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These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Charlotte to Philadelphia:

• Earliest: departs at 6:00 am and lands at 7:43 am
• Latest: departs at 10:35 pm and lands at 12:18 am.

The flight takes about 1h 43m.

A direct flight from Charlotte to Philadelphia takes 1h 43m, covering 1,160 km.

No, a passport is not required for this domestic route, but you will need another form of identification, such as a driver's licence.

Round-trip flights from Charlotte to Philadelphia range from C$ 209 to C$ 475, with an average of C$ 322 over the past 12 months. Anything below C$ 209 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 23% above the C$ 322 route average. Book 22 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Layover fares average C$ 305 round-trip via Fort Lauderdale (FLL), compared to C$ 324 for direct.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge C$ 70–C$ 140 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Airbus A321-100/200 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by American Airlines and Frontier. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 737-800 variants.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Charlotte to Philadelphia flights, with 34% leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 33%, Evening flights for 22%, and Night flights for 11%.

Two airlines offer in-flight Wi-Fi on Charlotte to Philadelphia flights:

• American Airlines
• JetBlue

Pricing varies by airline and fare class. Some plans are included with the ticket or loyalty program; others are paid add-ons priced by flight length.

Based on prices from the last 5 days, flying between Charlotte and Philadelphia is around C$ 390 round-trip, with a flight time of about 7h 10m. Recent train fares are around C$ 323 round-trip, with a trip time of about 12h 15m. Compared with flying, recent train fares are roughly 18% lower. However, taking the train takes about 5+ hours longer each way.

One-way fares from Charlotte to Philadelphia are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about C$ 256, which is 27% above the typical average for this route.

Philadelphia Airport (PHL) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates averaging C$ 96 for economy cars. Top options include:

• Payless
• Dollar
• Hertz
• Thrifty
• Alamo

Flights from Charlotte to Philadelphia usually depart from Charlotte Douglas (CLT) and arrive at Philadelphia (PHL).

Morning flights have the fewest delays on this route, while night departures tend to have the most.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the Charlotte to Philadelphia route, 15% of flights were delayed in the past three months, with delays averaging 2h 33m.

One-stop flights from Charlotte to Philadelphia most commonly connect through:

• Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) – 33% of one-stop connections
• Orlando (MCO) – 25% of one-stop connections
• Fort Lauderdale (FLL) – 17% of one-stop connections
• Nashville Intl (BNA) – 8% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 25% on flights from Charlotte to Philadelphia. Monday is the cheapest departure day at C$ 306 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at C$ 404, a difference of C$ 98.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to three days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

2 airlines operate flights between Charlotte and Philadelphia. The airlines offering direct flights on this route include:

• American Airlines
• Frontier

Flying via Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl (IAD) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 3h 54m, compared with 4h 57m via Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) and 5h 14m via Chicago Midway (MDW).

Some of the most popular sights in Philadelphia are Philadelphia Stadium, Philadelphia Convention Center, and Mutter Museum. These are among the most viewed places in Philadelphia on KAYAK.

Among airlines operating Charlotte to Philadelphia flights:

• Frontier: offers free seat selection
• American Airlines: offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• American Airlines: a carry-on bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• Frontier: a carry-on bag and a checked bag in Premium Economy Class
• JetBlue: a cabin bag in Economy Class class

Baggage allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route, and airline, so always check the fare details before booking.