Travelling from Tampa International Airport (TPA) to Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT): what you need to know
On average, direct flights from Tampa International Airport to Charlotte Douglas International Airport take 1 hour 49 minutes. Charlotte and Tampa share the same timezone (UTC-4), meaning you won't need to change your watch after you arrive.
Flights from Tampa International Airport to Charlotte Douglas International Airport start at 05:00 — the earliest with American Airlines. The latest flight in the day is the 22:30 option with American Airlines. Overall, there are 102 services every week between TPA and CLT.
Planning to travel during a peak time like a bank holiday? Expect longer queues at security and check-in. To give yourself peace of mind, arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours ahead of domestic departures.
How to find the cheapest flights from Tampa International Airport (TPA) to Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT)
The best price we've found for a one-way ticket from Tampa International Airport to Charlotte Douglas International Airport is 55 €. The cheapest price for a return flight is 111 €. Remember that fares could change due to availability at the time of booking.
Book 9 months before travelling. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to secure cheap tickets from TPA to CLT.
The cheapest month for tickets from Tampa International Airport to Charlotte Douglas International Airport is May. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest prices if you have flexible travel dates.
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Handy information about Tampa International Airport (TPA)
The journey from central Tampa to Tampa International Airport takes about 57 minutes by public transport. If you drive, ride-share or take a cab, you'll cover the 13 kilometres in 13 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Want a leisurely start to your journey? Stay near TPA. Whether you've booked an early flight from Tampa International Airport to Charlotte Douglas International Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these hotels are ideal:
Arriving at Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT)
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a flight from Tampa International Airport to Charlotte Douglas International Airport. Check in to 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 takes around 21 minutes in a car. It's approximately 14 kilometres away. Find out what options are available, such as cabs, car rentals or ride-sharing.
Getting there on public transport will take you roughly 4 hours and 53 minutes.
When to fly to Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT)
August is the busiest month for flights from Tampa International Airport to Charlotte Douglas International Airport. To skip the crowds, visit Charlotte in February.
Lock in your flight from Tampa International Airport to Charlotte Douglas International Airport for July if you'd like to visit Charlotte during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 19ºC and 34ºC.
January has average temperatures of between -2ºC and 13ºC. Look for cheap tickets from TPA to CLT around that time if you want to travel when it's cooler.
More about Charlotte
When it comes to looking for somewhere to rest your head, you can find the best places to stay in Charlotte right here. Check out these hotels as soon as you've locked in your flight from TPA to CLT:
There are so many things to see and do in this city it can be hard to figure out where to start. NASCAR Hall of Fame, Freedom Park and Carolinas Aviation Museum are major attractions which should feature on every Charlotte itinerary.
Complete your Charlotte trip with hotels and a car rental
You've locked in your cheap ticket to Charlotte Douglas International Airport — next up is finding a place to stay, and perhaps even your own set of wheels. We've compared prices across hundreds of companies to bring you the top hotels and car rental deals in Charlotte.