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Cheap Flights from Charlotte to California

Cheapest round-trip prices found by our users on KAYAK in the last 72 hours
Los Angeles
Los Angeles1 stop$310
San Francisco
San Francisco1 stop$431
San Diego
San Diego1 stop$324
San Jose
San Jose1 stop$333
Palm Springs
Palm Springs1 stop$269
Fresno
Fresno1 stop$371
San Luis Obispo
San Luis Obispo1 stop$379
Bakersfield
Bakersfield1 stop$368
Arcata
Arcata2 stops$389
Redding
Redding2 stops$454
Reno
Reno1 stop$365
Los Angeles
Los Angeles1 stop$310
San Francisco
San Francisco1 stop$431
San Diego
San Diego1 stop$324
San Jose
San Jose1 stop$333
Palm Springs
Palm Springs1 stop$269
Fresno
Fresno1 stop$371
San Luis Obispo
San Luis Obispo1 stop$379
Bakersfield
Bakersfield1 stop$368
Arcata
Arcata2 stops$389
Redding
Redding2 stops$454
Reno
Reno1 stop$365

Book Cheap Charlotte to California Plane Tickets

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Charlotte to California that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
Discover the best prices for you by selecting your travel dates on KAYAK.

Recent round-trip flight deals from Charlotte to California

Fri, Oct 23 - Fri, Oct 30
Frontier Logo
7:46 pm - 10:12 amCLT  Charlotte Douglas-SNA Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty
17h 26m1 stop Denver Intl
Frontier Logo
7:28 pm - 11:15 amSNA  Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty-CLT Charlotte Douglas
12h 47m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth
$188Frontier
Thu, Sep 24 - Wed, Sep 30
Frontier Logo
7:54 pm - 10:40 amCLT  Charlotte Douglas-SMF Sacramento Intl
17h 46m1 stop Denver Intl
Frontier Logo
11:53 am - 6:59 pmSMF  Sacramento Intl-CLT Charlotte Douglas
28h 06m1 stop Denver Intl
$228Frontier
Sun, Aug 23 - Sat, Aug 29
American Airlines Logo
7:37 am - 12:24 pmCLT  Charlotte Douglas-PSP Palm Springs
7h 47m1 stop Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl
American Airlines Logo
12:41 pm - 10:30 pmPSP  Palm Springs-CLT Charlotte Douglas
6h 49m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth
$269American Airlines
Fri, Aug 28 - Mon, Aug 31
Delta Logo
5:52 pm - 9:30 pmCLT  Charlotte Douglas-PSP Palm Springs
6h 38m1 stop Salt Lake City
Delta Logo
6:06 am - 4:42 pmPSP  Palm Springs-CLT Charlotte Douglas
7h 36m1 stop Salt Lake City
$269Delta
Thu, Aug 27 - Mon, Aug 31
Delta Logo
5:52 pm - 9:30 pmCLT  Charlotte Douglas-PSP Palm Springs
6h 38m1 stop Salt Lake City
Delta Logo
6:06 am - 4:42 pmPSP  Palm Springs-CLT Charlotte Douglas
7h 36m1 stop Salt Lake City
$269Delta
Sun, Aug 23 - Sat, Aug 29
United Airlines Logo
6:00 am - 12:31 pmCLT  Charlotte Douglas-PSP Palm Springs
9h 31m2 stops Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Denver Intl
United Airlines Logo
9:00 am - 9:16 pmPSP  Palm Springs-CLT Charlotte Douglas
9h 16m1 stop Denver Intl
$274United Airlines
Sun, Aug 23 - Sat, Aug 29
United Airlines Logo
6:00 am - 12:31 pmCLT  Charlotte Douglas-PSP Palm Springs
9h 31m2 stops Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Denver Intl
United Airlines Logo
9:00 am - 11:56 pmPSP  Palm Springs-CLT Charlotte Douglas
11h 56m2 stops Denver Intl Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
$280United Airlines
Fri, Oct 23 - Mon, Oct 26
Multiple Airlines Logo
4:50 pm - 11:39 pmCLT  Charlotte Douglas-LAX Los Angeles
9h 49m1 stop Houston George Bush Intcntl
Multiple Airlines Logo
7:35 am - 9:09 pmLAX  Los Angeles-CLT Charlotte Douglas
10h 34m1 stop Fort Lauderdale
$315Multiple Airlines
Fri, Oct 23 - Tue, Oct 27
Multiple Airlines Logo
4:50 pm - 11:39 pmCLT  Charlotte Douglas-LAX Los Angeles
9h 49m1 stop Houston George Bush Intcntl
Multiple Airlines Logo
7:35 am - 9:09 pmLAX  Los Angeles-CLT Charlotte Douglas
10h 34m1 stop Fort Lauderdale
$315Multiple Airlines
Sat, Aug 22 - Fri, Aug 28
American Airlines Logo
8:00 am - 12:24 pmCLT  Charlotte Douglas-PSP Palm Springs
7h 24m1 stop Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl
American Airlines Logo
12:44 pm - 11:48 pmPSP  Palm Springs-CLT Charlotte Douglas
8h 04m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth
$321American Airlines
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Charlotte to California flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Charlotte to California to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

How much is a round-trip flight from Charlotte to California?

This analysis is based on the cheapest round-trip price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from Charlotte to California departing in September.

Flight prices are below average for this route right now.

Flights to California from Charlotte usually cost between $390 and $517 in September.
The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $310 on Frontier (Sep 13-Sep 25).

What is the cheapest Charlotte to California flight route?

Data is based on round-trip flight searches on KAYAK over the past month.

The cheapest ticket to California from Charlotte found in the last 5 days was to Sacramento, at $409 round-trip. The most popular route is from Charlotte (CLT) to Los Angeles (LAX), and the cheapest round-trip airline ticket found on this route in the last 5 days was $411.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly to California?

The average price for all round-trip flights from Charlotte to California depending on the time of departure, clicked by users on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.

The cheapest time of day to fly to California is generally in the morning, when round-trip flights cost $507 on average. Morning departures are around 58% cheaper than evening flights, on average. The most expensive time of day to fly to California is generally in the evening, which is peak travel time and where the average cost of a ticket is $1,207.

Can I save money by flying with a layover from Charlotte to California?

The average round-trip price for all non-stop flights, flights with one layover, and flights with two layovers for the route found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.

No, with an average price for the route of $494, prices are generally cheapest when you fly direct.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Charlotte to California?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Charlotte to California, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.

The cheapest month for flights from Charlotte to California is October, when tickets cost $433 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are June and December, when the average cost of round-trip tickets is $508 and $496 respectively.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Charlotte to California?

The average price of all round-trip flights from Charlotte to California clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.

If you are looking for a flight deal from Charlotte to California, look for departures on Thursdays and avoid leaving on a Sunday, as it's usually the priciest day. When flying back from California, Tuesday is the cheapest day to fly and Sunday is the most expensive.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Charlotte to California?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Charlotte to California, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.

To get a below average price on the flight from Charlotte to California, you should book around 5 weeks before departure, which saves you about 9% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 26 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low season

January

Cheapest flight

$108
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 7% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 4% increase in price.
Flight from Charlotte to Las Vegas

FAQs - booking California flights

  • Are there services for those with limited mobility at the airports in Charlotte and California?

    Yes, each of these airports along this journey is ADA-compliant. At Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) and at any of the arrival airports in California, you will have access to accessible restrooms and water fountains, communication assistance, and wheelchair assistance free of charge. You can also request assistance with boarding and deplaning, including during any layovers. If you need to use these services, contact your airline in advance.

  • What are some common layover airports on the route from Charlotte to California?

    You will find many direct flights from Charlotte to Florida depending on your destination, but some routes will require one or two layovers. If you fly with Frontier from Charlotte (CLT) to San Diego International Airport (SAN), you will have a layover in Denver. Those flying with American Airlines to Hollywood Burbank Airport (BUR) will have a layover in Dallas (DFW), while those flying with United stop at Denver (DEN). If you are flying to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) with Delta will stop in Atlanta (ATL), while those with American Airlines stop at Dallas (DFW) and those with Frontier stop at Denver (DEN).

  • Are there any direct flights from Charlotte to California?

    Yes, there are a lot of direct flights from Charlotte to California. You will find direct flights from Charlotte (CLT) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) on board Spirit Airlines and American Airlines. Direct flights to San Diego International Airport (SAN) are operated by American Airlines. Direct flights to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) are on board American Airlines, as well. There is also a direct flight to Sacramento International Airport (SMF) on board American Airlines.

  • How can I make my flight from Charlotte to California more sustainable?

    Eco-conscious travelers should consider booking nonstop flights when possible to reduce the amount of fuel burned during takeoffs and landings during their flights. Also, consider flying with Delta Air Lines or Frontier, two of the most sustainable airlines flying this route. Finally, pack light and consider booking an economy-class seat. 

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Charlotte to California?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Charlotte to California.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Charlotte to California?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight from Charlotte to California is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Charlotte to California?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly from Charlotte to California with an airline and back with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Charlotte to California?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying from Charlotte to California up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

Top tips for finding cheap flights to California

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found tickets from Charlotte to the following destinations at these prices or less: Los Angeles $408 one-way - $508 round-trip
  • Those flying from Charlotte, North Carolina, to California will be using Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) as their departure point. This airport is a hub for American Airlines, US Airways, PSA Airlines, and more. Aside from Charlotte, this airport also serves nearby cities like Belmont, Gastonia, and even Newport, South Carolina.
  • Travelers who want to book the cheapest flights possible from Charlotte to California can expect to fly to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) on board Spirit Airlines. These are usually direct flights, but sometimes they have a layover in Chicago. If your flight has a layover, you will need to self-transfer.
  • Those flying out of Charlotte will usually have access to some airline lounges depending on the airline they are using. You can find the American Airlines Admirals Club in the terminal as well as a USO Lounge, an American Express lounge, and The Club CLT.
  • Travelers wanting to visit the Napa Valley in northern California should consider flying into either San Francisco International Airport (SFO) or Sacramento International Airport (SMF). These are the two closest major airports to Napa Valley.
  • If you want to visit Yosemite National Park in California, your best bet will be to fly into either San Jose Mineta International Airport (SJC) or Sacramento International Airport, as you will have easy road access to Yosemite National Park from these nearby airports.

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