Travelling from Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP) to Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT): what you need to know
The average time for a direct flight from Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport to Charlotte Douglas International Airport is 2 hours 35 minutes.
The timezone in Charlotte is UTC-4, which is one hour ahead of Minneapolis.
Choose from 78 weekly Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport to Charlotte Douglas International Airport flights. The 06:10 departure with American Airlines is the earliest you can take. Delta Air Lines operates the latest service of the day at 19:55.
Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your MSP 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 such as July, it's best to get to the airport even earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for an international flight whenever you're travelling during a peak period in general.
A variety of airlines operate direct flights from Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport to Charlotte Douglas International Airport, so jetting to Charlotte (and then seeing more parts of United States!) is easy. The most popular carriers that fly nonstop include:
Most passengers choose to fly with American Airlines on this route.
American Airlines is the most punctual carrier offering MSP to CLT flights. A dependable 84.14% of its services on this route arrive as planned.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport to Charlotte Douglas International Airport. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or perhaps see a new city along the way. Check out these options between MSP and CLT:
Asheville Regional Airport
Chicago Midway International Airport
Indianapolis International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP) to Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT)
₹ 10,351 is the best price for a one-way Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport to Charlotte Douglas International Airport flight. A return flight starts from ₹ 21,909. These prices can change depending on demand.
Get cheap tickets from MSP to CLT by booking six months ahead. Based on our research, that's the sweet spot for picking up a bargain.
May is the cheapest month for flights from Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport to Charlotte Douglas International Airport. If you're looking to travel during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest airfares for every month.
Save time searching for cheap flights from MSP to CLT by setting up a Price Alert. You'll get an email or notification through the app when a new discounted fare appears.
Choose your ideal arrival and departure times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to find the best deals on flights from Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport to Charlotte Douglas International Airport.
Handy information about Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP)
MSP is located at 6040 28th Avenue South.
77.37% of flights that leave from Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport land at their destination on schedule.
To get to Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport from central Minneapolis, it takes around 20 minutes if you're planning to drive. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 21 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The journey when using public transport takes about 25 minutes.
Need a handy hotel near MSP? If you're catching an early flight from Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport to Charlotte Douglas International Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT)
Reserve a hotel close to CLT if you're catching a late Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport to Charlotte Douglas International Airport flight. Pick one of these options and skip the long transfer:
Begin your adventure by picking up a Charlotte Douglas International Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Dollar, Easirent or Budget and explore beyond Charlotte's usual tourist stops.
Booking your vehicle from Charlotte Douglas International Airport about one week ahead gives you the best chance of locking in a great deal.
Getting from Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to central Charlotte
You'll find CLT at 5501 Josh Birmingham Parkway.
Charlotte Douglas International Airport to the centre of Charlotte has a drive time of around 20 minutes. It's approximately 14 kilometres away.
When travelling by public transport, expect a journey time of about 4 hours 55 minutes.
When to fly to Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT)
It's time to work out your travel dates for your flight from Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport to Charlotte Douglas International Airport. August is the busiest month to head to Charlotte. If you're after a more laid-back vibe, go in February.
Lock in your flight from Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport to Charlotte Douglas International Airport for July if you'd like to visit Charlotte during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 19ºC and 34ºC.
Look for cheap tickets from MSP to CLT in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between -2ºC and 13ºC on average.
Explore more of United States
You've seen Charlotte, now it's time to discover other parts of United States. Travel around 370 kilometres south-west to Atlanta to tick off its top sights. From Georgia Aquarium to Centennial Olympic Park and Piedmont Park, there's plenty to keep you busy.
If you're interested in discovering another great destination in United States, head for Virginia Beach, roughly 467 kilometres north-east of Charlotte. Marina Shores Marina, Rudee Inlet Station Marina and Allegra are highlights.
