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$111+ Cheap flights from Columbus to Charlotte (CLT)

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 5/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CMH — CLT
May 4 — May 111
Sun 5/4
Sun 5/11
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Columbus to Charlotte Douglas are usually found in November or May, booked 89 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Tuesday and return on a Wednesday

Cheap flight deals from Columbus to Charlotte

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Columbus (C01) to Charlotte (CLT). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated April 29, 2025.

Round-trip from

$181
(Booking.com)

One-way from

$111
(Trip.com)

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

November

Average price

$448
From Columbus to Charlotte Douglas
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Cheapest flights from Columbus to Charlotte
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Columbus to Charlotte. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on April 29, 2025.

This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 5/299:55 amCMH - CLT
1 stop10h 02mSpirit Airlines
Mon 6/29:02 pmCLT - CMH
1 stop11h 48mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 4/29$181
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 5/85:59 pmCMH - CLT
1 stop12h 55mFrontier
Fri 5/94:21 pmCLT - CMH
1 stop24h 48mFrontier
Deal found 4/29$210
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 6/123:08 pmCMH - CLT
1 stop19h 28mMultiple Airlines
Thu 6/199:02 pmCLT - CMH
1 stop11h 57mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/29$239
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 7/156:20 amCMH - CLT
1 stop5h 20mSouthwest
Wed 7/167:30 pmCLT - CMH
1 stop4h 10mSouthwest
Deal found 4/29$253
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 7/36:10 amCMH - CLT
1 stop5h 46mDelta
Sun 7/69:41 amCLT - CMH
1 stop6h 22mDelta
Deal found 4/28$353
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 6/13:52 pmCMH - CLT
Nonstop1h 33mAmerican Airlines
Sun 8/318:02 amCLT - CMH
1 stop7h 25mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/28$390
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 5/277:55 pmCMH - CLT
1 stop13h 55mUnited Airlines
Sat 5/316:00 amCLT - CMH
1 stop11h 24mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/29$456

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Columbus to Charlotte that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated April 29, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Columbus to Charlotte that are best for you.

Fly from

Columbus

Fly to

Charlotte

Route

Depart

Return

Price

ColumbusCharlotte

CMH - CLT

CMHCLT

Columbus

Thu 5/29

9:55 am-7:57 pm

1 stop10h 02m

Charlotte Douglas

Mon 6/2

9:02 pm-8:50 am

1 stop11h 48m

$181

ColumbusCharlotte

CMH - CLT

CMHCLT

Columbus

Thu 6/12

3:08 pm-10:36 am

1 stop19h 28m

Charlotte Douglas

Thu 6/19

9:02 pm-8:59 am

1 stop11h 57m

$239

ColumbusCharlotte

CMH - CLT

CMHCLT

Columbus

Tue 7/15

6:20 am-11:40 am

1 stop5h 20m

Charlotte Douglas

Wed 7/16

7:30 pm-11:40 pm

1 stop4h 10m

$253

ColumbusCharlotte

CMH - CLT

CMHCLT

Columbus

Thu 7/3

6:10 am-11:56 am

1 stop5h 46m

Charlotte Douglas

Sun 7/6

9:41 am-4:03 pm

1 stop6h 22m

$353

ColumbusCharlotte

CMH - CLT

CMHCLT

Columbus

Sun 6/1

3:52 pm-5:25 pm

Nonstop1h 33m

Charlotte Douglas

Sun 8/31

8:02 am-3:27 pm

1 stop7h 25m

$390

ColumbusCharlotte

CMH - CLT

CMHCLT

Columbus

Tue 5/27

7:55 pm-9:50 am

1 stop13h 55m

Charlotte Douglas

Sat 5/31

6:00 am-5:24 pm

1 stop11h 24m

$456

ColumbusCharlotte

CMH - CLT

CMHCLT

Columbus

Thu 5/8

5:59 pm-6:54 am

1 stop12h 55m

$111

ColumbusCharlotte

CMH - CLT

CMHCLT

Columbus

Tue 7/15

5:30 am-4:55 pm

1 stop11h 25m

$126

ColumbusCharlotte

CMH - CLT

CMHCLT

Columbus

Sat 7/5

12:34 pm-7:32 pm

1 stop6h 58m

$131

ColumbusCharlotte

CMH - CLT

CMHCLT

Columbus

Tue 7/15

12:25 pm-10:40 pm

2 stops10h 15m

$132

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Best time to book a flight from Columbus to Charlotte

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

How far ahead should I book a flight from Columbus to Charlotte?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Columbus to Charlotte. Price data was last updated on April 25, 2025.

Booking 89 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Columbus to Charlotte. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Columbus to Charlotte?

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Columbus to Charlotte (average of $248). Flying from Columbus to Charlotte in March is currently the most expensive (average of $328). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from CMH to CLT?

Find hourly flight availability from Columbus to Charlotte. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated April 29, 2025.

Unlike at noon, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 23% on flights from Columbus to Charlotte by exploring options for tickets in the afternoon.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Columbus to Charlotte?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Columbus to Charlotte. Price data was last updated on March 30, 2025.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Columbus to Charlotte flight should consider departing on Saturday afternoons when fares are most often at their lowest. Wednesday at noon flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Rainfall in Charlotte by month

Plan your trip to Charlotte by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Charlotte ranges from 3.0 - 4.2 inches per month. August is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 4.2 in. April is typically the driest time to visit Charlotte when rainfall is around 3.0 in.

Temperature in Charlotte by month

Plan your trip to Charlotte by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Charlotte, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 78.8 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 41.0 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing Charlotte

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Charlotte. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Charlotte. Reviews last updated April 29, 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Columbus to Charlotte, such as Southwest, Delta and United Airlines. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,295 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.6

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Gina,Apr 2025

LAS - DEN

Good, the crew was friendly and helpful. The pilot had great skills in keeping the plane stable through rough turbulence. Smooth landing, too! Thank you!
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,295 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,295 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.6

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Gina,Apr 2025

LAS - DEN

Good, the crew was friendly and helpful. The pilot had great skills in keeping the plane stable through rough turbulence. Smooth landing, too! Thank you!
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,929 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,295 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.6

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Gina,Apr 2025

LAS - DEN

Good, the crew was friendly and helpful. The pilot had great skills in keeping the plane stable through rough turbulence. Smooth landing, too! Thank you!
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,696 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,295 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.6

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Gina,Apr 2025

LAS - DEN

Good, the crew was friendly and helpful. The pilot had great skills in keeping the plane stable through rough turbulence. Smooth landing, too! Thank you!
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,295 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.6

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Gina,Apr 2025

LAS - DEN

Good, the crew was friendly and helpful. The pilot had great skills in keeping the plane stable through rough turbulence. Smooth landing, too! Thank you!
Spirit Airlines
6.3
Okay
7,956 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,295 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.6

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Gina,Apr 2025

LAS - DEN

Good, the crew was friendly and helpful. The pilot had great skills in keeping the plane stable through rough turbulence. Smooth landing, too! Thank you!

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Columbus to Charlotte. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Charlotte from Columbus?

    Most people fly into Charlotte Douglas (CLT) if they book a flight to Charlotte from Columbus. On average, Douglas has 2 inbound flights from Columbus per day from 5 airlines. Charlotte Douglas is conveniently located just 5.7 mi from Charlotte’s city center.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Columbus to Charlotte round-trip?

    Currently priced at $181, Spirit Airlines will fly you from Columbus to Charlotte and back. In addition to Spirit Airlines, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from Southwest and Delta - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $253 and $353, respectively. Spirit Airlines is priced at 58% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Columbus to Charlotte one-way?

    $111 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Frontier. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Spirit Airlines and Delta, with prices starting from $126 and $131, respectively.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Columbus to Charlotte?

    While on average a flight from Columbus to Charlotte is generally $631, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $118. When looking at the most popular route, (Columbus - Charlotte Douglas), you can expect to pay $197 for that flight.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Columbus to Charlotte that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Columbus to Charlotte flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Columbus to Charlotte?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Columbus to Charlotte.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Columbus to Charlotte?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Columbus to Charlotte by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Columbus to Charlotte?

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Columbus to Charlotte (average of $248). Flying from Columbus to Charlotte in March is currently the most expensive (average of $328). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 5 airlines flying from Columbus to Charlotte

Discover the top 5 airlines that operate flights from Columbus to Charlotte. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated April 29, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$29Average$134FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$108Average$205FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
DeltaCheapest$158Average$295FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$272Average$442FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
SouthwestCheapest$292Average$374FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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