How many flights from Charlotte to Los Angeles are non-stop?

Historically, direct flights from Charlotte to Los Angeles are not typically available, with a 0% share of non-stop options observed. When connecting flights are necessary, travelers can expect a median of 2 stopovers. This data was analyzed over a 90-day period, indicating that routes with connections are the standard for this journey.

What's the flight time from Charlotte to Los Angeles?

The median flight time for a direct flight from Charlotte to Los Angeles is approximately 5 hours and 22 minutes, covering a distance of 3413 kilometers. For flights with one stop, the median duration extends to 11 hours and 0 minutes. Travelers should account for these differences in travel time when planning their journey.

Are there frequently good prices on flights from Charlotte to Los Angeles?

Historically, good prices on flights from Charlotte to Los Angeles are regularly available. This route is classified as offering regular deals. Data analyzed over a 30-day window indicates consistent opportunities for favorable pricing on this popular route.

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2026-11-17 – 2026-12-08
CLT - Los Angeles
69% AI deal score
$194
$197
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Charlotte to Los Angeles: Overview

Insights for flights from Charlotte to Los Angeles

Most itineraries for cheap flights from Charlotte to Los Angeles connect at least once, with 0% of recent fares being non-stop. When connecting, the typical number of stopovers is 2. This means you will most likely have at least one stop on your journey.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Charlotte to Los Angeles? The most affordable fares are typically found in December, with a median of $322. Following closely are January and February, both with median fares of $402. Planning your trip during these months could lead to significant savings.

A typical journey from Charlotte to Los Angeles takes about 5h 22m including connections. This median duration accounts for all itineraries, including those with one or more stops. For connecting flights specifically, the median journey time extends to 29h 29m.

Fares for flights from Charlotte to Los Angeles typically range from $402–$756, with a median of $524. Right now, fares are below the typical level, and 1% of recent fares were classified as a good price. New deals show up several times a week, so keeping an eye on price alerts can be beneficial.

The distance between Charlotte and Los Angeles is 3413 kilometers, classifying this as a medium-haul route. This distance typically involves a flight duration that is longer than short-haul but shorter than long-haul international routes.

How much is a round trip from Charlotte to Los Angeles

Regular price: $168 - $389

Prices for flights from Charlotte to Los Angeles are currently within the regular range.

The regular price range for flights from Charlotte to Los Angeles is between $168 and $389. The current lowest deal is $215 with Frontier Airlines, for travel from Nov 17-Dec 8.

now $215

Low $168

High $389

The cheapest time to fly from Charlotte to Los Angeles

The cheapest month to fly from Charlotte to Los Angeles is December, with a median price of $322. The most expensive month is May, with a median price of $945. Prices are generally lower from January to December.

December

Cheapest

Flights from $322

May

Most Expensive

Flights from $945

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Charlotte to Los Angeles

Frontier Airlines

Deutsche Luft Hansa

Last-minute flights going from Charlotte to Los Angeles

Mon, Nov 2

⌛ Last-Minute

CLT - Los Angeles

Charlotte (CLT) - Los Angeles (LAX)

American Airlines

$263

$549

One-way

Thu, Nov 5

⌛ Last-Minute

CLT - Los Angeles

Charlotte (CLT) - Los Angeles (LAX)

Frontier Airlines

$383

$406

One-way

Thu, Nov 5

⌛ Last-Minute

CLT - Los Angeles

Charlotte (CLT) - Los Angeles (LAX)

United Airlines

$388

$591

One-way

Thu, Nov 5

⌛ Last-Minute

CLT - Los Angeles

Charlotte (CLT) - Los Angeles (LAX)

United Airlines

$390

$1,100

One-way

Fri, Nov 6

⌛ Last-Minute

CLT - Los Angeles

Charlotte (CLT) - Los Angeles (LAX)

Frontier Airlines

$388

$406

One-way

Fri, Nov 6

⌛ Last-Minute

CLT - Los Angeles

Charlotte (CLT) - Los Angeles (LAX)

Frontier Airlines

$288

$406

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Charlotte to Los Angeles

1 night

Oct 27 - Oct 28

$480 → $356

26%

4 nights

Oct 27 - Oct 31

$469 → $354

24%

3 nights

Dec 3 - Dec 6

$346 → $233

33%

4 nights

Dec 4 - Dec 8

$345 → $239

31%

Popular Airports to fly from Charlotte to Los Angeles

Charlotte - Los Angeles route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are below the typical level

Recent fares from Charlotte to Los Angeles are below the typical level, with a median of $524.

📅 Best time to fly

December is historically the cheapest month

Historically, December is the cheapest month to fly, with a median price of $322.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights take 5h 22m

Direct flights from Charlotte to Los Angeles typically take 5h 22m, connecting flights take 29h 29m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant on this route

Connecting flights are dominant on this route, with a median of 2 stopovers when connecting.

🏆 Airline highlight

Frontier Airlines offers the most direct deals

Frontier Airlines has 89 direct deals, more than other airlines on this route.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear regularly on this route

Deals for flights on this route appear regularly, with a 30-day deal cadence.

Charlotte main airports to depart from

Charlotte Douglas International (CLT)

Cheapest

Charlotte Douglas International Airport is a convenient departure point for flights to Los Angeles.

📍 ~9 km from city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$236

Los Angeles main airports to arrive at

Los Angeles International (LAX)

Cheapest

Los Angeles International Airport is a primary gateway to Los Angeles, offering many flight options from Charlotte.

📍 ~19 km from Los Angeles (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$236

Airports nearby Los Angeles used as alternative

Hollywood Burbank (BUR)

Hollywood Burbank (BUR) is a practical alternative, especially for North Los Angeles and the San Fernando Valley.

📍 ~25 km from Los Angeles (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$437

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Los Angeles

71% AI deal score

$2,279

WestJet, +1

Business Class

From CLT

Elite

Dec 01

Los Angeles, United States

71% AI deal score

$2,279

WestJet, +1

Business Class

From CLT

Elite

Dec 01

Los Angeles, United States

71% AI deal score

$2,279

WestJet, +1

Business Class

From CLT

Elite

Dec 01

Los Angeles, United States

71% AI deal score

$2,279

WestJet, +1

Business Class

From CLT

Elite

Dec 10

Los Angeles, United States

71% AI deal score

$2,343

WestJet, +1

Business Class

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Los Angeles

Historically, the best prices for flights from Charlotte to Los Angeles are found in the 0-6 days booking window, with an average price of $480. Prices tend to increase significantly for other booking windows, such as 7-13 days out, where the average price is $840. Across the trailing quarter, prices were analyzed for a 90-day booking window. This suggests that last-minute bookings can offer better value on this route.

Across the trailing 90 days, a good price for a flight from Charlotte to Los Angeles is typically around $402 or less. The median price for this route was $524. Prices can range higher, with 75% of deals observed at $756 or below. Travelers aiming for a budget-friendly trip should target prices at or below the $402 threshold.

Historically, December and January have been among the best months to fly from Charlotte to Los Angeles, both showing a median price of $322 and $402 respectively. The annual median price for this route is $524, indicating that these months offer prices below the yearly average. Prices were analyzed over a 270-day window to identify these trends.

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Charlotte to Los Angeles: Overview

Insights for flights from Charlotte to Los Angeles

How much is a round trip from Charlotte to Los Angeles

Regular price: $168 - $389

Prices for flights from Charlotte to Los Angeles are currently within the regular range.

The regular price range for flights from Charlotte to Los Angeles is between $168 and $389. The current lowest deal is $215 with Frontier Airlines, for travel from Nov 17-Dec 8.

now $215

Low $168

High $389

The cheapest time to fly from Charlotte to Los Angeles

December

Cheapest

Flights from $322

May

Most Expensive

Flights from $945

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Charlotte to Los Angeles

Frontier Airlines

Deutsche Luft Hansa

Last-minute flights going from Charlotte to Los Angeles

Mon, Nov 2

⌛ Last-Minute

CLT - Los Angeles

Charlotte (CLT) - Los Angeles (LAX)

American Airlines

$263

$549

One-way

Thu, Nov 5

⌛ Last-Minute

CLT - Los Angeles

Charlotte (CLT) - Los Angeles (LAX)

Frontier Airlines

$383

$406

One-way

Thu, Nov 5

⌛ Last-Minute

CLT - Los Angeles

Charlotte (CLT) - Los Angeles (LAX)

United Airlines

$388

$591

One-way

Thu, Nov 5

⌛ Last-Minute

CLT - Los Angeles

Charlotte (CLT) - Los Angeles (LAX)

United Airlines

$390

$1,100

One-way

Fri, Nov 6

⌛ Last-Minute

CLT - Los Angeles

Charlotte (CLT) - Los Angeles (LAX)

Frontier Airlines

$388

$406

One-way

Fri, Nov 6

⌛ Last-Minute

CLT - Los Angeles

Charlotte (CLT) - Los Angeles (LAX)

Frontier Airlines

$288

$406

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Charlotte to Los Angeles

1 night

Oct 27 - Oct 28

$480 → $356

26%

4 nights

Oct 27 - Oct 31

$469 → $354

24%

3 nights

Dec 3 - Dec 6

$346 → $233

33%

4 nights

Dec 4 - Dec 8

$345 → $239

31%

Popular Airports to fly from Charlotte to Los Angeles