Travelling from Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM): what you need to know
To ensure you get on your CLT to BHM flight, leave plenty of time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Arriving two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
You can expect bigger queues during popular months such as August. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for domestic departures is a wise move.
Flying into Birmingham (and then exploring more of United States!) is a snap with American Airlines. This popular airline has direct flights from Charlotte Douglas International Airport to Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport.
The airline with the highest passenger demand on this route is American Airlines.
With 76.39% of services landing on schedule, American Airlines is the most punctual carrier offering CLT to BHM flights.
If you'd like to include a stop along the way, just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Charlotte Douglas International Airport to Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between CLT and BHM:
Nashville International Airport
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport
Orlando International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM)
£100 is currently the best price for a one-way Charlotte Douglas International Airport to Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport flight. Return flights start at £150. These fares may change based on demand.
Don't leave things to the last moment. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from CLT to BHM if you book ahead. Airlines often have some great early bird discounts.
Finding cheap flights from Charlotte Douglas International Airport to Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport is more likely if you're flexible with your travel dates. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest prices throughout the month and score a great deal.
You don't need to check every day to find out if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll let you know the moment there's a new deal on cheap flights from CLT to BHM.
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Handy information about Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT)
You'll find CLT at 5501 Josh Birmingham Parkway.
Of the flights that depart from Charlotte Douglas International Airport, 77.67% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
To reach Charlotte Douglas International Airport from central Charlotte, it takes around 20 minutes if you're planning to drive. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 9 miles from the airport to the city centre.
Taking public transport? Expect a journey time of around 4 hours 55 minutes.
Get your trip off to a hassle-free start by staying near CLT. Whether you're taking an early flight from Charlotte Douglas International Airport to Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these hotels have you covered:
Arriving at Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM)
If you're arriving on a late Charlotte Douglas International Airport to Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport flight, nothing tops the convenience of being close to the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be showered and resting soon after at one of these hotels near BHM:
Pick up a Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport rental car and explore Birmingham and beyond with your own wheels. Dollar, Avis and Hertz are top outlets to choose from here.
Lock in the best deal by booking your vehicle from Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport about two weeks ahead of your trip.
Getting from Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM) to central Birmingham
You'll find BHM at 5900 Airport Highway.
Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport is roughly 6 miles from central Birmingham. Driving there takes about 10 minutes.
When to fly to Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM)
July is the busiest month for flights from Charlotte Douglas International Airport to Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport. For a quieter experience, travel to Birmingham in March.
Lock in your flight from Charlotte Douglas International Airport to Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport for July if you want to go to Birmingham during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 19ºC (66ºF) and 34ºC (93ºF).
January sees average temperatures of between -3ºC (27ºF) and 14ºC (57ºF). Look for cheap tickets from CLT to BHM around that time if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
Explore more of United States
Birmingham is always a good idea, but there are so many other corners of United States you'll want to see. Around 220 miles north-west of Birmingham, a visit to Memphis will fill your itinerary to the brim. Start with leading attractions like Beale Street, National Civil Rights Museum and Sun Studio.
Any journey through United States wouldn't be complete without visiting New South Memphis. Big River Crossing is a highlight in this destination, which is about 210 miles north-west of Birmingham.
