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Mint Museum Uptown
Major art museum in Center City with American, contemporary, and craft collections in a modern high-rise setting.
Flights from Washington, DC to Charlotte, NC depart on average 38 times per day, taking around 1h 37m. Cheap flight tickets for this journey start at $104 (€85) but you can travel from only $45 (€37) by bus.
There are 15 flights per day. The earliest flight runs at 05:00, the last at 23:15. The fastest flight covers the 328 miles (529 km) distance in 1h 31m. July is the cheapest month to fly.
Distance 328 miles (529 km) |
Average flight duration 1h 37m |
Cheapest ticket price $104 (€85) |
Flights per day 38 |
Direct flights 15 |
Fastest flight 1h 31m |
First flight 5:00 AM |
Last flight 11:15 PM |
Cheapest Month Jul |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Tue |
Least Busy Day Sat |
Best time to book 42 days |
Cheapest price
$246
Average price
$530
Fastest journey
1 h 22 m
Average duration
1 h 27 m
Flights per day
59
Distance
529 km
The best way to find a cheap flight ticket from Washington, DC 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 Washington, DC to Charlotte, NC will cost around $530 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $246.
Of the 59 flights that leave Washington, DC for Charlotte, NC onTue, Jun 16, 21 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Tue, Jun 16 the direct flights cover the 529 km distance in an average of 1 h 27 m but if you time it right, some flights will get you there in just 1 h 22 m .
On Tue, Jun 16 the longest flights will take 1 h 30 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.
AA2670
AA1637
AA1708
UA581 · UA3450
UA2844 · UA3450
AA365
AA1708
AA1216
UA6239
UA4063Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Washington, DC to Charlotte, NC among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $45. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 37m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.2 - 0.5kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $45, and a flight costs an average of $104.
Distance: 328 miles (529 km)
| Flight | Most popular Bus | Train |
|---|---|---|
$355 Average price | $82 Average price Cheapest | $166 Average price |
4h 37m Average total duration Fastest 1h 37m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 9h 24m Average total duration 8h 54m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 53m Average total duration 9h 23m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
1.6 - 3.2kg CO2 emissions | 0.5 - 1.3kg CO2 emissions | 0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
![]() Most popular airline | ![]() Most popular bus company | ![]() Most popular train company |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Washington, DC to Charlotte, NC:
A bus is $84 (€68) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Washington, DC to Charlotte, NC costing on average $166 (€134).
A bus is $273 (€221) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Washington, DC to Charlotte, NC costing on average $355 (€288).
Other travel options to Charlotte, NC take longer:
Bus takes on average 8h 54m.
Train takes on average 9h 23m.
The table below shows live departures for Washington, DC to Charlotte, NC flights for today, Monday, June 15. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated flight journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
AA5347+ AA2394 | 4:44 PM Ronald Reagan National Airport | 4h40 | 9:24 PM Douglas International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA5208+ AA3422 | 4:59 PM Ronald Reagan National Airport | 3h44 | 8:43 PM Douglas International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA1985+ AA5602 | 5:03 PM Ronald Reagan National Airport | 4h47 | 9:50 PM Douglas International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA6209 | 5:20 PM Dulles International Airport | 1h42 | 7:02 PM Douglas International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
AA2182 | 5:26 PM Ronald Reagan National Airport | 1h49 | 7:15 PM Douglas International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
AA5229+ AA1933 | 5:41 PM Ronald Reagan National Airport | 3h41 | 9:22 PM Douglas International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA2394+ AA4029 | 6:00 PM Ronald Reagan National Airport | 3h24 | 9:24 PM Douglas International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA3263 | 7:07 PM Ronald Reagan National Airport | 1h48 | 8:55 PM Douglas International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
AA1637 | 8:11 PM Baltimore/Washington International Airport | 1h44 | 9:55 PM Douglas International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
AA2953 | 8:22 PM Dulles International Airport | 1h33 | 9:55 PM Douglas International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
UA6234 | 10:24 PM Dulles International Airport | 1h35 | 11:59 PM Douglas International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Tuesday, June 16 | |||||
AA365 | 5:00 AM Ronald Reagan National Airport | 1h22 | 6:22 AM Douglas International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
AA1708 | 5:02 AM Baltimore/Washington International Airport | 1h26 | 6:28 AM Douglas International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
UA4167 · UA2290 · UA5757 | 6:00 AM Ronald Reagan National Airport | 11h59 | 5:59 PM Douglas International Airport | 2 transfers | |
UA4167 · UA1525 · UA5757 | 6:00 AM Ronald Reagan National Airport | 11h59 | 5:59 PM Douglas International Airport | 2 transfers | |
UA4167 · UA3504 | 6:00 AM Ronald Reagan National Airport | 6h07 | 12:07 PM Douglas International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA1778 · UA3450 | 6:10 AM Dulles International Airport | 7h36 | 1:46 PM Douglas International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA2670 | 6:15 AM Baltimore/Washington International Airport | 1h38 | 7:53 AM Douglas International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
UA581 · UA3450 | 6:20 AM Baltimore/Washington International Airport | 7h26 | 1:46 PM Douglas International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA1216 | 6:20 AM Dulles International Airport | 1h27 | 7:47 AM Douglas International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
AA1581 | 6:23 AM Ronald Reagan National Airport | 1h41 | 8:04 AM Douglas International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
UA2669 · UA3504 | 6:33 AM Dulles International Airport | 5h34 | 12:07 PM Douglas International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA441 · UA3450 | 7:15 AM Ronald Reagan National Airport | 6h31 | 1:46 PM Douglas International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA2310+ AA5323 | 7:29 AM Ronald Reagan National Airport | 3h51 | 11:20 AM Douglas International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA1556 · AA1548 | 8:00 AM Ronald Reagan National Airport | 4h39 | 12:39 PM Douglas International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA1775 · UA3450 | 8:15 AM Dulles International Airport | 5h31 | 1:46 PM Douglas International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA4063 | 8:15 AM Dulles International Airport | 1h30 | 9:45 AM Douglas International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
UA2844 · UA3450 | 8:25 AM Baltimore/Washington International Airport | 5h21 | 1:46 PM Douglas International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA1061 · UA3450 | 8:25 AM Ronald Reagan National Airport | 5h21 | 1:46 PM Douglas International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA2396 · UA3537 | 8:29 AM Dulles International Airport | 6h40 | 3:09 PM Douglas International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA4430 · UA1875 · UA5757 | 8:30 AM Ronald Reagan National Airport | 9h29 | 5:59 PM Douglas International Airport | 2 transfers | |
AA1518 | 8:32 AM Ronald Reagan National Airport | 1h45 | 10:17 AM Douglas International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
AA2381+ AA5581 | 8:33 AM Ronald Reagan National Airport | 3h48 | 12:21 PM Douglas International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA1524 · UA6127 | 8:40 AM Dulles International Airport | 7h22 | 4:02 PM Douglas International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA5219 | 9:20 AM Dulles International Airport | 1h36 | 10:56 AM Douglas International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
AA5330 · AA5331 | 9:45 AM Ronald Reagan National Airport | 3h03 | 12:48 PM Douglas International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA4441+ AA5796 | 9:45 AM Ronald Reagan National Airport | 4h08 | 1:53 PM Douglas International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA1635 | 10:06 AM Baltimore/Washington International Airport | 1h36 | 11:42 AM Douglas International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
UA1252 · UA5757 | 10:31 AM Dulles International Airport | 7h28 | 5:59 PM Douglas International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA704 · UA5757 | 10:40 AM Baltimore/Washington International Airport | 7h19 | 5:59 PM Douglas International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA4446 · UA3537 | 11:00 AM Ronald Reagan National Airport | 4h09 | 3:09 PM Douglas International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA4446 · UA2788 · UA1748 | 11:00 AM Ronald Reagan National Airport | 10h29 | 9:29 PM Douglas International Airport | 2 transfers | |
AA1295 | 11:56 AM Ronald Reagan National Airport | 1h30 | 1:26 PM Douglas International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
UA1048 · UA5757 | 11:57 AM Ronald Reagan National Airport | 6h02 | 5:59 PM Douglas International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA1498 · UA2788 · UA1748 | 12:35 PM Dulles International Airport | 8h54 | 9:29 PM Douglas International Airport | 2 transfers | |
UA1498 · UA3533 | 12:35 PM Dulles International Airport | 4h35 | 5:10 PM Douglas International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA3698 · UA1504 · UA1748 | 12:40 PM Dulles International Airport | 8h49 | 9:29 PM Douglas International Airport | 2 transfers | |
UA6239 | 12:43 PM Dulles International Airport | 1h29 | 2:12 PM Douglas International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
UA4045 · UA2415 · UA1149 | 12:50 PM Dulles International Airport | 7h32 | 8:22 PM Douglas International Airport | 2 transfers | |
AA5022 | 12:52 PM Ronald Reagan National Airport | 1h38 | 2:30 PM Douglas International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
UA2066 · UA4408 · UA1149 | 12:53 PM Dulles International Airport | 7h29 | 8:22 PM Douglas International Airport | 2 transfers | |
UA4442 · UA3533 | 1:00 PM Ronald Reagan National Airport | 4h10 | 5:10 PM Douglas International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA5220 | 1:06 PM Dulles International Airport | 1h34 | 2:40 PM Douglas International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
AA3152+ AA4407 | 1:39 PM Ronald Reagan National Airport | 4h18 | 5:57 PM Douglas International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA846 | 1:43 PM Baltimore/Washington International Airport | 1h40 | 3:23 PM Douglas International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
AA2402+ AA5367 | 1:58 PM Ronald Reagan National Airport | 3h52 | 5:50 PM Douglas International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA2857 · UA2864 | 2:53 PM Dulles International Airport | 7h06 | 9:59 PM Douglas International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA1381 · UA2864 | 2:55 PM Ronald Reagan National Airport | 7h04 | 9:59 PM Douglas International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA2095 · UA2864 | 3:03 PM Baltimore/Washington International Airport | 6h56 | 9:59 PM Douglas International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA4560 · UA1149 | 3:07 PM Ronald Reagan National Airport | 5h15 | 8:22 PM Douglas International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA840 | 3:20 PM Ronald Reagan National Airport | 1h53 | 5:13 PM Douglas International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
UA1325 · UA1748 | 3:30 PM Ronald Reagan National Airport | 5h59 | 9:29 PM Douglas International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA2649 · UA1748 | 3:39 PM Dulles International Airport | 5h50 | 9:29 PM Douglas International Airport | 1 transfer | |
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Major art museum in Center City with American, contemporary, and craft collections in a modern high-rise setting.
Interactive museum celebrating NASCAR history, drivers, and racing culture; one of Charlotte's signature visitor attractions.
The original Mint Museum campus, known for decorative arts, fashion, and historic collections in a quieter setting.
One of Charlotte's best-known urban parks, with fountains, lawns, skyline views, and frequent social media exposure.
Large beloved park with trails, lake views, sports areas, and a strong local following for walks and picnics.
Trendy neighborhood known for rail-trail walking, murals, adaptive-reuse buildings, and strong popularity with younger visitors.
Slow-smoked pork shoulder, usually chopped or pulled and dressed with a tangy vinegar-based sauce. It is a signature Carolinas barbecue style widely loved in Charlotte.
Pork shoulder smoked over hardwood and served with a red slaw seasoned with barbecue dip. This Piedmont North Carolina tradition is common around Charlotte.
Crisp, seasoned chicken with deep Southern roots, often served with biscuits and sides. It is a staple comfort food across Charlotte and the Carolinas.
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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