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Thu, Sep 4 - Wed, Sep 10
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9:10 pm - 9:50 amSAN-CLT
9h 40m1 stop
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4:10 pm - 9:45 pmCLT-SAN
8h 35m1 stop
$144Southwest
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Tue, Jul 8 - Wed, Jul 9
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7:31 pm - 1:40 pmSAN-CLT
15h 09m1 stop
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9:28 pm - 9:55 amCLT-SAN
15h 27m1 stop
$170Spirit Airlines
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Tue, Jul 8 - Wed, Jul 9
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7:31 pm - 1:40 pmSAN-CLT
15h 09m1 stop
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9:28 pm - 9:55 amCLT-SAN
15h 27m1 stop
$183Spirit Airlines
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Tue, Jul 15 - Tue, Aug 5
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6:25 am - 4:36 pmSAN-CLT
7h 11m1 stop
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9:28 pm - 9:55 amCLT-SAN
15h 27m1 stop
Thu, Jul 3 - Mon, Jul 7
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5:50 pm - 1:10 pmSAN-CLT
16h 20m1 stop
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5:56 pm - 11:57 pmCLT-SAN
9h 01m1 stop
Tue, Jul 8 - Wed, Jul 9
American Airlines Logo
10:39 pm - 6:30 amSAN-CLT
4h 51mnonstop
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8:26 am - 2:00 pmCLT-SAN
8h 34m1 stop
$301American Airlines
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Fri, Jul 4 - Mon, Jul 7
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6:25 am - 4:40 pmSAN-CLT
7h 15m1 stop
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5:56 pm - 11:57 pmCLT-SAN
9h 01m1 stop
$305Frontier
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Thu, Aug 28 - Mon, Sep 1
Delta Logo
9:56 pm - 9:20 amSAN-CLT
8h 24m1 stop
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6:05 am - 10:11 amCLT-SAN
7h 06m1 stop
$378Delta
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Thu, Aug 28 - Mon, Sep 1
Frontier Logo
8:26 pm - 4:37 pmSAN-CLT
17h 11m1 stop
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12:50 pm - 6:48 pmCLT-SAN
8h 58m1 stop
$390Frontier
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Tue, Jul 15 - Tue, Aug 5
American Airlines Logo
1:23 pm - 9:21 pmSAN-CLT
4h 58mnonstop
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8:55 am - 10:41 amCLT-SAN
4h 46mnonstop
$429American Airlines
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Expert advice for your flight from San Diego to Charlotte

 
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Security lines at SAN are generally manageable, even during peak times. Expect waits of 30–35 minutes, often less during non-peak hours.

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Ridesharing services like Uber and Lyft are a convenient option from CLT to Charlotte, costing around $30 from the city center.

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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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KAYAK's insights & trends for San Diego to Charlotte flights

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

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

When flying from San Diego to Charlotte, you should consider leaving on a Wednesday and avoid Sundays if you are looking for the best rates. For your return to San Diego, you’ll find the best rates on Tuesdays and the most expensive ones on Sundays.

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from San Diego to Charlotte, 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 San Diego to Charlotte is January, where tickets cost $369 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are June and September, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $497 and $456 respectively.

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

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 1 stop layover the cheapest option at $1,122 on average.

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

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from San Diego to Charlotte, 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 San Diego to Charlotte, you should book around 3 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 10 weeks before departure.

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Low seasonJanuary
High seasonNovember
Cheapest flight$76
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 15% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 1% increase in price.
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When to book flights from San Diego to Charlotte

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

  • What are the stopover options for flights from San Diego to Charlotte?

    The stopover options for San Diego to Charlotte flights depend on your airline. If you’re flying with Frontier, expect at least a single layover in either Las Vegas (LAS) or Denver (DEN). Delta Air Lines offers one-stop flights from SAN to CLT with common layovers in Atlanta Hartsfield Jackson International (ATL), Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW), Salt Lake City (SLC), New York John F. Kennedy International (JFK), and Minneapolis St Paul International Airport (MSP).

  • How can I get to the city center from Charlotte Douglas International Airport?

    Downtown Charlotte is approximately 8 miles from the airport. Buses offer some of the most affordable ways of getting to the city center from the airport. Charlotte Sprinter buses depart the airport every 20min on weekdays and every 30min on weekends. The transit route is Route 5 – Airport. You can also take an Uber from the airport to downtown Charlotte. You will be picked up from the Arrivals Level Zone 4. Alternatively, you can take a taxi to the city center. Taxis take about 20min to complete the trip.

  • Which airlines offer eco-friendly flights from San Diego to Charlotte?

    Each passenger on a flight to Charlotte from San Diego emits about 1534 kg of CO2. Frontier, Spirit Airlines, and Alaska Airlines operate some of the most eco-friendly flights from San Diego to Charlotte. These airlines offer nonstop, one-stop, and two-stop flights to CLT from SAN and emit about 35%, 35%, and 23% less CO2 respectively than most of their competitors.

  • How can I access the lounges at San Diego International Airport?

    San Diego Airport hosts several lounges where travelers can relax before or after their flights. Airspace Lounge is between Gates 23 and 22 Airside of Terminal 2. The lounge remains open daily from 5am to 10:15pm and allows travelers to pay at the door when space is available. You can also access it through membership programs. The airport also hosts a USO Lounge in the Gate Parking Lot Landslide of Terminal 2.

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

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from San Diego to Charlotte was $76 for a one-way ticket and $144 for a round-trip.

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

    No

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

    San Diego airport is called San Diego and the only airport in Charlotte is Charlotte Douglas.

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

    All the following airlines offer inflight Wi-Fi service on the San Diego to Charlotte flight route: American Airlines, Alaska Airlines, JetBlue, Hawaiian Airlines, Lufthansa, United Airlines, Delta, and Air Canada.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from San Diego to Charlotte are Alaska Airlines and Delta. With an average price for the route of $490 and an overall rating of 8.0, Alaska Airlines is the most popular choice. Delta is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $377 and an overall rating of 8.0.

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

    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 San Diego to Charlotte.

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

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

    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 Charlotte with an airline and back to San Diego with another airline. Booking your flights between San Diego and CLT 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 San Diego to Charlotte?

    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 Charlotte from San Diego 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 San Diego to Charlotte

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $196 or less one-way and $382 or less round-trip.
  • San Diego International Airport (SAN) is divided into Terminal 1 and Terminal 2. Passengers can easily walk from one terminal to the other, thanks to the landslide walkways that connect the terminals.
  • San Diego Airport offers baby care facilities where traveling mothers can nurse their kids. All nursing facilities are Airside of the terminals and offer washing stations, power outlets, and seating space. Nursing rooms are near Gates 34 and 35 in Terminal 2 and by Gates 3 and 10 in Terminal 1.
  • Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) has five concourses, A, B, C, D, and E. Getting from one concourse to another would require a lot of walking. A free shuttle offers transit around the airport.
  • CLT is a pet-friendly airport. It offers pet relief areas near Checkpoint A in the A/B Connector, by Gates A1 to A13 in Concourse A, and next to Original Rum Bar and Grill in Concourse D.
  • Travelex offers currency exchange services, money transfers, and traveler’s insurance at San Diego Airport. A kiosk is near Carousel 3 in the Baggage Claim Area in Terminal 2. The kiosk operates from 5am to 8pm.

Prefer to fly direct from San Diego to Charlotte?

 
Direct data is based off flight results for the next 60 days. Find direct flights from all airlines flying direct from San Diego to Charlotte Douglas.
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Wednesday

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Charlotte Douglas to San Diego

Monday

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines

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Tuesday

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Top 5 airlines serving from San Diego to Charlotte

 
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Alaska AirlinesOverall score based on 10000 reviews
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8.1Boarding
7.1Entertainment
7.1Food
8.5Crew
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The plane was delayed a bit. It wasn't a huge problem though, as we were heading back home.

8.0 ExcellentCarlos, Jun 2025SAN - AUS
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The plane was delayed a bit. It wasn't a huge problem though, as we were heading back home.

Flight was great. Boarding was crazy because another flight was boarding late next to ours so everyone was standing and in the way.

very good but no blankets for overnight flight or tv screens…

We were in 1st Class. Excellent service. Easy boarding. No too difficult to speak with someone on the phone. Breakfast was not eatable for me. No screen to watch movies. I don't have or want a tablet. This is first class there should be screens. Even if I had a tablet there was no place to put it. There is a place to put a tablet in economy. Seats were a bit lumpy.

A cheerful and effective crew. Tasty pre-order food options.

My youngest didn't have a assigned seat until we biard6the plane.

There was no seating at the gate, no where to charge your devices, super crowded. Boarding in group F meant all luggage space was taken when it was time for me to board. The boarding crew was short with everyone and seemed irritated. The luggage space was insufficient, the seat was too small for me (6'4") and very uncomfortable trip. I was in a middle seat between a person snoring the whole trip and a person with very strong body odor. The flight crew was terse and unfriendly, seemed irritated and impatient. Yelled a lot at people with earbuds in, understandable. Finally, we arrived 10 minutes early, only to sit on the tarmac for 20 minutes and wait for a gate. Worst flight experience I've had in years.

The flight was delayed by 3 hours and 30 minutes without any explanation.

A little delay but nice flight, nice team. Thank you.

They lock the bathrooms too soon before landing! My bladder was bursting for over an hour. Then the plane had to sit on the taxiway for 1 hour. People started rushing to the bathroom. Creating a dangerous situation.

Most aspects were good however if they assign boarding zones they ought to enforce them or why bother? My luggage from SAN-JFK-MAD was lost in NY so I without my main bag for two days upon arrival in Spain. They were helpful in tracking it and eventually delivered it to my hotel. The flub was because of a delay upon arrival in NYC. I had booked 2 1/2 hours between flights but we had to hold on the taxiway for an hour after landing while waiting for a clear gate which likely caused the baggage error.

Excellent flight, the planes were newer, they did a nice job with boarding, great service overall.

Great service. Flight was delayed while we sat on the runway for a couple of hours. Weather related. Staff made is very bearable. The steward servicing the first class cabin was exceptional. Thank you! 💗

It would be nice if was given wires ear buds. Overall was a good experience was able to sleep on the plane

737-800 in first class was pretty dumpy. Seat had an uncomfortable angle, storage under the seat was blocked so even my very modest backpack didn't fit, power outlet was flaky. Weird tiny seat pockets that couldn't hold a gallon ziploc bag, emesis bag missing, etc. etc. No in-flight service due to turbulence. Crew was excellent, boarding was smooth despite a full flight.

Flight was delayed due to weather. Crew did a nice job of making us comfortable. No complain complaints.

Delta flight was on time, seats were comfortable, and crew was nice.

Thank you for not flipping the plane on the run way. You guys get a 5 star rating for the flight!!!

Boarding is, as it always is… horrible. Gate lice. Slow moving zones. Too many people with carry ons

Customer service at the gate in the flight was exceptional. On time. Aircraft and seat was decent. Thanks Delta. 💗

Cramped seats. FAA should make airlines have more legroom, for even short people complain

In flight connectivity (via T-Mobile) was often not working.

We missed our flight. The boarding pass had the wrong gate and by the time we received the text from Kayak, our flight was already gone. I’ll never use Kayak again and will go direct to the airlines in the future.

They lost my luggage and it didn’t get delivered until the next day.

3 hours late. Not even water offered on a 2.25 hour flight.

I have long legs, my foot was out in the aisle and when a flight attendant came walking by and I didn't notice, instead of saying "excuse me" or anything like that, she kicked my foot. Extremely rude

Cabin was roomy enough to easily slide my carry on under the seat in front of me!

Good experience but the snacks are not gluten free, so I cannot eat them.

I didn’t like anything, being platinum pro get you absolutely nowhere and does not increase the customer service treatment whatsoever anymore. My flight was canceled and they put me on a flight eight hours later that would’ve got me back in the middle of the night. They could’ve easily move me up to an hour Prior on an earlier flight. My second flight was unreasonable to take, the third flight was also canceled due to mechanical issues like the first flight. I don’t know what’s going on with American, but they are falling apart, after seven flight changes I finally got home, Unreasonable.

They have lost any customer service care and support. Terrible airline now and been for awhile.

Good experience except for the drunk woman who was with a child. Sad

Too many time late and postponed No electrical power for my electric devices

Spirit is by far the worst airline to travel with, period. Seats are cardboard, flight attendants need anger management and if you ask for water, you’re basically a criminal. I don’t care how much it costs but I will travel with an airline who actually cares about their customers. Oh and one more thing, the next time your gate agent puts his foot on someone’s baggage's scale, I hope they get what’s coming next, a viral video of your scams. You suck Spirit, do better.

I mean, it’s Spirit. But it was frustrating to have our flight canceled, get bumped to a later flight, and then Spirit was unwilling to check our bag until 4 hours before our flight… tell us we could not sit in the waiting area’s chairs… and really negative experience getting checked in and dropping the bag.

terrible service, no room for a dog underfoot, a broken chair that is impossible to sit on and all this costs a lot of money

It was fast but uncomfortable seats. Had to pay a bit extra not sure why? Maybe in selection of all my 4 tix together ? Just knew I had a balance before getting boarding pass online when departing from satx ? And flight was delayed..

Last minute 2-3 hr delay in flight schedule; no explanation Unexpected extra $52 charge What's the benefit of choosing a cheap airline if you trick people last minute and force them to pay extra last minute? Did not appreciate being cornered.

Seats are uncomfortable and too close together. Also, you missed my connection in Vegas on the way back and I ended up sleeping in the airport, flying back to Burbank instead of LAX and I got home 12 hours late.

Surprising everything went well. Nice attendants and fast getting on and off the plane. Overall, was happy with the experience.

Non-professional acting crew, Very uncomfortable seats…!! Very bad pricing with all the add-ons for seat choice, luggage fees, etc….soon you’ll charge extra for oxygen. The ticket price means Nothing because in the end, the actual amount i paid, i could have and will in the future continue to fly on a real airline…

Cancelled flight after I arrived at airport after 75 min drive and parking. Next flight was 4 days in the future. Had to scramble and buy a much more expensive flight on another carrier.

I liked the turn-style feature at gate 209B at LAX. Very efficient process. The gate staff also made several, clearly directed announcements so I felt very informed.

The seats were awful, hard plastic covered in sheet vinyl. The airline tries to scam you into paying extra to get seat together when the flight wasn’t full. They were going to separate a family with young children but my wife who had a row to herself gave up her seat so the young mom could be with her young boys. I’m never giving this airline my money again.

It was a short flight so no food or entertainment….

Frontier had yet another flight cancellation. Have never made a complete round trip with this airline without at least one leg getting cancelled. Miserable flights - dirty, uncomfortable planes that apparently always have issues since I've had multiple delays and cancellations with them.

Flight was delayed 3 times, would have been nice to have received text message instead of email notifications. Frontier app wasn’t even updated accordingly, no gate number disclosed. No agent at front desk of gate to inform of delay. Very confused and left if the dark

They changed the timing , first delayed by 4 hours then went back to 40 mins late, we had to run back to airport to not miss our flight. This is ridiculous

No frills for sure. No gate announcements about flight delay, not even water to drink on the flight.

I loked walking out on the tarmac to board and no first class. I didn't like that they have no snacks or onboard wifi to bide your time.

It was a redeye flight, so every passenger just wanted to sleep, but through the entire flight, the flight crew made announcements over the loudspeaker at maximum volume every few minutes making sleep impossible. For example: it’s 2am, and the crew decides to give an extremely detailed announcement about snacks and beverages for sale. And 3am is the perfect time to wake up everyone with a lengthy announcement about how to get a coffee refill and how to take advantage of new offer from frontier for a credit card.

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