Cheap Flights from TRI to CLT: When to Fly from Bristol to Charlotte

 

The cheapest times to fly from TRI to CLT are

• August 20th to February 25th (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 TRI to CLT is early December. Prices can be as high as $388 for Sunday flights during late July, or as low as $296 for Tuesday flights around early December.

 

When to Fly to Charlotte

Flying from Bristol/Johnson City/Kingsport, TN (TRI) to Charlotte, NC (CLT) will usually cost between $304 to $358 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 $317. Due to high demand the most expensive time to fly is late July, with an average price of $358. Planning your trip to low-cost times can easily save you $41 on economy flights and even more on first-class flights. Generally, any price below $348 can be considered a good price for a round-trip TRI to CLT flight.

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

Compared to other flights, the TRI to CLT flight is much cheaper than the average and costs much less than the average flight leaving from Bristol. The average price per mile (for a direct flight) is $1.81, which is above average.

 

Flight Prices by Day of the Week

Tuesday is usually the cheapest day to depart and return on this flight. Sundays 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 $25 (7%) 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 $326. Return trip prices are from the CLT to TRI flight, and often highlight the quality of our data in showing the same trend.

 

Nonstop Flights and Layovers

Travelers looking to fly from TRI to CLT can generally find a 0-layover flight. Because there is a direct flight option the real-world direct flight time of 1 hour 12 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 TRI to CLT while comparing.

 

Flight Questions Answered

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

Which airlines fly this route?

You can find 3 major airlines flying this route most often: American, Delta, United, and potentially more during busy seasons.

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

The distance between the two airports is roughly 119 miles or 192 kilometers.

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

The real-world flight time for a nonstop TRI to CLT flight is about 1 hour 12 minutes.

How many flights go between Bristol/Johnson City/Kingsport, TN and Charlotte, NC?

It depends on the day of the week and the date, but a typical day might have around 47 available flights from TRI to CLT.

 

Airport Location Info

 

 

Late and Early Flight Data

Flights from TRI to CLT tend to depart as late as the average flight. According to our recently updated data, 28% of flights departed 5 or more minutes late, and 35% of flights left 5 or more minutes early. On average you can expect to leave CLT heading for TRI about 15 minutes late. This does significantly impact arrival time, as the average landing time in Charlotte, NC is about 9 minutes late. The numbers below show a recent average of take-off times versus the scheduled departure flight:

• PSA: 15 minutes late
• Some airlines not reporting

 

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