Uptown Charlotte skyline and stadium from above. Flights from Atlanta to Charlotte

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Cheap Flights from Atlanta to Charlotte

Compare partner results from Atlanta (ATL) to Charlotte Douglas (CLT), with the airlines CLT's destinations page lists for Atlanta, the train alternative and gate changes due at CLT.

ATL to CLT · 226 mi · 1h 8m est.

ATL to CLT
226 miles
1h 8m nonstop (estimated)

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Atlanta to Charlotte flight insights

Average flight time

~1h 8m (estimated)

ATL → CLT

Cheapest cached price

$168

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Prices shown may not be current. Last checked: Oct 13, 2026.

Planning a trip from Atlanta to Charlotte? The average flight time on this route is ~1h 8m (estimated). The lowest fare we recorded on this route recently was $168 (last checked Oct 13, 2026); today's live fare for your dates can differ.

Atlanta (ATL) and Charlotte (CLT) are about 226 miles apart in a straight line. Flight times vary by airline, direction and routing, so check the scheduled time shown with each result.

Atlanta to Charlotte at a glance

ATL to CLT is about 226 miles in a straight line. The curved line is an illustration; the route your airline flies may differ.

Route Quick Facts

Quick facts for flights from Atlanta to Charlotte on Eazair
Origin	Atlanta (ATL)
Destination	Charlotte (CLT)
Average Flight Time	~1h 8m (estimated)
Current Lowest Fare	$168
Fares Last Checked	Oct 13, 2026
Distance	226 miles (ATL to CLT)
Time in Charlotte	Same time as Atlanta

Local time in Charlotte is the same as in Atlanta. Atlanta is on Eastern Time, Charlotte on Eastern Time.

Flight deals from Atlanta to Charlotte

CLT's destinations page, which cites 2023 figures and shows no date, lists American and Delta for Atlanta among the destinations it describes as nonstop service from Charlotte (checked 26 Oct 2026). It is not a current schedule, so check the stops shown with each result. This page searches Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) to Charlotte Douglas International (CLT). Prefer rail? Amtrak's Crescent timetable lists both cities as stops, with Train 19 shown as running daily.

Charlotte is a trip within the United States, so ATL's rule sends you to the Domestic Terminal to check in; ATL says to contact your airline about its requirements. Any checkpoint there leads to every concourse, and the Plane Train and a walkway link the terminal with concourses T and A to F. Uber and Lyft drop off on the North and South roadways. Screening is usually heaviest from 5 a.m. to 9 a.m., ATL says, with live waits on ATL.com and the MyTSA app.

Charlotte Douglas fits five concourses and 123 gates into one terminal, per its June 2026 Fast Facts sheet, but the CLT pages checked do not say which concourse each airline uses, so go by your boarding pass. Taxis wait at Zone 1 on the outer curb of Arrivals/Baggage Claim; ride apps pick up upstairs in the Departures/Ticketing inner lanes, Zones 1 to 3. CATS runs the Sprinter to the Charlotte Transportation Center in Uptown, and Route 60 to Blue Line Tyvola Station every 30 minutes.

EazAir's first fare check for Atlanta to Charlotte was on 13 Oct 2026, for the lowest one-way economy fare for one adult, departing 30 days later. One check cannot show a pattern. CLT said in January 2026 that Concourse D work was due to finish in late 2026 and Concourse E renovations, including gate renumbering, in March 2027, so gate numbers there may change. Search your own dates, and check the final price, bags and fare rules on the partner site before you pay.

Airports for Atlanta to Charlotte flights

Departure · Atlanta

Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International (ATL)

Eastern Time

Arrival · Charlotte

Charlotte Douglas International (CLT)

Eastern Time

About Charlotte

Areas to know in Charlotte

NoDa (North Davidson)
South End
Uptown

Weather in Charlotte

A humid subtropical climate with hot summers and mild winters.

Atlanta to Charlotte: airport and fare guide

Airport details were checked on 17 Oct 2026 (time-sensitive items rechecked 26 Oct 2026) and route details on 26 Oct 2026, against the airport, airline and transit pages listed under Sources. Airports and airlines change these details, so confirm them with your airline before you fly.

About this route

CLT's destinations page, which shows no date and cites 2023 figures, lists American and Delta for Atlanta among the places it describes as nonstop service from Charlotte (checked 26 Oct 2026). It is not a current schedule, so check the stops shown with each result.

Amtrak lists the Crescent as the only route at its Atlanta, GA (ATL) station, 1688 Peachtree Street NW.
Amtrak lists the Crescent, Carolinian and Piedmont at its Charlotte, NC (CLT) station, 1914 North Tryon Street.
Amtrak's Atlanta and Charlotte station codes are ATL and CLT, the same letters as the airports, but Amtrak lists the stations at Peachtree Street and North Tryon Street addresses.
Amtrak's Crescent timetable lists both Atlanta, GA (ATL) and Charlotte, NC (CLT) as stops, with Train 19 shown as running daily.
ATL says passengers flying within the United States check in at the Domestic Terminal, and to contact the airline for check-in requirements.
CLT said in January 2026 that Concourse D restroom, electrical, ticket-level and carpet work was underway, with completion scheduled for late 2026.
CLT said in January 2026 that Concourse E renovations include gate renumbering, new signs and flight displays, with completion scheduled for March 2027.

Leaving from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International (ATL)

MARTA Red and Gold line trains end at the Airport station, at the west end of the Domestic Terminal between the North and South baggage claims.
ATL says Uber and Lyft drop off on the North and South roadways of the Domestic Terminal.
Every ATL security checkpoint gives access to all concourses and gates. In the domestic terminal, TSA PreCheck lanes are at the South checkpoint.
ATL asks domestic travelers to arrive at least 2 hours before departure and says security is usually heaviest from 5 a.m. to 9 a.m. Live wait times are on ATL.com and in the MyTSA app.

Arriving at Charlotte Douglas International (CLT)

The CLT pages checked do not list which concourse each airline uses. Check your boarding pass or airline app for your gate.

CLT has one terminal with five concourses and 123 gates, according to its June 2026 Fast Facts sheet. Its terminal map labels the concourses A to E.
CLT says all concourses and gates can be reached from any security checkpoint. Its terminal map shows the Atrium, an A/B Connector and a D/E Connector.
Baggage claim and taxis are on the lower Arrivals/Baggage Claim level, with an escalator or elevator down to the walkway to rental cars. Ticketing, drop-off and ride app pickup are on the upper Departures/Ticketing level.
CLT says the Terminal Lobby Expansion was completed in September 2025. Its renovations page lists Concourses A, B, C and the Atrium as done, with D and E next.

Getting from CLT	Where to board	Where it goes
CATS Sprinter (Airport Connector)	Neither CATS nor CLT names the airport stop on the pages checked, so check the CATS schedule.	The Charlotte Transportation Center in Uptown, with transfers to other CATS buses, the Blue Line or the Gold Line.
CATS Route 60 (Tyvola Rd)	CATS says it runs every 30 minutes, 7 days a week.	Blue Line Tyvola Station, for light rail.
Ride apps	Departures/Ticketing level (upper level), inner lanes, Zones 1 to 3.	Wherever you book.
Taxis	Arrivals/Baggage Claim level, outer curb, Zone 1.	Charlotte and the wider area.
Rental cars	Take the escalator or elevator from Arrivals/Baggage Claim to the Lower Level Walkway, then the elevator to the Level 2 lobby of the Hourly Deck.	Rental car counters in the Rental Car Facility, in front of the terminal.

What the lowest fares include

Fare	Carry-on	Checked bag	Seat	Changes
Delta Main Basic	Delta says every passenger can bring one carry-on and one personal item free.	Delta charges for checked bags on domestic flights unless you qualify for a waiver, such as Medallion status or an eligible Delta SkyMiles American Express card.	Assigned after check-in. You may be able to buy a seat ahead of time for a fee.	Refunds are not allowed after the 24-hour risk-free cancellation window. Delta says a change or cancellation may be possible for a fee, with any value left as an eCredit.
American Basic Economy	Included, plus a personal item.	Not included, except for some AAdvantage status members and eligible cardmembers.	A free seat is assigned at check-in, or you can pay to choose one.	Generally not allowed. American describes a 24-hour window and some credit options on its Basic Economy page.

Based on the airlines' own pages, checked on 17 Oct 2026. Fees are left out because they change often. Check the final price, bags and fare rules on the partner site before you pay.

How EazAir measured fares on this route

EazAir's first fare check from Atlanta to Charlotte was on 13 Oct 2026. For the return direction, Charlotte to Atlanta, EazAir's first check was on 20 Oct 2026. Each check asked partner travel sites for the lowest one-way economy fare for one adult, departing 30 days after the check. Results can include connecting flights. One check cannot show a pattern. Search your own dates for current prices.

Sources

CLT media room: Destinations (no date shown, accessed 26 Oct 2026)
Amtrak: Crescent timetable (header reads Sunday, October 25, 2026; no effective date shown, accessed 26 Oct 2026)
Amtrak Great American Stations: Atlanta, GA (ATL) (no date shown, accessed 26 Oct 2026)
Amtrak Great American Stations: Charlotte, NC (CLT) (no date shown, accessed 26 Oct 2026)
CLT: Hello, 2026. Here's what's on the horizon at CLT (26 Jan 2026, accessed 26 Oct 2026)
ATL: Terminal maps (no visible date; metadata modified 15 Jun 2026, accessed 26 Oct 2026)
ATL: Passenger Security (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
ATL: How to navigate ATL (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
MARTA: Airport (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
ATL: Rideshare (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
JetBlue: Atlanta airport information (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
Southwest: Airport information, Atlanta (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
CLT: Fast Facts (June 2026, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
CLT: Printable terminal map (9.2026, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
CLT: Security (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
CLT: Courtesy vehicles and ride app pickup (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
CLT: Taxis and taxi rates (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
CLT: Pick up and drop off (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
CLT: Rental cars (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
CLT: Terminal Lobby Expansion (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
CLT: Terminal Renovations and Expansions (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
CLT: Accessible ground transportation (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
CATS: Airport routes (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
CATS: CATS Sprinter Airport Connector (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
Delta: Delta Main Basic (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
Delta: Fares and discounts (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
Delta: Carry-on baggage (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
Delta: Bags (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
American Airlines: Basic Economy (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
EazAir fare checks for ATL to CLT, 13 Oct 2026 to 13 Oct 2026; CLT to ATL, 20 Oct 2026 to 20 Oct 2026

Frequently asked questions

Which airlines fly nonstop between Atlanta and Charlotte?

CLT's destinations page lists American and Delta for Atlanta among the destinations it describes as nonstop service from Charlotte. That page cites 2023 figures, shows no date and gives 181 nonstop destinations, while CLT's news story of 30 Jun 2026 gives 188, so it may be out of date. Check the stops shown with each result.

Is there a train between Atlanta and Charlotte, and where does it stop?

Yes. Amtrak's Crescent timetable lists Atlanta, GA and Charlotte, NC as stops, with Train 19 shown as running daily. Amtrak lists the Crescent as the only route at its Atlanta station, 1688 Peachtree Street NW, and the Crescent, Carolinian and Piedmont at its Charlotte station, 1914 North Tryon Street.

If my train booking says ATL to CLT, does that mean the airports?

No. Amtrak's Atlanta and Charlotte station codes are ATL and CLT, the same letters as the airports, but on Amtrak they mean the train stations on Peachtree Street and North Tryon Street. Check the address on your ticket before you set off.

Which ATL terminal do Charlotte flights leave from?

ATL says passengers flying within the United States check in at the Domestic Terminal, and to contact the airline for check-in requirements. In the Domestic Terminal, TSA PreCheck lanes are at the South checkpoint, and ATL asks domestic travelers to arrive at least 2 hours before departure.

What construction is going on at Charlotte Douglas, and are gates changing?

CLT said in January 2026 that Concourse E renovations include gate renumbering, new signs and flight displays, with completion scheduled for March 2027, and that Concourse D restroom, electrical, ticket-level and carpet work would finish in late 2026. Its renovations page lists Concourses A, B, C and the Atrium as complete.

Do the lowest Atlanta to Charlotte fares include a carry-on?

Yes for both. American Basic Economy includes a carry-on plus a personal item, and Delta's Main Basic fare comes with the free carry-on and personal item Delta allows every passenger. Checked bags are extra on both basic fares, apart from some status and card exceptions.

Airline bag fees

Baggage allowances differ significantly between fare classes (Basic/Light vs. Standard/Flex) and can change over time. Always verify the exact allowance for your specific fare with the airline before you fly.

Checked bag fees from each airline's own website
Airline	Carry-on, basic economy	1st checked bag	2nd checked bag	Source
American Airlines	Included	$45	$55	aa.com, Sep 24, 2026
United Airlines	Not included	$40	$50	united.com, Sep 24, 2026
Delta Air Lines	Included	$45	$55	delta.com, Sep 24, 2026
JetBlue	Included	$45	$59	jetblue.com, Sep 24, 2026
Alaska Airlines	Included	$45	$55	alaskaair.com, Sep 24, 2026
Frontier Airlines	Not included	Varies	Varies	flyfrontier.com, Sep 24, 2026
Sun Country Airlines	Not included	Varies	Varies	suncountry.com, Sep 24, 2026

Domestic US fees per bag, each way, when paid online in advance. "Varies" means the airline prices bags by route and date.

Travel tips

Arrive early for domestic flights

TSA generally recommends arriving at least 2 hours before a domestic departure, more at larger hub airports during peak travel periods.

Pack a mixed carry-on

Keep a change of clothes, chargers, and any essentials in your carry-on rather than only your checked bag, in case of a delay or a bag that doesn't arrive with you.

Ease jet lag on longer routes

On longer cross-country flights, adjusting your sleep schedule a day or two before departure and staying hydrated in flight can reduce jet lag on arrival.

Screenshot your confirmation

Save a screenshot or PDF of your booking confirmation and boarding pass before you travel, in case you lose signal or battery at the airport.

Check in online when it opens

Most airlines open online check-in 24 hours before departure. Checking in early can help with seat selection and, on some airlines, boarding group assignment.