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$110 Find Cheap Flights from Charlotte to San Francisco

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a KAYAK user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from Charlotte to San Francisco departing on 6/24. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
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These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from Charlotte to San Francisco, as well as popular online travel agencies
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Cheapest round-trip
$264
Typical prices: $553-$397
Frontier
Tue 6/9Sat 6/13
CLT - SFO • 1 stop
Cheapest non-stop
$431
Typical prices: $561-$404
American Airlines
Wed 7/22Tue 7/28
CLT - SFO • Non-stop
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Expect long security lines at Charlotte Douglas.
For a quick city transfer, use BART from SFO.
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Cheap Flights from Charlotte to San Francisco (CLT-SFO)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Charlotte to San Francisco 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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Recent round-trip flight deals from Charlotte to San Francisco

Tue, Jun 9 - Sat, Jun 13
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7:14 pm - 12:27 am
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8h 13m
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6:00 am - 9:25 pm
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12h 25m
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$264Frontier
Tue, May 12 - Mon, Aug 17
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2:40 pm - 11:04 pm
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11h 24m
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9:39 pm - 6:19 pm
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17h 40m
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$267Frontier
Sat, May 30 - Tue, Jul 21
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8:55 am - 7:49 pm
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13h 54m
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12:24 am - 11:16 am
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7h 52m
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$270Frontier
Sat, May 23 - Tue, Jun 2
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8:55 am - 4:41 pm
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10h 46m
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11:59 pm - 5:22 pm
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14h 23m
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$272Frontier
Sat, Jun 27 - Sun, Jun 28
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10:14 pm - 11:43 am
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16h 29m
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9:43 pm - 9:25 pm
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20h 42m
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$275Frontier
Sat, May 9 - Tue, May 19
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2:40 pm - 11:04 pm
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11h 24m
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6:00 am - 4:25 pm
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7h 25m
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$276Frontier
Sat, May 9 - Wed, May 20
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2:40 pm - 11:04 pm
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11h 24m
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8:28 pm - 7:25 am
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7h 57m
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$277Frontier
Sat, May 9 - Mon, May 11
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2:40 pm - 11:04 pm
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11h 24m
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11:59 pm - 1:39 pm
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10h 40m
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$280Frontier
Sun, Jul 12 - Sun, Jul 19
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7:14 pm - 12:18 am
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8h 04m
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9:39 pm - 9:23 pm
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20h 44m
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$281Frontier
Mon, Jun 15 - Thu, Jun 18
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10:14 pm - 12:27 am
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29h 13m
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9:43 pm - 9:25 pm
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20h 42m
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$283Frontier
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Charlotte to San Francisco flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Charlotte to San Francisco 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 San Francisco?

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 San Francisco departing in June.

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

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

Your flight ticket price will generally be cheaper if you fly to San Francisco on a Friday and more expensive on a Monday. On your return trip to Charlotte, you should consider flying back on a Wednesday, and avoid Sundays for better deals.

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Charlotte to San Francisco, 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 Francisco is November, where tickets cost $405 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and June, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $541 and $494 respectively.

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

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 Francisco, 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 Francisco, you should book around 5 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 Francisco

 
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An avid traveler and aviation expert who has visited 173 countries, all 50 states and seven continents, Ramsey Qubein flies nearly 400,000 miles a year. As a North Carolina-based freelance journalist for publications including Conde Nast Traveler, Forbes, USA Today and Bloomberg among others, he explores the latest trends in aviation, hospitality, cruises and business.

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Blane Bachelor is a journalist and editor specializing in travel and aviation who writes regularly for top global outlets. Born and raised in Florida, Blane has worked and lived in four countries, including the Netherlands, where she’s currently based with her family. Her favorite way to get to know a new destination is by running or riding a bike around town – or hearing a spooky ghost story about local history. She will always choose the window seat.

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Low seasonJanuary
Cheapest flight$110
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 1% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 4% increase in price.
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When to book flights from Charlotte to San Francisco

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Charlotte to San Francisco 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 Francisco

  • What is the best means of transport to the city center from SFO airport?

    Your quickest choice is going to be to take a cab, Lyft, or Uber. Even when there is heavy traffic, they are quicker than the other choices since you can conduct a curbside pick-up (in a sense; read the section below about Uber for more information on this concept). It should take around 25min if there is low traffic, but it might take as long as 40min if there is heavy traffic.

  • Are there rental car companies at SFO airport?

    Yes. The rental desks for Alamo, Avis, and Budget may all be found on the ground level. Free shuttle service is provided by the San Francisco International Airport Rental Automobile Center to car rental firms located off-site at the airport.

  • How long does it take to get through security at Charlotte Douglas airport?

    At CLT, the average wait time for security screenings is 13.2 min. Between the hours of 5pm and 6pm in the evening, security lines at Charlotte Douglas International Airport may be as long as 29min. Generally, Wednesday mornings between 4am and 5am have the smallest lines, with an average wait time of only 2min.

  • Are there parking services at CLT airport?

    The CLT parking facilities are available around the clock, every single day of the year. The facilities have adequate lighting and are often checked by security personnel. In addition, each of the CLT parking facilities has designated places for those who use wheelchairs, and there is a shuttle service that operates around the clock.

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

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Charlotte to San Francisco was $110 for a one-way ticket and $264 for a round-trip.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Charlotte to San Francisco, Southwest or Delta?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Charlotte to San Francisco are Southwest and Delta. With an average price for the route of $412 and an overall rating of 8.0, Southwest is the most popular choice. Delta is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $428 and an overall rating of 7.9.

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

    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 Francisco.

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

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

    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 Francisco with an airline and back to Charlotte with another airline. Booking your flights between Charlotte and SFO 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 Francisco?

    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 Francisco 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 Francisco

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $374 or less one-way and $494 or less round-trip.
  • After you have checked in, if you feel the urge to unwind and rest, you may go to the Club CLT, which is a lounge that is situated in Concourse A. It opens at 5am and closes at 9:30pm, and there are seats for 105 people. Airport Dimensions, a multinational organization that operates lounges, is in charge of the Club CLT. Food and drink are provided free of charge in conjunction with entrance.
  • An accessible nursing mother's room is situated above the TSA checkpoint at Charlotte/Douglas International Airport (CLT). This space provides mothers with privacy, comfortable seats, and a sink so that they may breastfeed or breast pump for their children.
  • If you find yourself in need of a place to put your pet while you are at CLT, you may make use of the pet relief areas that are situated on the A/B Connector, which are located within the terminal (after security). However, there are several restrictions in place inside the premises governing the presence of animals. The only exception to this rule is when it comes to animals that are trained to assist people with disabilities.
  • CLT and San Francisco International Airport (SFO) both have assistance programs set up for travelers who, for whatever reason, may have trouble moving about the airport or using its facilities. We invite you to get in contact with us before you go on vacation to find out more about our assistance with wheelchair rentals and airport transportation. If you wish to make use of these services, you must give the airline a substantial amount of advanced notice.
  • There are four terminals at San Francisco International Airport (SFO): Terminals 1, 2, 3, and the International Terminal. The terminals are linked together on the ground level by means of walkways and an Air Train. There are local restaurants, free Wi-Fi, and even showers at the airport's International Terminal.

Prefer to fly direct from Charlotte to San Francisco?

 
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Reviews of the top 4 airlines serving from Charlotte to San Francisco

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Charlotte to San Francisco. 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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SouthwestOverall score based on 4314 reviews
8.1Boarding
7.0Food
8.6Crew
8.0Comfort
7.5Entertainment
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This leg was much better, but we did have to have a 3 hour lay o er after coming from a very exhausting hiccup with our flight from BNA to Den

8.0 ExcellentCheryl, Apr 2026
DEN - SBA
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This leg was much better, but we did have to have a 3 hour lay o er after coming from a very exhausting hiccup with our flight from BNA to Den

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.

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

Flight: Started on time. Comfortable flight. Arrived on time. Crew: Very cordial and helpful. Drinks and snack was served with a smile. Overall enjoyed the trip. Regards, Hari Doss Chanchala Doss

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.

Buying ticket from kayak instant booking was a huge mistake, never to be repeated again! The Kayak didn’t book the tickets directly, it handed it off to a third party Underpricer, that booked a code shared American Airlines flight operated by Cathay Pacific!! When managing the booking American Airlines would recognize the itinerary but wouldn’t let me do anything stating, the flight is operated by Cathay Pacific so go to their website. Cathay Pacific would recognize the itinerary, neither by reservation ID or ticket number…asking to reach out to the third party Underpricer….calling Underpricer resulted in no help like seat requests, mileage number or upgrade request, 15hr layover accommodation voucher guidance…so net in net avoid booking through three layers of intermediaries

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

A first class seat should fit a fat person, and this doesn't. The trays in the armrest are less functional than an ordinary tray in the back of the seat.

Plane was hot and miserable and the crew was rude!

12 hour delay required getting on and off plane 3 times - would have at least liked to have been offered a snack or drink

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.

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