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Cheap Flights from Washington, D.C. to Charlotte

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Washington, D.C. to Charlotte that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.

Recent round-trip flight deals from Washington, D.C. to Charlotte

KAYAK's recommended round-trip deals from the most popular airlines that fly from Washington, D.C. to Charlotte.
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4:31 pm - 6:18 pmBWI-CLT
1h 47mnonstop
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8:24 pm - 9:44 pmCLT-BWI
1h 20mnonstop
Tue, Aug 5 - Mon, Sep 15
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8:06 pm - 9:46 pmBWI-CLT
1h 40mnonstop
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6:46 pm - 8:26 pmCLT-BWI
1h 40mnonstop
$76Frontier
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Sun, May 11 - Thu, May 15
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6:15 am - 7:40 amBWI-CLT
1h 25mnonstop
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8:24 pm - 9:44 pmCLT-BWI
1h 20mnonstop
$77Spirit Airlines
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Thu, Sep 11 - Sun, Sep 14
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8:26 am - 3:51 pmBWI-CLT
7h 25m1 stop
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8:24 pm - 9:51 pmCLT-BWI
1h 27mnonstop
$81Spirit Airlines
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Tue, May 20 - Thu, May 22
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8:40 am - 10:25 amBWI-CLT
1h 45mnonstop
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8:00 pm - 9:35 pmCLT-BWI
1h 35mnonstop
$159Southwest
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Wed, Jun 4 - Thu, Jun 5
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6:44 am - 8:10 amBWI-CLT
1h 26mnonstop
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8:45 pm - 10:16 pmCLT-BWI
1h 31mnonstop
$160American Airlines
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Wed, Jun 11 - Mon, Jun 16
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7:50 pm - 9:20 pmDCA-CLT
1h 30mnonstop
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8:06 am - 9:28 amCLT-DCA
1h 22mnonstop
$179American Airlines
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Sat, May 24 - Sun, May 25
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12:35 pm - 2:05 pmIAD-CLT
1h 30mnonstop
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6:00 am - 7:28 amCLT-IAD
1h 28mnonstop
$179United Airlines
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Sat, May 24 - Sun, May 25
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10:15 pm - 11:46 pmIAD-CLT
1h 31mnonstop
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6:00 am - 7:26 amCLT-IAD
1h 26mnonstop
$184United Airlines
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Fri, May 30 - Sun, Jun 1
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1:30 pm - 3:05 pmBWI-CLT
1h 35mnonstop
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6:20 pm - 8:05 pmCLT-BWI
1h 45mnonstop
$188Southwest
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Expert advice for your flight from Washington, D.C. to Charlotte

 
Snippets provided in this section are AI-generated based on a summarization of KAYAK-commissioned articles. The articles are presented as-is, for general informational purposes only, and may not be up-to-date. The opinions contained in the articles are original to the author and reflect their authentic experience, which may vary significantly from the experience of others.
KAYAK teamed up with top travel experts to share the best tips for your journey.
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DCA

DCA is the closest airport to downtown D.C., easily accessible via the Metro in under 30 minutes.

Read more about DCAby Ramsey Qubein
IAD

The Silver Line Metro connects IAD to downtown D.C. in about 50 minutes, offering a convenient travel option.

Read more about IADby Stefanie Waldek
CLT

For quick access to Charlotte, rideshare services like Uber or Lyft are recommended, costing around $30 from downtown.

Read more about CLTby Ramsey Qubein
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An avid traveler and aviation expert who has visited 173 countries, all 50 states and seven continents, Ramsey Qubein flies nearly 400,000 miles a year. As a North Carolina-based freelance journalist for publications including Conde Nast Traveler, Forbes, USA Today and Bloomberg among others, he explores the latest trends in aviation, hospitality, cruises and business.

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Stefanie Waldek is a freelance space, travel, and design writer based in Saratoga Springs, NY. Her words have appeared in Space.com, Travel + Leisure, Condé Nast Traveler, Architectural Digest, and House Beautiful, among other publications. An expert in aviation and expedition cruising, Stefanie is frequently up in the air or on the sea, likely en route to Antarctica or the Arctic.

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Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Washington, D.C. to Charlotte to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

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Planning a trip from Washington, D.C. to Charlotte? KAYAK’s data-powered insights will help you find cheap flights. Learn the best time to fly, how early to book your ticket, and other tips to secure great prices.

What is the cheapest Washington, D.C. to Charlotte flight route?

The cheapest price for flight routes found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks for round-trip flights from Washington, D.C. to Charlotte.

Our data shows that the cheapest route for a return flight from Washington, D.C. to Charlotte cost $181 and was between Baltimore (BWI) and Charlotte (CLT). On average, the best prices are found if you fly from Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport (DCA) to Charlotte (CLT). The average price for a return flight for this route is $181.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Washington, D.C. to Charlotte?

The average price of all round-trip flights from Washington, D.C. to Charlotte clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.

Your flight ticket price will generally be cheaper if you fly to Charlotte on a Friday and more expensive on a Sunday. On your return trip to Washington, D.C., you should consider flying back on a Monday, and avoid Sundays for better deals.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Washington, D.C. to Charlotte?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Washington, D.C. to Charlotte, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.

The cheapest month for flights from Washington, D.C. to Charlotte is September, where tickets cost $181 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are April and March, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $269 and $268 respectively.

Can I save money by flying with a layover from Washington, D.C. to Charlotte?

The average round-trip price for all non-stop flights, flights with one layover, and flights with two layovers for the route found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.

No, with an average price for the route of $525, prices are generally cheapest when you fly direct.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Washington, D.C. to Charlotte?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Washington, D.C. to Charlotte, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.

To get a below average price on the flight from Washington, D.C. to Charlotte, you should book around 4 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 18 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low seasonFebruary
High seasonMay
Cheapest flight$37
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 14% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 9% lower on average.
Flight from Baltimore to Charlotte

When to book flights from Washington, D.C. to Charlotte

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Washington, D.C. to Charlotte based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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FAQs for booking flights from Washington, D.C. to Charlotte

  • Which means of transport can I use from Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to Downtown Charlotte?

    To get from Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to Downtown Charlotte, you can take a cab or use ridesharing services like Uber and Lyft, which are readily available at the airport. If you want to drive yourself, you can rent a car from one of the rental car companies at CLT.

  • Which cities are close to Charlotte Douglas International Airport?

    Charlotte Douglas International Airport serves Charlotte and its neighboring areas as the principal airport. There are several communities and towns located near the airport, including Belmont (west of CLT), Gastonia (southwest of CLT), and Concord (northeast of CLT).

  • Can I travel with a pet from Washington, D.C. to Charlotte?

    Airlines such as Delta Air Lines, American Airlines, Spirit Airlines, and United Airlines allow small pets, including dogs and cats, to travel in the cabin with their owners from Washington, D.C. to Charlotte. Pets must be transported in an airline-approved pet carrier that fits beneath the seat in front of you. The carrier needs to have sufficient room for your pet to stand, turn around, and lie down comfortably with proper ventilations. Larger animals can also be transported in the cargo hold.

  • Which airline has the best carry-on policy while traveling from Washington, D.C. to Charlotte?

    When you book a flight with American Airlines, you are permitted to bring one carry-on bag and one personal item. On American Airlines, the maximum dimensions for a carry-on bag are 22 inches x 14 inches x 9 inches, including handles and wheels.

  • What is the cheapest flight from Washington, D.C. to Charlotte?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Washington, D.C. to Charlotte was $37 for a one-way ticket and $73 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between Washington, D.C. and Charlotte?

    Even though you are not required to have a passport, keep in mind that an official ID is needed to board the airplane.

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from Washington, D.C. to Charlotte?

    Washington, D.C. is served by 2 major airports and there is only 1 main airport in Charlotte. You will leave Washington, D.C. from one of these airports: Washington, D.C. Reagan-National or Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl. You will be arriving at Charlotte Douglas.

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from Washington, D.C. to Charlotte?

    Only American Airlines offers inflight Wi-Fi service on the Washington, D.C. to Charlotte flight route.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Washington, D.C. to Charlotte?

    The Boeing 737-800 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Washington, D.C. to Charlotte flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Washington, D.C. to Charlotte?

    oneworld, and Star Alliance are the airline alliances operating flights between Washington, D.C. and Charlotte, with Star Alliance being the most commonly used for this route.

  • On which days can I fly direct from Washington, D.C. to Charlotte?

    There are nonstop flights from Washington, D.C. to Charlotte on a daily basis.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Washington, D.C. to Charlotte, Southwest or United Airlines?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Washington, D.C. to Charlotte are Southwest and United Airlines. With an average price for the route of $247 and an overall rating of 8.0, Southwest is the most popular choice. United Airlines is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $249 and an overall rating of 7.4.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Washington, D.C. to Charlotte?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Washington, D.C. to Charlotte.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Washington, D.C. to Charlotte?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Charlotte from Washington, D.C. is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Washington, D.C. to Charlotte?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to Charlotte with an airline and back to Washington, D.C. with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Washington, D.C. to Charlotte?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Charlotte from Washington, D.C. up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from Washington, D.C. to Charlotte

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $139 or less one-way and $335 or less round-trip.
  • If you are traveling with children, you can book your flight with American Airlines, JetBlue Airways, or United Airlines, which offer a child-friendly travel experience for families flying from Washington, D.C. to Charlotte. These airlines provide a variety of child-friendly services, such as in-flight entertainment options such as movies, TV shows, and games and special meals.
  • You can spend miles to upgrade from economy to business class, premium economy, or first class on American Airlines or United Airlines. Subject to availability, they also provide the option to purchase an upgrade to a better class during the booking process or at the airport.
  • People with limited mobility can fly from Washington, D.C. to Charlotte on Spirit Airlines, American Airlines, or Delta Air Lines, which all have Special Assistance departments that help customers with disabilities. They offer wheelchair help, boarding and deplaning assistance, accessible seating, and other services as needed. It is advisable to tell the airline in advance of any special requirements.
  • Those looking for an environmentally friendly airline you can book a ticket with American Airlines, which has a carbon offset program called "Fly Neutral." Through this scheme, passengers can voluntarily contribute monies to various carbon reduction projects. The cash will be utilized to fund renewable energy, forestry, and other ecologically-friendly projects.
  • Spirit Airlines flights from Washington, D.C. to Charlotte do not have layovers because both cities are important local destinations and the flight duration is quite short. As a result, layovers are rarely required on this route, making it both simple and efficient.

Prefer to fly direct from Washington, D.C. to Charlotte?

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

Direct departures

Washington, D.C. to Charlotte Douglas

Monday

American Airlines, United Airlines

American Airlines, United Airlines

Tuesday

American Airlines, United Airlines

American Airlines, United Airlines

Wednesday

American Airlines, United Airlines

American Airlines, United Airlines

Thursday

American Airlines, United Airlines

American Airlines, United Airlines

Friday

American Airlines, United Airlines

American Airlines, United Airlines

Saturday

American Airlines, United Airlines

American Airlines, United Airlines

Sunday

American Airlines, United Airlines

American Airlines, United Airlines

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Direct returns

Charlotte Douglas to Washington, D.C.

Monday

American Airlines, United Airlines

American Airlines, United Airlines

Tuesday

American Airlines, United Airlines

American Airlines, United Airlines

Wednesday

American Airlines, United Airlines

American Airlines, United Airlines

Thursday

American Airlines, United Airlines

American Airlines, United Airlines

Friday

American Airlines, United Airlines

American Airlines, United Airlines

Saturday

American Airlines, United Airlines

American Airlines, United Airlines

Sunday

American Airlines, United Airlines

American Airlines, United Airlines

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Top 4 airlines serving from Washington, D.C. to Charlotte

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Washington, D.C. to Charlotte. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
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SouthwestOverall score based on 4294 reviews
8.0Comfort
7.6Entertainment
7.1Food
8.6Crew
8.2Boarding
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It is southwest seat was ok. Not the most comfortable seat

8.0 ExcellentJohn, Apr 2025PVD - FLL
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It is southwest seat was ok. Not the most comfortable seat

I’ve always loved Southwest. No issues at all. I was flying standby and the gate agent was extremely friendly and helpful. Boarding was smooth and I was able to get a window seat in the emergency exit row. Crew was fantastic! They were very professional and accommodating. We had to divert from our destination due to weather but the flight crew kept everyone at ease and informed us of all pertinent information. Excellent flight

The price of the tickets isn't matching the flight experience. No matter how long the flight is, you're only getting pretzels. The flight attendants looked unkept and over it.

Plz don't take away free bags and free seating

The seats were a bit cramped and worn, but otherwise okay.

I would have liked to arrive on time - not 5 hours late!

After a 3 hour layover in Denver my flight was delayed over 5 hours! No explanation; no assistance; no offer to provide compensation; no one at Southwest was willing to offer any assistance. 8 hours in the Denver airport - ridiculous!

It was a perfect flight in all aspects! Both legs!

Only one drink pass through the cabin for a 4 hour flight. Quite rough and bumpy landing.

Boarding process, crew were good. But the seats were so uncomfortable that was all I could focus on. I literally had to sit forward so that all 3 of us could fit in row. I will try to avoid Southwest in the future for any flights over 60 minutes.

I didn’t get on plane. Passport being processed by consulate with visa application. Tried to cancel through underpricer after purchasing cacelling for any reason. No dice, they are thieves.

When I booked it on Kayak it aaid that I wasn't allowed hamd luggage. I called United Airlines and it took them 6 minutes to figure out if I was allowed free hand luggage. Surely something that simple they should be able to tell me instantly.

Compared with other carriers business class for an overnight was not worth the extra expense.

We were delayed in Toronto on the tarmac for THREE hours with no clear indication as to why except that it was not a safety hazard. Pilot did apologize more than once but even he was unable to explain why exactly we were delayed. I overheard the stewards saying that the captain was very frustrated with the situation as well because he was not able to explain why except it had something to do with water supply or system on the aircraft and now we needed to wait for an engineer to approve the aircraft for flight. It was very frustrating and distressing as a passenger and we should have been given complimentary meals at the very least.

Flight was cramped with every seat taken. The food was fine, nothing crazy to write home about. The plane felt dated and needing some TLC, the button for the window shade didn't work and there were no AC outlets to use. When communicating with staff all except one nice lady never seemed happy to help me almost like I was bothering them when asked for things like a glass of water or a snack. The flight was overall fine. It did what was needed which is get me from point A to point B. But it certainly was not special. I don't expect much in economy but I believe economy on a host of other airlines is more memorable and better experience.

The flight was heavily booked so boarding was a lengthy process. The FA’s were rather abrupt during this process but became more gracious as the flight went on. Breakfast (puffed pastry and chewy sausage) was pretty horrible but there was fruit and yogurt which they didn’t mess up. Overall it was fine.

Liked nothing. As per previous segment it was delay delay delay.

I completely missed my flight because the first leg was longer than planned. I had to sleep overnight in the airport because no accommodation was provided and then sent to Trinidad in the morning with an anticipated 7 hour layover before my flight to Georgetown which was now with Caribbean Airlines. I tried twice with customer service to see if they could put me on an earlier flight which had seats available but was told it wasn’t possible.

First class felt like economy, seats were horrible, food was horrible, staff inattentive

EVen warmer in the plane it think it was 24+ degrees

We missed our flight. The boarding pass had the wrong gate and by the time we received the text from Kayak, our flight was already gone. I’ll never use Kayak again and will go direct to the airlines in the future.

They lost my luggage and it didn’t get delivered until the next day.

3 hours late. Not even water offered on a 2.25 hour flight.

I have long legs, my foot was out in the aisle and when a flight attendant came walking by and I didn't notice, instead of saying "excuse me" or anything like that, she kicked my foot. Extremely rude

Cabin was roomy enough to easily slide my carry on under the seat in front of me!

Good experience but the snacks are not gluten free, so I cannot eat them.

I didn’t like anything, being platinum pro get you absolutely nowhere and does not increase the customer service treatment whatsoever anymore. My flight was canceled and they put me on a flight eight hours later that would’ve got me back in the middle of the night. They could’ve easily move me up to an hour Prior on an earlier flight. My second flight was unreasonable to take, the third flight was also canceled due to mechanical issues like the first flight. I don’t know what’s going on with American, but they are falling apart, after seven flight changes I finally got home, Unreasonable.

They have lost any customer service care and support. Terrible airline now and been for awhile.

The flight was delayed leaving Miami. When we arrived in Charlotte, we were unable to park at our scheduled gate. We had to wait another 30-45 minutes before we could park at a different gate. All in all, we were delayed by almost two hours arriving in Charlotte.

Everything was great except it became so hot on the plane I couldn’t sleep on my red eye flight. It didn’t really cool down till we started descending.

The reps working at the airport counter were dumber than a second coat of paint.

My costume jewelry was stolen out of my bag. Got to airport and my bag weighed 45 pounds- 5 pounds over cost me $100 Long lines in tier one. No entertainment No WiFi no free drinks or snacks

Not very good. Paid in excess of $400 for assigned seating for my family and that was not provided. I want that money back.

The seats were hard molded plastic covered in plastic vinyl. And the scam to charge people extra to sit together. Don’t they know we can just ask someone to trade seats. And watching the staff separate young children from parents… super classy. We had to guilt them into offering up our seats. This companies policies suck. Don’t give them your money.

The seats were awful, hard plastic covered in sheet vinyl. The airline tries to scam you into paying extra to get seat together when the flight wasn’t full. They were going to separate a family with young children but my wife who had a row to herself gave up her seat so the young mom could be with her young boys. I’m never giving this airline my money again.

It was a short flight so no food or entertainment….

Seats are uncomfortable but price is good. Guess I can put up with misery for four hours.

I’ve never traveled on Frontier before. If you want basic, no frills, friendly service at great prices then give them a fly!

Cancelled and declined to find alternatives Earlier flight is 2 days later Sent the cancellation notification very late, wish I knew earlier would have stayed to watch the Miami open final game Very disappointing service

The worst flight of my life. Never will I fly frontier again

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