Flying from Houston to Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT): What you need to know
Begin planning your trip by checking out the most convenient place to catch your flight from Houston to Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT). Explore the options for leaving from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) or William P. Hobby Airport (HOU), the city's main airports.
Expect to be travelling for 2 hours 35 minutes. That's the average journey time for a direct Houston to Charlotte Douglas International Airport flight.
Charlotte Douglas International Airport is located in Charlotte. The city follows the UTC-4 timezone and is one hour ahead of Houston.
The most popular route is from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT), with 57 direct weekly services. If you're eager to be on your way, the earliest flight from IAH to CLT is the 6:23am American Airlines option. If you prefer to leave later in the day, the final departure is at 6:30pm with American Airlines.
For hassle-free travel, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This way, you'll have plenty of time to board your flight from Houston to CLT.
High season means busier airports, so be there even earlier. Give yourself at least two hours before a domestic flight and four hours for international journeys to stick to your schedule.
Airports in Houston
George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)
Enjoy an uninterrupted journey from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH). Direct flights from Houston to Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) operate from here.
Leading carriers that have direct flights from Houston to Charlotte Douglas International Airport leaving from IAH include:
The airline with the highest booking numbers between IAH and CLT is American Airlines.
Frontier Airlines takes the lead in punctuality. A reliable 88.0% of its services on this route land as scheduled.
IAH is around 27 kilometres from central Houston. If you're catching a cab, driving or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take 20 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic conditions. If you're taking public transport, expect the journey time to be around 50 minutes.
Planning to catch an early flight from Houston to Charlotte Douglas International Airport? Avoid the mad dash to the terminal (and sneak in some bonus sleep) by picking one of these stays close to George Bush Intercontinental Airport:
78.42% of flights departing from George Bush Intercontinental Airport make it to their destination on schedule.
IAH's address is 16930 JFK Boulevard.
William P. Hobby Airport (HOU)
Think about setting out from William P. Hobby Airport (HOU). You can book a direct Houston to Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) plane ticket from this hub.
Southwest Airlines offers direct flights from Houston to CLT out of HOU. Book your favourite window (or aisle) seat and get to your destination without any detours.
On the HOU to CLT route, Southwest Airlines is the airline most travellers rely on.
Among the carriers operating flights between William P. Hobby Airport and Charlotte Douglas International Airport, Southwest Airlines has the best record for on-time arrivals.
You can arrive at HOU from central Houston in approximately 20 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The ride on public transport takes roughly 1 hour 40 minutes to cover the 19 kilometres or so.
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Most flights that leave William P. Hobby Airport get to their destination as planned. It achieves a consistent on-time performance rate of 81.06%.
HOU is located at 7800 Airport Boulevard.
About Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT)
Book a hotel near CLT if you have a late flight from Houston to Charlotte Douglas International Airport. Choose one of these options and skip the long transfer:
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Lock in the best deal by reserving your vehicle around one week ahead of your Houston to Charlotte Douglas International Airport flight.
The street address for CLT is 5501 Josh Birmingham Parkway.
Getting from Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to central Charlotte
Charlotte Douglas International Airport is roughly 10 kilometres from central Charlotte. How long it'll take to get there in a car hire or cab depends on the time of day. Do some research before your trip.
When travelling on public transport, expect a journey of roughly 4 hours 55 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Houston to Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT)
RM193 is currently the best price for a one-way ticket from Houston to Charlotte Douglas International Airport. A return flight starts from RM370. These fares may change based on availability and demand.
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The best time to fly from Houston to Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT)
August is when most people book flights from Houston to Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT). Visit Charlotte in February if you'd rather avoid peak season.
Lock in a Houston to CLT plane ticket departing in July if you're eager to explore the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Charlotte to range from 19ºC (66ºF) to 34ºC (93ºF).
If you like travelling in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from Houston to Charlotte Douglas International Airport in January when temperatures are between -2ºC (28ºF) and 13ºC (55ºF).
More about Charlotte
Start your Charlotte trip right by choosing the ideal place to stay. As soon as you've booked your flight from Houston to Charlotte Douglas International Airport, check out our range of accommodation options including:
Bechtler Museum of Modern Art and Discovery Place are just the start of the top-rated attractions to put on your Charlotte must-do list. Keep the sightseeing going at NASCAR Hall of Fame.
Explore more of the United States
You've done Charlotte, now it's time to discover other corners of the United States. Travel around 225 kilometres east to Raleigh to tick off its popular sights. From North Carolina Museum of Art to North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences and Dorothea Dix Park, your itinerary will be busy.
Around 209 kilometres north-east of Charlotte, Durham is another favourite stop in the United States. Start your sightseeing at DPAC - Durham Performing Arts Centre, American Tobacco Campus District and American Tobacco Historic District.