If you need a break from NC’s winter, here are 5 flights from CLT under $200

Punxsutawney Phil saw his shadow on Monday, Feb. 2, signaling six more weeks of winter. While warmer days are in the forecast for Charlotte, with temperatures expected to top 70 degrees on some days next week, winter isn’t officially over until Friday, March 20.

So if you’re craving a true break from the winter blues, you may need to head out of town. Fortunately for budget-minded travelers, Charlotte Douglas International Airport offers plenty of affordable options for getting somewhere warmer.

The 14 airlines that operate at CLT fly to destinations across the country, giving travelers a range of choices, whether you’re chasing summer-like sunshine or just looking for a quick getaway.

Cost-conscious travelers should note the airport is raising parking rates, including a 40% jump at the Daily Deck, to help fund safety, infrastructure and reliability upgrades, The Charlotte Observer reported.

The Observer reviewed Google Flights data for trips from Friday, Feb. 13 to March 20 and found five destinations with fares under $200.

Note: Prices were based on listings on Google Flights at the time of publication and do not include applicable taxes or fees. Actual fares may vary and are subject to change.

New Orleans, Feb. 27 to March 1

• Cost: $160
• Direct or nonstop: Direct. The trip to New Orleans includes a 14-hour layover in Denver, and the flight back to Charlotte includes a four-hour layover in Orlando.
• Airline: Frontier
• Airport: Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport

Miami, Feb. 27 to March 5

• Cost: $85
• Direct or nonstop: Nonstop
• Airline: Spirit
• Airport: Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport

Tampa, Feb. 27 to March 6

• Cost: $185
• Direct or nonstop: Nonstop
• Airline: Frontier
• Airport: Tampa International Airport

Fort Lauderdale, Feb. 27 to March 5

• Cost: $85
• Direct or nonstop: Nonstop
• Airline: Spirit
• Airport: Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport

Orlando, Feb. 28 to March 6

• Cost: $84
• Direct or nonstop: Nonstop
• Airline: Spirit
• Airport: Orlando International Airport

Inspired by a story from The Kansas City Star in Missouri. Reporting by Chase Jordan contributed to this story.

This story was originally published February 13, 2026 at 1:23 PM.