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Consider buying a lounge pass for any of Philadelphia International Airport’s various lounges if you wish to retreat from the hustles and bustles associated with airports. American Airlines lounges are tucked on Level 3 between Terminals C and B, between Gates A4 and A6A of Terminal A-East, and Level 2 of Terminal F. United Airlines has a lounge housed on Level 2 between Terminals D and C. Active US troop members, as well as their families, are welcome to unwind at the USO center hosted close to Gate E1 of Terminal E. Amenities provided in these lounges include catering, television, and books.

Philadelphia's principal hub is PHL. There are seven terminals at this busy airport: A East, A West, B, C, D, E, and F. Since the terminals are connected in a line, travelers can conveniently stroll from Terminal A-West to Terminal F. Ground transportation, particularly the SEPTA train stations, and roads are both easily reachable from all terminals for curbside pick-up or drop-off. Find baggage claim across the street and PHL departures at the main terminal building.

Yes. If you wish to de-stress after a cumbersome flight from Philadelphia, book a stay at the Minute Suites located either in the Atrium or close to the Food Court in the D/E connector. Also, Hampton Inn and Suites Charlotte Airport and Holiday Inn Airport are a short distance from CLT with airport shuttle services and other amenities such as a workout center.

CLT is devoted to ensuring inclusion and equity for all its travelers. The airport’s restrooms close to Gates A24, B4, A6, C7, D5, E5, and E15 are accessible whereas adult-changing areas are close to Gates C7 and A6. The airport has also partnered with the Hidden Disabilities Sunflower Program for customers with hidden disabilities. Note that, advance notification to your airline will get you a wheelchair promptly.

Among airlines operating Philadelphia to Charlotte flights:

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

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

2 airlines operate flights between Philadelphia and Charlotte. The airlines offering nonstop flights on this route include:

• American Airlines
• Frontier

Flights from Philadelphia to Charlotte usually depart from Philadelphia (PHL) and arrive at Charlotte Douglas (CLT).

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
• 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 travelers should check the fare details before booking.

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

• Economy Class
• Business Class
• First Class

On this route, nonstop flights are cheaper than layover options on average. Nonstop fares average $212 round-trip, compared to $260 via a layover through Fort Lauderdale (FLL).

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $47–$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 Frontier. Other aircraft seen on the route include Airbus A320-100/200 variants.

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

• Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) - 29% of one-stop connections
• Fort Lauderdale (FLL) - 29% of one-stop connections
• Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl (IAD) - 14% of one-stop connections
• Orlando (MCO) - 14% of one-stop connections

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 30% on the Philadelphia to Charlotte route. Monday is the cheapest departure day at $183 round-trip on average, while Tuesday is the most expensive at $258, a difference of $75. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

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 Philadelphia to Charlotte route, 14% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 2 hours 30 minutes.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Philadelphia to Charlotte flights, with 40% of flights leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 40%, evening flights for 20%, and night flights for 0%.

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.

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

• Earliest: departs at 5:46 am and lands at 7:42 am
• Latest: departs at 8:05 pm and lands at 10:01 pm.

The flight takes about 1h 56m.

Last-minute fares on this route - booked within 2 weeks of departure - run 19% above the route average of $211. Book 26 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A nonstop flight from Philadelphia to Charlotte takes 1h 56m, covering 448 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.

One-way fares from Philadelphia to Charlotte are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $181, which is 26% above the typical average for this route.

American Airlines is slightly above the route average for timely arrivals, while Spirit Airlines has a lower on-time arrival rate. On-time arrival rates on Philadelphia to Charlotte flights are:

• American Airlines: 86% on time
• Spirit Airlines: 85% on time
• Frontier: 81% on time

Overall, flights on this route are on time 86% of the time on average.

Morning flights have the fewest delays on this route. Delays tend to pile up throughout the day as one late flight pushes the next, so earlier departures are usually more reliable.

Flying via Richmond Byrd Intl (RIC) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 3h 01m, compared with 3h 58m via Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl (IAD) and 4h 52m via Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL).

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

Round-trip flights from Philadelphia to Charlotte range from $135 to $309, with an average of $211 over the past 12 months. Anything below $135 counts as a good deal.

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

• • American Airlines
• • JetBlue