Cheap flights from Charlotte to San Francisco

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Cheapest round-trip flights $181
Frontier 1 stop 10 hr Mon, Nov 10 — Mon, Nov 17
The cheapest round-trip flight from Charlotte to San Francisco is currently $181
Cheapest one-way flight $91
Frontier 1 stop 10 hr Thu, Nov 6
The cheapest one-way flight from Charlotte to San Francisco is currently $91
Cheapest nonstop flights $347
American Nonstop 6 hr Sat, Nov 8 — Sat, Nov 15
The cheapest nonstop round-trip flight from Charlotte to San Francisco is currently $347
Last-minute weekend getaway $329
Southwest 1 stop 8 hr Sat, Oct 18 — Mon, Oct 20
The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from Charlotte to San Francisco is currently $329
Cheapest business class flights $1,107
Delta 1 stop 8 hr Sat, Nov 8 — Sat, Nov 15
The cheapest business class round-trip flight from Charlotte to San Francisco is currently $1,107
Fastest flight 5 hr 33 min The fastest nonstop flight from Charlotte to San Francisco takes 5 hr 33 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 January. The most expensive month to fly is typically July.
January
Cheapest
Typical prices: $165–340
July
Most expensive
Typical prices: $275–385

Popular airlines from Charlotte to San Francisco

  • American
    Nonstop
    from $347
    Typical price: $345–530
    35 weekly nonstop flights
    CLT - SFO Every day
    405 weekly connecting flights
    CLT - SFO Every day
  • United
    from $366
    Typical price: $365–550
    253 weekly connecting flights
    CLT - SFO Every day
  • Delta
    from $367
    Typical price: $365–580
    245 weekly connecting flights
    CLT - SFO Every day
  • Southwest
    from $351
    Typical price: $370–590
    27 weekly connecting flights
    CLT - SFO Every day
  • Frontier
    from $181
    Typical price: $200–470
    15 weekly connecting flights
    CLT - SFO Every Mon, Thu, Fri, Sun
  • Sun Country Airlines
    from $495
    Typical price: $310–570
    3 weekly connecting flights
    CLT - SFO Every Mon, Thu

Popular airports near Charlotte

  • Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT)
    Charlotte United States 17 min 6 mi
  • Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)
    Raleigh United States 2 hr 21 min 124 mi
  • Greenville-Spartanburg International Airport (GSP)
    Greenville United States 1 hr 37 min 81 mi
  • Piedmont Triad International Airport (GSO)
    Greensboro United States 1 hr 31 min 79 mi

Popular airports near San Francisco

  • San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
    San Francisco United States 18 min 11 mi
  • Oakland International Airport (OAK)
    Oakland United States 26 min 11 mi
  • San Jose Mineta International Airport (SJC)
    San Jose United States 51 min 39 mi
  • Sacramento International Airport (SMF)
    Sacramento United States 1 hr 33 min 78 mi

Frequently asked questions about flying from Charlotte to San Francisco

When are the cheapest days to fly from Charlotte to San Francisco?
The cheapest flights from Charlotte to San Francisco are usually in January. Typical ticket prices in January range from $165 to $340.
Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from Charlotte to San Francisco?
The cheapest round-trip flight from Charlotte to San Francisco recently found on Google Flights was with Frontier from $181. The cheapest one-way flight was with Frontier from $91.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:
  • The cheapest American flight from Charlotte to San Francisco is $347, flying from Nov 8 to Nov 15.
  • The cheapest United flight from Charlotte to San Francisco is $366, flying from Dec 6 to Dec 15.
  • The cheapest Delta flight from Charlotte to San Francisco is $367, flying from Oct 18 to Oct 25.
  • The cheapest Southwest flight from Charlotte to San Francisco is $351, flying from Nov 6 to Nov 12.
  • The cheapest Frontier flight from Charlotte to San Francisco is $181, flying from Nov 10 to Nov 17.
  • The cheapest Sun Country Airlines flight from Charlotte to San Francisco is $495, flying from Nov 16 to Nov 23.
What are the cheapest flights from Charlotte to San Francisco?
The cheapest round-trip flight from Charlotte to San Francisco starts at $181 from Mon, Nov 10 to Mon, Nov 17. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $91 and departs on Thu, Nov 6.
How long does it take to fly from Charlotte to San Francisco?
5 hr 33 min is the shortest flight time from Charlotte to San Francisco.
When should you fly to San Francisco, United States?
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).
How do I find cheap dates to fly from Charlotte to San Francisco?
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 is the best airline to fly from Charlotte to San Francisco?
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 35 nonstop flights and 405 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 253 connecting flights per week. United flies from Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) .
  • Delta offers 245 connecting flights per week. Delta flies from Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) .
  • Southwest offers 27 connecting flights per week. Southwest flies from Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) .
  • Frontier offers 15 connecting flights per week. Frontier flies from Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) .
  • Sun Country Airlines offers 3 connecting flights per week. Sun Country Airlines 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.
Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from Charlotte to San Francisco?
The cheapest round-trip flight from Charlotte to San Francisco recently found on Google Flights was with Frontier from $181. The cheapest one-way flight was with Frontier from $91.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:
  • The cheapest American flight from Charlotte to San Francisco is $347, flying from Nov 8 to Nov 15.
  • The cheapest United flight from Charlotte to San Francisco is $366, flying from Dec 6 to Dec 15.
  • The cheapest Delta flight from Charlotte to San Francisco is $367, flying from Oct 18 to Oct 25.
  • The cheapest Southwest flight from Charlotte to San Francisco is $351, flying from Nov 6 to Nov 12.
  • The cheapest Frontier flight from Charlotte to San Francisco is $181, flying from Nov 10 to Nov 17.
  • The cheapest Sun Country Airlines flight from Charlotte to San Francisco is $495, flying from Nov 16 to Nov 23.
Which airlines have direct flights from Charlotte to San Francisco?
American flies direct from Charlotte to San Francisco.
  • There are 35 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.
Which airline provides the cheapest last-minute getaway flight from Charlotte to San Francisco?
The cheapest last-minute deal between Charlotte and San Francisco at price $329 is offered by Southwest from Sat, Oct 18 to Mon, Oct 20.
Which airlines have direct flights from Charlotte to San Francisco?
American flies direct from Charlotte to San Francisco.
  • There are 35 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.
When are direct flights from Charlotte to San Francisco available?
There are direct flights from Charlotte to San Francisco on a daily basis.
What are the cheapest direct flights from Charlotte to San Francisco?
The cheapest direct (nonstop) round-trip flights between Charlotte and San Francisco start at $347 from Sat, Nov 8 to Sat, Nov 15 with American.
How can I find nonstop flights from Charlotte to San Francisco?
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.
What are the cheapest business class flights from Charlotte to San Francisco?
The cheapest business class round-trip flights between Charlotte and San Francisco start at $1,107 from Sat, Nov 8 to Sat, Nov 15 with Delta.
What are the cheapest economy class flights from Charlotte to San Francisco?
The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between Charlotte and San Francisco start at $181 from Mon, Nov 10 to Mon, Nov 17.
How can I book business class trips from Charlotte to San Francisco?
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.
Are there any last-minute deals from Charlotte to San Francisco next weekend?
The best last-minute getaway deal for the next weekend between Charlotte and San Francisco starts at $329 from Sat, Oct 18 to Mon, Oct 20 with Southwest.
Which airline provides the cheapest last-minute getaway flight from Charlotte to San Francisco?
The cheapest last-minute deal between Charlotte and San Francisco at price $329 is offered by Southwest from Sat, Oct 18 to Mon, Oct 20.
How can I find last-minute flight deals from Charlotte to San Francisco?
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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