How to get from Pittsburgh to Charlotte: connecting flights, about 5h 44m total

Flights from Pittsburgh to Charlotte

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Best fares from Pittsburgh to Charlotte

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Cheapest one-way $102 15 November 2026, nonstop Cheapest nonstop $102 15 November 2026, AA Cheapest in the next 7 days $102 15 November, Sun Cheapest weekend departure $185 Sat, 21 November 2026 Cheapest month November 2026 tickets from $102

Where to connect

Options with one connection, fastest first

fastest, via Raleigh: 5h 44m
two tickets, via Washington: $312
connection options: 2
straight-line distance: 363 mi (584 km)

fastest

Via Raleigh

5h 44m

with the connection

Pittsburgh to Raleigh flight 1h 32m

Connection of about 3h

Raleigh to Charlotte flight 1h 12m

Via Washington

5h 54m

with the connection

Pittsburgh to Washington flight 1h 15m

Connection of about 3h Arrival: Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall, Ronald Reagan National, Washington Dulles International. Departure to Charlotte: Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall, Ronald Reagan National, Washington Dulles International.

Washington to Charlotte flight 1h 39m

two ticketsfrom $312

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 Pittsburgh to cities closest to Charlotte

Pittsburgh to Raleigh Raleigh: 130 mi (209 km) from Charlotte, flight 1h 32m from $142 Pittsburgh to Washington Washington: 329 mi (529 km) from Charlotte, flight 1h 15m from $72 Pittsburgh to Nashville Nashville: 339 mi (546 km) from Charlotte, flight 1h 40m from $141 Pittsburgh to Du Bois Du Bois: 424 mi (683 km) from Charlotte, flight 50m Pittsburgh to Philadelphia Philadelphia: 450 mi (725 km) from Charlotte, flight 1h 21m from $92 Pittsburgh to Orlando Orlando: 464 mi (746 km) from Charlotte, flight 2h 25m from $151

To Charlotte from cities closest to Pittsburgh

Cleveland to Charlotte Cleveland: 115 mi (185 km) from Pittsburgh, flight 1h 50m from $159 Erie to Charlotte Erie: 117 mi (188 km) from Pittsburgh, flight 2h 6m from $443 Columbus to Charlotte Columbus: 162 mi (261 km) from Pittsburgh, flight 1h 41m from $80 Charleston to Charlotte Charleston: 167 mi (268 km) from Pittsburgh, flight 1h 34m Buffalo to Charlotte Buffalo: 178 mi (287 km) from Pittsburgh, flight 2h 3m Washington to Charlotte Washington: 190 mi (306 km) from Pittsburgh, flight 1h 39m from $86

Frequently asked questions

Is there a nonstop flight from Pittsburgh to Charlotte?

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

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

Via Raleigh: 1h 32m to the connection, 1h 12m after it, about 5h 44m in total with 3h for the connection.

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

Two nonstop tickets via Washington from $312. 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 Pittsburgh and Charlotte?

Raleigh (5h 44m total) and Washington (5h 54m total).

How far is Charlotte from Pittsburgh?

363 mi (584 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.