Charlotte (CLT) to Los Angeles (LAX) flights
An economy award from Charlotte (CLT) to Los Angeles (LAX) starts at 5,500 miles one way with American AAdvantage on American Airlines, plus taxes and fees from $5.60. One airline flies nonstop from Charlotte (CLT) to Los Angeles (LAX): American Airlines. The two airports are 2,121 miles (3,413 km) apart. American Airlines is in oneworld. There are also 76 ways to fly it with one stop, through Bentonville, Tulsa and Nashville and more.
How many miles CLT to LAX costs
Economy, one way, on the nonstop flights, from the Award Flight Pricer's award charts. Ranges run off-peak to peak; "from" is the floor of a dynamic price.
| Program | Economy | Taxes and fees |
|---|---|---|
| American AAdvantageOn American Airlines | 5,500 | $5.60 |
| Iberia ClubOn American Airlines | 13,000 | $5.60 |
| Cathay Pacific Asia MilesOn American Airlines | 15,000 | $5.60 |
| Qatar Airways Privilege ClubOn American Airlines | 16,000 | $5.60 |
| Finnair PlusOn American Airlines | 16,500 | $5.60 |
| Alaska Atmos RewardsOn American Airlines | 17,500 | $25.60 |
| British Airways ClubOn American Airlines | 20,000 | $5.60 |
| Qantas Frequent FlyerOn American Airlines | 20,700 | $5.60 |
| JAL Mileage BankOn American Airlines | 23,000 | $5.60 |
| Etihad GuestOn American Airlines | 28,000 | $5.60 |
Business and first class prices are in the Award Flight Pricer. Chart prices need award space on your date, so search it before you transfer points.
Compare every program in the Award Flight PricerAirlines flying nonstop from CLT to LAX
- American Airlinesoneworld · bookable with 9 programsWho books it
Book CLT to LAX with points
Loyalty programs that can book at least one of the nonstop airlines, from the Award Booking Guide.
- Alaska Atmos RewardsBooks American Airlines
- American AAdvantageBooks American Airlines
- British Airways ClubBooks American Airlines
- Cathay Pacific Asia MilesBooks American Airlines
- Finnair PlusBooks American Airlines
- Iberia ClubBooks American Airlines
- JAL Mileage BankBooks American Airlines
- Qantas Frequent FlyerBooks American Airlines
- Qatar Airways Privilege ClubBooks American Airlines
CLT to LAX with one stop
76 connections, most direct first. 2-stop routings and flight times are in Routes with Pro.
- Via Bentonville (XNA)American Airlines the whole way
- Via Tulsa (TUL)American Airlines the whole way
- Via Nashville (BNA)American Airlines and Southwest Airlines the whole way
- Via Oklahoma City (OKC)American Airlines the whole way
- Via Albuquerque (ABQ)American Airlines the whole way
- Via Memphis (MEM)American Airlines, then Delta Air Lines
- Via Palm Springs (PSP)American Airlines, then United Airlines
- Via Greenville (GSP)American Airlines, then Breeze Airways
- Via Phoenix (PHX)American Airlines the whole way+2
- Via Las Vegas (LAS)American Airlines the whole way
+3 - Via Saint Louis (STL)American Airlines and Southwest Airlines the whole way
- Via Dallas (DFW)American Airlines and Frontier Airlines the whole way
- Via Kansas City (MCI)American Airlines, then Delta Air Lines, Southwest Airlines and 1 more
- Via Dallas (DAL)Southwest Airlines the whole way
- Via Atlanta (ATL)American Airlines and Delta Air Lines the whole way
CLT to LAX: common questions
How many miles does CLT to LAX cost?
In economy it starts at 5,500 miles one way with American AAdvantage on American Airlines, plus taxes and fees from $5.60. Next cheapest: Iberia Club (13,000), Cathay Pacific Asia Miles (15,000) and Qatar Airways Privilege Club (16,000). These are award chart prices from the Award Flight Pricer. Programs that price dynamically can cost more on busy dates, so check yours before you transfer points. Business and first class prices are in the pricer too.
Which airlines fly nonstop from CLT to LAX?
American Airlines (oneworld) flies nonstop from Charlotte (CLT) to Los Angeles (LAX).
How far is Charlotte from Los Angeles by plane?
Charlotte (CLT) and Los Angeles (LAX) are 2,121 miles (3,413 km) apart along the great circle, the shortest path a flight can take. Connections add distance on top.
Which points programs can book CLT to LAX award flights?
9 programs can book at least one of the nonstop airlines: Alaska Atmos Rewards, American AAdvantage, British Airways Club, Cathay Pacific Asia Miles, Finnair Plus, Iberia Club, JAL Mileage Bank, Qantas Frequent Flyer and 1 more. Which flights each can book depends on its partners, so check the airline before you transfer points.
Where can I connect between Charlotte and Los Angeles?
The most direct connections are through Bentonville (XNA), Tulsa (TUL), Nashville (BNA), Oklahoma City (OKC) and Albuquerque (ABQ). On 54 of them the same airline flies both flights, for example American Airlines through Bentonville.
More routes
Routes are scheduled nonstop flights. The route data is refreshed monthly; this list was last checked November 11, 2026. Seasonal routes and new launches can be missing or end early, so confirm with the airline before you book. Distances are great-circle, the shortest path between the two airports.