5 Worst Airports in the U.S. for Connecting Flights

3. Charlotte Douglas International Airport

Code: CLT

Score: 79.03

Located at a 10-mile drive from downtown Charlotte, the Charlotte Douglas International Airport has been labeled as the 10th busiest airport in the US, according to US News. Functioning as a major hub for American Airlines and United Airlines, the airport operates from a single terminal housing 115 gates. Departing flights from the airport experience a 23% delay rate, with an average delay time of 74 minutes, while arrivals face a 20% delay rate with an average delay of 88 minutes. Furthermore, lounges are limited, with one lounge and three charging stations every two miles. The average time to move from one gate to another is 25 minutes.