Your Airline at OAJ
American Airlines
From our Happy Travelers
About the Airline
American Airlines is one of the world's largest carriers, and OAJ travelers benefit from direct access to their expansive global network through Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) — one of AA's busiest hubs. With multiple daily departures from Albert J. Ellis Airport, American makes it easy to connect to hundreds of destinations across the U.S., Caribbean, Europe, and beyond without the hassle of driving to a larger airport.
Routes & Connections
Nonstop Route: OAJ → Charlotte Douglas International (CLT)
American Airlines operates multiple daily nonstop flights between Albert J. Ellis Airport and Charlotte Douglas International Airport. CLT is one of American's largest hubs, giving you fast, convenient access to connecting flights across the globe.
Popular Connections via CLT:
- New York (JFK / LGA)
- Miami (MIA)
- Los Angeles (LAX)
- Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW)
- London Heathrow (LHR)
- Cancún (CUN)
Common Questions Answered
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Contact OAJBooking American Airlines flights from Albert J. Ellis Airport (OAJ) is easy. You can book directly at aa.com, through the American Airlines mobile app, by calling 1-800-433-7300, or using the flight search tool right here on flyoaj.com. When searching, set your departure airport to OAJ (Jacksonville, NC).
American Airlines operates daily nonstop flights from OAJ to Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT), one of AA's largest hubs. From Charlotte, you can connect to 200+ destinations including New York, Miami, Los Angeles, Dallas/Fort Worth, London Heathrow, and Cancún. Charlotte is typically a short 50-minute flight from OAJ.
American Airlines charges fees for checked baggage on most fare types. The first checked bag is typically $35 and the second is $45 (fees are subject to change). AAdvantage elite members, eligible credit card holders, and active duty military traveling on orders may qualify for free checked bags. Always confirm current fees at aa.com when booking.
In order to reduce stress we recommend arriving at the airport one hour prior to your scheduled departure. Please note that federal regulations require that all baggage and passengers must be checked in no less than 42 minutes prior to your scheduled departure. This may vary, so confirm with your airline. If you are not checking any baggage you may check in on the airlines website and print out your boarding pass up to 24 hours in advance. For international departures the airlines recommend you arrive 2 hours in advance.