Cheap flights from Charlotte to San Francisco

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Useful information for finding cheap flights from Charlotte to San Francisco and booking your next trip
Cheapest round-trip flights $200
Frontier 1 stop 9 hr Thu, Apr 16 — Wed, Apr 22
The cheapest round-trip flight from Charlotte to San Francisco is currently $200
Cheapest one-way flight $100
Frontier 1 stop 9 hr Thu, Apr 30
The cheapest one-way flight from Charlotte to San Francisco is currently $100
Cheapest nonstop flights $391
American Nonstop 6 hr Sat, Apr 18 — Sat, Apr 25
The cheapest nonstop round-trip flight from Charlotte to San Francisco is currently $391
Last-minute weekend getaway $400
Southwest 1 stop 9 hr Sat, Feb 7 — Sun, Feb 8
The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from Charlotte to San Francisco is currently $400
Cheapest business class flights $444
Frontier 1 stop 9 hr Sat, Apr 18 — Sat, Apr 25
The cheapest business class round-trip flight from Charlotte to San Francisco is currently $444
Fastest flight 5 hr 39 min The fastest nonstop flight from Charlotte to San Francisco takes 5 hr 39 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 San Francisco is typically April. The most expensive month to fly is typically December.
April
Cheapest
Typical prices: $190–310
December
Most expensive
Typical prices: $320–530

Popular airlines from Charlotte to San Francisco

  • American
    Nonstop
    from $315
    Typical price: $370–550
    21 weekly nonstop flights
    CLT - SFO Every day
    387 weekly connecting flights
    CLT - SFO Every day
  • United
    from $327
    Typical price: $365–560
    227 weekly connecting flights
    CLT - SFO Every day
  • Delta
    from $411
    Typical price: $390–590
    211 weekly connecting flights
    CLT - SFO Every day
  • Southwest
    from $329
    Typical price: $375–560
    206 weekly connecting flights
    CLT - SFO Every day
  • Frontier
    from $205
    Typical price: $220–490
    17 weekly connecting flights
    CLT - SFO 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 San Francisco

  • San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
    San Francisco United States 19 min 11 mi
  • Oakland San Francisco Bay Airport (OAK)
    Oakland United States 27 min 11 mi
  • Sacramento International Airport (SMF)
    Sacramento United States 1 hr 33 min 78 mi
  • San Jose Mineta International Airport (SJC)
    San Jose United States 51 min 39 mi

Frequently asked questions about flying from Charlotte to San Francisco

The cheapest flights from Charlotte to San Francisco are usually in April. Typical ticket prices in April range from $190 to $310.
The cheapest round-trip flight from Charlotte to San Francisco recently found on Google Flights was with Frontier from $200. 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 San Francisco is $315, flying from Apr 18 to Apr 25.
  • The cheapest United flight from Charlotte to San Francisco is $327, flying from Mar 2 to Mar 10.
  • The cheapest Delta flight from Charlotte to San Francisco is $411, flying from Apr 18 to Apr 25.
  • The cheapest Southwest flight from Charlotte to San Francisco is $329, flying from May 2 to May 9.
  • The cheapest Frontier flight from Charlotte to San Francisco is $205, flying from Feb 23 to Mar 2.
The cheapest round-trip flight from Charlotte to San Francisco starts at $200 from Thu, Apr 16 to Wed, Apr 22. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $100 and departs on Thu, Apr 30.
5 hr 39 min is the shortest flight time from Charlotte to San Francisco.
Apr–Dec is when most people visit San Francisco, with crowds peaking in summer. Although average temperatures are higher then, mornings and evenings often have damp, chilly fog. In summer, street fairs and cultural institutions offer free outdoor entertainment. Winter visitors will find the opera and ballet seasons in full swing. Major annual events include Chinese New Year (Feb), Bay to Breakers footrace (May), San Francisco Pride parade and festival (Jun), and San Francisco Fleet Week (Oct).
It's easy to use Google Flights to find the cheapest days to fly from Charlotte to San Francisco.
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 San Francisco 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 San Francisco.

In terms of nonstop flights, American is the most popular. American offers 21 nonstop flights and 387 connecting flights per week. American flies from Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) .

Other popular airlines flying from Charlotte to San Francisco are:
  • United offers 227 connecting flights per week. United flies from Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) .
  • Delta offers 211 connecting flights per week. Delta flies from Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) .
  • Southwest offers 206 connecting flights per week. Southwest flies from Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) .
  • Frontier offers 17 connecting flights per week. Frontier flies from Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) .
The number of connecting flights refers to distinct flights with at least one stop between Charlotte and San Francisco.
The cheapest round-trip flight from Charlotte to San Francisco recently found on Google Flights was with Frontier from $200. 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 San Francisco is $315, flying from Apr 18 to Apr 25.
  • The cheapest United flight from Charlotte to San Francisco is $327, flying from Mar 2 to Mar 10.
  • The cheapest Delta flight from Charlotte to San Francisco is $411, flying from Apr 18 to Apr 25.
  • The cheapest Southwest flight from Charlotte to San Francisco is $329, flying from May 2 to May 9.
  • The cheapest Frontier flight from Charlotte to San Francisco is $205, flying from Feb 23 to Mar 2.
American flies direct from Charlotte to San Francisco.
  • There are 21 American direct flights from Charlotte to San Francisco 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 San Francisco at price $400 is offered by Southwest from Sat, Feb 7 to Sun, Feb 8.
American flies direct from Charlotte to San Francisco.
  • There are 21 American direct flights from Charlotte to San Francisco 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 San Francisco on a daily basis.
The cheapest direct (nonstop) round-trip flights between Charlotte and San Francisco start at $391 from Sat, Apr 18 to Sat, Apr 25 with American.
It's easy to find nonstop flights with Google Flights! Once you've searched for flights from Charlotte to San Francisco, 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 San Francisco start at $444 from Sat, Apr 18 to Sat, Apr 25 with Frontier.
The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between Charlotte and San Francisco start at $200 from Thu, Apr 16 to Wed, Apr 22.
To book business class trips from Charlotte to San Francisco, 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 San Francisco starts at $400 from Sat, Feb 7 to Sun, Feb 8 with Southwest.
The cheapest last-minute deal between Charlotte and San Francisco at price $400 is offered by Southwest from Sat, Feb 7 to Sun, Feb 8.
To find last-minute flight deals from Charlotte to San Francisco, 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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