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

• Earliest: departs at 7:05 am and lands at 12:26 pm
• Latest: departs at 8:40 pm and lands at 2:01 am.

The flight takes about 5h 21m.

Three cabin classes are available on flights from Charlotte to Los Angeles:

• Economy Class
• Business Class
• First Class

A nonstop flight from Charlotte to Los Angeles takes 5h 21m, covering 2,119 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 Los Angeles range from $378 to $520, with an average of $446 over the past 12 months. Anything below $378 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 7% above the $446 route average. Book 9 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $218 round-trip via Philadelphia (PHL), compared to $464 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 and JetBlue. Other aircraft seen on the route include Airbus A320-100/200 variants.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Charlotte to Los Angeles 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 Los Angeles 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 Los Angeles are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $229, which is 11% below the typical average for this route.

Los Angeles Airport (LAX) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $4 for economy cars. Top options include:

• Ace
• Thrifty
• Dollar
• Hertz
• Alamo

Flights from Charlotte to Los Angeles usually depart from Charlotte Douglas (CLT) and arrive at Los Angeles (LAX).

Morning flights have the fewest delays on this route, while night departures tend to have the most.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the Charlotte to Los Angeles route, 14% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 1h 45m.

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

• Denver Intl (DEN) - 23% of one-stop connections
• Nashville Intl (BNA) - 14% of one-stop connections
• Orlando (MCO) - 13% of one-stop connections
• Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) - 9% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 15% on flights from Charlotte to Los Angeles. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at $421 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $493, a difference of $72.

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

Only American Airlines operates flights between Charlotte and Los Angeles.

Flying via Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 7h 02m, compared with 7h 03m via Nashville Intl (BNA) and 7h 27m via Minneapolis St Paul (MSP).

Los Angeles is 3 hours behind Charlotte (Pacific Time vs Eastern Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Some of the most popular sights in Los Angeles are Venice Beach, Los Angeles Convention Center and Crypto.com Arena. These are among the most viewed places in Los Angeles on KAYAK.

Among airlines operating Charlotte to Los Angeles flights:

• American 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:

• 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.

Yes, there are a few lounges at the Char lotte-Douglas Airport (CLT). This includes an American Airlines lounge and a Gameway lounge where passengers can pass away their time playing video games.

It is about 35min from the Los Angeles Airport (LAX) to downtown LA. To get there, you can take the FlyAway bus (a bus shuttle service). The bus leaves from the lower level of each terminal and stops at LA Union Station. If you'd prefer to take the metro, you can catch it at the LAX Bus City Center. The LAX Airport shuttle will take you to the city center.

There are several ATMs at the Charlotte Airport. You'll be able to withdraw funds at the Charlotte Airport near the atrium, concourse E, the ticketing area, and the parking deck. In the Los Angeles Airport (LAX), there are ATMs in the Bradley Terminal and Terminals 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, and 7.

Yes, because the Los Angeles Airport (LAX) is so large, there is a courtesy shuttle. This shuttle goes from one terminal to another. It also makes trips to the airport parking garages and the rental car center. The shuttle picks up passengers at many spots on the lower/arrival levels.