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

• Earliest: departs at 12:28 am and lands at 5:29 am
• Latest: departs at 11:59 pm and lands at 5:00 am.

The flight takes about 5h 01m.

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

• Economy Class
• Business Class
• First Class

A nonstop flight from San Francisco to Charlotte takes 5h 01m, covering 2,289 miles.

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.

Round-trip flights from San Francisco to Charlotte range from $456 to $608, with an average of $518 over the past 12 months. Anything below $456 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 7% above the $518 route average. Book 5 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $295 round-trip via Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW), compared to $534 for nonstop.

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.

The Airbus A321-100/200 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by American Airlines. Other aircraft seen on the route include Airbus A318/A319/A320/A321 variants.

Morning is the busiest departure period on San Francisco to Charlotte flights, with 67% of flights leaving in that window. Night departures account for 33%, afternoon flights for 0%, and evening flights for 0%.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $456 to $2,620. That means the highest observed fare was about 6x higher than the lowest one.

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

One-way fares from San Francisco to Charlotte are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $196, which is 48% below the typical average for this route.

Charlotte Douglas Airport (CLT) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates averaging $60 for economy cars. Top options include:

• Dollar
• Hertz
• Easirent
• Budget
• Alamo

Flights from San Francisco to Charlotte usually depart from San Francisco (SFO) and arrive at Charlotte Douglas (CLT).

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

• Denver Intl (DEN) - 53% of one-stop connections
• Chicago Midway (MDW) - 13% of one-stop connections
• Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) - 10% of one-stop connections
• Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) - 5% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 23% on flights from San Francisco to Charlotte. Wednesday is the cheapest departure day at $487 round-trip on average, while Monday is the most expensive at $628, a difference of $141.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

Only American Airlines operates flights between San Francisco and Charlotte.

Flying via Minneapolis St Paul (MSP) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 7h 33m, compared with 7h 43m via Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) and 7h 45m via Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW).

Charlotte is 3 hours ahead of San Francisco (Eastern Time vs Pacific Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

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.

Among airlines operating San Francisco 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.