Travelling from Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to Tenerife: what you need to know
Tenerife is four hours ahead of Charlotte, where Charlotte Douglas International Airport is located. Tenerife observes the UTC+0 timezone.
For stress-free travel, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. That way, you won't have to rush to catch your CLT to Tenerife flight.
Longer lines at security and check-in are more likely if you're jetting off during high season, so allow even more breathing space. A good general rule for peak periods? Get there up to four hours ahead for international flights and two hours for domestic departures.
Consider adding a stopover to potentially find a cheaper plane ticket from CLT to Tenerife. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' during your search. Break up your journey by stopping at one of these connecting airports:
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD)
Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO)
Located around 10 kilometres from central Charlotte, CLT can be reached in about 20 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey on public transport takes roughly 4 hours 55 minutes.
Booked an early flight from Charlotte Douglas International Airport to Tenerife? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and catch some extra z's) by choosing one of these stays near CLT:
When it comes to Charlotte Douglas International Airport's on-time performance, data shows 77.67% of flights complete their journey on time.
The address for CLT is 5501 Josh Birmingham Parkway.
How to find the cheapest flights from Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to Tenerife
The best price we've seen for a one-way Charlotte Douglas International Airport to Tenerife flight is $1,254. The cheapest price for a return flight is $1,348. Bear in mind fares can change due to demand at the time of booking.
Booking in advance is often the key to locking in a cheap flight from CLT to Tenerife. Fares tend to rise as seats fill up, so the nearer your departure date, the more expensive your ticket may be.
Scoring cheap tickets from Charlotte Douglas International Airport to Tenerife is more likely if you can be flexible with your trip dates. Try using the 'Whole month' function to access the lowest fares across each month and snap up an awesome deal.
Cut down on the time spent looking for cheap flights from CLT to Tenerife by creating a Price Alert. You'll get an email or push notification on the app when a new discounted fare appears.
Save money on your flight from Charlotte Douglas International Airport to Tenerife with the help of our filters. Choose your ideal times, number of stops and airlines, then sort the results by 'Cheapest' to see the best deals.
Airports in Tenerife
Tenerife North Airport (TFN)
Tenerife North Airport (TFN) is around 13 kilometres from the centre of Tenerife. If you're catching a cab or a ride-share, the drive takes about 15 minutes.
Getting there on public transport takes around 35 minutes.
Book a hotel near TFN if you're coming in on a late flight from Charlotte Douglas International Airport to Tenerife. Select one of these options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Fast-track your adventure by picking up a Tenerife North Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Goldcar, TopCar or Budget and explore beyond Tenerife's usual tourist stops.
Lock in the best possible rate by reserving your ride from Tenerife North Airport around one week ahead of your flight from CLT to Tenerife.
Tenerife South Airport (TFS)
Tenerife South Airport (TFS) is around 64 kilometres from the centre of Tenerife. Once you've hopped off your flight from Charlotte Douglas International Airport to Tenerife, it'll take you around 45 minutes to reach the heart of the city in a ride-share or cab.
If you choose to travel on public transport, you'll get to the city centre in 1 hour 15 minutes or so.
Following your CLT to Tenerife flight, rest your head at a hotel near TFS. These are some comfortable accommodation options that'll help you sink into relaxation mode:
Forget about public transport schedules or long cab queues. Grab a Tenerife South Airport rental car and blaze your own trail. Compare rates and availability from Record Go, Goldcar and TopCar.
Lock in the best price by reserving your ride from TFS two weeks in advance. You can also expect to have a bigger selection of vehicles.
Best time to go to Tenerife
Carefully consider your dates before securing your flight from Charlotte Douglas International Airport to Tenerife. The city buzzes during high season, but hotel prices are generally higher and top attractions can be crowded. Go to Tenerife in low season if you like a more relaxed vibe.
Before booking a Charlotte Douglas International Airport to Tenerife plane ticket, think about the type of weather you enjoy. August is the warmest month in Tenerife, with temperatures ranging from 20ºC (68ºF) to 28ºC (82ºF).
February has average temperatures of between 14ºC (57ºF) and 21ºC (70ºF). Search for a cheap ticket from CLT to Tenerife around that time if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
More about Tenerife
Start your Tenerife trip right by choosing the perfect place to stay. After booking your flight from Charlotte Douglas International Airport to Tenerife, browse our range of hotels including:
There are so many things to explore in this city it can be tricky to know where to start. Auditorio de Tenerife Adán Martín, El Rastro de Santa Cruz de Tenerife and Playa de las Gaviotas are popular attractions which should feature on any well-planned Tenerife itinerary.
Explore more of Spain
Arrecife is just one of the many places in Spain waiting to be explored once you've seen Tenerife. Around 274 kilometres away to the east, top sights here include Museo Arqueologico de Lanzarote, Iglesia de San Gines and Estatua de Heraclio Niz Mesa.
Around 241 kilometres east of Tenerife, Puerto del Rosario is another essential stop in Spain. Experience this destination's highlights firsthand at La Cocinita d'E, Exit - Room Escape Fuerteventura and Caminos.
