How to get from Charlotte to Cincinnati: connecting flights, about 5h 42m total

Flights from Charlotte to Cincinnati

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Cheapest one-way $80 15 November 2026, nonstop Cheapest nonstop $80 15 November 2026, AA Cheapest in the next 7 days $80 15 November, Sun Cheapest weekend departure $103 Sat, 14 November 2026 Cheapest month November 2026 tickets from $80

Where to connect

Options with one connection, fastest first

fastest, via Nashville: 5h 42m
two tickets, via Atlanta: $290
connection options: 2
straight-line distance: 336 mi (540 km)

fastest

Via Nashville

5h 42m

with the connection

Charlotte to Nashville flight 1h 32m

Connection of about 3h

Nashville to Cincinnati flight 1h 10m

Via Atlanta

5h 50m

with the connection

Charlotte to Atlanta flight 1h 25m

Connection of about 3h

Atlanta to Cincinnati flight 1h 25m

two ticketsfrom $290

One ticket or two

How the options are calculated and what to keep in mind at the connection

Flight times come from the nonstop schedule (estimated from the distance where there is no schedule), with 3h allowed for the connection. The price of an option is the sum of the lowest known fares for each leg; their dates may not match, so treat it as a guide. The search shows tickets for your dates, including connections on a single ticket.

Nearest nonstop flights

The closest you can get without a connection

From Charlotte to cities closest to Cincinnati

Charlotte to Lexington Lexington: 74 mi (119 km) from Cincinnati, flight 1h 29m from $94 Charlotte to Indianapolis Indianapolis: 99 mi (160 km) from Cincinnati, flight 1h 41m from $86 Charlotte to Columbus Columbus: 100 mi (161 km) from Cincinnati, flight 1h 31m Charlotte to Fort Wayne Fort Wayne: 140 mi (226 km) from Cincinnati, flight 2h Charlotte to Charleston Charleston: 165 mi (266 km) from Cincinnati, flight 1h 19m Charlotte to Knoxville Knoxville: 219 mi (353 km) from Cincinnati, flight 1h 17m from $92

To Cincinnati from cities closest to Charlotte

Atlanta to Cincinnati Atlanta: 226 mi (364 km) from Charlotte, flight 1h 25m from $23 Washington to Cincinnati Washington: 329 mi (529 km) from Charlotte, flight 1h 46m from $147 Nashville to Cincinnati Nashville: 339 mi (546 km) from Charlotte, flight 1h 10m Jacksonville to Cincinnati Jacksonville: 342 mi (550 km) from Charlotte, flight 1h 52m Tampa to Cincinnati Tampa: 512 mi (824 km) from Charlotte, flight 2h 16m New York to Cincinnati New York: 531 mi (855 km) from Charlotte, flight 2h 19m from $100

Frequently asked questions

Is there a nonstop flight from Charlotte to Cincinnati?

There are no nonstop flights in the schedule. You will need a connection, the fastest is via Nashville.

What is the fastest way to fly from Charlotte to Cincinnati?

Via Nashville: 1h 32m to the connection, 1h 10m after it, about 5h 42m in total with 3h for the connection.

How much does a flight from Charlotte to Cincinnati with a connection cost?

Two nonstop tickets via Atlanta from $290. This is the sum of the lowest known prices for each leg, and their dates may not match.

Which cities can you connect in between Charlotte and Cincinnati?

Nashville (5h 42m total) and Atlanta (5h 50m total).

How far is Cincinnati from Charlotte?

336 mi (540 km) in a straight line between the cities.

How much time should I allow for the connection?

The options allow 3h. On a single ticket the carrier is responsible for the connection; on separate tickets you set the margin yourself, allowing time to collect and re-check your bags.