Find flights
Travel Guide

Cheap flights to Charlotte

— CLT
26 Dec — 2 Jan1
1 adult

Travel insights for flights to Charlotte

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights to Charlotte including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

Rainfall in Charlotte by month

Plan your trip to Charlotte by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Charlotte ranges from 76.0 - 107.0 mm per month. August is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 107.0 mm. April is typically the driest time to visit Charlotte when rainfall is around 76.0 mm.

Temperature in Charlotte by month

Plan your trip to Charlotte by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Charlotte, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 26.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 5.0 C).

Getting around Charlotte

If you’re staying in Charlotte, you can walk around the Uptown area or take the Gold Rush shuttle, which provides free service throughout Uptown. There’s trolley service from Historic South End to Center City Charlotte, and the Charlotte Area Transit System (CATS) provides public transportation throughout the city.

To tour the outlying areas you’ll need a car. As with most major cities, traffic can be difficult during the rush hour.

When driving around Charlotte, pay attention to street names. Several major streets have a name change after an intersection. Also, several roads have the same name; they may all connect in some way, but it can be confusing for a driver who’s not paying attention.

What is good to know if travelling to Charlotte?

  • It could be argued that the most popular attraction is NASCAR. Charlotte is a car racing hub: the majority of NASCAR teams and race shops are within an hour’s drive of Charlotte, and most NASCAR drivers maintain a residence in or near the city. It is said that 73 per cent of American motor-sports employees are based within two hours of Charlotte. For those interested, fifteen minutes from downtown Charlotte will have you at the Lowe’s Motor Speedway.
  • The Charlotte area is rich with gardens. The Botanical Gardens at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte have orchids, carnivorous plants, butterfly and hummingbird gardens, a tropical rain forest, and plants indigenous to the area.
  • Latta Plantation was a successful cotton plantation and is now a living history farm. Visitors can experience what life was like for planters, farmers, and slaves of the North Carolina backcountry in the early 19th century.
  • Kings Mountain National Military Park, 30 miles west of Charlotte, is the site of a significant victory by American Patriots over American Loyalists during the Southern Campaign of the Revolutionary War. The battle destroyed the left wing of Cornwallis’ army and effectively ended Loyalist ascendance in the Carolinas. The park has a museum and a trail around the battlefield sites.
  • The Mint Museum of Art, built in 1836 as a US Mint, has permanent collections of American, European, African, pre-Columbian, and Spanish colonial art; porcelain and pottery; regional crafts; and historic costumes.
  • Reed Gold Mine, east of Charlotte, is where Conrad Reed discovered a 17-pound nugget in 1799 and started America’s first documented gold rush. Guided underground tours of the gold mine are available, as well as seasonal gold panning, walking trails, and a stamp mill.
  • The best places to find antiques are reputed to be the towns of Waxhaw, Pineville, and Matthews. Shops are usually open from Monday through Saturday in Pineville and Matthews. In Waxhaw, some shops are open on Sunday but closed on Monday, and Waxhaw holds an annual antiques fair each February.

  • When is the best time to fly to Charlotte?

    Winter temperatures dip to -1 degrees. Summer temperatures are in the 30s, with July reaching 40, and it can be humid. July is typically the warmest month and January the coldest. Peak season Spring is probably the most attractive season to take a flight to Charlotte with all the trees and shrubs in bloom. Folk, craft, art, and music festivals tend to take place in summer, as do sports events. State and local fairs are held mainly in August and September, with a few in early July and October. Fall has spectacular foliage.

  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Charlotte?

    Charlotte Douglas (CLT), located 9.2 km from the city centre, is the airport you fly into when you book flights to Charlotte.

  • Can I find cheaper flights to Charlotte if I am willing to have stopovers?

    Yes, flights with stopovers are often cheaper than direct flights. Keep an eye out for flight deals to Charlotte on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.

  • What is the cheapest airport to fly to in Charlotte?

    Charlotte Douglas is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in Charlotte. One-way flights to Charlotte Douglas typically cost HK$3,059, while return flights cost around HK$1,426.

  • How much is a return flight to Charlotte?

    A return flight to Charlotte will typically cost around HK$183, however they can be found for as little as HK$183.

  • Does Charlotte Douglas have rental cars?

    Yes. Those touching down at Charlotte Douglas can take advantage of the car hire services offered upon their arrival.

  • Are there hotels close to Charlotte Douglas?

    Yes. Charlotte Douglas has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. Home2 Suites by Hilton Charlotte Airport is the closest property to Charlotte Douglas (1.6 km away from Charlotte Douglas).

See more FAQs

Browse thousands of different options on Cheapflights for your next trip

Toggle through the tabs below to find thousands of options on Cheapflights for your next trip.

Fly with Cheapflights

Find the best flight deals on Cheapflights, where travellers can enjoy low prices and a wide availability of flights to their desired destinations.

How does Cheapflights help users find flights to Charlotte?

When you search for this flight to Charlotte, Cheapflights searches on 900+ travel sites to save you time finding great flight deals online. Additionally, we offer filter features so you can choose a preferred cabin class or airline, see different price ranges, and much more so you can book the best flight for you.

Why should you use Cheapflights to find cheap flight tickets to Charlotte?

Cheapflights helps you find that perfect flight to Charlotte by searching from hundreds of airlines and agencies you know and love. We are also free to use, in case you were wondering!

Can Cheapflights find flights to Charlotte with no change fees?

Need flexible booking options for your flight to Charlotte ? Don’t worry, Cheapflights have you covered. Use our search filter to only show flights with no change fees.

Can Cheapflights notify me if prices for flights to Charlotte become cheaper?

Not ready to book yet? You can track prices for flights to Charlotte on Cheapflights with our Price Alerts feature and get notified when better prices are available.

100% Free
Cheapflights is completely free to use, so you can start saving the moment you arrive.
Book with Flexibility
Our users can plan ahead with confidence and find flights with no change fees
Travel Smart
Millions of people come to us for their flight needs every year. We help make travel planning easy by providing useful insights and data-driven graphs that can inform your decisions.