$78 Find Cheap Flights from Charlotte to California

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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 Angeles2 stops$288
San Francisco
San Francisco1 stop$250
San Diego
San Diego1 stop$351
San Jose
San Jose1 stop$205
Palm Springs
Palm Springs1 stop$253
Fresno
Fresno2 stops$309
San Luis Obispo
San Luis Obispo1 stop$389
Bakersfield
Bakersfield1 stop$400
Arcata
Arcata2 stops$490
Redding
Redding1 stop$474
Reno
Reno1 stop$190
Sacramento
Sacramento1 stop$205
Los Angeles
Los Angeles2 stops$288
San Francisco
San Francisco1 stop$250
San Diego
San Diego1 stop$351
San Jose
San Jose1 stop$205
Palm Springs
Palm Springs1 stop$253
Fresno
Fresno2 stops$309
San Luis Obispo
San Luis Obispo1 stop$389
Bakersfield
Bakersfield1 stop$400
Arcata
Arcata2 stops$490
Redding
Redding1 stop$474
Reno
Reno1 stop$190
Sacramento
Sacramento1 stop$205

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

Sat, May 23 - Tue, May 26
Frontier Logo
5:58 pm - 7:08 am
CLT
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ONT
16h 10m
1 stop
Frontier Logo
4:39 pm - 6:59 am
ONT
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CLT
11h 20m
1 stop
$160Frontier
Thu, May 21 - Sun, May 24
Frontier Logo
5:58 pm - 7:08 am
CLT
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ONT
16h 10m
1 stop
Frontier Logo
6:00 am - 6:18 pm
ONT
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CLT
9h 18m
1 stop
$162Frontier
Tue, May 5 - Tue, May 12
Frontier Logo
5:20 pm - 11:49 pm
CLT
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ONT
9h 29m
1 stop
Frontier Logo
6:00 am - 4:25 pm
ONT
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CLT
7h 25m
1 stop
$180Frontier
Sat, May 23 - Tue, May 26
Frontier Logo
5:58 pm - 7:08 am
CLT
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ONT
16h 10m
1 stop
Frontier Logo
4:39 pm - 6:59 am
ONT
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CLT
11h 20m
1 stop
$185Frontier
Sat, May 23 - Sun, May 31
Frontier Logo
8:55 am - 2:28 pm
CLT
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RNO
8h 33m
1 stop
Frontier Logo
3:23 pm - 6:59 am
RNO
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CLT
12h 36m
1 stop
$190Frontier
Mon, May 4 - Wed, Jun 3
Multiple Airlines Logo
6:18 pm - 11:36 pm
CLT
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LAS
8h 18m
1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
8:00 am - 11:40 pm
LAS
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CLT
12h 40m
2 stops
$221Multiple Airlines
Fri, May 8 - Mon, May 11
Multiple Airlines Logo
7:23 pm - 11:54 pm
CLT
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LAS
7h 31m
1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
11:50 pm - 11:40 pm
LAS
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CLT
20h 50m
2 stops
$226Multiple Airlines
Wed, May 27 - Mon, Jun 8
Delta Logo
6:16 am - 12:09 pm
CLT
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SJC
8h 53m
1 stop
Delta Logo
6:00 am - 4:53 pm
SJC
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CLT
7h 53m
1 stop
$257Delta
Thu, May 28 - Wed, Jun 3
Delta Logo
6:02 pm - 11:41 pm
CLT
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SJC
8h 39m
1 stop
Delta Logo
5:59 pm - 8:56 am
SJC
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CLT
11h 57m
2 stops
$262Delta
Tue, Jun 9 - Wed, Jun 24
Southwest Logo
10:40 am - 7:35 pm
CLT
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SAN
11h 55m
2 stops
Southwest Logo
6:35 am - 5:40 pm
SAN
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CLT
8h 05m
2 stops
$367Southwest
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 June.

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 72 hours was to Los Angeles, at $391 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 72 hours was $391.

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 $473 on average. Morning departures are around 57% 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 $1,109.

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.

Yes, flying with a layover may cost you more time, but you can also save money on the route, with a 3 stops layover the cheapest option at $342 on average.

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 June, when tickets cost $323 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are March and December, when the average cost of round-trip tickets is $468 and $454 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, Wednesday 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 23% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 17 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low seasonJanuary
Cheapest flight$78
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 4% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 6% lower on average.
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: Las Vegas $169 one-way - $408 round-trip; Los Angeles $376 one-way - $474 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.

Reviews of the top 5 airlines serving from Charlotte to California

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Charlotte to California. 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.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Charlotte to California? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
8.0
SouthwestOverall score based on 4327 reviews
7.5Entertainment
8.6Crew
8.1Boarding
7.0Food
8.0Comfort
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The Air hostess were very rude on my flight from Houston to Austin . Their regular communication itself felt a they are shouting at people.

4.0 Okaysangeetha, Apr 2026
AUS - SJC
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The Air hostess were very rude on my flight from Houston to Austin . Their regular communication itself felt a they are shouting at people.

Boarding was easy. The seats are small and fairly uncomfortable

The problem with the seat assignments is that there were a lot of rows in the front that were empty but my row at the back was full. Just not so pleasant.

No food or entertainment, just a quick 40 minute flight. A little bumpy due to Santa Ana winds but pilot has no control over that. Good flight and landing!

Good but I prefer choose your own seat. With the new assigned seats they should board from the back I see no advantage to this new boarding. Just like every other airline

Mediocre. Boarding is now unpleasant. The employees, once friendly and nice, are now regularly speaking sternly to passengers, badgering them to do things right so they can take off on time and gate check bags because they don't have enough overhead bin space. The pretzel snack was crushed flat and broken into even smaller pieces, which happens frequently lately. Drink service was suspended before they reached my row.

I have not flown Southwest in awhile and had a very pleasant experience. From ticketing to boarding to the flight. The flight left on time and landed ahead of schedule. It won't be so long next time!!

The charges were ridiculous for an hour flight and the turbulence was very scary.

3 hour delay. Had to change plans and was still delayed.

The flight crew was extremely rude and especially not helpful when our flight was delayed.

Everything went smoothly, although the usual gripes about airline travel were still present: the boarding process is inefficient, the snack selection is limited, and so on. Since there was extra space on the flight, the gate agent rearranged many people's seats to put people on the aisles and windows, leaving the middle seats empty, as much as possible, which was pretty great.

While they turned off most cabin lights to allow people to sleep, I was bothered by how bright the side lights still were. It was still quite bright for me in a window seat, when I wish I could have slept!

One of the flight attendants was a little cranky. I appreciated the free wifi and plug to charge my laptop

WiFi didn’t work most of the time. The usb chargers would work only occasionally for 5 mins and wouldn’t charge after that. Had to keep trying repeatedly at each of the seats in the row.

The crew bent over backwards to thank us for flying and make us comfortable. The food service was quick and efficient. The Captain communicated and said goodbye and thank you as we departed. They really stood out!

Generally on time departures and arrivals, clean planes, sky miles membership provides great benefits (complimentary upgrades, etc).

my mom urmila patel needed a wheelchair which was not available on the curbside. she needed to walk almost 50 meters inside (at the risk of falling) and then had to wait in line to get a wheelchair (this is not ok). Once obtained she had to seat in it for 30-45 minutes for someone to take her in thru the checkin process (which was fairly smooth and easy). the lady who helped her with her checkin process was very courteous and helpful

Staff at the check-in counter were friendly, happy and helpful. They tagged our bags and sent us to “bag drop off” but were not very clear about where that was. The airport was busy we headed off in what we thought was the right direction until a gentleman waved us down and actually came after us. He was the baggage handler for Delta and recognized our “deer in the headlights “ look-he brought us to the right area (which was marked as the Southwest Airlines Drop Off) and sent us on our way. Wonderful guy, low key and working with a big smile on his face. Loved it. Loved him.

Arlene was a great flight attendant. I also liked how one of the other flight attendants gave us a heads up about snacks and asked everyone to remove their headphones when it was their turn to order. Good idea.

I haven’t flown economy in over 20 years but it was not bad. Room by my feet for my bag and seat was roomy enough. Surprised in a good way.

Airlines should be prohibited from using the seats they get away with.

Got home at 3am after deboarding the plane. No compensation offered by American

The "on the ground" A/C was not working. It was so hot while waiting to get in the air, a passenger from the rear of the plan declared "I just can't!" and waited in the gangway until time to close the doors. It was miserable. But the crew were champs and had an amazing attitude. I know they were as miserable as we were but didn't let that affect their performance.

When I booked my flight a month ago - I selected a seat. That seat was NOT the one I ended up with when I checked into my flight the day before. This is the second time this has occurred. So, I checked my next flight on Wednesday and Thursday and no seat was assigned. Poor, very poor customer service.

Cleared standby and gave up my seat. Terrible policy and boarding experience

Message about flight cancelation was received late due to being in the air. No explanation, just canceled and booked on morning flight. We had to stay in the airport overnight because there was no transportation offered to get to the hotel that AA had available. Actual inflight was fine.

Ceiling fell down and had to have maintenance come and duct tape it up. No WiFi on the flight.

I appreciate that I finally got the seat I paid extra for this time. Thank you

American Airlines did everything they could with the high Spring Break crowd. I was frustrated to be changed from 1st class to a middle seat at the back of the plane. This has happened before, not sure booking 1st class and paying the extra actually works.

Plane from partner PSA was filthy. Plastic needs to be thoroughly cleaned. Really disgusting to look at and wonder about cleanliness of parts less visible.

The airplane rattled near the left wing as if several screws were loose. Then after we landed in Fort Lauderdale, we had to sit and wait on the runway for quite some time. It was very scary and TOTALLY unacceptable!

No WiFi, no outlets to charge phones, no complimentary beverages on a 6 hour flight

Flight was delayed more than 3 hours, and the metro had stopped running by the time we got to the terminal well past midnight, so I was stranded, alone, with no way to get home until the metro started up the next morning.

My flight was cancelled I missed time at work and got a parking ticket

It was terrible. I had to pay again once I got to the airport because they said they never received the payment.

charging $3 for really bad and cold coffee on airplane flight is ridiculous.

I paid for the seats in row 3 to embark and disembark quicker but the passengers in the 2 rows in front of me take all the overhead bin space so I am forced to put my luggage 5 rows back. I even opened one up right above my seat which had room but as I was going to fit my carry on a flight atendant said it "was reserved", Just giving my money to a regular airline next time.

Crew was very nice. Take off and landing were great. Economy seats are not comfortable. Extra cost for snacks.

The flight was delayed by 2 hours and we had no food or water or chargers

Horribly late because they had no crew!!! And then jet bridge didn’t work!! Then we arrived at a gate at lax miles away that we had to take a shuttle to a terminal!! I was over 3 hours late to getting the LA! Should have been here at 8:30 and at an appointment at 10:30 and arrived and left lax at 11 am!! Horrible experience!!!

They didn’t offer a water, even after I asked

They switched our terminal 3 times and we were delayed for four plus hours!!!

It was an early flight and most people napped/slept and the crew let us which was nice.

The crew acted like they had never done this and kept barking passive aggressive orders at people. + the security line + the delay + sitting on the tarmac for 2 hours + none of the apps or signage updating with correct times

More inflight connection. And leg space is horrible. And the paying for baggage I'd ridiculous!!!

My flight was originally from SAT to MCO connecting from MCO to ORD. We got diverted to ATL and than Frontier staff there was sooo un helpful first they said they couldn’t give us any accommodation since our flight first got delayed that cancelled and now it’s 221am and I am still in ATL since they said they need to create a new flight my final destination is ORD and I have been delayed twice and cancelled. With no real help the frontier app didn’t work no email updates over all such a horrible experience

There's no seats that lean back with little leg space i wad uncomfortable the entire flight. Your charges for extra baggage is despicable and costly!!

Remind customers of the need to have passport or new ID for boarding.

Flight was canceled. Most upsetting was message from Kayak, stating that the flight was canceled and click with Kayak for details regarding rebook, refund details. THERE'S NO INFORMATION PROVIDED BY KAYAK EXCEPT THAT FLIGHT IS CANCELED. AND NOW THIS SURVEY TO FIND OUT HOW WAS THE FLIGHT !!!!!!!

The flight never took off and we spent 7 hours at the airport

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