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Cheapest round-trip
$273
Typical prices: $356-$487
Frontier
Wed 12/12Fri 12/14
SAT - CLT • 1 stop
Cheapest non-stop
$375
Typical prices: $359-$487
American Airlines
Wed 11/21Sun 11/25
SAT - CLT • Non-stop
Nonstop flights
You can fly direct with American Airlines. Average duration is 2h 50m
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When to book
in advance
Our data shows that travelers who book at least 6 weeks in advance save around 22% compared to booking last minute.
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Cheapest • 13% price drop
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Top layover airports
Cheapest • Avg $217 (round-trip)
Shortest trip • 4h 55m (one-way)
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Cheap Flights from San Antonio to Charlotte (SAT-CLT)

 
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Recent round-trip flight deals from San Antonio to Charlotte

Mon, Nov 23 - Tue, Dec 1
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12:06 pm - 12:34 amSAT  San Antonio-CLT Charlotte Douglas
11h 28m1 stop Orlando
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9:47 pm - 12:42 pmCLT  Charlotte Douglas-SAT San Antonio
15h 55m1 stop Orlando
$273Frontier
Sat, Dec 12 - Mon, Dec 14
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6:47 pm - 9:21 pmSAT  San Antonio-CLT Charlotte Douglas
25h 34m1 stop Denver Intl
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10:16 pm - 6:01 pmCLT  Charlotte Douglas-SAT San Antonio
20h 45m1 stop Denver Intl
$273Frontier
Tue, Nov 10 - Sat, Nov 14
American Airlines Logo
7:27 am - 11:19 amSAT  San Antonio-CLT Charlotte Douglas
2h 52mnonstop
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5:37 pm - 7:43 pmCLT  Charlotte Douglas-SAT San Antonio
3h 06mnonstop
$374American Airlines
Tue, Dec 8 - Sat, Dec 12
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7:19 am - 11:08 amSAT  San Antonio-CLT Charlotte Douglas
2h 49mnonstop
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7:49 pm - 10:00 pmCLT  Charlotte Douglas-SAT San Antonio
3h 11mnonstop
$374American Airlines
Tue, Nov 17 - Tue, Dec 15
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12:00 pm - 6:00 pmSAT  San Antonio-CLT Charlotte Douglas
5h 00m1 stop Dallas Love Field
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3:10 pm - 8:35 pmCLT  Charlotte Douglas-SAT San Antonio
6h 25m1 stop Dallas Love Field
$395Southwest
Wed, Mar 3 - Tue, Mar 9
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2:15 pm - 9:52 pmSAT  San Antonio-CLT Charlotte Douglas
6h 37m1 stop Houston George Bush Intcntl
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6:30 am - 10:48 amCLT  Charlotte Douglas-SAT San Antonio
5h 18m1 stop Houston George Bush Intcntl
$395United Airlines
Tue, Nov 10 - Sat, Nov 14
Southwest Logo
9:50 am - 5:40 pmSAT  San Antonio-CLT Charlotte Douglas
6h 50m2 stops Dallas Love Field Lambert-St Louis
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7:30 am - 1:40 pmCLT  Charlotte Douglas-SAT San Antonio
7h 10m1 stop Baltimore/Washington
$400Southwest
Wed, Mar 3 - Tue, Mar 9
United Airlines Logo
5:30 am - 10:52 amSAT  San Antonio-CLT Charlotte Douglas
4h 22m1 stop Houston George Bush Intcntl
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1:05 pm - 9:13 pmCLT  Charlotte Douglas-SAT San Antonio
9h 08m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Houston George Bush Intcntl
$400United Airlines
Fri, Dec 25 - Wed, Dec 30
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7:00 am - 2:00 pmSAT  San Antonio-CLT Charlotte Douglas
6h 00m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
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7:30 am - 11:52 amCLT  Charlotte Douglas-SAT San Antonio
5h 22m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
$438Delta
Tue, Nov 24 - Fri, Nov 27
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5:30 am - 11:14 amSAT  San Antonio-CLT Charlotte Douglas
4h 44m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
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6:00 am - 9:54 amCLT  Charlotte Douglas-SAT San Antonio
4h 54m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
$438Delta
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Price, demand and travel trends for San Antonio to Charlotte flights

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How much is a round-trip flight from San Antonio to Charlotte?

Round-trip flights from San Antonio to Charlotte typically range from $356 to $487. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $273, on Frontier.

What's the cheapest day of the week to fly from San Antonio to Charlotte?

Based on deals KAYAK users found in the last 12 months, Saturday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from San Antonio to Charlotte. It’s 6% cheaper than the average day, while Sunday is the most expensive, with prices 18% higher.

What’s the cheapest month to fly from San Antonio to Charlotte?

•November is the cheapest month to fly from San Antonio to Charlotte at $359 round-trip.
•August ($487) and December ($471) are the most expensive months.
•The price difference between flying in the cheapest and most expensive months is 35% on average.
This is based on KAYAK aggregated and averaged internal data over the past 12 months.

When are flights from San Antonio to Charlotte the cheapest?

Flights from San Antonio to Charlotte are cheapest 6 weeks before departure. Booking in this window typically costs about 22% less than the average last-minute fare (within 2 weeks of the flight), based on KAYAK data.

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Expert advice for your flight from San Antonio to Charlotte

 
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Brandon Schultz

Brandon Schultz

Expert on SAT

Brandon Schultz is an award-winning food and travel writer based in New York City. His work has appeared in Forbes, AAA, Thrillist, Travel + Leisure, and The Daily Meal, among many others, and he is the author of 6 books, including 3 cookbooks.

Ramsey Qubein

Ramsey Qubein

Expert on CLT

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.

Key details for San Antonio to Charlotte flights

Low season

February

Cheapest flight

$142
Beat the crowds with an average 37% drop in travelers.
The most popular month to fly with an average 30% increase in travelers.
One-way flight from San Antonio to Charlotte

When to book flights from San Antonio to Charlotte

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Your San Antonio to Charlotte flight questions, answered

Find helpful answers about this route, including flight times, airports, airlines and booking tips.

  • What are the earliest and latest flights from San Antonio to Charlotte?

    These are the earliest and latest flight times available from San Antonio to Charlotte:

    • Earliest: departs at 6:04 am and lands at 8:54 am
    • Latest: departs at 6:05 pm and lands at 8:55 pm.

    The flight takes about 2h 50m.

  • What cabin classes can I book on flights from San Antonio to Charlotte?

    Three cabin classes are available on flights from San Antonio to Charlotte:

    • Economy Class
    • Business Class
    • First Class

  • How long is a flight from San Antonio to Charlotte?

    A nonstop flight from San Antonio to Charlotte takes 2h 50m, covering 1,093 miles.

  • Do I need a passport to fly from San Antonio to Charlotte?

    No, a passport is not required for this domestic route, but you will need a real ID-compliant driver's license, a state ID or another TSA-accepted form of identification.

  • How much should I expect to pay for a San Antonio to Charlotte flight?

    Round-trip flights from San Antonio to Charlotte range from $356 to $487, with an average of $412 over the past 12 months. Anything below $356 counts as a good deal.

  • How expensive are last-minute San Antonio to Charlotte flights?

    Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 13% above the $412 route average. Book 6 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

  • How much can I save by taking a layover when flying from San Antonio to Charlotte?

    On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $217 round-trip via Orlando (MCO), compared to $416 for nonstop.

  • What is the standard checked-bag allowance on flights from San Antonio to Charlotte?

    There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $50–$100 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

  • Which aircraft model is used most often on flights from San Antonio to Charlotte?

    The Boeing 737-800 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by American Airlines and Delta. Other aircraft seen on the route include Airbus A320-100/200 variants.

  • How are flight departures from San Antonio to Charlotte spread across the day?

    Morning is the busiest departure period on San Antonio to Charlotte flights, with 50% of flights leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 25%, evening flights for 25%, and night flights for 0%.

  • Have flight prices from San Antonio to Charlotte changed much recently?

    Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $273 to $1,411. That means the highest observed fare was about 5x higher than the lowest one.

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi on San Antonio to Charlotte flights?

    American Airlines is the only airline on the San Antonio to Charlotte route offering in-flight Wi-Fi. Pricing depends on fare class.

  • How are flight prices from San Antonio to Charlotte looking right now?

    One-way fares from San Antonio to Charlotte are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $226, which is 14% below the typical average for this route.

  • What car rental options are available at Charlotte Douglas Airport (CLT)?

    Charlotte Douglas Airport (CLT) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $18 for economy cars. Top options include:

    • Dollar
    • Hertz
    • Easirent
    • Budget
    • Alamo

  • Which airports can I use when flying from San Antonio to Charlotte?

    Flights from San Antonio to Charlotte usually depart from San Antonio (SAT) and arrive at Charlotte Douglas (CLT).

  • Which airports do connecting flights from San Antonio to Charlotte pass through?

    One-stop flights from San Antonio to Charlotte most commonly connect through:

    • Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) - 46% of one-stop connections
    • Nashville Intl (BNA) - 36% of one-stop connections
    • Orlando (MCO) - 8% of one-stop connections
    • Denver Intl (DEN) - 5% of one-stop connections

  • Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from San Antonio to Charlotte?

    Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 20% on flights from San Antonio to Charlotte. Saturday is the cheapest departure day at $390 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $487, a difference of $97.

    Cheaper weekend fares like these are typical of routes dominated by weekday business travel.

  • What airlines fly from San Antonio to Charlotte?

    Only American Airlines operates flights between San Antonio and Charlotte.

  • How much time can I save by choosing a different layover airport from San Antonio to Charlotte?

    Flying via Nashville Intl (BNA) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 4h 55m, compared with 4h 59m via Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) and 4h 59m via Houston George Bush Intcntl (IAH).

  • What is the time difference between San Antonio and Charlotte?

    Charlotte is 1 hour ahead of San Antonio (Eastern Time vs Central Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

  • What popular places can I visit in Charlotte?

    Some of the most popular sights in Charlotte are Spectrum Center, Bank of America Stadium and Charlotte Convention Center. These are among the most viewed places in Charlotte on KAYAK.

  • Which airlines offer extra legroom and free seat selection on San Antonio to Charlotte flights?

    Among airlines operating San Antonio to Charlotte flights:

    • American Airlines: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection

    Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

  • Which airlines include bags at no extra cost on San Antonio to Charlotte flights?

    Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

    • American Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
    • JetBlue: a cabin bag in Economy Class class

    Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route and airline, so always check the fare details before booking.

Your guide to booking San Antonio to Charlotte flights

Get tips on when to book, when to fly and what to know before your trip.
  • If your dates are flexible, aim for a Saturday departure and avoid flying on Sunday. On this route, Saturday flights average $390, about $97 less than Sunday fares (20% savings) based on the last 12 months.
  • For the best chance at a low fare, aim to book around 6 weeks before you fly. On this route, that window historically saves about 22% versus last-minute pricing (KAYAK booking data, last 12 months).
  • If you can choose when to travel, plan your San Antonio to Charlotte trip for November. Fares historically average $359 round-trip in that month - typically $128 less than the most expensive month, which is August (based on the last 12 months).
  • If you have the time, taking a 1-stop flight through Orlando Airport (MCO) can be cheaper than flying direct. The cheapest layover option averages $217 round-trip on this route - about $199 less than direct flights (based on the last 12 months).
  • If you're arriving late at night and need somewhere to stay, check out these hotels close to Charlotte Douglas Airport.

    • Wingate By Wyndham Charlotte Airport I-85/I-485
    • Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Charlotte I-85
    • Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Charlotte Airport

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Direct departures

San Antonio to Charlotte Douglas

Monday

American Airlines

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Tuesday

American Airlines

American Airlines

Wednesday

American Airlines

American Airlines

Thursday

American Airlines

American Airlines

Friday

American Airlines

American Airlines

Saturday

American Airlines

American Airlines

Sunday

American Airlines

American Airlines

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Charlotte Douglas to San Antonio

Monday

American Airlines

American Airlines

Tuesday

American Airlines

American Airlines

Wednesday

American Airlines

American Airlines

Thursday

American Airlines

American Airlines

Friday

American Airlines

American Airlines

Saturday

American Airlines

American Airlines

Sunday

American Airlines

American Airlines

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