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Cheap Flights from Denver to Charlotte

Search Denver to Charlotte fares from partner sites, with DEN checkpoint times, RTD links to the airport and how to leave Charlotte Douglas.

DEN to CLT · 1,335 mi · 3h 27m est.

DEN to CLT
1,335 miles
3h 27m nonstop (estimated)
5 airlines in our fare results

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Denver to Charlotte flight insights

Average flight time

~3h 27m (estimated)

DEN → CLT

Cheapest cached price

$180

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

Planning a trip from Denver to Charlotte? The average flight time on this route is ~3h 27m (estimated). The lowest fare we recorded on this route recently was $180 (last checked Oct 19, 2026); today's live fare for your dates can differ.

Denver to Charlotte covers a straight-line distance of about 1,335 miles. Based on that distance, a nonstop flight would take approximately ~3h 27m (estimated). Actual flight time varies by airline, aircraft and routing.

Denver to Charlotte at a glance

DEN to CLT is about 1,335 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 Denver to Charlotte on Eazair
Origin	Denver (DEN)
Destination	Charlotte (CLT)
Average Flight Time	~3h 27m (estimated)
Current Lowest Fare	$180
Fares Last Checked	Oct 19, 2026
Distance	1,335 miles (DEN to CLT)
Time in Charlotte	2 hours ahead of Denver
Airlines in our fare results	5

Local time in Charlotte is 2 hours ahead of Denver. Denver is on Mountain Time, Charlotte on Eastern Time.

Flight deals from Denver to Charlotte

Denver International (DEN) to Charlotte Douglas International (CLT) is the pair searched on this page. Southwest, Frontier, Delta, American and United have appeared in EazAir's fare checks for this route. DEN's airline page puts Delta and Frontier at Concourse A, United at A and B, and Southwest and American at C. The CLT pages checked do not list which concourse each airline uses, so check your boarding pass.

DEN's East and West checkpoints are both on Level 6 and reach every gate. DEN said in August 2025 that both open from 3 a.m. to 1 a.m., closing from 1 a.m. to 3 a.m., and take TSA PreCheck and CLEAR. DEN recommends arriving at least two hours before your flight. The last phase of DEN's Great Hall Program includes renovating airline check-in on the south end of Level 6, and DEN says the program will be done by the end of 2027. From Boulder, RTD lists airport buses AB1 and AB2.

CLT's terminal map labels its five concourses A to E and shows the Atrium, an A/B Connector and a D/E Connector. Baggage claim is on the lower Arrivals/Baggage Claim level. For light rail, CATS Route 60 links the airport with Blue Line Tyvola Station every 30 minutes, 7 days a week. Taxis serve Charlotte and the wider area from the outer curb, Zone 1, on the arrivals level.

EazAir's first 3 fare checks for DEN to CLT ran from 28 Sep to 15 Oct 2026. Each recorded the lowest one-way economy fare for one adult, departing 30 days later, and the highest result was at least double the lowest. With so few checks there is no pattern to read. Frontier and United's lowest fares include a personal item only. Search your own dates, and check the final price, bags and fare rules on the partner site before you pay.

Airports for Denver to Charlotte flights

Departure · Denver

Denver International (DEN)

Mountain 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.

Denver 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.

Leaving from Denver International (DEN)

Airline	DEN concourse
Delta	Concourse A
Frontier	Concourse A
United	Concourses A and B
Southwest	Concourse C
American	Concourse C
Other airlines	Check your boarding pass or airline app.

Ride the RTD A Line from Union Station to Denver Airport Station. RTD says an Airport Fare applies.
RTD also lists airport bus routes, including AB1 and AB2 from Boulder, AT and ATA from Arapahoe County and 145X from Brighton. RTD says SkyRide bus trips to or from DEN need an Airport Fare.
DEN's East and West security checkpoints are both on Level 6 and give access to all airline gates.
DEN said on 7 Oct 2026 that West Security is open from 3:30 a.m. to 1 a.m. and East Security from 3 a.m. to 8 p.m. daily. Both take TSA PreCheck and CLEAR.
DEN recommends arriving at least two hours before your flight to allow time for security, and its security page points travelers to real-time wait times.
The final phase of the Great Hall Program includes renovating airline check-in on the south end of Level 6, and DEN says the whole program will be done by the end of 2027.

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.
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.
Frontier, without a bundle	Not included. One personal item only.	Not included. Prices vary by travel date and when you buy.	Costs extra, or a seat is assigned after check-in.	Not covered here. Check Frontier's rules before you book.

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 Denver to Charlotte ran from 28 Sep to 15 Oct 2026. For the return direction, Charlotte to Denver, EazAir's first check was on 17 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 3 checks, this cannot show a pattern. Search your own dates for current prices.

Sources

DEN: Airlines (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
DEN: Security (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
DEN: Great Hall Program (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
DEN: East security checkpoint opens (4 Aug 2025, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
DEN: Passenger surge during Fall Break travel rush (7 Oct 2026, accessed 26 Oct 2026)
RTD: Airport (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)
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)
Frontier: What is included in my fare (last modified 25 Mar 2026, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
Frontier: Bag options (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
Frontier: Bundles (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
EazAir fare checks for DEN to CLT, 28 Sep 2026 to 15 Oct 2026; CLT to DEN, 17 Sep 2026 to 17 Sep 2026

Frequently asked questions

When are DEN's security checkpoints open?

DEN said in August 2025 that its East and West checkpoints open from 3 a.m. to 1 a.m. and close from 1 a.m. to 3 a.m. Both take TSA PreCheck and CLEAR.

How early should I arrive at Denver airport?

DEN recommends arriving at least two hours before your flight to allow time for security, and its security page points travelers to real-time wait times.

How do I get to DEN by public transit?

Ride the RTD A Line from Union Station to Denver Airport Station. RTD also lists buses AB1 and AB2 from Boulder, AT and ATA from Arapahoe County and 145X from Brighton. An Airport Fare applies.

How do I get a rental car at Charlotte airport?

From Arrivals/Baggage Claim, take the escalator or elevator down to the Lower Level Walkway, then the elevator to the Level 2 lobby of the Hourly Deck, where the rental car counters are.

Which of the lowest fares from Denver to Charlotte include a carry-on?

Southwest Basic, Delta Main Basic and American Basic Economy include one. Frontier without a bundle allows one personal item only, and United Basic Economy has no carry-on on domestic flights unless you qualify through MileagePlus.

How far is Denver from Charlotte?

DEN and CLT are about 1335 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.