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Cheap Flight Deals from Charlotte to San Diego (CLT-SAN)

Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Charlotte to San Diego 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.
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8:21 pm - 7:01 amCLT-SAN
13h 40m1 stop
6:25 am - 6:19 pmSAN-CLT
8h 54m1 stop
$128Frontier
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Sat, Nov 9 - Thu, Nov 14
8:08 pm - 7:35 pmCLT-SAN
26h 27m1 stop
7:05 pm - 7:08 pmSAN-CLT
21h 03m1 stop
$129Frontier
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Thu, Oct 24 - Wed, Oct 30
8:18 pm - 7:04 amCLT-SAN
13h 46m1 stop
6:25 am - 10:26 amSAN-CLT
25h 01m1 stop
$138Frontier
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Sat, Oct 26 - Wed, Nov 20
6:30 am - 4:56 pmCLT-SAN
13h 26m1 stop
10:58 am - 5:22 amSAN-CLT
15h 24m1 stop
$143Spirit Airlines
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Sat, Oct 19 - Sat, Oct 26
6:30 am - 10:28 amCLT-SAN
6h 58m1 stop
10:58 am - 5:22 amSAN-CLT
15h 24m1 stop
$147Spirit Airlines
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Sat, Oct 19 - Sat, Oct 26
7:19 pm - 11:56 pmCLT-SAN
7h 37m1 stop
6:25 am - 7:02 pmSAN-CLT
9h 37m1 stop
$148Frontier
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Thu, Nov 7 - Mon, Nov 11
6:30 am - 5:58 pmCLT-SAN
14h 28m1 stop
6:26 pm - 6:25 amSAN-CLT
32h 59m2 stops
$156Spirit Airlines
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Wed, Oct 23 - Sun, Oct 27
8:15 pm - 7:00 amCLT-SAN
13h 45m1 stop
10:58 am - 5:22 amSAN-CLT
15h 24m1 stop
Sat, Oct 5 - Tue, Oct 15
8:15 pm - 7:00 amCLT-SAN
13h 45m1 stop
7:29 pm - 7:08 pmSAN-CLT
20h 39m1 stop
$158Frontier
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Sat, Oct 5 - Tue, Oct 15
7:34 pm - 5:58 pmCLT-SAN
25h 24m3 stops
10:58 am - 5:22 amSAN-CLT
15h 24m1 stop
$160Spirit Airlines
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Mon, Oct 21 - Sat, Oct 26

Flights from Charlotte to San Diego - Travel Insights & Trends

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

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

The average price of all flights from Charlotte to San Diego clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
When flying from Charlotte to San Diego, you should consider leaving on a Wednesday and avoid Sundays if you are looking for the best rates. For your return to Charlotte, you’ll find the best rates on Saturdays and the most expensive ones on Sundays.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Charlotte to San Diego?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights from Charlotte to San Diego, 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 San Diego is January, where tickets cost $336 on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are June and December, where the average cost of tickets is $593 and $556 respectively.

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

To calculate daily average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each day before departure over the last year for flights from Charlotte to San Diego, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each month.
To get a below average price on the flight from Charlotte to San Diego, you should book around 3 days before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 71 days before departure.

Good to know

Low season

January

High season

October

Cheapest flight

$42
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 29% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 9% lower on average.
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When to book flights from Charlotte to San Diego

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Charlotte to San Diego based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
Estimated round-trip price
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FAQs for booking flights from Charlotte to San Diego

  • Can I breastfeed my baby at SAN?

    While at SAN, you can breastfeed your baby. This is because this airport has lactation rooms on the 2nd level of Terminal 1 West, the ground level of Terminal 1 East, and the 2nd level of Terminal 2 West, near gates 34-35. These nursing rooms feature comfy seats, sinks with running water, changing tables, and power outlets.

  • Where can I withdraw cash at SAN?

    If you want to withdraw some cash before leaving SAN, you can do so with ease, given that both Terminals 1 and 2 feature ATMs. In Terminal 1, they are opposite the food court and near gates 1, 2, 5, and 13. In Terminal 2, they are near gates 23 and 36, carousel 4, and underneath the escalator near Sunset Cove.

  • How can I get assistance at CLT?

    If you need help at CLT, you can visit the airport’s information desk, near Ticketing Area on the airport’s Landside. Alternatively, you can seek assistance from one of the airport’s volunteers. Identifying one is pretty easy, as they all wear distinct yellow shirts.

  • Which hotels are nearest to CLT?

    If you want to stay in a hotel near CLT, Hampton Inn & Suites Charlotte Airport and Holiday Inn Charlotte Airport are the hotels for you. Apart from having comfortable rooms, these hotels offer free airport shuttle services. Thus, if you choose to stay at one, you’ll enjoy access to a comfy room and free transportation to the airport in time for your flight.

  • What is the cheapest flight from Charlotte to San Diego?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Charlotte to San Diego was $42 for a one-way ticket and $128 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between Charlotte and San Diego?

    A passport is not required to fly from Charlotte to San Diego.

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from Charlotte to San Diego?

    When flying out of Charlotte you will be using Charlotte Douglas. You will be landing at San Diego, also known as San Diego.

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from Charlotte to San Diego?

    American Airlines, Alaska Airlines, and Delta offer inflight Wi-Fi service on the Charlotte to San Diego flight route.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Charlotte to San Diego?

    The Airbus A321-100/200 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Charlotte to San Diego flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Charlotte to San Diego?

    oneworld is the only airline alliance operating flights between Charlotte and San Diego.

  • On which days can I fly direct from Charlotte to San Diego?

    There are nonstop flights from Charlotte to San Diego on a daily basis.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Charlotte to San Diego, Delta or Alaska Airlines?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Charlotte to San Diego are Delta and Alaska Airlines. With an average price for the route of $446 and an overall rating of 8.0, Delta is the most popular choice. Alaska Airlines is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $761 and an overall rating of 8.0.

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

    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 San Diego.

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

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to San Diego from Charlotte 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 San Diego?

    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 to San Diego with an airline and back to Charlotte with another airline. Booking your flights between Charlotte and SAN can sometimes prove cheaper using this method.

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

    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 to San Diego from Charlotte up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from Charlotte to San Diego

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $202 or less one-way and $387 or less round-trip.
  • If you’re an American Express Car holder, you can wait for your flight to San Diego from Charles Douglas International Airport (CLT) at the Centurion Lounge. Situated near the intersection of Concourses D and E, this lounge features incredible amenities and incredible staff.
  • If you’ve got adequate time before your flight to San Diego, while at CLT, you can enjoy manicures, pedicures, massages, and other spa services at the Getaway Spa. Found in the Atrium, this spa offers quality services at competitive rates. Thus, at this spa, you’ll enjoy every penny you spend.
  • While waiting for your flight to San Diego at CLT, you can enjoy a variety of light dishes and drinks, given that this airport features several cafes and food stores. Chalice Café in Concourse C, 1897 in the Atrium, Brookwood Farms BBQ also in the Atrium, and Ciao Gourmet Market in Concourse D are some of the eateries you can visit at the airport.
  • If you’re serving in the military or an immediate family member of an officer in the US army, you can rest at San Diego International Airport’s (SAN) USO Lounge. Located on the Terminal 2 East Floor, this lounge features comfy chairs, beverages, snacks, entertainment magazines, flat-screen TVs, and exceptional staff. To enter this lounge, you won’t have to pay anything.
  • To travel from SAN to San Antonio’s city center, you’ll have the option of boarding a bus or a taxi. If you would like to travel quickly to the city center from the airport, you should board a taxi, whereas if you would like to travel affordably, you should board a bus.
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Prefer to fly non-stop from Charlotte to San Diego?

Find which airlines fly direct from Charlotte Douglas Airport to San Diego Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Nonstop departures

Charlotte Douglas to San Diego

Monday

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines

Tuesday

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines

Wednesday

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines

Thursday

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines

Friday

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines

Saturday

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines

Sunday

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines

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Nonstop returns

San Diego to Charlotte Douglas

Monday

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines

Tuesday

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines

Wednesday

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines

Thursday

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines

Friday

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines

Saturday

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines

Sunday

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines

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Top 5 airlines serving from Charlotte to San Diego

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Charlotte to San Diego. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
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8.0
DeltaOverall score based on 9062 reviews
7.4Food
8.2Boarding
8.0Entertainment
7.9Comfort
8.6Crew
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The important things including boarding and the flight being on time and safe were excellent. The disappointment comes from the comfort and amenities. Was misled by the "availability" of inflight internet- there is an extra cost. The tray table was broken, the bathroom door stuck and flight attendants were competent but not very friendly.

8.0 ExcellentAnonymous, Aug 2024CLT - BOS
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The important things including boarding and the flight being on time and safe were excellent. The disappointment comes from the comfort and amenities. Was misled by the "availability" of inflight internet- there is an extra cost. The tray table was broken, the bathroom door stuck and flight attendants were competent but not very friendly.

Flight was delayed, missed connectingnflight to DC. Put me on flight to Baltimore, had to rent a car for $200. Plane was old, wall peeling around window. Flight was packed, every seat full on small plane. I spent 14 hrs on Friday in airports and missed my planned weekend event.

AC barely worked on a 50 minute flight. It was very warm the whole flight. Flight was very bumpy and hard landing.

Got on the plane and then needed to deboard the plane because they didn’t have any pilots?

The flight was canceled two hours before departure, it took over five hours to rebook us on another flight.

Rough day of travel all the way around. Wrong info given to us multiple times and mistakes in their booking making our trip 10 hours longer than planned. I’m bummed because I fly Delta all the time and love them. Mistakes happen. Just bummed that this was a rare trip our whole family was traveling together.

Meh. A late flight meant I missed my connections, and a 2pm LAX arrival turned into gettin in after midnight.

You could have not cancelled the flight (AA, which I will be flying from now on) left for BOS despite the fictitious weather issues (that no one in my Boston family could see). You could have rebooked my direct flight to another direct flight instead of sending me though JFK, the worst US airport after O’Hara You could have rebooked me on a Main Cabin seat (like the one I paid for in my original ticket instead of putting me a the last row on JFK->BOS leg, pocketing the difference in ticket price But I do not really care whether you will ever do that in a future because in a future neither I nor anyone from my company (unless they pay out of pocket) nor an of my clients and partners (if they heed my advice) will ever be caught dead on any of Delta flights

It was good until there was a 3 hour delay because there was not any pilots to fly the plane.

Had to change aircraft due to a faulty door. Surprisingly it only caused about an hour and a half of delay. Delta handled this situation as well as can be expected.

To san Francisco it was ok. From sf to Manila it was horrible

Awful, rude staff. Their abrasive comments are unnecessary. Most seek a frictionless experience and will cooperate if you ask. Additional childish bullying of customers is not acceptable or tolerated. We had the same problem with our departure flight. We will never fly United again.

Short and everyone communicated with me about the changes every step of the way.

Very poor the plane itself was really old, slight smell that couldn’t be named. I didn’t even get a boarding pass UNTIL AFTER clearing security! Even then, they said when I get to my connected flight I’ll get my 2nd boarding pass there! A bit ridiculous!

No cooked food. Crew was not friendly and not that helpful

See my previous comments. I was probably booked in business but was moved to economy

Boarding was efficient. Crew was not pleasant and skipped me during a round of beverage service. Older plane with no seat back screens and I couldn’t connect to wifi or their entertainment offerings.

My flight was delayed for a whole day, so I lost a day of my vacation.

I was refused to used the toilet closes to my seat and had to go to the back of the plane .. it was difficult for me I’m a wheelchair customer

The boarding process was delayed and the miscommunication of what seats are broken

No choice of meal in first class. Was the worst meal I’ve ever had in first class.

The flight crew was fantastic! Which the seats had a small TV.

Other than Charlotte airport being crowded and a mush of people at the gate and even through the priority lane, the flight was great.

Easy trip, left on time. Very impressed. Great pilot who talked to us

also wi-fi never worked attendant said satellite coverage is spotty over water ..... but we were over land!

The flight was delayed to Charlotte, but we made up some time in the air, so I do not have big complaints.

the food choice of packaged chips and popcorn was utterly ridiculous for first class

Sometimes, it is difficult to figure out which seats is window, middle and isle.

Terrible. I did not like the delay without recourses to help passengers to get to their destinations. AA used to offer coupons for food and overnight accommodation, but not this time. The flight planning was terrible despite of all the current technology available; AA could have informed passengers better that the replacement flight is impossible today, instead of stringing passengers along for 6 hours before cancellation, so that passengers can make earlier alternative arrangements to get home.

Our flight left on time and we arrived a few minutes early. Great service!

Got on quickly and easily. When it turned out the other two seats in my row would be occupied, a nearby flight attendant immediately let me know that I could move one row behind me since it was an empty row, I moved into the window seat where I could relax enough to take a little nap. Can’t ask for much more.

Awful. My flight was three hours late leaving DFW and we just arrived at LAX three hours late and stuck on the runway. I heard the Spirit workers at the desk in DFW say that we were waiting on a crew. I am extremely disappointed in Spirit.

Delays and sending me to different terminal for departures. It looked very confusing and disorganized

Canceled my first flight for no discernible reason and couldn't rebook me on to a new flight until the next day. They did not compensate me for the delay in any way.

At LAS airport, bag drop process was hard, you need to pay for a faster drop. There was a long line for a free drop and you need to do it by yourself. No one helped you. Bad experience at LAS airport.

Terrible airline. Cancelled the flight less than 24 hours before the flight. Caused me extra expenses!!! This will be the last time me and my family will travel with them

Very uncomfortable seats that do not recline. My husband had hip replacement 7 years ago; after 5 hours from Maryland to California and another 5 hours back, we had to go to the emergency for the intense pain on his hip joint and soon he will see the surgeon. The cherry on the cake was when at the end of our flight back to BWI, we were prompted by a flight attendant to stretch: "arms right, now left, now reach your toes..." (really? how can we do that as we are sitting on seats with no leg room?) "...and as you are there, pick up any garbage you may see on the floor"!!! wow!

It was delayed 7 hours!!!!! We had to spend $550 on new flights so we didn’t miss our evening event for family. It was absolutely ridiculous. Our flight was suppose to leave at 9:30 am. Nobody was there to even help until 12:30. Worst experience ever.

It was awful. I would have to really contemplate ever flying with spirit again!!

I recently flew with Spirit Airlines and had an incredibly disappointing experience. I brought a book bag, which should have easily fit in the overhead compartment, but there was no space left. Instead of offering any assistance or a reasonable solution, the airline made me pay $70 for my book bag. This fee was extremely unreasonable and added unnecessary stress to my travel. To make matters worse, the flight attendant was extremely rude, further souring the entire experience. I had a terrible time and will not be flying with Spirit Airlines again.

Frontier is definitely a good option for people traveling light or on a budget - just remember to bring your own entertainment and your own headphones if you need them.

The seats were dirty with crumbs and trash , looked it had not been cleaned up from a previous flight

Nothing about the flight was good. The crew was rude and unwilling to assist would never recommend this airline to anyone and for sure will not fly it again

The plane was very clean, the flight attendants were chipper and accommodating. It was roomy

There was extremely long wait times to check in my bags and pass through TSA. I almost missed my flights on several occasions.

I didn’t have enough time to catch my connecting flight and had to use a different Airline. I will be requesting a refund.

Our flight was delayed by four hours without notice, the app for getting my boarding pass is super confusing, and I wasn’t able to check a suitcase without paying for a higher cost package

Flight was cancelled and was not able to get another flight thru Frontier. Per frontier a refund was issued but I do not see a refund on my Afirm account.

First the gate was a total nightmare-no chairs anywhere! So over crowded and only one bathroom and nightmare of food service - took forever and NOT one place to sit. No inflight entertainment and had to pay 60.00 for a small carry on. I will never fly Frontier again!

Literally everything could have been better. Why are the planes always late?

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Recent one-way flight deals

 
Only flying one-way? Below are some of the best one-way flight deals from Charlotte to San Diego found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.
10/23Wed
1 stopSpirit Airlines
14h 28mCLT-SAN
$42
10/23Wed
1 stopSpirit Airlines
14h 28mCLT-SAN
$61
10/19Sat
1 stopFrontier
13h 46mCLT-SAN
$70
11/18Mon
1 stopFrontier
27h 11mCLT-SAN
$73
11/19Tue
nonstopAmerican Airlines
5h 13mCLT-SAN
$162
10/22Tue
1 stopDelta
9h 30mCLT-SAN
$171
10/23Wed
1 stopDelta
9h 23mCLT-SAN
$178
10/24Thu
nonstopAmerican Airlines
5h 06mCLT-SAN
$187
12/30Mon
1 stopUnited Airlines
8h 03mCLT-SAN
$221
10/22Tue
2 stopsUnited Airlines
10h 01mCLT-SAN
$226

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Last minute flights from Charlotte to San Diego

Last minute flight, train and bus deals

 
These last-minute flight deals are the cheapest flights found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours for flights from Charlotte to San Diego that are departing in the next 10 days.
9/24Tue
multi-stopFrontier
19h 11mCLT-SAN
11/25Mon
multi-stopFrontier
12h 09mSAN-CLT
$235
9/24Tue
multi-stopFrontier
19h 11mCLT-SAN
9/29Sun
multi-stopFrontier
19h 46mSAN-CLT
$249
9/24Tue
multi-stopFrontier
19h 11mCLT-SAN
9/25Wed
multi-stopFrontier
20h 59mSAN-CLT
$273
9/23Mon
multi-stopSpirit Airlines
7h 17mCLT-SAN
9/24Tue
multi-stopSpirit Airlines
11h 34mSAN-CLT
$290
9/23Mon
multi-stopSpirit Airlines
26h 37mCLT-SAN
9/28Sat
multi-stopSpirit Airlines
12h 26mSAN-CLT
$295
9/24Tue
nonstopAmerican Airlines
4h 48mCLT-SAN
11/25Mon
nonstopAmerican Airlines
4h 33mSAN-CLT
$407
9/24Tue
nonstopAmerican Airlines
4h 56mCLT-SAN
9/26Thu
nonstopAmerican Airlines
4h 45mSAN-CLT
$417
9/24Tue
multi-stopDelta
9h 30mCLT-SAN
9/24Tue
multi-stopDelta
8h 04mSAN-CLT
$436
9/24Tue
multi-stopUnited Airlines
14h 40mCLT-SAN
9/24Tue
multi-stopUnited Airlines
8h 23mSAN-CLT
$974
9/24Tue
multi-stopUnited Airlines
14h 10mCLT-SAN
9/24Tue
multi-stopUnited Airlines
10h 53mSAN-CLT
$979

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