Dulles (IAD) to Charlotte (CLT) flights
Mesa Airlines, PSA Airlines, American Airlines, GoJet Airlines fly nonstop from Washington Dulles International Airport to Charlotte Douglas International Airport, with about 59 flights a week in July 2026. The 322-mile flight takes about 1h 28m gate to gate.
- Distance
- 322 mi · 518 km
- Flight time
- 1h 28m
- Airlines
- 4
- Seats filled
- 76%
Airlines flying IAD to CLT
| Airline | Flights a week | Aircraft | Passengers (12 months) | Flight time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mesa Airlines | 24 | Embraer E175 | 38,334 | 1h 29m |
| PSA Airlines | 20 | Bombardier CRJ900, Bombardier CRJ700 | 58,823 | 1h 27m |
| American Airlines | 13 | Airbus A319, Airbus A320-100/200, Airbus A321 | 43,557 | 1h 25m |
| GoJet Airlines | 2 | Bombardier CRJ550 | 3,538 | 1h 32m |
| Republic AirlineSeasonal or ended | n/a | Embraer E175, Embraer E170 | 28,752 | 1h 32m |
| United AirlinesSeasonal or ended | n/a | Boeing 737-700 / MAX 7, Airbus A319, Boeing 737-900ER | 1,958 | 1h 30m |
Airlines are the operating carrier: regional airlines such as SkyWest or Horizon often fly under a larger airline's brand.
IAD to CLT flight schedule
18 flight numbers flew this route in August 2026, 7 of them almost daily. The first usually leaves at 5:03am and the last at 10:25pm. 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 5054American Airlines · operated by PSA Airlines | 5:03am | 6:35am | 4 | 94% |
| AA 3169American Airlines | 5:08am | 6:27am | 4 | n/a |
| AA 2620American Airlines | 6:10am | 7:38am | 26 | 92% |
| AA 1216American Airlines | 6:33am | 8:00am | 4 | 82% |
| AA 3313American Airlines | 7:57am | 9:25am | 23 | 83% |
| UA 4053United Airlines · operated by Mesa Airlines | 8:13am | 9:44am | 12 | 67% |
| UA 4063United Airlines · operated by Mesa Airlines | 8:15am | 9:45am | 8 | 64% |
| AA 5219American Airlines · operated by PSA Airlines | 9:20am | 10:57am | 4 | 84% |
| AA 5151American Airlines · operated by PSA Airlines | 10:27am | 11:59am | 27 | 88% |
| UA 6239United Airlines · operated by Mesa Airlines | 12:45pm | 2:18pm | 29 | 77% |
| AA 5220American Airlines · operated by PSA Airlines | 1:08pm | 2:42pm | 4 | 71% |
| AA 5154American Airlines · operated by PSA Airlines | 1:23pm | 2:55pm | 27 | 88% |
| UA 6209United Airlines · operated by Mesa Airlines | 5:20pm | 6:56pm | 31 | 69% |
| AA 5447American Airlines · operated by PSA Airlines | 5:34pm | 7:13pm | 27 | 66% |
| AA 1450American Airlines | 8:22pm | 9:55pm | 4 | 48% |
| UA 6234United Airlines · operated by Mesa Airlines | 10:24pm | 11:59pm | 10 | 66% |
| UA 519United Airlines | 10:25pm | 11:56pm | 9 | n/a |
| UA 6155United Airlines · operated by Mesa Airlines | 10:25pm | 11:59pm | 12 | 83% |
Is IAD to CLT on time?
From September 2025 to August 2026, 80% of 2,762 flights arrived within 15 minutes of schedule and 2.5% were cancelled. Flights leaving around 9am were the most punctual (90%), those around 8pm the least (72%). Most delay time was caused by late-arriving aircraft (46%).
| Airline | Flights | On time | Average delay | Cancelled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Airlines | 1,503 | 84% | 18 min | 2.7% |
| United Airlines | 1,259 | 77% | 17 min | 2.3% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5am to 6am | 91 | 90% | |
| 6am to 7am | 200 | 86% | |
| 7am to 8am | 89 | 92% | |
| 8am to 9am | 255 | 76% | |
| 9am to 10am | 225 | 90% | |
| 11am to 12pm | 89 | 91% | |
| 12pm to 1pm | 379 | 81% | |
| 1pm to 2pm | 192 | 81% | |
| 2pm to 3pm | 108 | 84% | |
| 4pm to 5pm | 78 | 68% | |
| 5pm to 6pm | 468 | 74% | |
| 8pm to 9pm | 158 | 72% | |
| 10pm to 11pm | 297 | 77% |
Flights by month
| Month | Flights | Flights, relative | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| August 2025 | 246 | 16,114 | |
| September 2025 | 223 | 13,756 | |
| October 2025 | 230 | 15,883 | |
| November 2025 | 223 | 14,623 | |
| December 2025 | 241 | 15,528 | |
| January 2026 | 193 | 11,244 | |
| February 2026 | 174 | 10,674 | |
| March 2026 | 199 | 13,403 | |
| April 2026 | 219 | 13,753 | |
| May 2026 | 238 | 15,992 | |
| June 2026 | 233 | 16,153 | |
| July 2026 | 261 | 17,987 |
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Source: US Department of Transportation, T-100 Segment data, August 2025 to July 2026.