Flying from Fort Lauderdale to Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT): What you need to know
Fort Lauderdale's main airport is Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL). Explore your departure options from this terminal when booking flights from Fort Lauderdale to Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT).
Take a direct Fort Lauderdale to Charlotte Douglas International Airport flight and you'll be travelling for around 2 hours 10 minutes.
Charlotte (where Charlotte Douglas International Airport is located) and Fort Lauderdale share the UTC-5 timezone. You'll have no time difference to factor in for your trip.
The busiest route is Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL) to Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT). You can pick from 51 direct services each week.
For stress-free travel, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This ensures you have enough time to board your flight from Fort Lauderdale to CLT.
Peak months like March or holiday periods such as Thanksgiving and Christmas/New Year will mean longer queues at check-in and security. Play it safe and get to the terminal even earlier. Arriving two hours before domestic flights and up four hours ahead of an international flight is a smart move.
Airports in Fort Lauderdale
Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL)
You can book a direct flight from Fort Lauderdale to Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) departing from Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL).
Pick from a variety of airlines that offer direct flights from Fort Lauderdale to Charlotte Douglas International Airport leaving from FLL. Book your journey with one of these:
American Airlines is the most frequently booked airline offering flights from FLL to CLT.
The carrier with the top on-time arrival rate on this route is American Airlines.
Located around 11 kilometres from the centre of Fort Lauderdale, FLL can be reached in about 20 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey on public transport takes roughly 35 minutes.
Want a leisurely start to your holiday? Stay near Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport. Whether you're boarding an early flight from Fort Lauderdale to Charlotte Douglas International Airport or prefer not to rush, these hotels have you covered:
Of the departures from Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport, 75% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
You'll find FLL at 320 Terminal Drive.
About Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT)
If you have a late flight from Fort Lauderdale to Charlotte Douglas International Airport, nothing beats the convenience of staying near the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing soon after at one of these options near CLT:
To get the lowest price, reserve your vehicle around one week in advance of your Fort Lauderdale to Charlotte Douglas International Airport flight.
The street address for CLT is 5501 Josh Birmingham Parkway.
Getting from Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to central Charlotte
Charlotte Douglas International Airport is around 13 kilometres from the centre of Charlotte. It takes around 20 minutes or so to get to the city by car.
If you're travelling by public transport, expect a journey of around 35 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Fort Lauderdale to Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Fort Lauderdale to Charlotte Douglas International Airport is 70 €. For a return flight on this route, the best price is 86 €. Depending on when you book and the availability, these fares can change.
To find cheap flights from Fort Lauderdale to CLT, book ahead. Airlines typically offer the most competitive fares when tickets first go on sale.
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The best time to fly from Fort Lauderdale to Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT)
September is the most popular month for flights from Fort Lauderdale to Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT). Visit Charlotte in January if you'd rather avoid peak season.
When booking your Fort Lauderdale to CLT plane ticket, consider the weather you're most comfortable in. July is the warmest month in Charlotte, with temperatures ranging from 19ºC (66ºF) to 34ºC (93ºF).
January has temperatures of between -2ºC (28ºF) and 13ºC (55ºF). Search for cheap tickets from Fort Lauderdale to Charlotte Douglas International Airport around that time if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
More about Charlotte
When it comes to looking for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the best places to stay in Charlotte right here. Browse these hotels as soon as you've booked your flight from Fort Lauderdale to Charlotte Douglas International Airport:
Bechtler Museum of Modern Art and Discovery Place are a couple of major attractions to add to your Charlotte to-do list. Keep the adventure rolling by checking out NASCAR Hall of Fame.
Explore more of the United States
Charlotte has plenty to offer, but there are so many other corners of the United States just waiting to be discovered. Around 225 kilometres east of Charlotte, a visit to Raleigh will keep you on the go. Start with leading attractions like North Carolina Museum of Art, North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences and Dorothea Dix Park.





