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$63+ Cheap flights from Washington, D.C. (WAS) 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 12/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
WAS — CLT
Nov 1 — Nov 81
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Washington, D.C. to Charlotte Douglas are usually found in October or August, booked 88 days in advance, depart on a Friday or Saturday and return on a Thursday

Cheap flight deals from Washington, D.C. to Charlotte

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Washington, D.C. (WAS) 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 October 2, 2025.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$103
(Frontier)

One-way from

$63
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

April

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$204

Good round-trip deal

$268 or less

Good one-way deal

$135 or less
Provider with most accurate pricing for Washington, D.C. (WAS)-Charlotte Douglas flight deals.
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From Washington, D.C. (WAS) to Charlotte Douglas
One-way flight from Washington, D.C. (WAS) to Charlotte Douglas
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 10% potential increase in price ($28 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($3 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in October 2025
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Explore the most affordable flight options available from Washington, D.C. to Charlotte. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on October 2, 2025.

This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/30. 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.
Mon 10/209:29 amBWI - CLT
Nonstop1h 40mFrontier
Sun 10/268:59 amCLT - BWI
Nonstop1h 36mFrontier
Deal found 9/30$103
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Fri 10/179:29 amBWI - CLT
Nonstop1h 40mFrontier
Mon 10/208:55 amCLT - BWI
Nonstop1h 36mFrontier
Deal found 9/30$104
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/2. 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.
Sat 10/254:00 pmBWI - CLT
1 stop7h 28mMultiple Airlines
Sun 10/268:59 amCLT - BWI
Nonstop1h 36mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/2$106
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/1. 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 12/215:35 pmBWI - CLT
Nonstop1h 40mFrontier
Tue 12/238:47 amCLT - BWI
Nonstop1h 34mFrontier
Deal found 10/1$109
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Sun 10/199:29 amBWI - CLT
Nonstop1h 40mFrontier
Fri 10/249:42 amCLT - BWI
Nonstop1h 52mFrontier
Deal found 9/30$111
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/30. 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 10/199:29 amBWI - CLT
Nonstop1h 40mFrontier
Sun 10/268:59 amCLT - BWI
Nonstop1h 36mFrontier
Deal found 9/30$112
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/30. 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.
Thu 10/2311:31 amBWI - CLT
1 stop7h 02mFrontier
Sun 10/268:59 amCLT - BWI
Nonstop1h 36mFrontier
Deal found 9/30$115
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/30. 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 10/1411:19 amBWI - CLT
1 stop26h 00mFrontier
Fri 10/178:55 amCLT - BWI
Nonstop1h 36mFrontier
Deal found 9/30$116
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/30. 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.
Fri 10/2412:29 pmBWI - CLT
1 stop24h 15mFrontier
Sun 10/268:59 amCLT - BWI
Nonstop1h 36mFrontier
Deal found 9/30$117
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/1. 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.
Mon 10/209:29 amBWI - CLT
Nonstop1h 40mFrontier
Wed 10/224:00 pmCLT - BWI
1 stop18h 30mFrontier
Deal found 10/1$118
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/30. 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.
Mon 10/209:29 amBWI - CLT
Nonstop1h 40mFrontier
Mon 10/2710:03 amCLT - BWI
1 stop5h 53mFrontier
Deal found 9/30$119
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/30. 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 11/73:25 pmIAD - CLT
1 stop6h 32mFrontier
Sat 11/81:18 pmCLT - IAD
1 stop6h 33mFrontier
Deal found 9/30$144

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Washington, D.C. to Charlotte that are best for you.

Fly from

Washington, D.C.

Fly to

Charlotte

Route

Depart

Return

Price

BaltimoreCharlotte

BWI - CLT

BWICLT

Baltimore/Washington

Sat 10/18

8:01 pm-8:00 am

1 stop11h 59m

Charlotte Douglas

Mon 10/20

8:55 am-10:31 am

Nonstop1h 36m

$122

BaltimoreCharlotte

BWI - CLT

BWICLT

Baltimore/Washington

Wed 10/15

5:20 pm-11:28 pm

1 stop6h 08m

Charlotte Douglas

Mon 10/20

8:55 am-10:31 am

Nonstop1h 36m

$143

BaltimoreCharlotte

BWI - CLT

BWICLT

Baltimore/Washington

Sat 11/1

6:00 am-12:11 pm

1 stop6h 11m

Charlotte Douglas

Tue 11/4

5:25 pm-11:02 pm

1 stop5h 37m

$177

BaltimoreCharlotte

BWI - CLT

BWICLT

Baltimore/Washington

Mon 10/27

8:40 pm-10:15 pm

Nonstop1h 35m

Charlotte Douglas

Wed 10/29

7:05 am-8:35 am

Nonstop1h 30m

$177

BaltimoreCharlotte

BWI - CLT

BWICLT

Baltimore/Washington

Wed 10/29

6:00 am-11:00 am

1 stop5h 00m

Charlotte Douglas

Wed 11/5

11:41 am-5:17 pm

1 stop5h 36m

$178

BaltimoreCharlotte

BWI - CLT

BWICLT

Baltimore/Washington

Wed 10/22

6:00 am-11:00 am

1 stop5h 00m

Charlotte Douglas

Sat 10/25

5:25 pm-11:02 pm

1 stop5h 37m

$179

BaltimoreCharlotte

BWI - CLT

BWICLT

Baltimore/Washington

Tue 10/21

8:15 am-9:55 am

Nonstop1h 40m

Charlotte Douglas

Thu 10/23

6:00 am-7:25 am

Nonstop1h 25m

$187

Washington, D.C.Charlotte

IAD - CLT

IADCLT

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sat 11/8

10:23 pm-11:58 pm

Nonstop1h 35m

Charlotte Douglas

Tue 11/11

7:44 pm-9:15 pm

Nonstop1h 31m

$188

Washington, D.C.Charlotte

DCA - CLT

DCACLT

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Fri 11/28

5:05 am-6:35 am

Nonstop1h 30m

Charlotte Douglas

Wed 12/3

8:43 pm-10:07 pm

Nonstop1h 24m

$188

Washington, D.C.Charlotte

IAD - CLT

IADCLT

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Fri 11/7

10:23 pm-11:58 pm

Nonstop1h 35m

Charlotte Douglas

Sun 11/9

10:00 am-11:41 am

Nonstop1h 41m

$189

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Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Washington, D.C. to Charlotte in October.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapflightsfaresPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*1 star
PricelinePrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Washington, D.C.-Charlotte flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Washington, D.C.-Charlotte flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Washington, D.C.-Charlotte flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Washington, D.C.-Charlotte flights, Cheapflights users trust FlightHub the most. FlightHub has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for Washington, D.C.-Charlotte flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Best time to book a flight from Washington, D.C. to Charlotte

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Washington, D.C. to Charlotte

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Washington, D.C. to Charlotte. Price data was last updated on September 26, 2025.

Booking 88 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Washington, D.C. 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 Washington, D.C. to Charlotte?

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

Find hourly flight availability from Washington, D.C. 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 October 2, 2025.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Washington, D.C. to Charlotte in the evening. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 24% on your trip compared to booking a flight at noon.

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

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Washington, D.C. to Charlotte. Price data was last updated on September 28, 2025.

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

Weekly flight availability from Washington, D.C. to Charlotte

Explore weekly flight availability from Washington, D.C. 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 October 2, 2025.

The most flights from WAS to CLT are scheduled on a Thursday (36 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Tuesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (10 on average).

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Washington, D.C. to Charlotte?

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Cheapflights partnered with top experts to bring you the best recommendations for your Washington, D.C. to Charlotte trip
Airports
IAD

For a quick check-in at IAD, arrive early as afternoon crowds can be overwhelming, especially at United's hub.

Read more about IADby Ramsey Qubein
CLT

Consider using rideshares like Uber or Lyft from CLT, often cheaper than taxis for reaching Charlotte.

Read more about CLTby Taryn White
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Ramsey Qubein

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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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 October 2, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Southwest, United Airlines, and American Airlines from Washington, D.C. 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.

Overall

8.0

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Mike,Aug 2025

OKC - AUS

AC was not adequate, even on a night flight. WiFi subpar even for the airlines

Overall

8.0

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Mike,Aug 2025

OKC - AUS

AC was not adequate, even on a night flight. WiFi subpar even for the airlines

Overall

8.0

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Mike,Aug 2025

OKC - AUS

AC was not adequate, even on a night flight. WiFi subpar even for the airlines

Overall

8.0

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Mike,Aug 2025

OKC - AUS

AC was not adequate, even on a night flight. WiFi subpar even for the airlines

Overall

8.0

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Mike,Aug 2025

OKC - AUS

AC was not adequate, even on a night flight. WiFi subpar even for the airlines

Overall

8.0

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Mike,Aug 2025

OKC - AUS

AC was not adequate, even on a night flight. WiFi subpar even for the airlines

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  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Charlotte from Washington, D.C.?

    For a flight from Washington, D.C. to Charlotte, you will be flying into Douglas. Charlotte Douglas (CLT) is just 5.7 mi from the center of the city. Douglas is the only Charlotte airport and it handles 20 inbound flights from Washington, D.C. per day. 5 airlines have flights to Charlotte Douglas from Washington, D.C. on a regular basis.

  • How long is the flight from Washington, D.C. to Charlotte?

    A quick flight from Washington, D.C. to Charlotte can take about 1h 35m. Frontier provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $177. Airlines will cover a distance of 360 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 Washington, D.C. to Charlotte round-trip?

    According to our current data, American Airlines ($183), and United Airlines ($189) offers the cheapest pricing from Washington, D.C. to Charlotte. American Airlines is currently priced 23% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Washington, D.C. to Charlotte one-way?

    The cheapest airlines for a one-way flight from Washington, D.C. to Charlotte are American Airlines ($70), Spirit Airlines ($76), and Delta ($89).

  • What are the most popular routes from Washington, D.C. to Charlotte?

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Washington, D.C. to Charlotte?

    Looking for the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time? Our data shows these are most likely to get you from Washington, D.C. to Charlotte on time: PSA Airlines (90%), American Airlines (89%), Ethiopian Air (88%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Washington, D.C. to Charlotte?

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $128. While the most popular route (Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl - Charlotte Douglas) can be booked for $188 on average, our data indicates $799 when flying from Washington, D.C. to Charlotte.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Washington, D.C. to Charlotte that include hotel bookings?

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Washington, D.C. to Charlotte?

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

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Washington, D.C. to Charlotte?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Washington, D.C. 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 Washington, D.C. to Charlotte?

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Washington, D.C. to Charlotte (average of $248). Flying from Washington, D.C. 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 Washington, D.C. to Charlotte

Discover the top 5 airlines that operate flights from Washington, D.C. 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 October 2, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$55Average$114FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$62Average$110FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
American AirlinesCheapest$140Average$278FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
SouthwestCheapest$152Average$270FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
United AirlinesCheapest$189Average$286FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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