- Must visit
Mint Museum Uptown
Major art museum in Center City with American, contemporary, and craft collections in a modern high-rise setting.
Flights from Petersburg, VA to Charlotte, NC depart on average 85 times per day, taking around 5h 32m. Cheap flight tickets for this journey start at $187 (€153) but you can travel from only $48 (€40) by train.
There are 12 flights per day. The earliest flight runs at 05:00, the last at 23:06. The fastest flight covers the 236 miles (380 km) distance in 1h 24m. July is the cheapest month to fly.
Distance 236 miles (380 km) |
Average flight duration 5h 32m |
Cheapest ticket price $187 (€153) |
Flights per day 85 |
Direct flights 12 |
Fastest flight 1h 24m |
First flight 5:00 AM |
Last flight 11:06 PM |
Cheapest Month Jul |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Jul - Sep |
Busiest Day Tue |
Least Busy Day Tue |
Best time to book 4 days |
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Petersburg, VA to Charlotte, NC among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $53. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 5h 32m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $53, and a flight costs an average of $187.
Distance: 236 miles (380 km)
| Flight | Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$451 Average price | $85 Average price | $64 Average price Cheapest | $54 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
8h 32m Average total duration Fastest 5h 32m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 7h 35m Average total duration 7h 5m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 5m Average total duration 6h 35m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 51m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Petersburg, VA to Charlotte, NC:
A bus is $20 (€17) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Petersburg, VA to Charlotte, NC costing on average $85 (€69).
A bus is $387 (€316) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Petersburg, VA to Charlotte, NC costing on average $451 (€369).
Other travel options to Charlotte, NC take longer:
Bus takes on average 6h 35m.
Train takes on average 7h 5m.
The table below shows live departures for Petersburg, VA to Charlotte, NC flights for today, Saturday, June 20. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated flight journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 10:25 PM Petersburg, VA | 14h10 | 12:35 PM Charlotte, NC | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 11:52 PM Petersburg, VA | 13h25 | 1:17 PM Charlotte, NC | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Major art museum in Center City with American, contemporary, and craft collections in a modern high-rise setting.
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Large beloved park with trails, lake views, sports areas, and a strong local following for walks and picnics.
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Established fine-dining restaurant in a historic house, known for elegant Continental cuisine, polished service, and a romantic atmosphere.
Stylish NoDa restaurant specializing in Southern small plates, fried chicken, biscuits, and cocktails in a busy, modern setting.
Popular barbecue restaurant known for smoked meats, brisket, ribs, and classic Southern sides in a lively, casual setting.
Moderate by U.S. standards. Hotels vary, while casual dining, coffee, and local transport are fairly manageable for most visitors.
Tip 18-20% at restaurants; 20%+ for great service. Tip bartenders USD 1-2 per drink, taxis 10-15%, hotel staff a few USD, and round up for casual services.
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