$65 Cheap Flights from Charlotte (CLT) to Philadelphia (PHL)

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Cheap Flights from Charlotte to Philadelphia (CLT-PHL)

Prices were available within the past 7 days and start at $65 for one-way flights and $88 for round trip, for the period specified. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply.

Frontier Airlines
Sat, Aug 2 - Wed, Aug 6
CLT
Charlotte
PHL
Philadelphia
$88 Roundtrip, just found
$88
Roundtrip
just found
Select Frontier Airlines flight, departing Sat, Aug 2 from Charlotte to Philadelphia, returning Wed, Aug 6, priced at $88 just found
Frontier Airlines
Wed, Nov 5 - Sun, Nov 9
CLT
Charlotte
PHL
Philadelphia
$89 Roundtrip, found 3 hours ago
$89
Roundtrip
found 3 hours ago
Select Frontier Airlines flight, departing Wed, Nov 5 from Charlotte to Philadelphia, returning Sun, Nov 9, priced at $89 found 3 hours ago
Frontier Airlines
Sat, Aug 2 - Wed, Aug 6
CLT
Charlotte
PHL
Philadelphia
$90 Roundtrip, just found
$90
Roundtrip
just found
Select Frontier Airlines flight, departing Sat, Aug 2 from Charlotte to Philadelphia, returning Wed, Aug 6, priced at $90 just found
Frontier Airlines
Tue, Nov 11 - Sun, Nov 16
CLT
Charlotte
PHL
Philadelphia
$94 Roundtrip, found 1 day ago
$94
Roundtrip
found 1 day ago
Select Frontier Airlines flight, departing Tue, Nov 11 from Charlotte to Philadelphia, returning Sun, Nov 16, priced at $94 found 1 day ago
Frontier Airlines
Thu, Aug 7 - Mon, Aug 11
CLT
Charlotte
PHL
Philadelphia
$95 Roundtrip, found 3 hours ago
$95
Roundtrip
found 3 hours ago
Select Frontier Airlines flight, departing Thu, Aug 7 from Charlotte to Philadelphia, returning Mon, Aug 11, priced at $95 found 3 hours ago
Frontier Airlines
Wed, Jul 30 - Tue, Aug 5
CLT
Charlotte
PHL
Philadelphia
$98 Roundtrip, found 7 hours ago
$98
Roundtrip
found 7 hours ago
Select Frontier Airlines flight, departing Wed, Jul 30 from Charlotte to Philadelphia, returning Tue, Aug 5, priced at $98 found 7 hours ago
Spirit Airlines
Fri, Aug 22 - Mon, Aug 25
CLT
Charlotte
PHL
Philadelphia
$130 Roundtrip, just found
$130
Roundtrip
just found
Select Spirit Airlines flight, departing Fri, Aug 22 from Charlotte to Philadelphia, returning Mon, Aug 25, priced at $130 just found
Southwest Airlines
Wed, Aug 27 - Wed, Sep 3
CLT
Charlotte
PHL
Philadelphia
$197 Roundtrip, just found
$197
Roundtrip
just found
Select Southwest Airlines flight, departing Wed, Aug 27 from Charlotte to Philadelphia, returning Wed, Sep 3, priced at $197 just found
American Airlines
Wed, Oct 1 - Sat, Oct 4
CLT
Charlotte
TTN
Trenton
$199 Roundtrip, found 4 days ago
$199
Roundtrip
found 4 days ago
Select American Airlines flight, departing Wed, Oct 1 from Charlotte to Trenton, returning Sat, Oct 4, priced at $199 found 4 days ago
Delta
Wed, Aug 27 - Wed, Sep 3
CLT
Charlotte
PHL
Philadelphia
$219 Roundtrip, just found
$219
Roundtrip
just found
Select Delta flight, departing Wed, Aug 27 from Charlotte to Philadelphia, returning Wed, Sep 3, priced at $219 just found

Find the cheapest month to fly from Charlotte (CLT) to Philadelphia (PHL)

September is typically the cheapest month to fly

From $48 - $121 per traveler.

Graph displaying average flight prices per month

Flights from Charlotte (CLT) to Philadelphia (PHL)
Origin airport
Charlotte-Douglas Intl.
Destination airport
Philadelphia Intl.
Roundtrip price
$88
Distance
448 mi
Average flight time
1 hour 43 mins

Charlotte to Philadelphia Flights

The cheapest times to fly from Charlotte to Philadelphia

On average, Thursday can be the cheapest time to fly, according to data from the Airlines Reporting Corporation (ARC), one of the world's biggest databases for global airline sales. The data reveals that you could save up to 16% by flying on a Thursday—the cheapest day to travel on average—instead of a Sunday—the most expensive. Some of the most affordable flights from Charlotte to Philadelphia are during the month of August. You can find some of the cheapest flights from Charlotte to Philadelphia with Expedia's search tool and vast selection of airlines.

 

The best time to book a flight from Charlotte to Philadelphia

Sunday is one of the best days to book for cheap flights from Charlotte to Philadelphia: Tickets reserved on a Sunday cost between 6% and 13% less than those reserved on a Friday, according to ARC data. The data also suggests booking early can also lead to cheaper airfares. You could save 24% by buying your tickets for domestic flights at least a month in advance and 10% by booking international flights 2 months in advance.

 

How to find cheap round-trip tickets from Charlotte to Philadelphia

Being flexible with your dates and using Expedia's Price Drop Protection and Price Tracking features are some of the best ways of finding a cheap ticket from Charlotte to Philadelphia in 2025. You can also book with separate airlines for your outbound and return journeys, from $65 one-way. Expedia also offers Price Drop Protection, so if the cost of your airfare goes down after booking, you'll receive a credit for the difference*. This is available for a small fee, and is free to One Key Gold and Platinum tier members.

 

Expedia's Price Tracking feature means you can stay on top of airfares without manually checking every day. It sends you automated price alerts for cheap Charlotte to Philadelphia flights and uses historical data to indicate when the best time to book is. Download Expedia's free app to activate this handy tool in a few easy taps.

 

You could also save big by booking one of Expedia's vacation packages. Bundling together your Charlotte to Philadelphia airfare with your accommodations and car rental is often cheaper than booking everything separately. There’s also One Key, Expedia's generous rewards program. Join for free and you could earn One Key cash on most bookings to save on future adventures.

 

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Disclaimer: ARC The statistics are based on average round-trip ticket prices between January and August 2023. The percentages you see are averages.

 

Frequently asked questions

How much does a flight from Charlotte-Douglas Intl. Airport (CLT) to Philadelphia Intl. Airport (PHL) cost?
Cheap return fares from Charlotte-Douglas Intl. Airport (CLT) to Philadelphia Intl. Airport (PHL) start from $108. This information is based on the cheapest price found on Expedia for this return journey departing within the next three months. This airfare is for a Frontier Airlines flight leaving CLT on July 29 2025 and touching down at PHL. The price was last updated on July 8 2025 and has not changed since.
What is the cheapest month to fly from CLT to PHL?
The cheapest flights from CLT to PHL are usually during off-peak season, when demand is lower. To save money, avoid flying during public holidays, school breaks and major local events.
Which airlines fly direct from Charlotte-Douglas Intl. Airport (CLT) to Philadelphia Intl. Airport (PHL)?
When flying out of Charlotte-Douglas Intl. Airport (CLT), you can get on a direct flight to Philadelphia Intl. Airport (PHL) with American Airlines.
What is the cheapest airline that flies from CLT to PHL?
At the moment, the cheapest airline offering one-way flights from CLT to PHL is Spirit Airlines. You can book a seat on this route from $65. This fare is based on the lowest price found on Expedia departing within the next three months. The flight takes off from CLT on October 3 2025. Prices were last updated on July 8 2025 and have not changed since.
How many flights per day from Charlotte-Douglas Intl. Airport (CLT) to Philadelphia Intl. Airport (PHL)?
When taking off from Charlotte-Douglas Intl. Airport (CLT), you can choose from an average of 10 daily nonstop flights to Philadelphia Intl. Airport (PHL).
What are the most popular departure times for flights from Charlotte-Douglas Intl. Airport (CLT) to Philadelphia Intl. Airport (PHL)?
More people fly between CLT and PHL at 9 AM than at any other point in the day. Rather go when it's quieter? Try choosing a quieter departure window and it's possible you'll save on your fare as well.
What day of the week has the most flights from CLT to PHL?
Jet off on a Monday if you're looking for the best choice of flights from Charlotte-Douglas Intl. Airport (CLT) to Philadelphia Intl. Airport (PHL).
What is the earliest flight from Charlotte-Douglas Intl. Airport (CLT) to Philadelphia Intl. Airport (PHL)?
Take the earliest flight at around 8:06AM UTC-5, heading out of Charlotte-Douglas Intl. Airport (CLT). You'll be flying for about 1h 41m, reaching Philadelphia Intl. Airport (PHL) at approximately 9:47AM UTC-5.
How long does it take to fly from Charlotte-Douglas Intl. Airport (CLT) to Philadelphia Intl. Airport (PHL)?
The average flight duration from CLT to PHL is 1 hour and 40 minutes, covering a total distance of 450 mi.
What airline has the least delays from CLT to PHL?
With 81% of flights usually arriving as scheduled, American Airlines has the best on-time performance for direct flights from Charlotte-Douglas Intl. Airport (CLT) to Philadelphia Intl. Airport (PHL). To keep track of your flight status and receive notifications if anything changes, head to the Expedia App.
What is the best time to fly from Charlotte-Douglas Intl. Airport (CLT) to Philadelphia Intl. Airport (PHL)?
To touch down at Philadelphia Intl. Airport (PHL) on schedule, choose a flight that takes off from Charlotte-Douglas Intl. Airport (CLT) before 3 PM. The likelihood of cancellations is 22% higher, on average, for departures after this time.**Most reliable time of the day and month to travel recommendation is based on January through August 2024 flight status data sourced from OAG's global flight data platform.
What airports do you fly into for Philadelphia from Charlotte-Douglas Intl. Airport (CLT)?
Catch a direct flight from Charlotte-Douglas Intl. Airport (CLT) to Philadelphia and land at Philadelphia Intl. Airport (PHL). Another convenient point of entry into this destination is Lehigh Valley Intl. Airport (ABE).
Is it cheaper to buy a plane ticket from Charlotte-Douglas Intl. Airport (CLT) to Philadelphia Intl. Airport (PHL) last-minute?
Waiting until just before your departure to book your flight from CLT to PHL often results in higher prices. While you may find some last-minute deals, there's no guarantee. Be flexible with your itinerary to boost your chances of getting a bargain.
Is it cheaper to book a CLT to PHL flight and hotel package?
You'll typically save money by booking a CLT to PHL flight and hotel package compared to booking separately. In fact, travelers could save hundreds of dollars by bundling with Expedia. And it's easy to manage everything in one convenient place. Once you've chosen your ideal flights and accommodations, consider adding extras like activities, tours and car rentals.
Can I cancel or change the date of my flight from Charlotte-Douglas Intl. Airport (CLT) to Philadelphia Intl. Airport (PHL)?
You can usually cancel or reschedule your CLT to PHL flight. However, if it's been more than 24 hours since booking, additional charges may apply. Refer to your airline's policies in your itinerary to see what changes are allowed and if any costs are involved. You'll also find further details on our Customer Service portal.

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