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$59+ Cheap flights from Philadelphia to Charlotte (PHL - 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 8/6. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
PHL — CLT
Aug 3 — Aug 101
Sun 8/3
Sun 8/10
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Philadelphia to Charlotte Douglas are usually found in August or September, booked 90 days in advance, depart on a Friday or Thursday and return on a Friday

Cheap flight deals from Philadelphia to Charlotte

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Philadelphia (PHL) 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 July 29, 2025.

Round-trip from

$101
(Cheapflightsfares)

One-way from

$59
(Cheapflightsfares)

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$195

Good round-trip deal

$158 or less

Good one-way deal

$108 or less
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Cheapest flights from Philadelphia to Charlotte
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Philadelphia to Charlotte. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on July 29, 2025.

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Thu 8/77:20 amPHL - CLT
Nonstop1h 50mFrontier
Mon 8/1110:56 pmCLT - PHL
Nonstop1h 48mFrontier
Deal found 7/28$101
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/27. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 8/137:20 amPHL - CLT
Nonstop1h 50mMultiple Airlines
Fri 8/1510:11 amCLT - PHL
Nonstop1h 37mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/27$110
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/27. 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 Priceline is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 8/1512:46 pmPHL - CLT
Nonstop1h 43mSpirit Airlines
Mon 8/182:14 pmCLT - PHL
1 stop6h 35mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 7/27$120

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PHL - CLT

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Philadelphia

Fri 8/8

7:43 pm-10:01 pm

Nonstop2h 18m

Charlotte Douglas

Mon 8/11

10:56 pm-12:44 am

Nonstop1h 48m

$101

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Philadelphia

Wed 8/13

7:20 am-9:10 am

Nonstop1h 50m

Charlotte Douglas

Fri 8/15

10:11 am-11:48 am

Nonstop1h 37m

$110

PhiladelphiaCharlotte

PHL - CLT

PHLCLT

Philadelphia

Fri 8/15

12:46 pm-2:29 pm

Nonstop1h 43m

Charlotte Douglas

Mon 8/18

2:14 pm-8:49 pm

1 stop6h 35m

$120

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PHL - CLT

PHLCLT

Philadelphia

Wed 8/6

7:20 am-9:10 am

Nonstop1h 50m

$59

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PHL - CLT

PHLCLT

Philadelphia

Tue 8/19

3:46 pm-9:59 pm

1 stop6h 13m

$62

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Airports
PHL

For quick check-in, verify your airline's terminal before arriving at PHL. Terminals are spread out, with limited indoor connections outside security.

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CLT

At CLT, rideshares like Uber and Lyft are often cheaper than taxis. Pickup is available curbside outside the arrivals area.

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Best time to book a flight from Philadelphia to Charlotte

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

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

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

The best time to book flights from Philadelphia to Charlotte is 90 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

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

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Philadelphia to Charlotte (average of $248). Flying from Philadelphia 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 PHL to CLT?

Find hourly flight availability from Philadelphia 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 July 29, 2025.

It’s optimal to fly from Philadelphia to Charlotte in the evening. By choosing this option you can save up to 42% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the morning.

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

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Philadelphia to Charlotte. Price data was last updated on July 27, 2025.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Philadelphia to Charlotte flight should consider departing on Tuesday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Sunday evenings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Weekly flight availability from Philadelphia to Charlotte

Explore weekly flight availability from Philadelphia to Charlotte. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated July 29, 2025.

The most flights from PHL to CLT are scheduled on a Monday (17 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (14 on average).

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 July 29, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Spirit Airlines and Frontier from Philadelphia to Charlotte. 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.
Spirit Airlines
6.3
Okay
8,040 reviews

Boarding

6.6

Comfort

5.9

Crew

7.0

Entertainment

5.0

Overall

6.3

Food

5.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jul 2025

LAS - DTW

Was the most uncomfortable seat I have ever sat in on an airplane
Spirit Airlines
6.3
Okay
8,040 reviews
Spirit Airlines
6.3
Okay
8,040 reviews

Boarding

6.6

Comfort

5.9

Crew

7.0

Entertainment

5.0

Overall

6.3

Food

5.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jul 2025

LAS - DTW

Was the most uncomfortable seat I have ever sat in on an airplane
Frontier
5.9
Fair
3,238 reviews
Spirit Airlines
6.3
Okay
8,040 reviews

Boarding

6.6

Comfort

5.9

Crew

7.0

Entertainment

5.0

Overall

6.3

Food

5.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jul 2025

LAS - DTW

Was the most uncomfortable seat I have ever sat in on an airplane

Related info for your journey

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

  • What airports do I use to fly from Philadelphia to Charlotte?

    If you wish to fly to Charlotte from Philadelphia, then you need to book flights from Philadelphia to Charlotte Douglas. There are 15 flights from Philadelphia (PHL) to Douglas (CLT) per day to choose from. Flights to Charlotte from Philadelphia are available from 3 different airlines, which means you should have some options if you want to compare airfare deals. 1h 41m is how long a nonstop flight from Philadelphia to Charlotte Douglas typically takes.

  • How popular is this Philadelphia to Charlotte flight route?

    This flight path from Philadelphia to Charlotte Douglas was viewed by 114 users in the past month. Keep an eye out for changes in search interest prior to high and low season.

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

    According to our current data, Frontier ($101), and Spirit Airlines ($120) offers the cheapest pricing from Philadelphia to Charlotte. Frontier is priced at 37% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Philadelphia to Charlotte?

    No one likes to see their flight delayed. When booking a flight from Philadelphia to Charlotte consider choosing PSA Airlines (100%), Aer Lingus (85%) or American Airlines (74%) as they are the most reliable in getting you off to your destination on time.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Philadelphia to Charlotte?

    While on average a flight from Philadelphia to Charlotte is generally $740, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $59. When looking at the most popular route, (Philadelphia - Charlotte Douglas), you can expect to pay $76 for that flight.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Philadelphia 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 Philadelphia to Charlotte?

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Philadelphia to Charlotte (average of $248). Flying from Philadelphia 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 3 airlines flying from Philadelphia to Charlotte

Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from Philadelphia 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 July 29, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$52Average$142FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$80Average$123FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
American AirlinesCheapest$169Average$351FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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