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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$350
San Francisco
San Franciscononstop$431
San Diego
San Diego1 stop$335
San Jose
San Jose1 stop$255
Palm Springs
Palm Springs1 stop$257
Fresno
Fresno1 stop$257
San Luis Obispo
San Luis Obispo1 stop$369
Bakersfield
Bakersfield1 stop$358
Arcata
Arcata2 stops$395
Redding
Redding1 stop$456
Reno
Reno1 stop$255
Los Angeles
Los Angeles1 stop$350
San Francisco
San Franciscononstop$431
San Diego
San Diego1 stop$335
San Jose
San Jose1 stop$255
Palm Springs
Palm Springs1 stop$257
Fresno
Fresno1 stop$257
San Luis Obispo
San Luis Obispo1 stop$369
Bakersfield
Bakersfield1 stop$358
Arcata
Arcata2 stops$395
Redding
Redding1 stop$456
Reno
Reno1 stop$255

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

Tue, Aug 18 - Wed, Aug 26
Frontier Logo
1:02 pm - 7:01 pm
CLT
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ONT
8h 59m
1 stop
Frontier Logo
6:00 am - 4:26 pm
ONT
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CLT
7h 26m
1 stop
$242Frontier
Wed, Aug 12 - Tue, Aug 25
Frontier Logo
5:57 pm - 7:32 am
CLT
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ONT
16h 35m
1 stop
Frontier Logo
7:56 pm - 4:26 pm
ONT
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CLT
17h 30m
1 stop
$248Frontier
Wed, Sep 9 - Wed, Sep 16
American Airlines Logo
5:05 pm - 10:01 pm
CLT
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SJC
7h 56m
1 stop
American Airlines Logo
6:00 am - 4:06 pm
SJC
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CLT
7h 06m
1 stop
$255American Airlines
Wed, Sep 16 - Wed, Sep 23
American Airlines Logo
3:40 pm - 7:53 pm
CLT
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RNO
7h 13m
1 stop
American Airlines Logo
2:15 pm - 11:59 pm
RNO
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CLT
6h 44m
1 stop
$255American Airlines
Sat, Oct 3 - Wed, Oct 7
Delta Logo
5:02 pm - 9:22 pm
CLT
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SJC
7h 20m
1 stop
Delta Logo
1:30 pm - 11:15 pm
SJC
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CLT
6h 45m
1 stop
$257Delta
Mon, Aug 17 - Thu, Aug 20
Delta Logo
2:51 pm - 8:19 pm
CLT
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RNO
8h 28m
1 stop
Delta Logo
6:00 am - 4:42 pm
RNO
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CLT
7h 42m
1 stop
$257Delta
Thu, Aug 20 - Mon, Aug 24
Southwest Logo
10:35 am - 3:30 pm
CLT
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ONT
7h 55m
1 stop
Southwest Logo
11:55 pm - 11:55 am
ONT
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CLT
9h 00m
1 stop
$294Southwest
Wed, Oct 28 - Fri, Nov 6
Southwest Logo
8:20 am - 2:50 pm
CLT
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SMF
9h 30m
1 stop
Southwest Logo
11:55 pm - 10:40 am
SMF
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CLT
7h 45m
1 stop
$328Southwest
Fri, Sep 4 - Tue, Sep 8
United Airlines Logo
4:23 pm - 8:52 pm
CLT
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BUR
7h 29m
1 stop
United Airlines Logo
6:35 pm - 10:24 am
BUR
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CLT
12h 49m
2 stops
$402United Airlines
Tue, Oct 13 - Sat, Oct 17
United Airlines Logo
4:20 pm - 8:47 pm
CLT
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BUR
7h 27m
1 stop
United Airlines Logo
9:02 am - 9:31 pm
BUR
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CLT
9h 29m
1 stop
$426United Airlines
Booking Insights

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 July.

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 San Jose, at $422 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 $438.

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 $504 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 $1,202.

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 $482, 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 November, when tickets cost $443 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are August and December, when the average cost of round-trip tickets is $541 and $524 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 10% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 26 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low seasonJanuary
Cheapest flight$119
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.
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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 $396 one-way - $491 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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