Travelling from Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA) to Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT): what you need to know
The average time for a direct flight from Ronald Reagan National Airport to Charlotte Douglas International Airport is 1 hour 40 minutes.
Washington DC and Charlotte share the UTC-4 timezone. That means there's no time difference to consider.
Flights from DCA to CLT start at 05:00 — the first with American Airlines. The last service of the day is at 21:36 with American Airlines. Overall, you can take your pick of 87 weekly Ronald Reagan National Airport to Charlotte Douglas International Airport flights.
Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your DCA to CLT flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid sprinting to your gate.
During popular months like February, it's best to get to the airport earlier than normal. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for an international flight when you travel during a high season in general.
Jetting into Charlotte (and then discovering more of United States!) is a breeze with American Airlines. This popular airline offers direct flights from Ronald Reagan National Airport to Charlotte Douglas International Airport.
American Airlines is the airline most travellers choose to fly with on this route.
American Airlines ranks as the top on-time carrier for DCA to CLT flights, with 81.01% of its services landing on schedule.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Ronald Reagan National Airport to Charlotte Douglas International Airport. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or visit a new city along the way. Check out these options between DCA and CLT:
Raleigh-Durham International Airport
Myrtle Beach International Airport
Wilmington International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA) to Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way Ronald Reagan National Airport to Charlotte Douglas International Airport flight is Rs18,152. A round-trip ticket is currently Rs39,734. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares can change.
Get cheap tickets from DCA to CLT by booking at least six months ahead. According to our research, that's the sweet spot for bagging a bargain.
Plan your trip for May. That's the cheapest month for flights from Ronald Reagan National Airport to Charlotte Douglas International Airport. If your travel dates are flexible, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest price across every month.
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Tailor your trip using filters. Choose your ideal departure and arrival times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort the results by 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from Ronald Reagan National Airport to Charlotte Douglas International Airport.
Handy information about Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA)
DCA is located at 1 Aviation Circle.
Of the flights that depart from Ronald Reagan National Airport, 76.44% arrive on time at their destination.
To get to Ronald Reagan National Airport from central Washington DC, it'll take about 15 minutes if you're planning to drive. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 8 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
You can expect a trip time of about 45 minutes when using public transport.
Looking for a convenient hotel close to DCA? If you've booked an early flight from Ronald Reagan National Airport to Charlotte Douglas International Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT)
The last thing you want is a long trip to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Ronald Reagan National Airport to Charlotte Douglas International Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near CLT instead:
Get your adventure underway by picking up a Charlotte Douglas International Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Dollar, Easirent or Budget and experience the lesser-explored corners of Charlotte and beyond.
Get the best deal by reserving your ride from Charlotte Douglas International Airport around one week before your departure date.
Getting from Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to central Charlotte
The street address for CLT is 5501 Josh Birmingham Parkway.
Charlotte Douglas International Airport to the centre of Charlotte has a drive time of about 20 minutes. It's approximately 14 kilometres away.
It'll take around 4 hours 55 minutes to get there using public transport.
When to fly to Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT)
It's time to pick your travel dates for your flight from Ronald Reagan National Airport to Charlotte Douglas International Airport. August is the busiest month to visit Charlotte. If you prefer a more relaxed vibe, go in February.
When reserving your flight from Ronald Reagan National Airport to Charlotte Douglas International Airport, think about the type of weather you like. July is the warmest month in Charlotte, with temperatures ranging from 19ºC to 34ºC.
Look for cheap tickets from DCA to CLT in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between -2ºC and 13ºC on average.
Explore more of United States
Charlotte has loads to offer, but there are so many other parts of United States just waiting to be discovered. About 370 kilometres south-west of Charlotte, a visit to Atlanta will keep you busy. Start with leading attractions like Georgia Aquarium, Centennial Olympic Park and Piedmont Park.
Virginia Beach is another favourite destination in United States and is around 467 kilometres north-east of Charlotte. No trip is complete without a visit to Marina Shores Marina, Rudee Inlet Station Marina and Allegra.
