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Cheapest round-trip
$140
Typical prices: $416-$593
Frontier
Mon 11/5Mon 11/12
CMH - CLT • 1 stop
Cheapest non-stop
$505
Typical prices: $455-$631
American Airlines
Sat 3/17Fri 3/23
CMH - CLT • Non-stop
Nonstop flights
Every day
You can fly direct with American Airlines. Average duration is 1h 41m
Direct flights
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When to book
24 weeks
in advance
Our data shows that travelers who book at least 24 weeks in advance save around 51% compared to booking last minute.
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When to travel
November
Cheapest • 20% price drop
March
Most popular
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Top layover airports
Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL)
Cheapest • Avg $174 (round-trip)
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW)
Shortest trip • 3h 56m (one-way)
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Cheap Flights from Columbus to Charlotte (CMH-CLT)

 
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Recent round-trip flight deals from Columbus to Charlotte

Thu, Nov 5 - Thu, Nov 12
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1:29 pm - 7:59 pmCMH  Columbus-CLT Charlotte Douglas
6h 30m1 stop Fort Lauderdale
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9:32 am - 5:21 pmCLT  Charlotte Douglas-CMH Columbus
7h 49m1 stop Orlando
$140Frontier
Wed, Oct 28 - Thu, Oct 29
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6:13 pm - 8:37 amCMH  Columbus-CLT Charlotte Douglas
14h 24m1 stop Orlando
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4:47 pm - 3:26 pmCLT  Charlotte Douglas-CMH Columbus
22h 39m1 stop Denver Intl
$150Frontier
Mon, Nov 9 - Tue, Nov 10
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5:35 pm - 9:35 pmCMH  Columbus-CLT Charlotte Douglas
4h 00m1 stop Baltimore/Washington
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1:30 pm - 6:10 pmCLT  Charlotte Douglas-CMH Columbus
4h 40m1 stop Baltimore/Washington
$287Southwest
Tue, Nov 3 - Tue, Nov 10
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2:45 pm - 9:20 pmCMH  Columbus-CLT Charlotte Douglas
6h 35m1 stop Chicago Midway
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7:40 am - 5:25 pmCLT  Charlotte Douglas-CMH Columbus
9h 45m2 stops Chicago Midway Nashville Intl
$293Southwest
Mon, Oct 26 - Wed, Oct 28
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6:50 pm - 8:37 amCMH  Columbus-CLT Charlotte Douglas
13h 47m2 stops Raleigh-Durham Orlando
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6:05 am - 5:18 pmCLT  Charlotte Douglas-CMH Columbus
11h 13m1 stop Orlando
$300Multiple Airlines
Fri, Nov 6 - Mon, Nov 9
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6:32 pm - 8:37 amCMH  Columbus-CLT Charlotte Douglas
14h 05m2 stops Greenville Orlando
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5:38 pm - 12:44 pmCLT  Charlotte Douglas-CMH Columbus
19h 06m1 stop Fort Lauderdale
$325Multiple Airlines
Thu, Nov 19 - Tue, Nov 24
American Airlines Logo
6:04 am - 1:30 pmCMH  Columbus-CLT Charlotte Douglas
7h 26m1 stop Washington, D.C. Reagan-National
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8:15 pm - 9:40 pmCLT  Charlotte Douglas-CMH Columbus
1h 25mnonstop
$438American Airlines
Thu, Jan 21 - Sat, Jan 30
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6:00 am - 1:31 pmCMH  Columbus-CLT Charlotte Douglas
7h 31m1 stop Washington, D.C. Reagan-National
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9:00 am - 10:43 amCLT  Charlotte Douglas-CMH Columbus
1h 43mnonstop
$438American Airlines
Wed, Nov 25 - Mon, Nov 30
Delta Logo
1:06 pm - 6:07 pmCMH  Columbus-CLT Charlotte Douglas
5h 01m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
Delta Logo
9:32 am - 1:24 pmCLT  Charlotte Douglas-CMH Columbus
3h 52m1 stop Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
$675Delta
Fri, Dec 18 - Sun, Dec 20
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11:28 am - 4:08 pmCMH  Columbus-CLT Charlotte Douglas
4h 40m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
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6:00 am - 11:13 amCLT  Charlotte Douglas-CMH Columbus
5h 13m1 stop Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
$815Delta
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Price, demand and travel trends for Columbus Airport to Charlotte flights

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

Round-trip flights from Columbus Airport to Charlotte typically range from $416 to $593. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $140, on Frontier.

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

Based on deals KAYAK users found in the last 12 months, Saturday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Columbus Airport to Charlotte. It’s 15% cheaper than the average day, while Sunday is the most expensive, with prices 96% higher.

What’s the cheapest month to fly from Columbus Airport to Charlotte?

•November is the cheapest month to fly from Columbus Airport to Charlotte at $392 round-trip.
•April ($593) and September ($582) are the most expensive months.
•The price difference between flying in the cheapest and most expensive months is 51% on average.
This is based on KAYAK aggregated and averaged internal data over the past 12 months.

When are flights from Columbus Airport to Charlotte the cheapest?

Flights from Columbus Airport to Charlotte are cheapest 24 weeks before departure. Booking in this window typically costs about 51% less than the average last-minute fare (within 2 weeks of the flight), based on KAYAK data.

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Key details for Columbus Airport to Charlotte flights

Low season

December

Cheapest flight

$69
Beat the crowds with an average 18% drop in travelers.
The most popular month to fly with an average 25% increase in travelers.
One-way flight from Columbus Airport to Charlotte

When to book flights from Columbus to Charlotte

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Your Columbus Airport to Charlotte 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 Columbus Airport to Charlotte?

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

    • Earliest: departs at 5:00 am and lands at 6:41 am
    • Latest: departs at 8:20 pm and lands at 10:01 pm.

    The flight takes about 1h 41m.

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

    Only Economy Class is available on flights from Columbus Airport to Charlotte.

  • How long is a flight from Columbus Airport to Charlotte?

    A nonstop flight from Columbus Airport to Charlotte takes 1h 41m, covering 347 miles.

  • Do I need a passport to fly from Columbus Airport to Charlotte?

    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 Columbus Airport to Charlotte flight?

    Round-trip flights from Columbus Airport to Charlotte range from $416 to $593, with an average of $488 over the past 12 months. Anything below $416 counts as a good deal.

  • How expensive are last-minute Columbus Airport to Charlotte flights?

    Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 19% above the $488 route average. Book 24 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

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

    On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $174 round-trip via Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL), compared to $515 for nonstop.

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

    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 Columbus Airport to Charlotte?

    The Boeing 737 MAX 8 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Southwest. Other aircraft seen on the route include Airbus A220-300 variants.

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

    Morning is the busiest departure period on Columbus Airport to Charlotte flights, with 60% of flights leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 20%, evening flights for 20%, and night flights for 0%.

  • Have flight prices from Columbus Airport to Charlotte 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 $140 to $1,044. That means the highest observed fare was about 7x higher than the lowest one.

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

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

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

    One-way fares from Columbus Airport to Charlotte are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $174, which is 34% below the typical average for this route.

  • What car rental options are available at Charlotte Douglas Airport (CLT)?

    Charlotte Douglas Airport (CLT) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $18 for economy cars. Top options include:

    • Dollar
    • Hertz
    • Easirent
    • Budget
    • Alamo

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

    Flights from Columbus Airport to Charlotte usually depart from Columbus (CMH) and arrive at Charlotte Douglas (CLT).

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

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

    • Baltimore/Washington (BWI) - 38% of one-stop connections
    • Orlando (MCO) - 35% of one-stop connections
    • Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW) - 9% of one-stop connections
    • Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) - 7% of one-stop connections

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

    Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 57% on flights from Columbus Airport to Charlotte. Saturday is the cheapest departure day at $415 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $958, a difference of $543.

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

  • What airlines fly from Columbus Airport to Charlotte?

    Only American Airlines operates flights between Columbus Airport and Charlotte.

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

    Flying via Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 3h 44m, compared with 3h 56m via Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW) and 4h 12m via Baltimore/Washington (BWI).

  • What popular places can I visit in Charlotte?

    Some of the most popular sights in Charlotte are Spectrum Center, Bank of America Stadium and Charlotte Convention Center. These are among the most viewed places in Charlotte on KAYAK.

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

    Among airlines operating Columbus Airport to Charlotte 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 Columbus Airport to Charlotte 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

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

Your guide to booking Columbus Airport to Charlotte 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 $415, about $543 less than Sunday fares (57% savings) based on the last 12 months.
  • For the best chance at a low fare, aim to book around 24 weeks before you fly. On this route, that window historically saves about 51% versus last-minute pricing (KAYAK booking data, last 12 months).
  • If you can choose when to travel, plan your Columbus Airport to Charlotte trip for November. Fares historically average $392 round-trip in that month - typically $201 less than the most expensive month, which is April (based on the last 12 months).
  • If you have the time, taking a 1-stop flight through Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Airport (ATL) can be cheaper than flying direct. The cheapest layover option averages $174 round-trip on this route - about $341 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 Charlotte Douglas Airport.

    • Wingate By Wyndham Charlotte Airport I-85/I-485
    • Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Charlotte I-85
    • Sheraton Charlotte Airport Hotel

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Direct departures

Columbus to Charlotte Douglas

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

American Airlines

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Charlotte Douglas to Columbus

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

American Airlines

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