Cheap flights from Charlotte to Los Angeles

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Cheapest round-trip flights $196
Spirit 1 stop 14 hr Thu, May 7 — Wed, May 13
The cheapest round-trip flight from Charlotte to Los Angeles is currently $196
Cheapest one-way flight $100
Frontier 1 stop 8 hr Thu, May 7
The cheapest one-way flight from Charlotte to Los Angeles is currently $100
Cheapest nonstop flights $341
American Nonstop 6 hr Sat, Apr 11 — Sat, Apr 18
The cheapest nonstop round-trip flight from Charlotte to Los Angeles is currently $341
Last-minute weekend getaway $306
Southwest 1 stop 8 hr Sat, Feb 7 — Mon, Feb 9
The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from Charlotte to Los Angeles is currently $306
Cheapest business class flights $438
Frontier 1 stop 28 hr Thu, May 7 — Wed, May 13
The cheapest business class round-trip flight from Charlotte to Los Angeles is currently $438
Fastest flight 5 hr 16 min The fastest nonstop flight from Charlotte to Los Angeles takes 5 hr 16 min
Nonstop flights Every day There are direct flights on this route every day.

When is the cheapest time to fly?

The cheapest month to fly from Charlotte to Los Angeles is typically June. The most expensive month to fly is typically December.
June
Cheapest
Typical prices: $160–280
December
Most expensive
Typical prices: $225–410

Popular airlines from Charlotte to Los Angeles

  • American
    Nonstop
    from $341
    Typical price: $330–480
    36 weekly nonstop flights
    CLT - LAX Every day
    724 weekly connecting flights
    CLT - LAX Every day
  • Delta
    from $361
    Typical price: $355–530
    264 weekly connecting flights
    CLT - LAX Every day
  • United
    from $361
    Typical price: $340–500
    188 weekly connecting flights
    CLT - LAX Every day
  • Southwest
    from $326
    Typical price: $350–495
    137 weekly connecting flights
    CLT - LAX Every day
  • Spirit
    from $196
    Typical price: $190–375
    21 weekly connecting flights
    CLT - LAX Every day
  • Frontier
    from $200
    Typical price: $200–450
    17 weekly connecting flights
    CLT - LAX Every Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun

Popular airports near Charlotte

  • Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT)
    Charlotte United States 18 min 6 mi
  • Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)
    Raleigh United States 2 hr 20 min 124 mi
  • Concord-Padgett Regional Airport (USA)
    Concord United States 23 min 13 mi
  • Greenville-Spartanburg International Airport (GSP)
    Greenville United States 1 hr 35 min 81 mi

Popular airports near Los Angeles

  • Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
    Los Angeles United States 31 min 12 mi
  • Hollywood Burbank Airport (BUR)
    Burbank United States 26 min 12 mi
  • Tijuana International Airport (TIJ)
    Tijuana Mexico 2 hr 26 min 127 mi
  • Ontario International Airport (ONT)
    Ontario United States 45 min 37 mi

Frequently asked questions about flying from Charlotte to Los Angeles

The cheapest flights from Charlotte to Los Angeles are usually in June. Typical ticket prices in June range from $160 to $280.
The cheapest round-trip flight from Charlotte to Los Angeles recently found on Google Flights was with Spirit from $196. The cheapest one-way flight was with Frontier from $100.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:
  • The cheapest American flight from Charlotte to Los Angeles is $341, flying from Apr 11 to Apr 18.
  • The cheapest Delta flight from Charlotte to Los Angeles is $361, flying from Apr 18 to Apr 25.
  • The cheapest United flight from Charlotte to Los Angeles is $361, flying from Apr 11 to Apr 18.
  • The cheapest Southwest flight from Charlotte to Los Angeles is $326, flying from May 7 to May 13.
  • The cheapest Spirit flight from Charlotte to Los Angeles is $196, flying from May 7 to May 13.
  • The cheapest Frontier flight from Charlotte to Los Angeles is $200, flying from May 7 to May 13.
The cheapest round-trip flight from Charlotte to Los Angeles starts at $196 from Thu, May 7 to Wed, May 13. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $100 and departs on Thu, May 7.
5 hr 16 min is the shortest flight time from Charlotte to Los Angeles.
Los Angeles is a year-round destination. The weather's mostly warm and mild, with hotter temperatures Jul–Oct. Arts and cultural events happen regularly, including film festivals such as LA Film Fest (Jun) and AFI Fest (Nov). In summer, there are free outdoor concerts and film screenings at venues across the city. Other major annual events include the Academy Awards (Feb/Mar) and the LA Marathon (Feb/Mar).
It's easy to use Google Flights to find the cheapest days to fly from Charlotte to Los Angeles.
Just click the Departure label near the top of the page to open the calendar. Choose a start date and a return date to see how the round-trip fare changes on those specific days.
Adjust the trip type to see one-way fares. The cheapest available flights are highlighted and easy to spot. Once you settle on dates, click the Search button to see flight options and book the deal.

You can also turn on price tracking to get alerts if the price changes for a route or flight.
What counts as the best airline for your flights from Charlotte to Los Angeles really depends on your individual needs. You may have a favorite carrier or a loyalty program you like, but price, convenience, and airports served also come into play. Flexibility and booking terms – Can you change flights if you want to stay longer or get a refund if you have to postpone your trip? – are also factors that help determine which airline is best to fly from Charlotte to Los Angeles.

In terms of nonstop flights, American is the most popular. American offers 36 nonstop flights and 724 connecting flights per week. American flies from Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) .

Other popular airlines flying from Charlotte to Los Angeles are:
  • Delta offers 264 connecting flights per week. Delta flies from Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) .
  • United offers 188 connecting flights per week. United flies from Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) .
  • Southwest offers 137 connecting flights per week. Southwest flies from Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) .
  • Spirit offers 21 connecting flights per week. Spirit flies from Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) .
  • Frontier offers 17 connecting flights per week. Frontier flies from Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) .
The number of connecting flights refers to distinct flights with at least one stop between Charlotte and Los Angeles.
The cheapest round-trip flight from Charlotte to Los Angeles recently found on Google Flights was with Spirit from $196. The cheapest one-way flight was with Frontier from $100.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:
  • The cheapest American flight from Charlotte to Los Angeles is $341, flying from Apr 11 to Apr 18.
  • The cheapest Delta flight from Charlotte to Los Angeles is $361, flying from Apr 18 to Apr 25.
  • The cheapest United flight from Charlotte to Los Angeles is $361, flying from Apr 11 to Apr 18.
  • The cheapest Southwest flight from Charlotte to Los Angeles is $326, flying from May 7 to May 13.
  • The cheapest Spirit flight from Charlotte to Los Angeles is $196, flying from May 7 to May 13.
  • The cheapest Frontier flight from Charlotte to Los Angeles is $200, flying from May 7 to May 13.
American flies direct from Charlotte to Los Angeles.
  • There are 36 American direct flights from Charlotte to Los Angeles per week. Flights are available every day.
Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.
The cheapest last-minute deal between Charlotte and Los Angeles at price $306 is offered by Southwest from Sat, Feb 7 to Mon, Feb 9.
American flies direct from Charlotte to Los Angeles.
  • There are 36 American direct flights from Charlotte to Los Angeles per week. Flights are available every day.
Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.
There are direct flights from Charlotte to Los Angeles on a daily basis.
The cheapest direct (nonstop) round-trip flights between Charlotte and Los Angeles start at $341 from Sat, Apr 11 to Sat, Apr 18 with American.
It's easy to find nonstop flights with Google Flights! Once you've searched for flights from Charlotte to Los Angeles, just select the nonstop flights only option in the 'Stops’ filter in the search form and view all available direct flights and their prices.
The cheapest business class round-trip flights between Charlotte and Los Angeles start at $438 from Thu, May 7 to Wed, May 13 with Frontier.
The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between Charlotte and Los Angeles start at $196 from Thu, May 7 to Wed, May 13.
To book business class trips from Charlotte to Los Angeles, look for the default Economy selection at the top, and change it to your desired cabin class such as Premium Economy, Business Class, or First Class. You can then select your departure and arrival dates, consider available options, and book your business travel.

You can also adjust the trip type to view one-way fares.
The best last-minute getaway deal for the next weekend between Charlotte and Los Angeles starts at $306 from Sat, Feb 7 to Mon, Feb 9 with Southwest.
The cheapest last-minute deal between Charlotte and Los Angeles at price $306 is offered by Southwest from Sat, Feb 7 to Mon, Feb 9.
To find last-minute flight deals from Charlotte to Los Angeles, start by entering the city names, select the desired departure and return dates, and hit the Search button to view flight options.

You can check for last-minute flights for the same day or adjust the trip type to see one-way fares.

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