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$63 Find Cheap Flights from Charlotte to San Diego

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Cheap Flights 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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Sat, Nov 8 - Tue, Nov 11
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6:35 pm - 9:00 pmCLT-SAN
5h 25mnonstop
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10:23 pm - 5:55 amSAN-CLT
4h 32mnonstop
$351American Airlines
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Fri, Nov 7 - Sun, Nov 9
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10:42 pm - 6:45 pmCLT-SAN
23h 03m2 stops
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6:41 am - 5:35 pmSAN-CLT
7h 54m1 stop
$352Frontier
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Tue, Nov 11 - Mon, Nov 17
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7:00 am - 1:35 pmCLT-SAN
9h 35m2 stops
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9:55 am - 9:10 pmSAN-CLT
8h 15m2 stops
$356Southwest
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Sat, Nov 8 - Tue, Nov 11
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8:15 am - 5:25 pmCLT-SAN
12h 10m2 stops
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10:20 am - 9:10 pmSAN-CLT
7h 50m2 stops
$357Southwest
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Thu, Dec 4 - Fri, Dec 19
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9:11 pm - 11:59 pmCLT-SAN
29h 48m1 stop
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4:47 pm - 6:37 pmSAN-CLT
22h 50m1 stop
$359Frontier
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Sat, Nov 8 - Tue, Nov 11
American Airlines Logo
2:30 pm - 6:24 pmCLT-SAN
6h 54m1 stop
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10:23 pm - 5:55 amSAN-CLT
4h 32mnonstop
$361American Airlines
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Fri, Jan 9 - Tue, Jan 27
United Airlines Logo
5:35 pm - 9:40 amCLT-SAN
19h 05m1 stop
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4:47 pm - 5:24 pmSAN-CLT
21h 37m1 stop
$365United Airlines
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Sat, Nov 8 - Tue, Nov 11
Delta Logo
6:00 am - 10:34 amCLT-SAN
7h 34m1 stop
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10:00 pm - 9:02 amSAN-CLT
8h 02m1 stop
$371Delta
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Fri, Nov 7 - Tue, Nov 11
United Airlines Logo
4:17 pm - 10:29 pmCLT-SAN
9h 12m1 stop
United Airlines Logo
12:07 pm - 9:36 pmSAN-CLT
6h 29m1 stop
$379United Airlines
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Thu, Nov 20 - Tue, Dec 2
Delta Logo
7:57 am - 1:03 pmCLT-SAN
8h 06m1 stop
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10:30 pm - 8:48 amSAN-CLT
7h 18m1 stop
$389Delta
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Everything you should know

Our travelers' advice
AI-generated summary based on content written by travel experts
Security lines at CLT can be long; try terminals A or E.
For a cheap ride to Downtown, take the Route 992 bus.
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American Airlines
Cheapest • from $351 (round-trip)
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Cheapest round-trip
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Overall average: $397
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Typical prices: $248-$387
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Charlotte to San Diego flights

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.

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Planning a trip from Charlotte to San Diego? KAYAK’s data-powered insights will help you find cheap flights. Learn the best time to fly, how early to book your ticket, and other tips to secure great prices.

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

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

If your flying dates are flexible, you should consider flying to San Diego on a Wednesday, as we generally find the cheapest rates on that day for this route. On the other hand, Monday is the most expensive day to fly from Charlotte to San Diego. For your return ticket, we recommend flying on a Wednesday and avoiding Sundays for the best deals.

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 round-trip 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 April, where tickets cost $369 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are September and August, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $455 and $447 respectively.

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

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 $437, prices are generally cheapest when you fly direct.

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

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 San Diego, 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 San Diego, you should book around 4 weeks before departure, which saves you about 14% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 10 weeks before departure.

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Expert advice for your flight from Charlotte to San Diego

 
Snippets provided in this section are AI-generated based on a summarization of KAYAK-commissioned articles. The articles are presented as-is, for general informational purposes only, and may not be up-to-date. The opinions contained in the articles are original to the author and reflect their authentic experience, which may vary significantly from the experience of others.
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CLT

Security lines at CLT can be long. Try terminals A or E for shorter waits compared to B and C.

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SAN

For a cheap ride to Downtown, take the Route 992 bus from SAN. It runs every 15 minutes.

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Good to know

Low seasonSeptember
Cheapest flight$63
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 9% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 12% lower on average.
Flight from Charlotte to San Diego

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.
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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 $63 for a one-way ticket and $351 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, Delta, and JetBlue 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?

    SkyTeam, and oneworld are the airline alliances operating flights between Charlotte and San Diego, with SkyTeam being the most commonly used for this route.

  • 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, Alaska Airlines or Southwest?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Charlotte to San Diego are Alaska Airlines and Southwest. With an average price for the route of $381 and an overall rating of 8.0, Alaska Airlines is the most popular choice. Southwest is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $403 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.

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 $377 or less one-way and $377 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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Reviews of the top 5 airlines serving from Charlotte to San Diego

 
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Alaska AirlinesOverall score based on 11156 reviews
7.0Entertainment
7.1Food
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8.5Crew
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My flight got canceled never left san diego and miss out my fam event

2.0 MediocreAnonymous, Oct 2025ORD - SAN
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My flight got canceled never left san diego and miss out my fam event

Excellent service from staff at the gate as well as flight attendants on board. Seats had more room than many other airlines and if they were just a little better cushioned they would have been perfect.

Everything was great, your crew is always very pleasant. Your airplanes are always so cold though.

They cancelled like the flight at midnight, seven hours before the departure. Terrible.

The vibe and energy of the Alaska staff on ground in Redmond is some of the best we’ve seen!

All flights were on time. No crowded and had empty seats. All flight attendents were great.

Awesome. Great flight. Super nice people and I like the extra space

Seattle airport is a mess. New bag tag system has potential, but you need more signage to guide passengers through the process as to where to go next. Told to go in one direction and then met with a very rude agent when we did. He blamed his attitude on all the folks flying over labor day that were paying his salary. Gate area for D3 is a mess compared to the North terminal. Overall Alaska is number 1 in my book.

This time it is good, no delay and right on time

Agent boarding us in San Diego lectured me on showing up on time for the flight, and said that if I had been three minutes later, he would have denied myself and my wife boarding. Our trusted traveler numbers were not in the system, even though I entered them when I bought the tickets. Our food orders were not in the system, even though I entered them prior to the flight. My wife requires a wheelchair, and that was delayed on both flights.

Delays delays delays. Late taking off, late landing, wait for a gate, etc.

Connecting flight is on time and boarding was a breeze!

Very smooth checking in our luggage with a super pleasant SW agent. I enjoyed a fun entertaining movie.

First time traveling on Southwest since bag fees were implemented. Usual good service. Just more expensive now.

It was a perfect flight in all aspects! Both legs!

Boarding process, crew were good. But the seats were so uncomfortable that was all I could focus on. I literally had to sit forward so that all 3 of us could fit in row. I will try to avoid Southwest in the future for any flights over 60 minutes.

Great flight, 47 passengers on a 180 seat plane. Stewardess was pleasant and cheerful.

Great experience flying Southwest. The crew was really kind and helpful, and very friendly with our toddler.

Plane late from DC to Austin 30 minutes. Crew made up much of the time enroute to San Diego.

Fine, but how to board on SW versus othrr airlines, is just lame. Goood staff though and all was solid otherwise.

Flight was delayed because of a bird strike. They had another plane available within 45 minutes.

You can plug your phone in & use their wifi to watch movies, etc, but the plane’s wifi was disconnected for most of the flight.

My flight was delayed for several hours. Sitting at gate 16 for several hours, I got a text from Kayak the gate changed to 9 before it was announced. Very bad communication at each gate from American Airlines employees. I received 10 notifications of delay from Kayak. My vacation started off horrible! I will write to American Airlines corporate office also.

Sat on the ground in Cincinnati for 50 minutes before deplaning

Overall fine, but the delay was annoying and the reasons for the delay were not communicated. The crew on board were phenomenal!

Boarding was very efficient. Everyone got on board and we got on our way very quickly. It was frustrating that the entertainment app was not functioning properly. I was not able to activate some of the movies offered. The crew on this flight appears to be pretty grumpy. They had no smile on their faces. I felt like they were doing us a favor for being there.

Delayed because of weather in Nashville. I think God or some higher power generally has cursed me when it comes to flying out of Charlotte on American. I'm delayed pretty much everytime. We need Team Cobra Kai types to come in and "sweep the leg(s)" of the Charlotte ops people on principle. Don't let the sweet southern rocking chairs fool you, Charlotte is a sinkhole

Long 5 hour and 45 min flight and only one drink service and cookie snack

Newark airport grounded inbound flight and only announced when the flight was about to start taxing.

Terrible. The flight was delayed two hours due to weather. Then when we got on the plane, the first pilot ended up timing out and we had to wait for a second pilot. Second pile came on board and we tax it out. Had to return back to the gate because of an unruly passenger. Then the copilot timed out. Had to wait for new copilot. Also had to wait for maintenance to check for fuel. Then found out the second pilot timed out and we had to wait for a third pilot. Was ready to go and then needed maintenance again for another issue. In the end, it was 2 o’clock in the morning when they announced that the flight couldn’t go because the third pilot and the second copilot had timed out.

My luggage didn’t arrive at LAX, so that wasn’t a good experience.

I was never aware that I had to pay $100 per luggage to them on the plane that are simply carry-ons. This is discriminatory and I’m going to be alerting my entire family and friends and my Instagram following up over 75,000 of this issue and misunderstanding, including mismanaging.

My experience with spirit was not good at all! This was actually my first time flying with Spirit and it’s definitely my last, first of all that flight was delayed, plus I had to pay $99 dollars for my carry on, that’s insane I have never pay for my carry on, I’m definitely going keep traveling with JetBlue or American Airlines, you guys have horrible service.

My baggage broke and they did not offer me anything. No conversation

Don't board the plane and have us sit for 2 hours and go nowhere!

Cancelled my flight last minute and did not help me rebook. It was a horrible experience.

Wow truly top notch airline Efficient nice snacks courteous staff Fast boarding !

My experience with Spirit was good, but the experience with Kayak was not. Based on the Spirit agent Kayak added an additional charge after purchasing the tickets. When I buy the tickets I paid the total amount and I only pay once. This time they added an additional charge because based on Spirit they partially charge the tickets and I still needed to pay a second time. This is not good at all and Unprofessional

Spirit gets such a bad rap. I have never had a bad experience with them and the crew is always friendly and funny. This trip I had knee replacement surgery surgery 10 weeks ago. It is still a little rough to get get from point a to point b. And Spirit was on top of it. When there was a seat available the stewardess asked me if I wanted to move to an open seat so I could elevate my leg on the empty seat? 5 stars all around. They helped me on and helped me off the plane. I can’t say enough about the crew!!

Late departure by 1:45min. No explanation why. During boarding inconsistent policing of their baggage rules. Before takeoff and lamdimg strange obsession with window shade and armrest positions. Don't know why they care. 15 min tarmac delay on arrival, they blamed airport congestion but we were the o lh flight waiting, it was clear it was due to poor staff planning (only one ground crew to receive airplanes and multiple arrivals) Got there but was rrally lame the whole trip.

Boarding was on time and plane departed as scheduled. There are obviously no amenities (food, drink, entertainment) on Frontier, but there also didn't seem to be any issues with luggage space either.

Inbound plane was on time and flight departed on time with no issues while boarding.

I knew going into this that Frontier, being a low cost carrier, would be pretty bare bones and charge for most extras but this was made up for by the fact that the airplane was a reasonably new Airbus, every employee was great and best of all, Everett Washington is an amazing airport - thanks Frontier for flying there!!!

i was unable to check in the flight. refund requested

It was well done. It was my first time flying with them and I was nervous b/c I have heard of many cancelled and/or delray flights. Everything went smoothly.

Just know that everything, and I mean everything is “ala cart”. 60$ just to put something in the overhead bin. I will never fly Frontier again nor do I recommend them to anyone else.

The single worst check in experience I could imagine. I’ll never do any business with Frontier or any affiliated company

Too many extra fees, uncomfortable, little leg room. Will not recommend this airline.

I think Frontier was very good at communication. Their app worked very well. Loading was great and the flight was nice and easy.

Great for the price. No wifi or entertainment, but gate agents and crew were fantastic and we boarded quickly and left on time.

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