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

• Earliest: departs at 6:20 am and lands at 9:18 am
• Latest: departs at 9:12 pm and lands at 12:10 am.

The flight takes about 2h 58m.

Four cabin classes are available on flights from Charlotte to Houston:

• Economy Class
• Premium Economy Class
• Business Class
• First Class

Prices vary by airline.

A nonstop flight from Charlotte to Houston takes 2h 58m, covering 920 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.

Round-trip flights from Charlotte to Houston range from $227 to $377, with an average of $296 over the past 12 months. Anything below $227 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 34% above the $296 route average. Book 6 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $181 round-trip via Tampa (TPA), compared to $298 for nonstop.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $28–$100 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Charlotte to Houston flights, with 43% of flights leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 43%, evening flights for 14%, and night flights for 0%.

Two airlines offer in-flight Wi-Fi on Charlotte to Houston flights:

• American Airlines
• JetBlue

Pricing varies by airline and fare class. Some plans are included with the ticket or loyalty program; others are paid add-ons priced by flight length.

One-way fares from Charlotte to Houston are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $107, which is 42% below the typical average for this route.

Since Houston is served by multiple airports, car rental options and rates can vary depending on which one you fly into.
Near Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport (IAH) — daily rates averaging $40:

• ACO Rent A Car
• Easirent
• America Car Rental
• Thrifty
• Hertz

Near Houston Hobby Airport (HOU) — daily rates averaging $69:

• Thrifty
• Dollar
• Alamo
• Hertz
• Ace

Flights from Charlotte to Houston usually depart from Charlotte Douglas (CLT) and may arrive at several airports in Houston area, including Houston Hobby (HOU) and Houston George Bush Intcntl (IAH).

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

• Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) - 49% of one-stop connections
• Orlando (MCO) - 14% of one-stop connections
• Fort Lauderdale (FLL) - 11% of one-stop connections
• Nashville Intl (BNA) - 8% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 11% on flights from Charlotte to Houston. Thursday is the cheapest departure day at $290 round-trip on average, while Tuesday is the most expensive at $323, a difference of $33.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

4 airlines operate flights between Charlotte and Houston. The airlines offering nonstop flights on this route include:

• American Airlines
• United Airlines
• Frontier
• Southwest

Flying via Dallas Love Field (DAL) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 4h 24m, compared with 4h 43m via Nashville Intl (BNA) and 4h 46m via Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL).

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

Some of the most popular sights in Houston are George R. Brown Convention Center, Daikin Park and Houston Stadium. These are among the most viewed places in Houston on KAYAK.

Among airlines operating Charlotte to Houston flights:

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

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

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

• Frontier: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• United Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• American Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Business Class

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