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Like many other major airports in the US, CLT tends to have long queues at the TSA security checkpoints. Therefore, aim to arrive at the airport at least 2 hours before your scheduled departure time. This way, you will have plenty of time to not only check into the airport but also check out some of the airport's top sites.

In case you are traveling to Austin with your pet, let it relieve itself at one of the pet relief areas at CLT before the flight. These relief areas can be found on the eastern and western ends of the baggage claim area, near Checkpoint A and on Concourse A near Gate A1. There is also an outdoor pet relief zone on Concourse D directly across from Original Rum Bar and Grill.

In case you still have time to spare at AUS, walk around the terminals and check out some of the fine artworks by local artists on display. You can also check out the live music that local musicians perform at the airport on weekdays from 3:30 pm to 5:30 pm.

CLT features a Mamava lactation pod where mothers can pump and breastfeed their babies privately. This lactation pod is located at the Barbara Jordan Terminal, directly across from Gate 10. It features a fold-down table, two benches, a mirror, and USB power outlets.

Among airlines operating Charlotte to Austin flights:

• American Airlines: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

Only American Airlines operates flights between Charlotte and Austin.

Flights from Charlotte to Austin usually depart from Charlotte Douglas (CLT) and arrive at Austin Bergstrom (AUS).

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• American Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• JetBlue: a cabin bag in Economy Class class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route and airline, so travelers should check the fare details before booking.

Three cabin classes are available on flights from Charlotte to Austin:

• Economy Class
• Business Class
• First Class

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $162 round-trip via Miami (MIA), compared to $497 for nonstop.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $50–$100 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Airbus A321-100/200 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by American Airlines. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 737-800 variants.

One-stop flights from Charlotte to Austin most commonly connect through:

• Nashville Intl (BNA) - 34% of one-stop connections
• Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) - 21% of one-stop connections
• Fort Lauderdale (FLL) - 18% of one-stop connections
• Denver Intl (DEN) - 7% of one-stop connections

Nashville Intl (BNA) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 24% on the Charlotte to Austin route. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at $448 round-trip on average, while Monday is the most expensive at $587, a difference of $139. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

Afternoon is the busiest departure period on Charlotte to Austin flights, with 40% of flights leaving in that window. Evening departures account for 40%, morning flights for 20%, and night flights for 0%.

Some of the most popular sights in Austin are Sixth Street, University of Texas at Austin and ACL Live at The Moody Theater. These are among the most viewed places in Austin on KAYAK.

These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Charlotte to Austin:

• Earliest: departs at 8:20 am and lands at 11:22 am
• Latest: departs at 9:30 pm and lands at 12:32 am.

The flight takes about 3h 02m.

Last-minute fares on this route - booked within 2 weeks of departure - run 7% above the route average of $471. Book 24 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A nonstop flight from Charlotte to Austin takes 3h 02m, covering 1,030 miles.

No, a passport is not required for this domestic route, but you will need a real ID-compliant driver's license, a state ID, or another TSA-accepted form of identification.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $215 to $1,207. That means the highest observed fare was about 6x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Charlotte to Austin are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $226, which is 23% below the typical average for this route.

Flying via Nashville Intl (BNA) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 4h 47m, compared with 4h 49m via Houston George Bush Intcntl (IAH) and 4h 54m via Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL).

Austin is 1 hour behind Charlotte (Central Time vs Eastern Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Austin Bergstrom Airport (AUS) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $13 for economy cars. Top options include:
• Europcar
• Hertz
• Fox
• Easirent
• Thrifty

Round-trip flights from Charlotte to Austin range from $387 to $553, with an average of $471 over the past 12 months. Anything below $387 counts as a good deal.

American Airlines is the only airline on the Charlotte to Austin route offering in-flight Wi-Fi. Pricing depends on fare class.