Cheap Flights from CLT to PHL: When to Fly from Charlotte to Philadelphia

The cheapest times to fly from CLT to PHL are

• July 30th to February 11th (except the week of November 19th)

based on data collected exclusively by Champion Traveler across tens of millions of flights. Among all the dates above, the very cheapest time to fly from CLT to PHL is early December. Prices can be as high as $560 for Friday flights during early to mid May, or as low as $124 for Tuesday flights around early December.

When to Fly to Philadelphia

Flying from Charlotte, NC (CLT) to Philadelphia, PA (PHL) will usually cost between $150 to $323 per person if booking more than four weeks in advance. On average the very cheapest time to fly is early December with an average ticket price of $142. Due to high demand the most expensive time to fly is early to mid May, with an average price of $324. Planning your trip to low-cost times can easily save you $182 on economy flights and even more on first-class flights. Generally, any price below $231 can be considered a good price for a round-trip CLT to PHL flight.

See below for a graph of average weekly prices for the CLT to PHL route. All prices are for round-trip tickets in USD.

Compared to other flights, the CLT to PHL flight is much cheaper than the average and costs much less than the average flight leaving from Charlotte. The average price per mile (for a direct flight) is $0.32, which is in the normal range for a flight.

Flight Prices by Day of the Week

Tuesday is usually the cheapest day to depart and return on this flight. Fridays are the most expensive days to fly out or take a return trip. Selecting flights on the least expensive days could save you up to $39 (15%) on this flight.

Departing prices are for round-trip flights returning on the day of departure. For example, a flight departing on Tuesday and returning a week later will cost an average of $214. Return trip prices are from the PHL to CLT flight, and often highlight the quality of our data in showing the same trend.

Nonstop Flights and Layovers

Travelers looking to fly from CLT to PHL can generally find a 0-layover flight. Because there is a direct flight option the real-world direct flight time of 1 hour 47 minutes may be realistic.

Alternative Nearby Airports

Champion Traveler tells you which airports are nearby and whether tickets might be cheaper alternative airports nearby. Sometimes it’s worth it to fly into a closer airport and then commute to your destination. Remember that there is a nonstop flight from CLT to PHL while comparing.

Flight Questions Answered

Still have questions about flying from CLT to PHL? We’ve got answers.

Which airlines fly this route?

You can find 11 major airlines flying this route most often: American, Delta, Emirates, Frontier, Hawaiian, JetBlue, Qantas, Qatar Airways, Southwest, Spirit, United, and potentially more during busy seasons.

How far away is it from Philadelphia International Airport to Charlotte Douglas International Airport?

The distance between the two airports is roughly 448 miles or 721 kilometers.

How long does it take to fly from CLT to PHL?

The real-world flight time for a nonstop CLT to PHL flight is about 1 hour 47 minutes.

How many flights go between Charlotte, NC and Philadelphia, PA?

It depends on the day of the week and the date, but a typical day might have around 52 available flights from CLT to PHL.

Airport Location Info

Late and Early Flight Data

Flights from CLT to PHL tend to depart later than the average flight. According to our recently updated data, 38% of flights departed 5 or more minutes late, and 11% of flights left 5 or more minutes early. On average you can expect to leave PHL heading for CLT about 24 minutes late. This does significantly impact arrival time, as the average landing time in Philadelphia, PA is about 19 minutes late. The numbers below show a recent average of take-off times versus the scheduled departure flight:

• American: 21 minutes late
• Frontier: 45 minutes late
• Some airlines not reporting

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