Traveling from Cincinnati to Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT): what you need to know
Cincinnati's main airport is Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky Airport (CVG). Check out your options for leaving from this base when booking flights from Cincinnati to Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT).
1 hour 31 minutes is the average time for a direct flight from Cincinnati to Charlotte Douglas International Airport.
Charlotte (where Charlotte Douglas International Airport is located) and Cincinnati share the UTC-4 timezone. You'll have no time difference to factor in for your trip.
Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky Airport (CVG) to Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) is the most popular route. There are 61 direct weekly departures to pick from. If you have things to do before heading off, take the last flight with American Airlines at 21:30. Opt for the first CVG to CLT departure with American Airlines at 05:00 if you want to get going earlier.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules worth sticking to. Be at the airport with enough time to board your flight from Cincinnati to CLT.
Popular months like July or vacation times such as Christmas and New Year will mean longer waits at check-in and security. Play it safe and head to the airport even earlier. Arriving two hours before a domestic flight and up four hours ahead of an international flight is wise.
Airports in Cincinnati
Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky Airport (CVG)
Fly without interruptions from Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky Airport (CVG). Nonstop flights from Cincinnati to Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) are available from here.
Frontier Airlines is a well-known carrier that operates direct flights from Cincinnati to Charlotte Douglas International Airport departing from CVG.
CVG is around 13 miles from the center of Cincinnati. To work out how to get there, use Google Maps. This essential traveler tool will give you the best route and available public transport options.
About Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT)
The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a flight from Cincinnati to Charlotte Douglas International Airport. Stay at one of these accommodation options near CLT instead:
Getting from Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to central Charlotte
From Charlotte Douglas International Airport, Charlotte is approximately 9 miles away. It takes around 21 minutes to get to the center driving.
If you're traveling on public transport, expect a journey of about 4 hours and 53 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Cincinnati to Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT)
$90 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way ticket from Cincinnati to Charlotte Douglas International Airport. Return flights start from $179. Fares are subject to availability and may change at any time.
You're more likely to find cheap tickets from Cincinnati to CLT if you book 8 months before your departure date. We crunched the flight price data and found that's the time fares for this journey are typically at their lowest.
Schedule your trip for May. That's the cheapest month for tickets from Cincinnati to Charlotte Douglas International Airport. If you have flexibility with your dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to see the best price across every month.
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The best time to fly from Cincinnati to Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT)
August is the busiest month for flights from Cincinnati to Charlotte Douglas International Airport. To skip the crowds, travel to Charlotte in February when it's quieter.
Think about the type of weather that'll work with your plans for Charlotte. July is known as the warmest month. Book your flights from Cincinnati to CLT during then and you can expect temperatures of between 66ºF and 93ºF.
January sees average temperatures of between 28ºF and 55ºF. Look for cheap flights from Cincinnati to Charlotte Douglas International Airport sometime around then if you like cooler conditions.
More about Charlotte
After booking your flight from Cincinnati to Charlotte Douglas International Airport, think about where to rest your head in this city. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Charlotte:
One of the best ways to experience Charlotte is to explore its popular attractions. Essential stops include NASCAR Hall of Fame, Freedom Park and Carolinas Aviation Museum.
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