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Cheap Flights from Dallas to Charlotte

Compare partner fares from Dallas Love Field to Charlotte Douglas, with how early DAL asks you to arrive and where taxis and ride apps wait at CLT.

DAL to CLT

DAL to CLT
3 airlines in our fare results

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Dallas to Charlotte flight insights

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$137

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Prices shown may not be current. Last checked: Oct 19, 2026.

Planning a trip from Dallas to Charlotte? The lowest fare we recorded on this route recently was $137 (last checked Oct 19, 2026); today's live fare for your dates can differ.

Dallas to Charlotte at a glance

Route Quick Facts

Quick facts for flights from Dallas to Charlotte on Eazair
Origin	Dallas (DAL)
Destination	Charlotte (CLT)
Current Lowest Fare	$137
Fares Last Checked	Oct 19, 2026
Time in Charlotte	1 hour ahead of Dallas
Airlines in our fare results	3

Local time in Charlotte is 1 hour ahead of Dallas. Dallas is on Central Time, Charlotte on Eastern Time.

Flight deals from Dallas to Charlotte

Leaving from Dallas Love Field (DAL), this search lands at Charlotte Douglas International (CLT). Flights from Dallas Fort Worth International (DFW), a separate airport, are not included. Southwest, Delta and American have appeared in EazAir's fare checks for this route. DAL lists Delta and Southwest among its airlines, so check the departure code on any American result. The City of Dallas places Southwest at Gates 1 to 10, 12 and 14 to 20, and the CLT pages checked do not say which concourse each airline uses.

Give yourself at least 90 minutes at Love Field, which is DAL's own recommendation. Screening starts at 4 a.m. each day and runs until the final departure, although DAL warns those hours shift with passenger counts. PreCheck members get a dedicated lane once PreCheck is printed on the boarding pass, and CLEAR runs two queue lines of its own. Arriving by DART, take a Green or Orange Line train to Inwood/Love Field Station and switch to the Love Link, which charges a fare in this direction.

Charlotte Douglas has one terminal with five concourses and 123 gates, according to its June 2026 Fast Facts sheet. Taxis wait on the Arrivals/Baggage Claim level outer curb in Zone 1, but ride app pickup is upstairs, in the Departures/Ticketing level inner lanes, Zones 1 to 3. The CATS Sprinter links the airport with the Charlotte Transportation Center in Uptown, for transfers to the Blue Line or Gold Line.

EazAir's first 4 fare checks for DAL to CLT were taken between 15 Sep and 16 Oct 2026, each for the lowest one-way economy fare for one adult, departing 30 days later. The highest result was at least double the lowest. American Basic Economy includes a carry-on and a personal item, but no checked bag except for some status members and cardmembers. Search your own dates, and check the final price, bags and fare rules on the partner site before you pay.

Airports for Dallas to Charlotte flights

Departure · Dallas

Dallas Love Field (DAL)

Central Time

Other airports near Dallas: Dallas/Fort Worth International (DFW)

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.

Dallas to Charlotte: 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.

EazAir searches Dallas with the DAL code, and Dallas has more than one airport, so check the airport code on every result.

Dallas Fort Worth International (DFW) is a separate airport. DART says travelers can reach DFW Airport Terminal A Station from Love Field by taking the Love Link bus to Inwood/Love Field Station, then the Orange Line.

Leaving from Dallas Love Field (DAL)

Airline	DAL gates
Southwest	Gates 1 to 10, 12 and 14 to 20
Other airlines	Check your boarding pass or airline app.

By train, ride the DART Green or Orange Line to Inwood/Love Field Station, then take the Love Link bus to the terminal. DAL lists the Love Link drop-off at the southeast end, by Parking Garage A. A fare applies.
Passenger drop-off is on the upper-level curb near the ticketing hall, according to DAL.
DAL lists its TSA checkpoint hours as 4 a.m. to the last flight departure, daily, and says hours can change based on passenger counts.
DAL recommends arriving at least 90 minutes before your scheduled departure.
DAL has a dedicated TSA PreCheck lane, and TSA PreCheck must show on your boarding pass to use it.
CLEAR has two dedicated queue lines at the checkpoint. CLEAR enrollment is on the west side of the checkpoint entrance.

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.
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 4 fare checks from Dallas to Charlotte ran from 15 Sep to 16 Oct 2026. For the return direction, Charlotte to Dallas, EazAir's first check was on 28 Sep 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 double the lowest. With only 4 checks, this cannot show a pattern. Search your own dates for current prices.

Sources

City of Dallas: Love Field FAQs (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
DAL: FAQs (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
DAL: Public transportation (DART Love Link) (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
DAL: Security checkpoint (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
DAL: TSA PreCheck (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
DAL: CLEAR (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
DAL: A-Z guide (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)
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 DAL to CLT, 15 Sep 2026 to 16 Oct 2026; CLT to DAL, 28 Sep 2026 to 28 Sep 2026

Frequently asked questions

How early should I get to Dallas Love Field?

DAL recommends arriving at least 90 minutes before your scheduled departure. Its checkpoint opens at 4 a.m. daily and stays open until the last flight departs.

Does Love Field have TSA PreCheck and CLEAR?

Yes. DAL has a dedicated TSA PreCheck lane, which you can use only if PreCheck shows on your boarding pass. CLEAR has two queue lines, with enrollment on the west side of the checkpoint entrance.

Where do ride apps pick up at Charlotte Douglas?

On the upper Departures/Ticketing level, in the inner lanes, Zones 1 to 3. Taxis are downstairs on the Arrivals/Baggage Claim level outer curb, in Zone 1.

How do I get from CLT to Uptown Charlotte by bus?

CATS says the Sprinter runs to the Charlotte Transportation Center every 30 minutes on weekdays. Neither CATS nor CLT names the airport stop on the pages checked, so look at the CATS schedule.

Do Dallas to Charlotte basic fares include a carry-on?

Southwest Basic, Delta Main Basic and American Basic Economy all allow a carry-on plus a personal item, according to each airline. Checked bags cost extra or are not included on these fares.

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.

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.