Flying from Tampa to Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT): What you need to know
Kick off your journey at one of Tampa's main airports, Tampa International Airport (TPA) or St. Petersburg-Clearwater International Airport (PIE). Check out your options for booking a flight from Tampa to Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) leaving from either of these.
Book a direct Tampa to Charlotte Douglas International Airport flight and you'll be travelling for around 1 hour 50 minutes.
Charlotte's timezone is UTC-4, which is the same as Tampa. Charlotte Douglas International Airport is located in Charlotte.
The busiest route is from Tampa International Airport (TPA) to Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT), with 72 direct weekly services. If you're looking to take off without delay, the earliest flight from TPA to CLT is the 6am American Airlines service. If you're looking to take off later, the last departure is at 8:10pm with American Airlines.
To ensure you catch your flight from Tampa to CLT, leave enough time to check in and drop off your luggage. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
Delays at check-in and security are more likely if you're flying during high season, so allow a bit more breathing room. The recommendation for peak periods? Arrive up to four hours early for international flights and at least two hours for domestic departures.
Airports in Tampa
Tampa International Airport (TPA)
You can jump on a direct flight from Tampa to Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) out of Tampa International Airport (TPA).
At TPA, you'll find a variety of carriers operating direct flights from Tampa to Charlotte Douglas International Airport, including:
American Airlines is the most frequently chosen airline for flights from TPA to CLT.
The carrier with the top on-time arrival performance on this route is American Airlines.
Travelling from central Tampa to TPA takes about 55 minutes by public transport. If you ride-share, drive or get a cab, you'll cover the 13 kms (8 miles) in 15 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
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When it comes to Tampa International Airport's on-time performance, data shows 78.59% of flights stick to their scheduled arrival time.
TPA is located at 5507 West Spruce Street.
St. Petersburg-Clearwater International Airport (PIE)
PIE is around 29 kms (18 miles) from central Tampa. It takes 25 minutes or so to get to the airport driving from the city centre. Public transport takes approximately 2 hours 10 minutes.
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77.01% of all departures from St. Petersburg-Clearwater International Airport stick to their scheduled arrival time.
The street address for PIE is Suite 221 - Terminal Building.
About Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT)
Have a late flight from Tampa to Charlotte Douglas International Airport? Don't let it rob you of real rest. Check in to one of these hotels near CLT and hit the lights earlier:
Grab a Charlotte Douglas International Airport rental car and discover Charlotte and beyond with your own set of wheels. Dollar, Easirent and Budget are popular outlets to choose from here.
To lock in the lowest price, book your vehicle around one week ahead of your Tampa to Charlotte Douglas International Airport flight.
CLT is located at 5501 Josh Birmingham Parkway.
Getting from Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to central Charlotte
Charlotte Douglas International Airport to central Charlotte is around 6 miles. If you're taking a cab or renting a car, do a little research to make your trip as easy as possible. Journey times can vary based on traffic conditions and the time of day.
It takes around 4 hours 55 minutes when travelling by public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Tampa to Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Tampa to Charlotte Douglas International Airport is £40. For a return flight on this route, the best price is £80. Depending on when you book and the availability, these fares could change.
Booking ahead of time is often the key to scoring a cheap flight from Tampa to CLT. Prices tend to rise as demand increases, so the closer you get to departure, the more you'll likely pay.
Cheap Tampa to Charlotte Douglas International Airport tickets are easier to find when your travel dates are flexible. Try using the 'Whole month' search tool to compare fares across each month and then choose the cheapest day.
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The best time to fly from Tampa to Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT)
Picture the kind of break you want when deciding the best time to fly. February is the quietest month to visit Charlotte. August is when most people book flights from Tampa to Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT), which may be perfect if you're after more excitement.
The warmest month in Charlotte is July, with temperatures ranging between 19ºC (66ºF) and 34ºC (93ºF). Book your Tampa to CLT plane ticket then if that's your ideal forecast.
January sees temperatures of between -2ºC (28ºF) and 13ºC (55ºF). Look for cheap tickets from Tampa to Charlotte Douglas International Airport around that time if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
More about Charlotte
After booking your flight from Tampa to Charlotte Douglas International Airport, find a hotel that puts you in a great location. Make one of these options your base for exploring Charlotte:
There are so many things to explore in this city, it can be tricky to work out where to start. Bechtler Museum of Modern Art, Discovery Place and NASCAR Hall of Fame are major attractions which should feature on every Charlotte itinerary.
Explore more of the United States
Charlotte is always a good idea, but there are so many other corners of the United States just waiting to be discovered. Around 225 kms (140 miles) east of Charlotte, a trip to Raleigh will fill your itinerary to the brim. Start with leading sights like North Carolina Museum of Art, North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences and Dorothea Dix Park.
If you want to check out another great destination in the United States, consider Durham, roughly 209 kms (130 miles) north-east of Charlotte. DPAC - Durham Performing Arts Centre, American Tobacco Campus District and American Tobacco Historic District are the start of reasons to visit.
