CLT service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
AA American Airlines 48 E145, ER4 1h16-1h21 Oneworld
LF Contour Airlines 0
Aircraft on this route
E145 Embraer ERJ-145 – AA
ER4 Embraer RJ145 – AA
Alliance coverage
Oneworld: AA (48 flights/wk, 100%)
Unaffiliated: LF (0 flights/wk, 0%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, TRI to CLT direction.
Mon
7
flights
Tue
6
flights
Wed
7
flights
Thu
7
flights
Fri
7
flights
Sat
7
flights
Sun
7
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
8
Nonstop flights
48
Outbound / wk
55
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for TRI to CLT.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
5
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~6h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
690
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
TRI → CLT
88%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
88%
Return
CLT → TRI
75%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
75%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. CLT delays →

Other ways to reach Charlotte from Blountville

Nearby airports with service to Charlotte Douglas International Airport.
Metric TRI→CLT AVL→CLT TYS→CLT
Distance from TRI 72 mi 100 mi
Nonstop airlines 2 4 6
Weekly flights 48 102 128
Flight time 1h 18m 0h 23m 1h 8m
Airports within 200 miles of TRI with service to Charlotte Douglas International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
Charlotte is 0 hours the same as Blountville.
TRI: EDT · CLT: EDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Blountville, it's 6:00 PM in Charlotte.
Distance & Flight Time
120 mi / 193 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 18m 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.

TRI–CLT Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Blountville to Charlotte route.
Route details
Distance120 mi / 193 km
Flight time1h 18m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights48 out / 55 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: TRI
IATA / ICAOTRI / KTRI
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr0.5M
Elevation1,519 ft / 463 m
Destination: CLT
IATA / ICAOCLT / KCLT
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr58.8M
Elevation748 ft / 228 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about TRI to CLT flights.
Nonstop flights from Tri-Cities Regional TN/VA Airport to Charlotte Douglas International Airport take about 1h 18m gate to gate. The route covers 120 miles.
2 airlines operate flights from TRI to CLT: American Airlines and Contour 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 Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta, Washington Dulles and Dallas Fort Worth.
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.
Yes, return flights from CLT to TRI are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include AVL, TYS and GSP. 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 TRI to CLT

Tri-Cities Regional TN/VA Airport (TRI) and Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) are connected by nonstop service from American Airlines and Contour Airlines. With 48 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

TRI to CLT Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from TRI to CLT is about 1 hours 18 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 120 miles (193 km). There are approximately 48 weekly flights outbound and 55 return, totaling 103 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta, Washington Dulles and Dallas Fort Worth. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Asheville (AVL), Knoxville/Maryville (TYS) and Greenville/Greer/Spartanburg (GSP).