Flying from Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP) to Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT): what you need to know
2 hours 34 minutes is the average length of a direct flight from Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport to Charlotte Douglas International Airport. Charlotte is 1 hour ahead of Minneapolis and operates on the UTC-4 timezone.
Every week, there are 78 flights from Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport to Charlotte Douglas International Airport. If you want to be on board as soon as possible, pick the 06:10 American Airlines flight. If you're keen to make the most of your time before you fly, the last flight from MSP to CLT is 22:40 with American Airlines.
If you're flying during a public holiday or other peak period, allow for even more time. A good general rule is two hours before domestic flights and up to four hours before international departures. Queues at security and check-in will be longer.
If you want to break up your flight from Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport to Charlotte Douglas International Airport, consider adding a stopover. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' to find a destination that catches your eye. Popular stopovers on the MSP - CLT route include:
Indianapolis International Airport
Asheville Regional Airport
Chicago Midway International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP) to Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT)
C$83 is currently the best price for a one-way ticket from Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport to Charlotte Douglas International Airport. A return flight starts from C$175. These prices can change depending on demand.
Book 9 months before you want to travel. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to find cheap flight tickets from MSP to CLT.
The cheapest month for flight tickets from Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport to Charlotte Douglas International Airport is May. Use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest airfares if you have a flexible travel schedule.
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Handy information about Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP)
The journey from central Minneapolis to Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport takes approximately 26 minutes by public transport. If you drive, ride-share or hail a cab, you'll cover the 21 kilometres in 19 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Got an early flight from Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport to Charlotte Douglas International Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by picking one of these hotels close to MSP:
Arriving at Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT)
Consider staying in a hotel near CLT if you're catching a late flight from Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport to Charlotte Douglas International Airport. Pick one of these accommodation options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Getting from Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to central Charlotte
Charlotte Douglas International Airport to the center of Charlotte takes about 21 minutes by car. It's approximately 14 kilometres away. Discover what options are available, such as cabs, car rentals or ride-sharing services.
Getting there by public transport takes about 4 hours and 53 minutes.
When to fly to Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT)
August is the busiest month for flights from Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport to Charlotte Douglas International Airport. To skip the crowds, head to Charlotte in February.
The warmest month in Charlotte is July, with temperatures ranging between 19ºC and 34ºC. Lock in your flights from Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport to Charlotte Douglas International Airport in this month if you like this kind of weather.
If you want cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from MSP to CLT in January. Average temperatures are between -2ºC and 13ºC then.
More about Charlotte
If you're looking for somewhere to rest your head, you can find the top stays in Charlotte right here. Check out these options as soon as you've booked your flight from MSP to CLT:
NASCAR Hall of Fame and Freedom Park are just two of the top attractions to add to your Charlotte must-do list. Keep the momentum going by heading to Carolinas Aviation Museum.
Complete your Charlotte trip with hotels and a car rental
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