- Must visit
Mint Museum Uptown
Major Uptown museum for European, American, and contemporary art. Its collection and architecture make it Charlotte's top fine-arts stop.
Flights from Minneapolis, MN to Charlotte, NC depart on average 37 times per day, taking around 4h 52m. Cheap flight tickets for this journey start at $93 (€76) if you book in advance.
There are 3 flights per day. The earliest flight runs at 05:15, the last at 22:48. The fastest flight covers the 938 miles (1511 km) distance in 2h 32m. May is the cheapest month to fly.
Distance 938 miles (1511 km) |
Average flight duration 4h 52m |
Cheapest ticket price $93 (€76) |
Flights per day 37 |
Direct flights 3 |
Fastest flight 2h 32m |
First flight 5:15 AM |
Last flight 10:48 PM |
Cheapest Month May |
Cheapest Day Sun |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
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Cheapest price on Sep 18
$220
Average ticket price on Sep 18
$629
Fastest journey on Sep 18
2 h 33 m
Average journey duration on Sep 18
3 h 1 m
Flights on Sep 18
55
Distance
1511 km
The best way to find a cheap flight ticket from Minneapolis, MN to Charlotte, NC is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Minneapolis, MN to Charlotte, NC will cost around $629 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $220.
On Fri, Sep 18, we found 55 flights from Minneapolis, MN to Charlotte, NC, including 4 direct services.
On Fri, Sep 18 the direct flights cover the 1511 km distance in an average of 3 h 1 m but if you time it right, some flights will get you there in just 2 h 33 m .
On Fri, Sep 18 the longest flights will take 4 h 39 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
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UA1531 · UA1583Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Minneapolis, MN to Charlotte, NC among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $185 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 6h 52m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $185, while a train costs an average of $737.
Distance: 938 miles (1511 km)
Most popular Flight | Bus | Train |
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$618 Average price | $185 Average price Cheapest | $737 Average price |
6h 52m Average total duration Fastest 4h 52m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 29h 52m Average total duration 29h 22m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 33h 55m Average total duration 33h 25m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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This is compared to other travel options from Minneapolis, MN to Charlotte, NC:
A bus is $433 (€354) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Minneapolis, MN to Charlotte, NC costing on average $618 (€506).
A bus is $552 (€452) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Minneapolis, MN to Charlotte, NC costing on average $737 (€604).
Other travel options to Charlotte, NC take longer:
Bus takes on average 29h 22m.
Train takes on average 33h 25m.
The table below shows live departures for Minneapolis, MN to Charlotte, NC flights for today, Thursday, September 17. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated flight journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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UA2041 · UA2231 | 5:45 AM Saint Paul International Airport | 8h31 | 3:16 PM Douglas International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA307 · UA5865 | 6:00 AM Saint Paul International Airport | 7h02 | 2:02 PM Douglas International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA1481 · AA1859 | 6:00 AM Saint Paul International Airport | 6h50 | 1:50 PM Douglas International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA307 · UA2301 · UA3547 | 6:00 AM Saint Paul International Airport | 8h18 | 3:18 PM Douglas International Airport | 2 transfers | |
UA307 · UA2277 · UA6239 | 6:00 AM Saint Paul International Airport | 7h18 | 2:18 PM Douglas International Airport | 2 transfers | |
AA1395 · AA1696 | 6:00 AM Saint Paul International Airport | 8h41 | 3:41 PM Douglas International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA1481 · AA847 | 6:00 AM Saint Paul International Airport | 5h30 | 12:30 PM Douglas International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA1395 · AA2493 | 6:00 AM Saint Paul International Airport | 6h42 | 1:42 PM Douglas International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA307 · UA1856 · UA3533 | 6:00 AM Saint Paul International Airport | 10h00 | 5:00 PM Douglas International Airport | 2 transfers | |
AA5391 · AA5527 | 6:00 AM Saint Paul International Airport | 7h34 | 2:34 PM Douglas International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA761+ AA5391 | 6:00 AM Saint Paul International Airport | 6h26 | 1:26 PM Douglas International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA1011 · AA3021 | 6:13 AM Saint Paul International Airport | 7h45 | 2:58 PM Douglas International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA1011 · AA2080 | 6:13 AM Saint Paul International Airport | 4h57 | 12:10 PM Douglas International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA1870 · UA3533 | 6:15 AM Saint Paul International Airport | 9h45 | 5:00 PM Douglas International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA1870 · AA2297 | 6:15 AM Saint Paul International Airport | 8h35 | 3:50 PM Douglas International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA1870 · UA3597 | 6:15 AM Saint Paul International Airport | 6h06 | 1:21 PM Douglas International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA1870 · UA3547 | 6:15 AM Saint Paul International Airport | 8h03 | 3:18 PM Douglas International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA894 | 7:25 AM Saint Paul International Airport | 2h38 | 11:03 AM Douglas International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
UA2460 · UA6113 | 7:35 AM Saint Paul International Airport | 7h31 | 4:06 PM Douglas International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA2773 · UA1856 · UA3533 | 8:00 AM Saint Paul International Airport | 8h00 | 5:00 PM Douglas International Airport | 2 transfers | |
AA1654 · AA1696 | 8:00 AM Saint Paul International Airport | 6h41 | 3:41 PM Douglas International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA2773 · UA293 · UA6209 | 8:00 AM Saint Paul International Airport | 9h56 | 6:56 PM Douglas International Airport | 2 transfers | |
UA2773 · UA5865 | 8:00 AM Saint Paul International Airport | 5h02 | 2:02 PM Douglas International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA1654 · AA3227 | 8:00 AM Saint Paul International Airport | 9h09 | 6:09 PM Douglas International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA1891 · UA1412 | 8:45 AM Saint Paul International Airport | 13h44 | 11:29 PM Douglas International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA3021+ AA4162 | 9:16 AM Saint Paul International Airport | 4h42 | 2:58 PM Douglas International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA1593 · UA293 · UA6209 | 9:45 AM Saint Paul International Airport | 8h11 | 6:56 PM Douglas International Airport | 2 transfers | |
UA1593 · UA3493 | 9:45 AM Saint Paul International Airport | 6h32 | 5:17 PM Douglas International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA1593 · UA1695 · UA249 | 9:45 AM Saint Paul International Airport | 9h59 | 8:44 PM Douglas International Airport | 2 transfers | |
UA1593 · UA606 · UA249 | 9:45 AM Saint Paul International Airport | 9h59 | 8:44 PM Douglas International Airport | 2 transfers | |
AA2220 · AA2013 | 10:19 AM Saint Paul International Airport | 8h26 | 7:45 PM Douglas International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA2220 · AA3227 | 10:19 AM Saint Paul International Airport | 6h50 | 6:09 PM Douglas International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA1737 · UA249 | 10:32 AM Saint Paul International Airport | 9h12 | 8:44 PM Douglas International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA1409+ AA3551 | 10:51 AM Saint Paul International Airport | 4h39 | 4:30 PM Douglas International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA2976+ AA3551 | 10:51 AM Saint Paul International Airport | 12h13 | 12:04 AM Douglas International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA2182+ AA5183 | 11:02 AM Saint Paul International Airport | 7h05 | 7:07 PM Douglas International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA1672 | 11:08 AM Saint Paul International Airport | 2h36 | 2:44 PM Douglas International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
UA576 · UA3493 | 11:30 AM Saint Paul International Airport | 4h47 | 5:17 PM Douglas International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA401 · UA1412 | 11:37 AM Saint Paul International Airport | 10h52 | 11:29 PM Douglas International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA2169 · UA6209 | 12:02 PM Saint Paul International Airport | 5h54 | 6:56 PM Douglas International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA2169 · UA4005 | 12:02 PM Saint Paul International Airport | 10h57 | 11:59 PM Douglas International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA2189+ AA5347 | 12:15 PM Saint Paul International Airport | 7h43 | 8:58 PM Douglas International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA2074+ AA5347 | 12:15 PM Saint Paul International Airport | 5h35 | 6:50 PM Douglas International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA2790 · UA1583 | 1:16 PM Saint Paul International Airport | 6h44 | 9:00 PM Douglas International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA2790 · UA2202 · UA4005 | 1:16 PM Saint Paul International Airport | 9h43 | 11:59 PM Douglas International Airport | 2 transfers | |
UA1305 · UA1412 | 1:41 PM Saint Paul International Airport | 8h48 | 11:29 PM Douglas International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA2448 · AA3188 | 2:26 PM Saint Paul International Airport | 4h35 | 8:01 PM Douglas International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA1668 · AA3002 | 3:13 PM Saint Paul International Airport | 6h20 | 10:33 PM Douglas International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA1668 · AA460 | 3:13 PM Saint Paul International Airport | 7h46 | 11:59 PM Douglas International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA1531 · UA2202 · UA4005 | 3:21 PM Saint Paul International Airport | 7h38 | 11:59 PM Douglas International Airport | 2 transfers | |
UA2405 · UA3988 | 5:45 PM Saint Paul International Airport | 16h09 | 10:54 AM Douglas International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA2976+ AA4228 | 5:59 PM Saint Paul International Airport | 5h05 | 12:04 AM Douglas International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA1818 · UA3432 | 7:48 PM Saint Paul International Airport | 12h18 | 9:06 AM Douglas International Airport | 1 transfer | |
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Major Uptown museum for European, American, and contemporary art. Its collection and architecture make it Charlotte's top fine-arts stop.
Leading center for African American arts and culture, featuring exhibitions, performances, and powerful stories from Charlotte and beyond.
Regional science museum with hands-on exhibits, live demonstrations, and an IMAX Dome. Great for families and curious adults alike.
Charlotte's central business district mixes museums, plazas, public art, and skyline views. Essential for first-time visitors exploring the city core.
Creative historic district packed with murals, music venues, design shops, and converted mills. Ideal for art, walking, and local culture.
Trendy neighborhood known for rail-trail walking, street art, breweries, and restored industrial spaces. One of Charlotte's liveliest areas.
Slow-smoked chopped or pulled pork with a tangy vinegar sauce, a Carolina barbecue staple widely loved across Charlotte.
Smoky pit-cooked pork shoulder finished with mustard-based sauce, reflecting South Carolina influence common in Charlotte.
Deep-fried catfish, often served with hush puppies and slaw. It is a classic Southern comfort dish popular in the Charlotte region.
Historic barbecue spot famed for Carolina chopped pork, red slaw, and old-school Southern atmosphere.
Lively Southern dining room serving fried chicken, biscuits, shrimp and grits, and regional cocktails in South End.
Refined Southern restaurant in Uptown known for shrimp and grits, local ingredients, and an elegant modern setting.
Moderate for a major U.S. city. Hotels and dining are mid-priced, transit is affordable, and attractions often cost less than in larger hubs like New York or San Francisco.
Tip 18-20% at restaurants, 15-20% for taxis, and $1-2 per drink or coffee in cafes if service is provided.
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Minneapolis, MN to Charlotte, NC by flight. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest flight, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Charlotte, NC, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Minneapolis, MN to Charlotte, NC flights use the Saint Paul International Airport to Douglas International Airport airport pair. Use this guide to compare Minneapolis, MN and Charlotte, NC airports on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like airport facilities and services.
Saint Paul International Airport is 11 km from Minneapolis city centre. Public transport options include:
Saint Paul International Airport has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Numerous dining options available in both terminals.
Free Wi-Fi available throughout the terminals. ATMs are aTMs located in both terminals.
Ticket office support is available at Saint Paul International Airport.
Available at Saint Paul International Airport: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Saint Paul International Airport: Facilities accessible for passengers with reduced mobility.
Douglas International Airport is 8 km from Charlotte city centre. Public transport options include:
Douglas International Airport has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Shower, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, and Car Rental.
Food options include: Various restaurants including fast food and sit-down options in the main terminal; top picks include Bojangles' and Starbucks
Free Wi-Fi available throughout the airport. ATMs are located throughout the terminal.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Douglas International Airport: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Douglas International Airport: Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Douglas International Airport: Ramps, assistance.
Nearby hotels include Hotels nearby, such as the Sheraton Charlotte Airport Hotel, within a short drive..
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