Charlotte, North Carolina

Private charter · RDU → CLT

Raleigh to Charlotte

130 miles, about 45 min in a Cirrus SR20. One price for the whole airplane.

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The trip

Raleigh to Charlotte, door to door faster.

Trade about 3 hours on the road for about 45 min in the air. Littlebird flies you direct from Raleigh-Durham International Airport in Raleigh to Charlotte Douglas International Airport in Charlotte, 130 miles in a Cirrus SR20. You get the whole airplane for one price, with every fee and tax shown before you book.

Distance
130 mi
Flight
45 min
Driving
3 hours
Passengers
Up to 5
RDURaleighCLTCharlotte
RDU → CLT130 miles direct

Flight time by aircraft

  • Cirrus SR20 · up to 3 passengers45 min
  • Cirrus Vision Jet · up to 5 passengers25 min

Planned times in the air. Your quote shows exact departure and arrival times.

Departing Raleigh

Airports in Raleigh

  • RDU

    Major airport

    Raleigh-Durham International Airport

    Raleigh/Durham · KRDU

    From downtown
    2 mi
    Longest runway
    10,000 ft

  • KTTA

    Regional airport

    Raleigh Executive Jetport

    Sanford

    From downtown
    27 mi
    Longest runway
    6,501 ft

  • LFN

    Regional airport

    Triangle North Executive Airport

    Louisburg · KLHZ

    From downtown
    27 mi
    Longest runway
    5,498 ft

  • K5W5

    Regional airport

    Triple W Airport

    Raleigh

    From downtown
    17 mi
    Longest runway
    3,004 ft

Arriving Charlotte

Airports in Charlotte

  • CLT

    Major airport

    Charlotte Douglas International Airport

    Charlotte · KCLT

    From downtown
    6 mi
    Longest runway
    10,000 ft

  • USA

    Commercial airport

    Concord-Padgett Regional Airport

    Concord · KJQF

    From downtown
    13 mi
    Longest runway
    7,402 ft

  • KAKH

    Regional airport

    Gastonia Municipal Airport

    Gastonia

    From downtown
    17 mi
    Longest runway
    3,769 ft

  • KEQY

    Regional airport

    Charlotte-Monroe Executive Airport

    Monroe

    From downtown
    19 mi
    Longest runway
    7,001 ft

  • RKH

    Regional airport

    Rock Hill - York County Airport

    Rock Hill · KUZA

    From downtown
    20 mi
    Longest runway
    5,500 ft

  • KIPJ

    Regional airport

    Lincolnton Lincoln County Regional Airport

    Lincolnton

    From downtown
    25 mi
    Longest runway
    5,700 ft

When you land

Things to do in Charlotte

Charlotte has grown into the second-largest banking center in the United States, with Bank of America’s headquarters tower anchoring Uptown and Truist and Wells Fargo running major operations nearby. Energy, healthcare, logistics and a fast-growing technology sector round out an economy that keeps executives, consultants and bankers shuttling in and out every week. The city is also the hub of American stock car racing: most NASCAR teams are based within an hour’s drive, many of them around Mooresville and Concord.

  1. 01

    NASCAR Hall of Fame

    Uptown’s interactive museum traces stock car racing from moonshine-running roots to the modern era, with a ramp of historic race cars, simulators and a pit-stop challenge.

  2. 02

    U.S. National Whitewater Center

    West of the city, this outdoor center pumps a man-made whitewater river for guided rafting and kayaking, alongside climbing, zip lines and miles of mountain-bike and running trails along the Catawba River.

  3. 03

    Mint Museum

    Charlotte’s leading art museum has two campuses: Mint Museum Uptown, focused on American, contemporary and craft and design collections, and Mint Museum Randolph, set in the original 1830s branch mint building.

  4. 04

    Charlotte Motor Speedway

    In nearby Concord, the speedway hosts the Coca-Cola 600 on Memorial Day weekend and fall NASCAR racing, and offers track tours and ride-along experiences on non-race days.

  5. 05

    South End and the Rail Trail

    Former mill and warehouse buildings along the light rail line now hold breweries, restaurants, design shops and apartments, linked by a walking and biking path popular on weekend afternoons.

  6. 06

    Lake Norman

    North of Charlotte, the largest man-made lake in North Carolina offers boating, waterfront dining and lake homes, and many NASCAR race shops sit nearby in Mooresville.

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Questions

Raleigh to Charlotte flights

How long is a private flight from Raleigh to Charlotte?

About 45 min in a Cirrus SR20, for 130 miles direct. Driving the same trip takes about 3 hours.

Which airports do flights from Raleigh to Charlotte use?

You can depart from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU), Raleigh Executive Jetport (KTTA), or Triangle North Executive Airport (LFN) and arrive at Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT), Concord-Padgett Regional Airport (USA), or Gastonia Municipal Airport (KAKH). Pick whichever is closest to where you're starting and where you're headed.

How much does a private charter from Raleigh to Charlotte cost?

The price depends on the date, departure time, aircraft and where the airplane is positioned. Enter your trip above to see an instant price for the whole airplane, with every tax and fee included.

Can I book a round trip between Raleigh and Charlotte?

Yes. Choose round trip when you search, and pick your return date and time. Flights from Charlotte back to Raleigh are priced the same way.

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Charlotte to Raleigh

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