Travelling from Washington DC to Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT): What you need to know
Your travel story starts at one of Washington DC's main airports, Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA) or Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD). Explore the options for booking a flight from Washington DC to Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) departing from either of these.
The average time for a direct Washington DC to Charlotte Douglas International Airport flight is 1 hour 40 minutes.
Charlotte Douglas International Airport is located in Charlotte. The city's timezone is UTC-4, which is the same as Washington DC.
The busiest route is from Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA) to Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT), with 63 direct weekly services. If you want to be on your way right away, the earliest flight from DCA to CLT is the 5am American Airlines service. If you're looking to take off later, the final departure is at 10:25pm with American Airlines.
Your flight from Washington DC to CLT won't wait if you're running late, so get to the airport with time to spare. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead for international travel.
Peak travel periods mean busier airports, so show up even earlier. Give yourself at least two hours before a domestic flight and four hours for an international journey to keep to your schedule.
Airports in Washington DC
Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA)
Go straight to your destination from Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA). Nonstop flights from Washington DC to Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) are available from here.
When leaving from DCA, you can take a direct flight from Washington DC to Charlotte Douglas International Airport with American Airlines.
The majority of travellers choose to book seats with American Airlines between DCA and CLT.
American Airlines tops the rankings as the most punctual carrier on this route, with 81.01% of its services arriving as scheduled.
Located around 8 kilometres from the centre of Washington DC, DCA can be reached in about 15 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey by public transport will take roughly 45 minutes.
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When it comes to Ronald Reagan National Airport's on-time performance, 76.44% of flights stick to their scheduled arrival time.
DCA is located at 1 Aviation Circle.
Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)
Think about kicking off your journey from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD). You can book a direct Washington DC to Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) flight ticket from this hub.
You can board a direct flight from Washington DC to CLT with American Airlines. This is one of the main carriers flying this route out of IAD.
American Airlines is the most popular choice for passengers flying from IAD to CLT.
Flights between Washington Dulles International Airport and Charlotte Douglas International Airport are more likely to arrive on time with American Airlines compared to other carriers.
With public transport, you can travel from central Washington DC to IAD in around 1 hour 10 minutes. The terminal is roughly 56 kilometres away, and getting there by car takes approximately 50 minutes.
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74.39% of flights leaving Washington Dulles International Airport arrive according to schedule.
The street address for IAD is 1 Saarinen Circle.
Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI)
Skip straight to the good part and board a direct flight from Washington DC to Charlotte Douglas International Airport departing from Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI).
Select your preferred airline and then get ready for takeoff. These carriers offer direct Washington DC to CLT flight tickets from BWI:
The airline with the highest booking numbers between BWI and CLT is American Airlines.
American Airlines is the top performer for punctuality on this route.
From the centre of Washington DC, BWI is around 48 kilometres away. It'll take you roughly 50 minutes to get there by car and 1 hour 30 minutes or so on public transport.
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Airports have an on-time performance rating that monitors how often flights reach their destinations without delays. At BWI, that rate is 77.13%.
About Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT)
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The address for CLT is 5501 Josh Birmingham Parkway.
Getting from Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to central Charlotte
Charlotte Douglas International Airport to the centre of Charlotte is about 10 kilometres. If you're renting a car or getting a cab, plan ahead to make your trip as easy as possible. Journey times vary depending on traffic and the time of day.
It typically takes 4 hours 55 minutes if you're travelling on public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Washington DC to Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT)
At the moment, $54 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Washington DC to Charlotte Douglas International Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is $95. Remember fares can change due to demand at the time of booking.
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The best time to fly from Washington DC to Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT)
It's time to work out your travel dates for your flight from Washington DC to Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT). August is the peak month for travel to Charlotte. If you prefer a quieter vibe, go in February.
Lock in a Washington DC to CLT flight ticket departing in July if you're eager to experience the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Charlotte to range from 19ºC (66ºF) to 34ºC (93ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from Washington DC to Charlotte Douglas International Airport in January if you'd rather travel when it's cooler. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -2ºC (28ºF) and 13ºC (55ºF).
More about Charlotte
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All great journeys should include some sightseeing. Bechtler Museum of Modern Art, Discovery Place and NASCAR Hall of Fame are attractions you won't want to skip in Charlotte.
Explore more of the United States
You've seen Charlotte, now it's time to explore more of the United States. Travel around 225 kilometres east to Raleigh to tick off its popular sights. From North Carolina Museum of Art to North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences and Dorothea Dix Park, you'll have a full itinerary ahead.
Durham is another sought-after destination in the United States and is around 209 kilometres north-east of Charlotte. No journey is complete without visiting DPAC - Durham Performing Arts Centre, American Tobacco Campus District and American Tobacco Historic District.