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Cheapest round-trip
$109
Typical prices: $281-$440
Frontier
Sat 11/10Sun 11/11
CLT - CLE • 1 stop
Cheapest non-stop
$281
Typical prices: $316-$446
American Airlines
Wed 11/21Tue 11/27
CLT - CLE • Non-stop
Nonstop flights
You can fly direct with American Airlines. Average duration is 1h 44m
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When to book
in advance
Our data shows that travelers who book at least 17 weeks in advance save around 40% compared to booking last minute.
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Cheapest • Avg $200 (round-trip)
Shortest trip • 4h 05m (one-way)
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Cheap Flights from Charlotte to Cleveland (CLT-CLE)

 
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Recent round-trip flight deals from Charlotte to Cleveland

Tue, Nov 10 - Wed, Nov 11
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6:05 am - 9:06 amCLT  Charlotte Douglas-CLE Cleveland Hopkins Intl
27h 01m1 stop Orlando
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9:59 pm - 8:37 amCLE  Cleveland Hopkins Intl-CLT Charlotte Douglas
10h 38m1 stop Orlando
$109Frontier
Thu, Dec 3 - Sun, Dec 6
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8:54 am - 3:59 pmCLT  Charlotte Douglas-CLE Cleveland Hopkins Intl
7h 05m1 stop Fort Lauderdale
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5:41 pm - 1:07 pmCLE  Cleveland Hopkins Intl-CLT Charlotte Douglas
19h 26m1 stop Fort Lauderdale
$111Frontier
Tue, Dec 1 - Tue, Dec 8
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8:54 am - 3:59 pmCLT  Charlotte Douglas-CLE Cleveland Hopkins Intl
7h 05m1 stop Fort Lauderdale
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9:10 am - 1:07 pmCLE  Cleveland Hopkins Intl-CLT Charlotte Douglas
27h 57m1 stop Fort Lauderdale
$111Frontier
Fri, Nov 13 - Sun, Nov 15
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6:40 am - 11:59 pmCLT  Charlotte Douglas-CLE Cleveland Hopkins Intl
17h 19m1 stop Fort Lauderdale
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9:18 pm - 7:59 pmCLE  Cleveland Hopkins Intl-CLT Charlotte Douglas
22h 41m1 stop Fort Lauderdale
$202Multiple Airlines
Fri, Nov 13 - Sun, Nov 15
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9:00 am - 11:59 pmCLT  Charlotte Douglas-CLE Cleveland Hopkins Intl
14h 59m1 stop Fort Lauderdale
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9:18 pm - 7:59 pmCLE  Cleveland Hopkins Intl-CLT Charlotte Douglas
22h 41m1 stop Fort Lauderdale
$213Multiple Airlines
Fri, Nov 13 - Sun, Nov 15
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9:00 am - 11:59 pmCLT  Charlotte Douglas-CLE Cleveland Hopkins Intl
14h 59m1 stop Fort Lauderdale
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8:00 am - 11:04 pmCLE  Cleveland Hopkins Intl-CLT Charlotte Douglas
15h 04m1 stop Fort Lauderdale
$223JetBlue
Sat, Nov 21 - Fri, Nov 27
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7:45 am - 3:33 pmCLT  Charlotte Douglas-CLE Cleveland Hopkins Intl
7h 48m1 stop Washington, D.C. Reagan-National
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6:00 am - 2:38 pmCLE  Cleveland Hopkins Intl-CLT Charlotte Douglas
8h 38m1 stop Washington, D.C. Reagan-National
$252American Airlines
Mon, Nov 23 - Fri, Nov 27
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11:34 am - 1:11 pmCLT  Charlotte Douglas-CLE Cleveland Hopkins Intl
1h 37mnonstop
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8:15 am - 10:04 amCLE  Cleveland Hopkins Intl-CLT Charlotte Douglas
1h 49mnonstop
$281American Airlines
Sat, Nov 21 - Sun, Nov 22
Southwest Logo
12:25 pm - 11:25 pmCLT  Charlotte Douglas-CLE Cleveland Hopkins Intl
11h 00m2 stops Baltimore/Washington Nashville Intl
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10:45 am - 6:50 pmCLE  Cleveland Hopkins Intl-CLT Charlotte Douglas
8h 05m2 stops Baltimore/Washington Nashville Intl
$300Southwest
Fri, Dec 18 - Mon, Dec 21
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12:35 pm - 5:05 pmCLT  Charlotte Douglas-CLE Cleveland Hopkins Intl
4h 30m1 stop Baltimore/Washington
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5:15 am - 10:00 amCLE  Cleveland Hopkins Intl-CLT Charlotte Douglas
4h 45m1 stop Baltimore/Washington
$337Southwest
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Price, demand and travel trends for Charlotte to Cleveland flights

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How much is a round-trip flight from Charlotte to Cleveland?

Round-trip flights from Charlotte to Cleveland typically range from $281 to $440. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $109, on Frontier.

What's the cheapest day of the week to fly from Charlotte to Cleveland?

Based on deals KAYAK users found in the last 12 months, Saturday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Charlotte to Cleveland. It’s 8% cheaper than the average day, while Sunday is the most expensive, with prices 12% higher.

What’s the cheapest month to fly from Charlotte to Cleveland?

•December is the cheapest month to fly from Charlotte to Cleveland at $224 round-trip.
•August ($473) and March ($443) are the most expensive months.
•The price difference between flying in the cheapest and most expensive months is 111% on average.
This is based on KAYAK aggregated and averaged internal data over the past 12 months.

When are flights from Charlotte to Cleveland the cheapest?

Flights from Charlotte to Cleveland are cheapest 17 weeks before departure. Booking in this window typically costs about 40% less than the average last-minute fare (within 2 weeks of the flight), based on KAYAK data.

Expert advice

Expert advice for your flight from Charlotte to Cleveland

 
KAYAK teamed up with top travel experts to share the best tips for your journey.
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Harriet Baskas

Harriet Baskas

Expert on American Airlines

Harriet is an award-winning journalist who is happiest in an airport or an unusual museum. Her stories about airports, air travel, and the business of travel have appeared on NBC News, CNBC, USA TODAY, The Points Guy and other outlets. She is the creator of the StuckatTheAirport.com blog and the author of nine books. When not out on the road or exploring the latest airport amenities, she’s home in Seattle getting ready for the next adventure.

Stefanie Waldek

Stefanie Waldek

Expert on Frontier

Stefanie Waldek is a freelance space, travel, and design writer based in Saratoga Springs, NY. Her words have appeared in Space.com, Travel + Leisure, Condé Nast Traveler, Architectural Digest, and House Beautiful, among other publications. An expert in aviation and expedition cruising, Stefanie is frequently up in the air or on the sea, likely en route to Antarctica or the Arctic.

Ramsey Qubein

Ramsey Qubein

Expert on CLT

An avid traveler and aviation expert who has visited 173 countries, all 50 states and seven continents, Ramsey Qubein flies nearly 400,000 miles a year. As a North Carolina-based freelance journalist for publications including Conde Nast Traveler, Forbes, USA Today and Bloomberg among others, he explores the latest trends in aviation, hospitality, cruises and business.

Brandon Schultz

Brandon Schultz

Expert on CLE

Brandon Schultz is an award-winning food and travel writer based in New York City. His work has appeared in Forbes, AAA, Thrillist, Travel + Leisure, and The Daily Meal, among many others, and he is the author of 6 books, including 3 cookbooks.

Key details for Charlotte to Cleveland flights

Low season

February

Cheapest flight

$54
Beat the crowds with an average 28% drop in travelers.
The most popular month to fly with an average 19% increase in travelers.
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When to book flights from Charlotte to Cleveland

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Your Charlotte to Cleveland flight questions, answered

Find helpful answers about this route, including flight times, airports, airlines and booking tips.

  • What are the earliest and latest flights from Charlotte to Cleveland?

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

    • Earliest: departs at 8:05 am and lands at 9:49 am
    • Latest: departs at 11:00 pm and lands at 12:44 am.

    The flight takes about 1h 44m.

  • What cabin classes can I book on flights from Charlotte to Cleveland?

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

    • Economy Class
    • Business Class
    • First Class

  • How long is a flight from Charlotte to Cleveland?

    A nonstop flight from Charlotte to Cleveland takes 1h 44m, covering 430 miles.

  • Do I need a passport to fly from Charlotte to Cleveland?

    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.

  • How much should I expect to pay for a Charlotte to Cleveland flight?

    Round-trip flights from Charlotte to Cleveland range from $281 to $440, with an average of $374 over the past 12 months. Anything below $281 counts as a good deal.

  • How expensive are last-minute Charlotte to Cleveland flights?

    Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 5% above the $374 route average. Book 17 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

  • How much can I save by taking a layover when flying from Charlotte to Cleveland?

    On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $200 round-trip via Tampa (TPA), compared to $384 for nonstop.

  • What is the standard checked-bag allowance on flights from Charlotte to Cleveland?

    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.

  • Which aircraft model is used most often on flights from Charlotte to Cleveland?

    The Boeing 737-800 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by American Airlines. Other aircraft seen on the route include Canadair (Bombardier) Regional Jet 900 variants.

  • How are flight departures from Charlotte to Cleveland spread across the day?

    Morning is the busiest departure period on Charlotte to Cleveland flights, with 25% of flights leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 25%, evening flights for 25%, and night flights for 25%.

  • Have flight prices from Charlotte to Cleveland changed much recently?

    Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $109 to $1,037. That means the highest observed fare was about 10x higher than the lowest one.

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi on Charlotte to Cleveland flights?

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

  • How are flight prices from Charlotte to Cleveland looking right now?

    One-way fares from Charlotte to Cleveland are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $118, which is 46% below the typical average for this route.

  • What car rental options are available at Cleveland Hopkins Intl Airport (CLE)?

    Cleveland Hopkins Intl Airport (CLE) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates averaging $71 for economy cars. Top options include:

    • Hertz
    • Budget
    • Alamo
    • Dollar
    • Thrifty

  • Which airports can I use when flying from Charlotte to Cleveland?

    Flights from Charlotte to Cleveland usually depart from Charlotte Douglas (CLT) and arrive at Cleveland Hopkins Intl (CLE).

  • Which airports do connecting flights from Charlotte to Cleveland pass through?

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

    • Baltimore/Washington (BWI) - 46% of one-stop connections
    • Orlando (MCO) - 42% of one-stop connections
    • Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) - 4% of one-stop connections
    • Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl (IAD) - 3% of one-stop connections

  • Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from Charlotte to Cleveland?

    Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 18% on flights from Charlotte to Cleveland. Saturday is the cheapest departure day at $346 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $419, a difference of $73.

    Cheaper weekend fares like these are typical of routes dominated by weekday business travel.

  • What airlines fly from Charlotte to Cleveland?

    Only American Airlines operates flights between Charlotte and Cleveland.

  • How much time can I save by choosing a different layover airport from Charlotte to Cleveland?

    Flying via Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl (IAD) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 4h 05m, compared with 4h 18m via Baltimore/Washington (BWI) and 4h 24m via Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL).

  • What popular places can I visit in Cleveland?

    Some of the most popular sights in Cleveland are Progressive Field, Huntington Bank Field and Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. These are among the most viewed places in Cleveland on KAYAK.

  • Which airlines offer extra legroom and free seat selection on Charlotte to Cleveland flights?

    Among airlines operating Charlotte to Cleveland flights:

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

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

  • Which airlines include bags at no extra cost on Charlotte to Cleveland flights?

    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 always check the fare details before booking.

Your guide to booking Charlotte to Cleveland flights

Get tips on when to book, when to fly and what to know before your trip.
  • If your dates are flexible, aim for a Saturday departure and avoid flying on Sunday. On this route, Saturday flights average $346, about $73 less than Sunday fares (17% savings) based on the last 12 months.
  • For the best chance at a low fare, aim to book around 17 weeks before you fly. On this route, that window historically saves about 40% versus last-minute pricing (KAYAK booking data, last 12 months).
  • If you can choose when to travel, plan your Charlotte to Cleveland trip for December. Fares historically average $224 round-trip in that month - typically $249 less than the most expensive month, which is August (based on the last 12 months).
  • If you have the time, taking a 1-stop flight through Tampa Airport (TPA) can be cheaper than flying direct. The cheapest layover option averages $200 round-trip on this route - about $184 less than direct flights (based on the last 12 months).
  • If you're arriving late at night and need somewhere to stay, check out these hotels close to Cleveland Hopkins Intl Airport.

    • Hilton Garden Inn Cleveland Airport
    • Extended Stay America Select Suites - Cleveland - Airport

Prefer to fly direct from Charlotte to Cleveland?

 
Find which airlines fly direct from Charlotte Douglas Airport to Cleveland Hopkins Intl Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

Charlotte Douglas to Cleveland Hopkins Intl

Monday

American Airlines

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Tuesday

American Airlines

American Airlines

Wednesday

American Airlines

American Airlines

Thursday

American Airlines

American Airlines

Friday

American Airlines

American Airlines

Saturday

American Airlines

American Airlines

Sunday

American Airlines

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Direct returns

Cleveland Hopkins Intl to Charlotte Douglas

Monday

American Airlines

American Airlines

Tuesday

American Airlines

American Airlines

Wednesday

American Airlines

American Airlines

Thursday

American Airlines

American Airlines

Friday

American Airlines

American Airlines

Saturday

American Airlines

American Airlines

Sunday

American Airlines

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