Los Angeles (LAX) to Charlotte (CLT) flights

An economy award from Los Angeles (LAX) to Charlotte (CLT) 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 Los Angeles (LAX) to Charlotte (CLT): American Airlines. The two airports are 2,121 miles (3,413 km) apart. American Airlines is in oneworld. There are also 77 ways to fly it with one stop, through Bentonville, Tulsa and Nashville and more.
How many miles LAX to CLT 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 LAX to CLT
- American Airlinesoneworld · bookable with 9 programsWho books it

Book LAX to CLT 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
LAX to CLT with one stop
77 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 Albuquerque (ABQ)American Airlines the whole way




- Via Oklahoma City (OKC)American Airlines the whole way


- Via Palm Springs (PSP)United Airlines, then American Airlines


- Via Memphis (MEM)Delta Air Lines, then American Airlines


- Via Greenville (GSP)Breeze Airways, then American Airlines


- Via Phoenix (PHX)American Airlines the whole way

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- Via Las Vegas (LAS)American Airlines the whole way

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- 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)Delta Air Lines, Southwest Airlines and 1 more, then American Airlines




- Via Dallas (DAL)Southwest Airlines the whole way


- Via Atlanta (ATL)American Airlines and Delta Air Lines the whole way





LAX to CLT: common questions
How many miles does LAX to CLT 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 LAX to CLT?
American Airlines (oneworld) flies nonstop from Los Angeles (LAX) to Charlotte (CLT).
How far is Los Angeles from Charlotte by plane?
Los Angeles (LAX) and Charlotte (CLT) 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 LAX to CLT 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 Los Angeles and Charlotte?
The most direct connections are through Bentonville (XNA), Tulsa (TUL), Nashville (BNA), Albuquerque (ABQ) and Oklahoma City (OKC). 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.







