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$61+ Cheap flights from Charlotte to Philadelphia (CLT - PHL)

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CLT — PHL
Aug 5 — Aug 121
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Charlotte Douglas to Philadelphia are usually found in October or September, booked 89 days in advance, depart on a Friday or Thursday and return on a Friday

Cheap flight deals from Charlotte to Philadelphia

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Charlotte (CLT) to Philadelphia (PHL). 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 31, 2025.

Round-trip from

$97
(Flightnetwork)

One-way from

$61
(CheapOair)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$174

Good round-trip deal

$130 or less

Good one-way deal

$110 or less
From Charlotte Douglas to Philadelphia
One-way flight from Charlotte Douglas to Philadelphia
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 10% potential increase in price ($20 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($5 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in July 2025
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Charlotte Douglas to Philadelphia.
Price to beat on a one-way flight from Charlotte Douglas to Philadelphia.

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Cheapest flights from Charlotte to Philadelphia
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Charlotte to Philadelphia. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on July 31, 2025.

This Flightnetwork deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/31. 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 Flightnetwork is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 8/1510:56 pmCLT - PHL
Nonstop1h 48mFrontier
Mon 8/187:43 pmPHL - CLT
Nonstop2h 18mFrontier
Deal found 7/31$97
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/28. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 8/1510:56 pmCLT - PHL
Nonstop1h 48mMultiple Airlines
Mon 8/1812:46 pmPHL - CLT
Nonstop1h 43mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/28$99
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/31. 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 9/121:24 pmCLT - PHL
Nonstop1h 44mSpirit Airlines
Fri 9/1910:41 amPHL - CLT
Nonstop1h 48mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 7/31$100

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Charlotte to Philadelphia that are best for you.

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CharlottePhiladelphia

CLT - PHL

CLTPHL

Charlotte Douglas

Fri 8/15

10:56 pm-12:44 am

Nonstop1h 48m

Philadelphia

Mon 8/18

7:43 pm-10:01 pm

Nonstop2h 18m

$97

CharlottePhiladelphia

CLT - PHL

CLTPHL

Charlotte Douglas

Fri 8/15

10:56 pm-12:44 am

Nonstop1h 48m

Philadelphia

Mon 8/18

12:46 pm-2:29 pm

Nonstop1h 43m

$99

CharlottePhiladelphia

CLT - PHL

CLTPHL

Charlotte Douglas

Fri 9/12

1:24 pm-3:08 pm

Nonstop1h 44m

Philadelphia

Fri 9/19

10:41 am-12:29 pm

Nonstop1h 48m

$100

CharlottePhiladelphia

CLT - PHL

CLTPHL

Charlotte Douglas

Sun 10/19

10:41 pm-12:29 am

Nonstop1h 48m

$61

CharlottePhiladelphia

CLT - PHL

CLTPHL

Charlotte Douglas

Fri 8/29

10:11 am-11:48 am

Nonstop1h 37m

$63

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Deals found on 7/29

The best insider tips for Charlotte to Philadelphia flights

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Airports
CLT

For quick security, arrive early at CLT, especially during peak hours (5-6 pm), as construction may increase wait times.

Read more about CLTby Taryn White
PHL

Use SEPTA trains for efficient travel to Center City from PHL. Stations are near Terminals A, B, C/D, and E/F.

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Best time to book a flight from Charlotte to Philadelphia

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

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

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

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Charlotte to Philadelphia, you should look to book at least 89 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

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

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Charlotte to Philadelphia (average of $236). Flying from Charlotte to Philadelphia in March is currently the most expensive (average of $295). 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 CLT to PHL?

Find hourly flight availability from Charlotte to Philadelphia. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated July 31, 2025.

It’s optimal to fly from Charlotte to Philadelphia in the evening. By choosing this option you can save up to 77% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the afternoon.

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

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

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

Weekly flight availability from Charlotte to Philadelphia

Explore weekly flight availability from Charlotte to Philadelphia. 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 31, 2025.

The most flights from CLT to PHL are scheduled on a Thursday (22 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Wednesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (12 on average).

Reviews of airlines servicing Philadelphia

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Philadelphia. 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 Philadelphia. Reviews last updated July 31, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Spirit Airlines and Frontier from Charlotte to Philadelphia by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Food

5.1

Overall

6.3

Crew

7.0

Boarding

6.6

Entertainment

5.0

Comfort

5.9

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jul 2025

LAS - DTW

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

Food

5.1

Overall

6.3

Crew

7.0

Boarding

6.6

Entertainment

5.0

Comfort

5.9

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jul 2025

LAS - DTW

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

Food

5.1

Overall

6.3

Crew

7.0

Boarding

6.6

Entertainment

5.0

Comfort

5.9

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 Charlotte to Philadelphia. 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 Charlotte to Philadelphia?

    Philadelphia is the airport most travelers will use when flying to Philadelphia from Charlotte Douglas. Booking flights from Douglas (CLT) to Philadelphia (PHL) should be relatively easy as there are 18 daily flights to Philadelphia from 3 different airlines. 1h 37m is how long a flight from Charlotte to Philadelphia will take if you book a nonstop flight.

  • How popular is this Charlotte to Philadelphia flight route?

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

    Our cheapest airline available from Charlotte to Philadelphia is Frontier. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $97 on this airline. An additional option worth looking into is Spirit Airlines, starting at $100. Frontier is 41% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

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

    The top 3 most reliable airlines when flying from Charlotte to Philadelphia are American Airlines (68%), Aer Lingus (67%) and PSA Airlines (67%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Charlotte to Philadelphia?

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $75. While the most popular route (Charlotte Douglas - Philadelphia) can be booked for $89 on average our data indicates $1,735 when flying from Charlotte to Philadelphia.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Charlotte to Philadelphia (average of $236). Flying from Charlotte to Philadelphia in March is currently the most expensive (average of $295). 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 Charlotte to Philadelphia

Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from Charlotte to Philadelphia. 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 31, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$52Average$136FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$78Average$133FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
American AirlinesCheapest$183Average$355FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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