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$44+ Cheap flights from Philadelphia to Charlotte (PHL - CLT)

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PHL — CLT
Oct 19 — Oct 261
Sun 10/19
Sun 10/26
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Philadelphia to Charlotte Douglas are usually found in January or February, booked 90 days in advance, depart on a Friday or Thursday and return on a Friday

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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 September 19, 2025.

Round-trip from

$90
(Frontier)

One-way from

$44
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

September

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January

Average price

$201

Good round-trip deal

$184 or less

Good one-way deal

$86 or less
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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 September 19, 2025.

This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/18. 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 10/27:46 pmPHL - CLT
Nonstop2h 09mFrontier
Wed 10/228:48 amCLT - PHL
Nonstop1h 47mFrontier
Deal found 9/18$90
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/17. 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 9/267:39 pmPHL - CLT
Nonstop2h 09mFrontier
Mon 9/2910:50 pmCLT - PHL
Nonstop1h 46mFrontier
Deal found 9/17$93
This Orbitz deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/17. 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 Orbitz is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 9/2910:41 amPHL - CLT
Nonstop1h 48mMultiple Airlines
Wed 10/12:47 pmCLT - PHL
Nonstop1h 49mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/17$94
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/17. 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 9/3012:02 pmPHL - CLT
Nonstop1h 55mFrontier
Wed 10/12:47 pmCLT - PHL
Nonstop1h 49mFrontier
Deal found 9/17$96
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/17. 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.
Mon 10/610:44 amPHL - CLT
Nonstop2h 05mMultiple Airlines
Fri 10/1010:51 pmCLT - PHL
Nonstop1h 48mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/17$98
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/18. 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 11/72:47 pmPHL - CLT
1 stop7h 10mFrontier
Sat 11/810:51 pmCLT - PHL
Nonstop1h 48mFrontier
Deal found 9/18$99
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/18. 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 10/198:34 amPHL - CLT
1 stop7h 56mFrontier
Tue 10/218:48 amCLT - PHL
Nonstop1h 47mFrontier
Deal found 9/18$100
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/18. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 10/49:05 amPHL - CLT
Nonstop2h 03mFrontier
Mon 10/68:51 pmCLT - PHL
1 stop19h 34mFrontier
Deal found 9/18$101
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/18. 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.
Tue 10/286:00 amPHL - CLT
Nonstop1h 53mFrontier
Tue 10/282:27 pmCLT - PHL
1 stop27h 13mFrontier
Deal found 9/18$102
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/17. 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 10/136:00 amPHL - CLT
Nonstop1h 53mFrontier
Wed 10/158:48 amCLT - PHL
Nonstop1h 47mFrontier
Deal found 9/17$103
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/17. 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 9/279:05 amPHL - CLT
Nonstop2h 03mFrontier
Mon 9/2910:50 pmCLT - PHL
Nonstop1h 46mFrontier
Deal found 9/17$104
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/18. 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 10/298:15 amPHL - CLT
Nonstop1h 57mFrontier
Sun 11/210:51 pmCLT - PHL
Nonstop1h 48mFrontier
Deal found 9/18$105

Cheapflights Fare Finder

 
Customize your flight search to find flights from Philadelphia 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 September 19, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Philadelphia to Charlotte that are best for you.

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Price

PhiladelphiaCharlotte

PHL - CLT

PHLCLT

Philadelphia

Tue 10/28

5:55 am-12:20 pm

1 stop6h 25m

Charlotte Douglas

Tue 10/28

4:20 pm-10:10 pm

1 stop5h 50m

$219

PhiladelphiaCharlotte

PHL - CLT

PHLCLT

Philadelphia

Tue 10/28

6:00 am-12:11 pm

1 stop6h 11m

Charlotte Douglas

Tue 11/11

11:38 am-4:56 pm

1 stop5h 18m

$219

PhiladelphiaCharlotte

PHL - CLT

PHLCLT

Philadelphia

Sat 9/27

9:05 am-11:08 am

Nonstop2h 03m

Charlotte Douglas

Sun 9/28

10:43 pm-12:29 am

Nonstop1h 46m

$219

PhiladelphiaCharlotte

PHL - CLT

PHLCLT

Philadelphia

Tue 11/11

6:30 am-1:27 pm

1 stop6h 57m

Charlotte Douglas

Sat 11/15

2:12 pm-6:20 pm

1 stop4h 08m

$219

PhiladelphiaCharlotte

PHL - CLT

PHLCLT

Philadelphia

Thu 10/23

1:02 pm-10:05 am

2 stops21h 03m

Charlotte Douglas

Sun 10/26

10:05 pm-4:38 pm

1 stop18h 33m

$220

PhiladelphiaCharlotte

PHL - CLT

PHLCLT

Philadelphia

Tue 9/23

2:45 pm-7:55 am

2 stops41h 10m

Charlotte Douglas

Sun 9/28

10:20 pm-12:13 am

1 stop25h 53m

$255

PhiladelphiaCharlotte

PHL - CLT

PHLCLT

Philadelphia

Wed 11/19

8:00 am-1:27 pm

1 stop5h 27m

Charlotte Douglas

Sat 11/22

5:14 pm-11:06 pm

1 stop5h 52m

$303

PhiladelphiaCharlotte

PHL - CLT

PHLCLT

Philadelphia

Sat 11/22

5:25 am-12:10 pm

1 stop6h 45m

Charlotte Douglas

Sun 11/23

5:50 am-12:00 pm

1 stop6h 10m

$339

PhiladelphiaCharlotte

PHL - CLT

PHLCLT

Philadelphia

Sun 11/2

5:30 am-11:00 am

1 stop5h 30m

Charlotte Douglas

Sat 11/8

2:27 pm-7:47 pm

1 stop5h 20m

$355

PhiladelphiaCharlotte

PHL - CLT

PHLCLT

Philadelphia

Wed 10/8

6:00 am-7:48 am

Nonstop1h 48m

Charlotte Douglas

Sun 10/12

9:32 am-11:28 am

Nonstop1h 56m

$383

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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.

Read more about PHLby Mark Chesnut
CLT

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

Read more about CLTby Taryn White
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Taryn White

Taryn White

Expert on CLT

Taryn White

Taryn White

Taryn White is a freelance travel writer, digital creator, and travel advisor who has visited nearly 100 countries and all 50 states. She’s familiar with many airports and enjoys beach hopping, boutique hotels, spa experiences, and exploring local culture. Her work has appeared in Travel + Leisure, Condé Nast Traveler, National Geographic, Smithsonian Magazine, AFAR, and more.

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Best time to book a flight from Philadelphia to Charlotte

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Charlotte from Philadelphia with our price prediction graph.
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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 September 12, 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 September 19, 2025.

It’s optimal to fly from Philadelphia to Charlotte in the evening. By choosing this option you can save up to 48% 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 September 14, 2025.

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

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 September 19, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown American Airlines, 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.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews

Crew

8.0

Food

6.4

Boarding

7.5

Overall

7.2

Comfort

7.2

Entertainment

6.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Apr 2025

MYR - CLT

This flight was impacted by a nearly 4, yes 4 hour delay. They replaced a 777 with another one and it had to be cleaned and catered before we could depart. Great crew did it without complaint.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews

Crew

8.0

Food

6.4

Boarding

7.5

Overall

7.2

Comfort

7.2

Entertainment

6.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Apr 2025

MYR - CLT

This flight was impacted by a nearly 4, yes 4 hour delay. They replaced a 777 with another one and it had to be cleaned and catered before we could depart. Great crew did it without complaint.
Spirit Airlines
6.3
Okay
8,030 reviews
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews

Crew

8.0

Food

6.4

Boarding

7.5

Overall

7.2

Comfort

7.2

Entertainment

6.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Apr 2025

MYR - CLT

This flight was impacted by a nearly 4, yes 4 hour delay. They replaced a 777 with another one and it had to be cleaned and catered before we could depart. Great crew did it without complaint.
Frontier
5.8
Fair
3,171 reviews
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews

Crew

8.0

Food

6.4

Boarding

7.5

Overall

7.2

Comfort

7.2

Entertainment

6.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Apr 2025

MYR - CLT

This flight was impacted by a nearly 4, yes 4 hour delay. They replaced a 777 with another one and it had to be cleaned and catered before we could depart. Great crew did it without complaint.

Related info for your journey

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  • 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 11 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 48m 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 126 users in the past month. Keep an eye out for changes in search interest prior to high and low season.

  • How long is the flight from Philadelphia to Charlotte?

    A quick flight from Philadelphia to Charlotte can take about 2h 03m. Southwest provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $219. Philadelphia and Charlotte are separated by a distance of 448 mi. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both nonstop flights and flights with stops.

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

    According to our current data, Frontier ($55), Spirit Airlines ($80), and American Airlines ($189) offers the cheapest pricing from Philadelphia to Charlotte. Frontier is priced at 66% 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 Aer Lingus (89%), Qatar Airways (85%) or American Airlines (79%) 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 $600, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $45. When looking at the most popular route, (Philadelphia - Charlotte Douglas), you can expect to pay $89 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 September 19, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$55Average$146FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$80Average$121FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
American AirlinesCheapest$189Average$369FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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