Travelling from Houston to Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT): What you need to know
Begin your travels at one of Houston's main airports, Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) or Houston Hobby Airport (HOU). Explore your options for booking a flight from Houston to Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) jetting off from either of these.
The average time for a direct Houston to Charlotte Douglas International Airport flight is 2 hours 35 minutes.
Charlotte is one hour ahead of Houston. Charlotte Douglas International Airport is located in Charlotte, which follows the UTC-5 timezone.
With 55 direct weekly flights between the two airports, Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) is the busiest route. American Airlines operates the earliest flight at 6:23am. If you'd like to get more out of your day before taking off, the last flight from IAH to CLT is with American Airlines at 6:30pm.
Your flight from Houston to CLT won't wait if you're late, so show up at the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead for international travel.
July is a busy month for air travel. If you're taking off then or during a major holiday like Christmas, get there even earlier. Aim for at least two hours ahead for domestic flights and as much as four hours for international journeys.
Airports in Houston
Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)
Get to your destination in one go from Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH). Direct flights from Houston to Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) operate from here.
Pick from a variety of carriers that operate direct flights from Houston to Charlotte Douglas International Airport departing from IAH. Book your ticket with one of these:
Most travellers choose to book seats with American Airlines between IAH and CLT.
Among carriers operating on this route, American Airlines has the best record for on-time arrivals.
IAH is about 40 kilometres from central Houston. If you're catching a taxi, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take 30 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic conditions. If you're planning to take public transport, expect the trip time to be around 1 hour 10 minutes.
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Of all flights departing from Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport, 79% touch down on time at their destination.
The address for IAH is 16930 JFK Boulevard.
Houston Hobby Airport (HOU)
You can book a direct Houston to Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) plane ticket with departures from Houston Hobby Airport (HOU). Figure out if flying from HOU works better for your plans.
From HOU, direct flights from Houston to CLT are available with Southwest Airlines.
On the HOU to CLT route, Southwest Airlines is the airline most travellers rely on.
Among the carriers operating flights between Houston Hobby Airport and Charlotte Douglas International Airport, Southwest Airlines has the most consistent on-time performance.
With public transport, you can travel from central Houston to HOU in around 50 minutes. The terminal is roughly 19 kilometres away, and making the trip by car will take approximately 20 minutes.
Want to enjoy an extra night away before boarding your Houston to CLT flight? Kick back in a hotel near Houston Hobby Airport before your break officially starts. These stays have a room with your name on it:
When it comes to flight punctuality, Houston Hobby Airport has an on-time arrival rate of 79%.
The address for HOU is 7800 Airport Boulevard.
About Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT)
Have a late flight from Houston to Charlotte Douglas International Airport? Don't let it leave you bleary-eyed. Check in to one of these hotels near CLT and fast-forward to bedtime:
Booking your ride around one week in advance of your Houston to Charlotte Douglas International Airport flight can help you lock in a great deal.
You'll find CLT at 5501 Josh Birmingham Parkway.
Getting from Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to central Charlotte
From Charlotte Douglas International Airport, central Charlotte is around 13 kilometres away. It takes about 20 minutes to get to the city centre by car.
It takes around 35 minutes if you're travelling by public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Houston to Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT)
At the moment, R 1,548 is the best price we've found for a one-way ticket from Houston to Charlotte Douglas International Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is R 3,110. Remember fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.
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The best time to fly from Houston to Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT)
Think about the pace you're looking for when picking your flight dates. January is the quietest month to go to Charlotte. September is when most people book flights from Houston to Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT), which may be perfect if you're chasing more excitement.
The warmest month in Charlotte is July, with temperatures ranging between 19ºC (66ºF) and 34ºC (93ºF). Lock in your Houston to CLT plane ticket then if that's your ideal forecast.
If you like cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from Houston to Charlotte Douglas International Airport in January when temperatures are between -2ºC (28ºF) and 13ºC (55ºF).
More about Charlotte
Start your Charlotte trip right by choosing the perfect place to stay. As soon as you've booked your flight from Houston to Charlotte Douglas International Airport, explore our selection of accommodation options including:
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Explore more of the United States
Raleigh is just one of the many places in the United States waiting to be explored after you've experienced Charlotte. Around 225 kilometres away to the east, well-known attractions include North Carolina Museum of Art, North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences and Dorothea Dix Park.