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$139 Find Cheap Flights from San Francisco to Charlotte

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Cheapest round-trip
$292
Typical prices: $566-$429
Frontier
Sun 5/24Tue 6/2
SFO - CLT • 1 stop
Cheapest non-stop
$431
Typical prices: $574-$440
American Airlines
Tue 6/9Tue 6/23
SFO - CLT • Non-stop
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For Charlotte, Uber or Lyft cost around $30 from downtown.
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Cheap Flights from San Francisco to Charlotte (SFO-CLT)

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

Sun, May 24 - Tue, Jun 2
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6:00 am - 6:18 pm
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9h 18m
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7:14 pm - 8:01 am
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15h 47m
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$292Frontier
Sat, May 23 - Sun, May 24
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11:36 am - 6:59 am
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16h 23m
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7:14 pm - 8:01 am
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15h 47m
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$297Frontier
Mon, Jun 8 - Tue, Jun 30
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26h 27m
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7:14 pm - 12:27 am
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8h 13m
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$298Frontier
Thu, May 21 - Tue, May 26
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6:00 am - 6:18 pm
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9h 18m
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8:55 am - 7:49 pm
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13h 54m
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$300Frontier
Thu, May 21 - Sun, May 24
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9h 18m
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7:14 pm - 8:01 am
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$302Frontier
Wed, Jun 17 - Thu, Jul 2
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7:14 pm - 12:27 am
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$314Frontier
Tue, Jun 9 - Tue, Jun 23
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9h 19m
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$315Frontier
Mon, May 18 - Wed, May 20
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10h 40m
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5:01 pm - 11:04 pm
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$320Frontier
Sun, May 24 - Sat, May 30
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28h 25m
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12:08 pm - 11:04 pm
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$324Frontier
Sat, Jun 13 - Thu, Jul 2
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12h 25m
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KAYAK's insights & trends for San Francisco to Charlotte flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from San Francisco to Charlotte to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

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

This analysis is based on the cheapest round-trip price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from San Francisco to Charlotte departing in May.

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

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

If you are looking for a flight deal from San Francisco to Charlotte, look for departures on Wednesdays and avoid leaving on a Sunday, as it's usually the priciest day. When flying back from Charlotte, Friday is the cheapest day to fly and Monday is the most expensive.

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from San Francisco 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 Francisco to Charlotte is September, where tickets cost $453 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are November and December, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $583 and $562 respectively.

Can I save money by flying with a layover from San Francisco 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 $511 on average.

How far in advance should I book a flight from San Francisco 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 Francisco 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 Francisco to Charlotte, you should book around 5 weeks before departure, which saves you about 16% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 5 weeks before departure.

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Expert advice for your flight from San Francisco to Charlotte

 
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Low seasonJanuary
Cheapest flight$139
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 3% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 2% lower on average.
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When to book flights from San Francisco to Charlotte

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FAQs for booking flights from San Francisco to Charlotte

  • Are there car rentals at Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT)?

    If you’ve just landed at CLT from SFO and are keen to explore the city in a car, you’ll be happy to know that multiple agencies run their desks at this property, including Hertz, Enterprise, and Dollar, among others. After the baggage claim area, head to the Consolidated Rental Car Facility, situated across the street. Consider booking in advance online to enjoy cheaper rates.

  • Which is the best way to get to downtown Charlotte from CLT?

    The city center of Charlotte and Charlotte Douglas International Airport sits approximately 10 miles from each other. You can get there via various transportation options including buses and taxis. Buses are cheaper, with CATS public transportation offering many bus routes between CLT Charlotte downtown including Route 5-Sprinter, Route 590 Airport Connector, and Route 591 Airport Connector. The buses have an average travel time of about 30min.

  • Which Airline allows pets in the cabin from SFO to CLT?

    Travelers aboard Delta Air Lines should know that the management allows passengers to board with their four-legged friends such as cats and dogs while transiting from SFO to CLT. Remember to lock your furry friends in their kernels, in addition to bringing their valid health certificates.

  • Are there any services for passengers with limited mobility at the CLT upon their arrival?

    CLT is fully ADA-compliant and offers essential services to disabled passengers and persons with limited mobility. There are wheelchairs, assistance carts and passenger loading lifts to aid your movement.

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

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from San Francisco to Charlotte was $139 for a one-way ticket and $292 for a round-trip.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from San Francisco to Charlotte are Southwest and Delta. With an average price for the route of $427 and an overall rating of 7.9, Southwest is the most popular choice. Delta is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $451 and an overall rating of 7.9.

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

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

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Charlotte from San Francisco 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 Francisco 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 Francisco with another airline. Booking your flights between San Francisco 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 Francisco 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 Francisco 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 Francisco to Charlotte

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $212 or less one-way and $464 or less round-trip.
  • Several carriers operate various lounges at San Francisco International Airport (SFO), such as Delta Sky Club, and American Airlines Admirals Club. Those flying aboard United Airlines should remember that they’ll depart through Terminal 3. As such, you’ll get the Admirals Club inside security in Concourse F. Members enjoy priority access as part of the fast lane program.
  • San Francisco International Airport (SFO) features four terminals. Three smaller terminals are reserved for domestic flights, while the main International Terminal is cut off from the rest. The AirTrain provides regular connections between the terminals, as it departs at a 5-15min interval. Also, you can foot along the walkways from one terminal to the other.
  • Suppose you want to leave some of your bags and suitcases behind, you’ll be glad to know that San Francisco International Airport (SFO) offers storage lockers. These amenities lie in the Departures Hall of the International Terminal. Usually, you can keep your items for a maximum of three months.
  • If you want to leave behind your car ahead of your trip from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Charlotte, you’ll get various lots that meet your needs. These parking garages are located north of the terminals, and they include both long-term and off-site parking. AirTrain Blue Line links the terminal and the garages, and it runs every 5-15min.
  • SFO has many lactating rooms at the disposal of families with mothers and little ones. There are six Mamava pods in the main International Terminal, and 13 dedicated nurseries Terminals 1, 2 and 3. The facilities offer a quiet and comfortable escape for mothers to pump and breastfeed in privacy.

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Reviews of the top 5 airlines serving from San Francisco to Charlotte

 
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7.0Food
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The entire experience from boarding to landing was amazing! The crew were very friendly. Will definitely be back.

10.0 Excellentlarry, Apr 2026
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The entire experience from boarding to landing was amazing! The crew were very friendly. Will definitely be back.

Delayed flight, lack of information, boarding process is a mess as is the carryon luggage causing issues when leaving the plane….just a poor experience.

Comfortable. Easy. No problems. Just wish they had gf options for snacks.

The crew was very kind and made going to Hawaii relaxing and fun to look forward to! Thank you Southwest for a pleasant flight!

Terrible. Even though there’s assigned seating now, they are still the slowest boarding airline of anyone.

Plane was late. Zero service for 2+ hour flight and it was not that bumpy.

It was good from LAX to Phoenix, But the connection in Phoenix to Tulsa was not that great. The staff on both flights were great. The choice of free entertainment was ok nothing to brag about. The 45 min delay because of some electrical issue wasn't great from Phoenix to Tulsa. We sat there with hardly any air, The seat I had was between windows so the side of the plane pushed in on you. My being a bigger man it then made the seating area uncomfortable. The seats on the plane had no power to connect to recharge your phone or anything. I would recommend that they should look into a slot or clamp to hold your phone to enjoy while watching the entertainment choices hands-free. Also make it possible to raise the inner seat by the window be able to raise the arm rest up to make more room for larger people to set more comfortably. I would also say other then that stop price gouging the airfare or nickel and diming everything. Not fair for people having to fly for emergencies and be paying for higher prices due to the season or holidays. Your making your money either way and the cost of flying is still going to be the same regardless if there's 100 people or 200 people.

Southwest was greaat! The most expensive but the least upsetting for those we were flying to see.

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.

WiFi didn’t work. Flight delayed 3 hours Crew members were illiterate Seat lean back did not work.

The plan was delayed and left DC 90 minutes late. However, it showed a 20 minute delay on the delta app, then a 12 min delay. It turned out to be an hour delay. I found out where the plane was with flightaware. Stop keeping customers in the dark about what is going on.

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!

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

N Everything was perfect from boarding to assistance to baggage in Tampa

Loved the crew! Sucks that we went from 1 hour and 8 minute layover to a 3 hour layover. But weather sucks like that.

Fast, lovely scenery, great info on the Delta flight screen about landmarks we were flying over. Great landing!

Long flight but comfortable and not freezing as I have experienced on Hawaiian flights to the islands. They gave us blankets just in case. Nice touch.

I took seat 15A in anticipation of window seat, there is no window.

Flight late, the waited for a long time for “personal” to arrive at gate to dock the plane in Rochester. So annoying. This flight was expected, why aren’t personel available for the jet bridge?

Outstanding service, efficient & friendly crew, flight was safe, comfortable & on time

Great flight. Boarded efficiently. Arrived early at CLT. There was no in flight entertainment on this aircraft. Great crew.

It was a red-eye, but the flight felt surprisingly quick. The seats were very comfortable, and that made resting much easier. I also want to thank the gentleman seated next to me, who graciously moved so my mom could sit beside me. We slept almost the entire way. The cabin crew was respectful in not disturbing us, while also being courteous and professional throughout. Thank you, United.

Boarding was again a "free for all". We were boarding group 4, and almost the entire plane was able to board before us. It's a shame that someone who follows the rules, gets the short end of the stick. Not fair.

It was perfect! I've never flown with United before, but I definitely will in the future

They promise free wi-fi prior to boarding and then once on board you are informed you have to purchase wifi even after being a mileagePlus member.

They delayed the flight from 9:00 to 11:55 At 11:45 they canceled the flight. I paid a premium price for the tickets with poor service

Seats are uncomfortable. This has been a trend in the industry for decades. Trying to fit more seats on each plane to increase profits at the expense of the passenger.

Staff were good. My seat was in need of repair, but for a short flight was not problematic. Usual basic snack and drink setup that you'll find on any US carrier. Over, a decent, basic flight.

Flight delayed for more than 16 hrs and no effort was spent to provide an alternate

Had to wait for a gate for a long time, then waited on the run way for a long time before leaving. The actual flights part was good.

The staff was nice. I appreciated that I was able to take an earlier flight, even though it was last minute. The boarding process felt rather chaotic.

Delayed flight. Missed connection, AA put us on a later connecting flight. The connection flight was delayed 4 times and we had to deplane. Didnt get home until 3am, when I was supposed to be home at 8:30p. Zero compensation offered from American. I would not fly them again.

No gate in Rome. Had stairs. Got separated from my wife in a wheel chair. Customs was a zoo. If AA doesnt have landing rights, it should be advertised.

The captain announced to the cabin there would be a delay because they observed a "cut" on a tire during precheck that needed to be cleared by maintenance. We were delayed during this inspection and allowed to proceed after maintenance "measured the cut and decided it was acceptable". My complaint is not about the delay or due diligence. I wish the captain had been more generic when making his announcement. I was a nervous wreck all the way to Charlotte worried that we would have a blowout when landing!

Flight was delayed and they gave up my seat on my connection, even when I could still make the flight

Flight was delayed. No urgency by American Airlines team to assist those with connecting flights. It was basically you are on your own to run through the terminals to try and make your connection. Thanks, Mary

I have never been assaulted they way I was today in Charlotte - shame on American

One of our group members was struggling to walk. In Charlotte we asked for a wheelchair and she was accompanied by Desmond. I was impressed by his patience and attention. In Boston she received the same service. I didn’t get the name of the helper but she went above and beyond in assisting us. A great AA service

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

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

Zero issues with this flight. Crew was outstanding and flight was super. Plane was clean and fine. The seats need more padding and water should be provided without cost. I recognize it's Frontier but there are some things that should still be part of the flight. But still very satisfied with the experience and quality.

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

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

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

It was ok. It was expensive to check 2 bags ($75.00 per bag), and then it took a long time to wait for shuttle to take us from one terminal to the terminal where the plane was taking off at LAX. And all of this for a flight where we had to pay for any food or drink that was not water.

When I wanted to check in 3 hours prior to boarding time, the employees mentioned “a little over an hour delay” so I waited for an hour then I went to go look for food in the terminal and most people from that flight were in the same area looking for food. Finally I decided after food to check to see if it’s anytime closer and now it’s 2 mins until boarding closes?! What are you kidding me? I didn’t receive anything via sms about boarding now nor via email or on the intercom. I luckily made it through, barely, and then there’s no room for my carry on mind you I’m in the very first row so I had to place my purse in one further row back and my carry on sections down. Not sure who pays for better seats to get your stuff placed all over the plane but that was the worst experience I’ve ever had flying with anyone.

Everyone seemed to be in zone 1 for boarding. Maybe break it up a little. Otherwise, smooth flight.

This airline sucks. They offer low rates then charge you for everything, the app does not work well, the seats are the most uncomfortable. Maintenance issues on the flight, and you still have to sit through their credit card commercials. People are nice enough but does not make up for overall poor experience.

Finally a Frontier on time and efficient. I've had problems before with your airline, but this time everything went fine.

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