Flying from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT): what you need to know
8 hours 59 minutes is the average length of a direct flight from London Heathrow Airport to Charlotte Douglas International Airport. Charlotte is 4 hours behind London and operates on the UTC-4 timezone.
Flights from London Heathrow Airport to Charlotte Douglas International Airport start at 00:05 — the first with American Airlines. The latest flight is the 23:20 option with American Airlines. Overall, you can take your pick of 29 weekly services between LHR and CLT.
If you're taking off during a bank holiday or other peak period, allow for even more time. A good rule is two hours ahead of domestic flights and up to four hours before international departures. Security and check-in lines will be longer.
If you'd like a stopover for your flight from London Heathrow Airport to Charlotte Douglas International Airport, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' and look at all your options. Here are the popular stopovers between LHR and CLT:
John F. Kennedy International Airport
Philadelphia International Airport
Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT)
The best price we've seen for a one-way ticket from London Heathrow Airport to Charlotte Douglas International Airport is 292 €. The cheapest price for a return flight is 566 €. Keep in mind that fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.
Book 9 months before your departure date. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to secure cheap tickets from LHR to CLT.
Organise your trip for May. That's the cheapest month for tickets from London Heathrow Airport to Charlotte Douglas International Airport. If you have flexibility with your dates, try out the 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest price across each month.
Create a Price Alert for cheap tickets from LHR to CLT. There's no need to check back in every day to see if fares have dropped. We'll let you know the moment the price changes.
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Handy information about London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Located around 31 kilometres from central London, London Heathrow Airport can be reached in about 57 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The ride on public transport is roughly 1 hour and 1 minute.
After a relaxed start to your travels? Stay near LHR. Whether you have an early flight from London Heathrow Airport to Charlotte Douglas International Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels are the answer:
Arriving at Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT)
The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a flight from London Heathrow Airport to Charlotte Douglas International Airport. Book one of these accommodation options near CLT instead:
Getting from Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to central Charlotte
Charlotte Douglas International Airport to the centre of Charlotte is about 21 minutes by car. It's approximately 14 kilometres away. See what options are available, such as cabs, car rentals or ride-sharing services.
It typically takes 4 hours and 53 minutes to get there using public transport.
When to fly to Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT)
The quietest month for a flight from London Heathrow Airport to Charlotte Douglas International Airport is February, while August is the most popular. Choose the ideal time to visit Charlotte based on whether you prefer a bustling atmosphere or a more laid-back vibe.
When reserving your flight from London Heathrow Airport to Charlotte Douglas International Airport, think about the type of weather you enjoy. July is the warmest month in Charlotte, with temperatures ranging from 19ºC to 34ºC.
January sees average temperatures of between -2ºC and 13ºC. Search for cheap tickets from LHR to CLT sometime around then if you like cooler conditions.
More about Charlotte
Start your Charlotte trip right by finding a great place to stay. Once you've booked your flight from LHR to CLT, browse our selection of accommodation options including:
There are so many things to discover in this city it can be hard to know where to begin. NASCAR Hall of Fame, Freedom Park and Carolinas Aviation Museum are top sights which should feature on any well-planned Charlotte itinerary.
Complete your Charlotte trip with hotels and a car rental
After you've secured your cheap ticket to Charlotte Douglas International Airport, explore the lowest prices and exclusive offers on hotels. You can also compare a range of car rental companies in one place to get the best car rental price for your Charlotte holiday.