Travelling from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT): what you need to know
Around 1 hour 35 minutes is how long you can expect to be in the air on a direct flight from Washington Dulles International Airport to Charlotte Douglas International Airport.
Washington DC and Charlotte follow the same timezone, UTC-4.
Flights from IAD to CLT start from 05:00 — the earliest with American Airlines. The last service of the day is at 22:28 with United Airlines. In total, you can choose from 81 weekly Washington Dulles International Airport to Charlotte Douglas International Airport flights.
For a stress-free journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This way, you can comfortably board your IAD to CLT flight.
Flying during a peak time such as April? Public holidays and other popular seasons can result in longer queues at check-in and security. Play things extra safe and arrive up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
American Airlines offers direct flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to Charlotte Douglas International Airport. Book with this popular airline, then get ready to discover the sights in Charlotte — and maybe even more of United States if your schedule allows.
American Airlines is the airline most travellers choose for this route.
American Airlines leads the way as the most punctual carrier for IAD to CLT flights, with 81.07% of services reaching their destination on schedule.
If you want to include a stop along the way, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Washington Dulles International Airport to Charlotte Douglas International Airport. Here are the most popular stopovers between IAD and CLT:
Norfolk International Airport
Charlottesville Albemarle Airport
Richmond International Airport (Byrd Field)
How to find the cheapest flights from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way Washington Dulles International Airport to Charlotte Douglas International Airport flight is £48. A return fare right now is £95. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares could change.
To pick up cheap tickets from IAD to CLT, book your trip six months before your departure.
Schedule your trip for May. That's the cheapest month for flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to Charlotte Douglas International Airport. If you're flexible with your dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest price across every month.
You won't have to check back in every day to see if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll let you know as soon as there's a new deal on cheap flights from IAD to CLT.
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Handy information about Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)
You'll find IAD at 1 Saarinen Circle.
When it comes to Washington Dulles International Airport's on-time performance, 74.39% of flights meet their scheduled arrival time.
To reach Washington Dulles International Airport from central Washington DC, it takes around 50 minutes if you're going by car. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 35 miles from the airport to the city centre.
Taking public transport? Expect a journey time of around 3 hours 25 minutes.
Catching an early flight from Washington Dulles International Airport to Charlotte Douglas International Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the airport (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by choosing one of these hotels close to IAD:
Arriving at Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT)
Consider booking a hotel near CLT if you're on a late Washington Dulles International Airport to Charlotte Douglas International Airport flight. Settle into one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer after landing:
Say yes to new adventures by picking up a Charlotte Douglas International Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Dollar, Easirent or Budget to explore Charlotte and beyond.
Lock in the best deal by booking your ride from Charlotte Douglas International Airport around one week before your trip.
Getting from Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to central Charlotte
The address for CLT is 5501 Josh Birmingham Parkway.
Charlotte Douglas International Airport is approximately 9 miles from central Charlotte. The drive time takes around 20 minutes.
If you're taking public transport, expect a journey time of about 4 hours 55 minutes.
When to fly to Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT)
The quietest month for a flight from Washington Dulles International Airport to Charlotte Douglas International Airport is February, while August is the busiest. Pick the best time to go to Charlotte based on whether you prefer a faster pace or a more relaxed vibe.
The warmest month in Charlotte is July, with the temperature ranging between 19ºC (66ºF) and 34ºC (93ºF). Lock in your flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to Charlotte Douglas International Airport in this month if this is the kind of weather you like.
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from IAD to CLT in January. Average temperatures are between -2ºC (28ºF) and 13ºC (55ºF) then.
Explore more of United States
Atlanta is just one of the many cities in United States waiting to be discovered once you've taken in the sights of Charlotte. Around 230 miles away to the south-west, its top attractions include Georgia Aquarium, Centennial Olympic Park and Piedmont Park.
Around 290 miles north-east of Charlotte, Virginia Beach is another essential stop in United States. Start your sightseeing at Marina Shores Marina, Rudee Inlet Station Marina and Allegra.