Seattle skyline with the Space Needle and Mount Rainier, seen from Queen Anne Hill. Flights from Charlotte to Seattle

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Cheap Flights from Charlotte to Seattle

Compare partner fares from Charlotte to Seattle, with CLT security hours, the CATS buses to the airport and the train and taxi options at Sea-Tac.

CLT to SEA · 2,274 mi · 5h 24m est.

CLT to SEA
2,274 miles
5h 24m nonstop (estimated)
5 airlines in our fare results

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Charlotte to Seattle flight insights

Average flight time

~5h 24m (estimated)

CLT → SEA

Cheapest cached price

$171

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Prices shown may not be current. Last checked: Nov 6, 2026.

Planning a trip from Charlotte to Seattle? The average flight time on this route is ~5h 24m (estimated). The lowest fare we recorded on this route recently was $171 (last checked Nov 6, 2026); today's live fare for your dates can differ.

Charlotte to Seattle covers a straight-line distance of about 2,274 miles. Based on that distance, a nonstop flight would take approximately ~5h 24m (estimated). Actual flight time varies by airline, aircraft and routing.

Charlotte to Seattle at a glance

CLT to SEA is about 2,274 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 Charlotte to Seattle on Eazair
Origin	Charlotte (CLT)
Destination	Seattle (SEA)
Average Flight Time	~5h 24m (estimated)
Current Lowest Fare	$171
Fares Last Checked	Nov 6, 2026
Distance	2,274 miles (CLT to SEA)
Time in Seattle	3 hours behind Charlotte
Airlines in our fare results	5

Local time in Seattle is 3 hours behind Charlotte. Charlotte is on Eastern Time, Seattle on Pacific Time.

Flight deals from Charlotte to Seattle

Charlotte Douglas International (CLT) to Seattle-Tacoma International (SEA) is the route searched here. Delta, American, United and Southwest have appeared in EazAir's fare checks for this route. The CLT pages checked do not say which concourse each airline uses, so look at your boarding pass. At Sea-Tac, a SEA Underground guide dated 2 Sep 2025 says Delta and United use the S and A gates. Paine Field (PAE) in Everett is a separate airport.

CLT has one terminal with five concourses and 123 gates, according to its June 2026 Fast Facts sheet, and every concourse can be reached from any of its checkpoints. CLT lists Checkpoints 1 and 3 for standard screening from 3:45 a.m. to 8 p.m., Checkpoint 2 from 7 p.m. to 11 p.m., and the family lane at Checkpoint 1. CATS Route 60 links the airport with Blue Line Tyvola Station every 30 minutes, 7 days a week.

SEA has one terminal with six concourses: A, B and S at the south end, and C, D and N at the north. The N and S concourses are not connected to the other gates, so you reach them on the SEA Underground, where the Yellow Line shuttles only between the A and D stations. For the city, the Link light rail station is reached from the fourth floor by skybridge, and a free Train-to-Plane shuttle runs from 5 a.m. to midnight, seven days a week.

EazAir's first 3 fare checks for CLT to SEA, between 27 Sep and 5 Oct 2026, priced the lowest one-way economy fare for one adult departing 30 days after each check. The highest came in at least one and a half times the lowest, and with only 3 checks this cannot show a pattern. Among this route's airlines, only United Basic Economy leaves out a carry-on on domestic flights. Search your own dates, and check the final price, bags and fare rules on the partner site before you pay.

Airports for Charlotte to Seattle flights

Departure · Charlotte

Charlotte Douglas International (CLT)

Eastern Time

Arrival · Seattle

Seattle-Tacoma International (SEA)

Pacific Time

About Seattle

Areas to know in Seattle

Capitol Hill
Ballard
Fremont

Weather in Seattle

Mild, wet winters and dry, mild summers. The Pacific Northwest's rainy reputation is strongest from October through April.

Charlotte to Seattle: airport and fare guide

Checked on 17 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.

Paine Field (PAE) in Everett, north of Seattle, is a separate airport with its own passenger terminal. Check that your ticket says SEA if you plan to use Sea-Tac.

Leaving from Charlotte Douglas International (CLT)

CLT says passengers may be dropped off curbside on the upper level (Departures/Ticketing), and vehicles cannot be left unattended at the curb.
CATS says the Sprinter runs between the Charlotte Transportation Center in Uptown and the airport, and Route 60 links the airport with Blue Line Tyvola Station. Check CATS schedules for times.
CLT has Checkpoints 1, 2 and 3, and says every concourse and gate can be reached from any of them.
CLT lists Checkpoints 1 and 3 for standard screening from 3:45 a.m. to 8 p.m., and Checkpoint 2 for standard screening from 7 p.m. to 11 p.m. The family lane is at Checkpoint 1. CLT says hours can change.
CLT's security page does not mention CLEAR.
CLT tells travelers to arrive early but gives no number of hours. Wait times are posted on CLT's security page. CLT says its Terminal Lobby Expansion, completed in September 2025, expanded and streamlined the checkpoints.

Arriving at Seattle-Tacoma International (SEA)

Airline	SEA gates
Delta	S and A gates
United	S and A gates
Other airlines	Check your boarding pass or airline app.

From SEA's SEA Underground guide dated 2 Sep 2025, which says Delta, United and almost all international airlines use the S and A gates. Gates can change, so check your boarding pass.

SEA has one terminal with six concourses: A, B and S at the south end, and C, D and N at the north end.
The N and S concourses are not connected to the other gates, so you reach them on the SEA Underground train. SEA says a train arrives every three minutes.
The Blue Line links the S, B and A concourses, the Green Line links N, C and D, and the Yellow Line shuttles between the A and D stations only.
SEA says every security checkpoint gives access to all gates.

Getting from SEA	Where to board	Where it goes
Link light rail 1 Line	From baggage claim, go up to the fourth floor, cross the skybridge to the parking garage and follow the signs to SeaTac/Airport station. A free Train-to-Plane shuttle runs from 5 a.m. to midnight. A fare applies on the train.	Downtown Seattle, with the line running from Federal Way to Lynnwood. SEA says the ride from downtown Seattle takes 38 minutes.
Rideshare (Lyft, UberX)	3rd floor of the parking garage. Cross a skybridge, one level below ticketing and one level above baggage claim, then go down one level.	Wherever you booked.
Uber Black and other premium rides	The baggage claim level door you choose in the app.	Wherever you booked.
Taxis	3rd floor of the parking garage, at the north and south curbs.	Metered taxis have three-digit numbers and one color. Flat-rate taxis charge by zip code and have four-digit numbers and two colors.

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.
United Basic Economy	Not included on domestic flights. One personal item only, unless you are a MileagePlus Premier member, travel with one, or hold a qualifying MileagePlus card.	Not included; check United's bag fee calculator.	Assigned by United before boarding.	Changes may not be allowed. Refund if cancelled within 24 hours of booking, under United's 24-hour policy; after that, partial travel credit.
Southwest Basic	Southwest's policy allows one carry-on and one personal item.	Checked bag fees apply to Basic fares.	A free Standard seat is assigned at check-in. Preferred and Extra Legroom seats cost extra.	Only by upgrading to a Choice fare or higher. Cancelling at least 10 minutes before departure gives a flight credit, which for Basic expires 6 months from booking.

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 3 fare checks from Charlotte to Seattle ran from 27 Sep to 5 Oct 2026. For the return direction, Seattle to Charlotte, EazAir's first check was on 16 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. The highest result was at least one and a half times the lowest. With only 3 checks, this cannot show a pattern. Search your own dates for current prices.

Sources

CLT: Security (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
CLT: Pick up and drop off (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
CLT: Terminal Lobby Expansion (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
CLT: Update on Airline Use and Lease Agreement (10-08-2026, 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)
SEA: Security screening and checkpoints (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
SEA: All aboard the SEA Underground (September 2, 2025, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
SEA: Terminal overview (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
SEA: Public transit, Link light rail (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
SEA: App-based rideshare (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
SEA: Metered and flat rate taxis (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
Sound Transit: 1 Line, Lynnwood to Federal Way (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)
United: Basic Economy FAQ (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
Southwest: Fare information (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
Southwest: Assigned seating (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
Southwest: Carry-on baggage policy (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
Southwest: Fare types and benefits (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
EazAir fare checks for CLT to SEA, 27 Sep 2026 to 5 Oct 2026; SEA to CLT, 16 Oct 2026 to 16 Oct 2026

Frequently asked questions

What are the security checkpoint hours at Charlotte Douglas?

CLT lists Checkpoints 1 and 3 for standard screening from 3:45 a.m. to 8 p.m. and Checkpoint 2 from 7 p.m. to 11 p.m. CLT says hours can change.

Can I take public transit to the Charlotte airport?

CATS says its Sprinter bus runs between the Charlotte Transportation Center in Uptown and the airport every 30 minutes on weekdays, and Route 60 links the airport with Blue Line Tyvola Station.

How do I reach the S gates at Sea-Tac?

SEA says the N and S concourses are reached only on the SEA Underground train. The Blue Line links the S, B and A concourses, and a train arrives every three minutes.

Where do taxis pick up at Sea-Tac?

SEA taxis wait on the 3rd floor of the parking garage at the north and south curbs. Lyft and UberX pick up on the same floor.

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

Delta Main Basic, American Basic Economy and Southwest Basic include one. United Basic Economy includes only a personal item on domestic flights, unless you qualify through MileagePlus.

How far is Charlotte from Seattle?

CLT and SEA are about 2274 miles apart in a straight line. Flight times vary by airline, direction and routing, so check the scheduled time shown with each result.

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
Southwest Airlines	Included	$45	$55	southwest.com, Oct 27, 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.