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Cheapest round-trip
$178
Typical prices: $405-$577
Frontier
Sat 9/29Fri 10/5
CMH - CLT • 1 stop
Cheapest non-stop
$465
Typical prices: $435-$622
American Airlines
Wed 10/3Wed 10/10
CMH - CLT • Non-stop
Nonstop flights
Every day
You can fly direct with American Airlines. Average duration is 1h 36m
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 46% compared to booking last minute.
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When to travel
September
Cheapest • 16% price drop
March
Most popular
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Top layover airports
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW)
Cheapest • Avg $181 (round-trip)
Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL)
Shortest trip • 3h 52m (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

Wed, Sep 30 - Wed, Oct 7
Frontier Logo
9:16 pm - 8:35 amCMH  Columbus-CLT Charlotte Douglas
11h 19m1 stop Orlando
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9:32 am - 8:31 pmCLT  Charlotte Douglas-CMH Columbus
10h 59m1 stop Orlando
$178Frontier
Thu, Sep 17 - Mon, Sep 21
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9:16 pm - 8:35 amCMH  Columbus-CLT Charlotte Douglas
11h 19m1 stop Orlando
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9:32 am - 8:31 pmCLT  Charlotte Douglas-CMH Columbus
10h 59m1 stop Orlando
$178Frontier
Wed, Sep 23 - Wed, Sep 23
American Airlines Logo
6:10 am - 1:26 pmCMH  Columbus-CLT Charlotte Douglas
7h 16m1 stop Washington, D.C. Reagan-National
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4:25 pm - 5:50 pmCLT  Charlotte Douglas-CMH Columbus
1h 25mnonstop
$275American Airlines
Sat, Oct 17 - Tue, Oct 20
Southwest Logo
3:45 pm - 7:40 pmCMH  Columbus-CLT Charlotte Douglas
3h 55m1 stop Baltimore/Washington
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7:25 am - 11:45 amCLT  Charlotte Douglas-CMH Columbus
4h 20m1 stop Chicago Midway
$277Southwest
Wed, Oct 21 - Wed, Oct 21
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6:00 am - 9:55 amCMH  Columbus-CLT Charlotte Douglas
3h 55m1 stop Baltimore/Washington
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6:10 pm - 10:25 pmCLT  Charlotte Douglas-CMH Columbus
4h 15m1 stop Baltimore/Washington
$277Southwest
Fri, Sep 11 - Tue, Sep 15
Multiple Airlines Logo
11:30 am - 8:35 amCMH  Columbus-CLT Charlotte Douglas
21h 05m2 stops Greenville Orlando
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9:32 am - 8:31 pmCLT  Charlotte Douglas-CMH Columbus
10h 59m1 stop Orlando
$303Multiple Airlines
Sat, Sep 12 - Tue, Sep 15
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7:26 pm - 8:35 amCMH  Columbus-CLT Charlotte Douglas
13h 09m2 stops Raleigh-Durham Orlando
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9:32 am - 8:31 pmCLT  Charlotte Douglas-CMH Columbus
10h 59m1 stop Orlando
$307Multiple Airlines
Fri, Sep 11 - Mon, Sep 14
Delta Logo
8:15 am - 12:15 pmCMH  Columbus-CLT Charlotte Douglas
4h 00m1 stop Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
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7:39 pm - 12:15 amCLT  Charlotte Douglas-CMH Columbus
4h 36m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
$359Delta
Fri, Sep 11 - Sat, Sep 12
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6:00 am - 10:12 amCMH  Columbus-CLT Charlotte Douglas
4h 12m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
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7:40 am - 1:16 pmCLT  Charlotte Douglas-CMH Columbus
5h 36m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
$359Delta
Sat, Oct 17 - Tue, Oct 20
American Airlines Logo
6:00 am - 1:32 pmCMH  Columbus-CLT Charlotte Douglas
7h 32m1 stop Washington, D.C. Reagan-National
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1:55 pm - 3:19 pmCLT  Charlotte Douglas-CMH Columbus
1h 24mnonstop
$399American Airlines
Booking Insights

Price, demand and travel trends for Columbus Airport to Charlotte flights

Use KAYAK data on prices, travel dates, airlines and seasonal trends to compare options and book flights from Columbus Airport to Charlotte with more confidence.

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

Round-trip flights from Columbus Airport to Charlotte start at $178. Prices are below average for this route right now, with typical round-trip fares ranging from $405 to $577. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $178 on Frontier.

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

Saturday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Columbus Airport to Charlotte, it is 14% cheaper than the average day. Sunday is the most expensive day with flight prices 100% higher than average. Based on deals found by KAYAK users in the last 12 months.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Columbus Airport to Charlotte?

  • September and October are the cheapest months to fly from Columbus Airport to Charlotte at $403 round-trip.
  • April ($593) and August ($565) are the most expensive months.
  • The price difference between flying in the cheapest and most expensive months is 47% on average.
This is based on KAYAK aggregated and averaged internal data over the past 12 months.

When are prices 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 46% 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

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When to book flights from Columbus to Charlotte

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Your Columbus Airport to Charlotte flight questions, answered

Find helpful route details based on KAYAK data, including flight times, airports, airlines and booking questions.

  • 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.

  • What airlines are available from Columbus Airport to Charlotte?

    Only American Airlines operates flights between Columbus Airport and Charlotte.

  • 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 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 travelers should check the fare details before booking.

  • 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 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 $181 round-trip via Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW), compared to $495 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 Airbus A319 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by American Airlines and Allegiant Air. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 737 MAX 8 variants.

  • 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) - 35% of one-stop connections
    • Orlando (MCO) - 33% of one-stop connections
    • Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) - 11% of one-stop connections
    • Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl (IAD) - 7% of one-stop connections

    Baltimore/Washington (BWI) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

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

    On the Columbus Airport to Charlotte route, being flexible with your departure day can save you up to 57%. Saturday is the cheapest day at $415 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $962: a $547 difference. Cheaper weekend fares like these are typical of routes dominated by weekday business travel.

  • 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 67% of flights leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 17%, evening flights for 16%, and night flights for 0%.

  • 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.

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

    A nonstop flight from Columbus Airport to Charlotte takes 1h 36m, covering 347 miles.

  • 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 6:36 am
    • Latest: departs at 8:20 pm and lands at 9:56 pm.

    The flight takes about 1h 36m.

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

    Last-minute fares on this route - booked within 2 weeks of departure - run 9% above the route average of $481. Book 24 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

  • 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.

  • 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 $178 to $997. That means the highest observed fare was about 6x higher than the lowest one.

  • 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 $184, which is 29% below the typical average for this route.

  • 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 52m, compared with 3h 59m via Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW) and 4h 14m via Baltimore/Washington (BWI).

  • 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 $15 for economy cars. Top options include:
    · Dollar
    · Easirent
    · Budget
    · Hertz
    · Alamo

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

    Round-trip flights from Columbus Airport to Charlotte range from $405 to $577, with an average of $481 over the past 12 months. Anything below $405 counts as a good deal.

  • 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.

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 can be flexible, aim for a Saturday departure instead of Sunday. On this route, Saturday flights average $415 - about $547 less than Sunday (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 46% 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 September. Fares historically average $403 round-trip in that month - typically $190 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 Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) can be cheaper than flying direct. The cheapest layover option averages $181 round-trip on this route - about $313 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.
    - Holiday Inn Express & Suites Charlotte Airport By IHG
    - Wingate By Wyndham Charlotte Airport I-85/I-485
    - Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Charlotte I-85

Prefer to fly direct from Columbus to Charlotte?

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

Direct departures

Columbus 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

American Airlines

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Direct returns

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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Everything you need to know for your flight from Columbus to Charlotte

Information on your arrival and departure airports

Columbus (CMH)
Charlotte (CLT)