Charlotte (CLT) to Los Angeles (LAX) flights
American Airlines flies nonstop from Charlotte Douglas International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport, with about 48 flights a week in July 2026. The 2,125-mile flight takes about 5h 5m gate to gate.
- Distance
- 2,125 mi · 3,420 km
- Flight time
- 5h 5m
- Airlines
- 1
- Seats filled
- 86%
Airlines flying CLT to LAX
| Airline | Flights a week | Aircraft | Passengers (12 months) | Flight time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Airlines | 48 | Airbus A321, Boeing 777-200ER/200LR/233LR, Boeing 737-800 | 372,820 | 5h 5m |
Airlines are the operating carrier: regional airlines such as SkyWest or Horizon often fly under a larger airline's brand.
CLT to LAX flight schedule
9 flight numbers flew this route in August 2026, 7 of them almost daily. The first usually leaves at 7:05am and the last at 8:17pm. Times are local and can change; check with the airline before you book.
| Flight | Departs | Arrives | Days flown in August 2026 | On time (12 months) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AA 2070American Airlines | 7:05am | 9:09am | 4 | 86% |
| AA 543American Airlines | 7:05am | 9:05am | 20 | 90% |
| AA 1995American Airlines | 8:54am | 10:52am | 31 | 85% |
| AA 1213American Airlines | 11:56am | 1:55pm | 4 | 87% |
| AA 1988American Airlines | 12:20pm | 2:18pm | 27 | 89% |
| AA 352American Airlines | 1:20pm | 3:16pm | 28 | 80% |
| AA 1502American Airlines | 2:32pm | 4:28pm | 31 | 72% |
| AA 1499American Airlines | 4:50pm | 6:50pm | 27 | 63% |
| AA 2055American Airlines | 8:17pm | 10:17pm | 31 | 67% |
Is CLT to LAX on time?
From September 2025 to August 2026, 79% of 2,276 flights arrived within 15 minutes of schedule and 0.9% were cancelled. Flights leaving around 11am were the most punctual (87%), those around 7pm the least (62%). Most delay time was caused by late-arriving aircraft (41%).
| Airline | Flights | On time | Average delay | Cancelled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Airlines | 2,276 | 79% | 13 min | 0.9% |
Airlines as sold: flights operated by regional partners count under the airline on the ticket. Average delay is across all completed flights, early arrivals counted as zero.
On-time arrivals by departure time
| Scheduled departure | Flights | On time, relative | On time |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7am to 8am | 283 | 85% | |
| 8am to 9am | 210 | 84% | |
| 10am to 11am | 85 | 89% | |
| 11am to 12pm | 251 | 87% | |
| 12pm to 1pm | 108 | 92% | |
| 1pm to 2pm | 138 | 80% | |
| 2pm to 3pm | 257 | 74% | |
| 3pm to 4pm | 47 | 85% | |
| 4pm to 5pm | 177 | 77% | |
| 5pm to 6pm | 74 | 73% | |
| 6pm to 7pm | 167 | 69% | |
| 7pm to 8pm | 134 | 62% | |
| 8pm to 9pm | 190 | 80% | |
| 10pm to 11pm | 97 | 56% |
Flights by month
| Month | Flights | Flights, relative | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| August 2025 | 196 | 32,918 | |
| September 2025 | 187 | 28,045 | |
| October 2025 | 207 | 32,798 | |
| November 2025 | 191 | 29,904 | |
| December 2025 | 197 | 34,683 | |
| January 2026 | 148 | 25,930 | |
| February 2026 | 150 | 23,657 | |
| March 2026 | 178 | 29,018 | |
| April 2026 | 180 | 29,745 | |
| May 2026 | 197 | 33,768 | |
| June 2026 | 209 | 35,480 | |
| July 2026 | 211 | 36,874 |
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Source: US Department of Transportation, T-100 Segment data, August 2025 to July 2026.