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$67+ Cheap flights from Charlotte (CLT) to California

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CLT — LAX
Mar 8 — Mar 151
Sat 3/8
Sat 3/15
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Cheap flight deals from Charlotte to California

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FlightHub
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FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$141
(Mytrip)

One-way from

$67
(Cheapflightsfares)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$323

Good round-trip deal

$309 or less

Good one-way deal

$154 or less
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This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/2. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 3/256:07 pmCLT - LAS
1 stop8h 33mSpirit Airlines
Wed 3/267:05 amLAS - CLT
1 stop13h 16mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 3/2$141
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/1. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 4/11:03 pmCLT - LAS
1 stop12h 40mFrontier
Wed 4/911:49 pmLAS - CLT
1 stop7h 31mFrontier
Deal found 3/1$170
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/2. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Priceline is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 3/266:07 pmCLT - LAS
1 stop8h 33mMultiple Airlines
Sat 3/2910:35 pmLAS - CLT
1 stop10h 19mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/2$174
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/2. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 4/294:52 pmCLT - ONT
1 stop10h 07mFrontier
Wed 5/712:59 amONT - CLT
1 stop12h 06mFrontier
Deal found 3/2$180
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/3. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 5/712:20 pmCLT - BUR
2 stops11h 37mSpirit Airlines
Wed 5/144:22 pmBUR - CLT
2 stops19h 40mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 3/3$188
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/3. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 4/1710:20 pmCLT - BUR
1 stop16h 13mFrontier
Mon 4/2112:33 pmBUR - CLT
1 stop24h 29mFrontier
Deal found 3/3$190
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/2. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 4/234:20 pmCLT - OAK
2 stops17h 29mSpirit Airlines
Wed 5/77:48 pmOAK - CLT
2 stops16h 14mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 3/2$197
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/3. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 4/217:47 pmCLT - SFO
1 stop7h 57mFrontier
Sun 5/49:57 pmSFO - CLT
1 stop14h 34mFrontier
Deal found 3/3$200
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/2. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 4/310:20 pmCLT - SNA
1 stop16h 15mFrontier
Sun 4/612:25 pmSNA - CLT
1 stop27h 32mFrontier
Deal found 3/2$200
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/3. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Priceline is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 4/910:57 amCLT - SAN
2 stops11h 57mMultiple Airlines
Sat 4/126:25 amSAN - CLT
1 stop9h 32mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/3$201
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/2. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 4/36:07 pmCLT - SNA
2 stops18h 50mSpirit Airlines
Tue 4/83:33 pmSNA - CLT
2 stops15h 03mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 3/2$203
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/2. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 4/310:20 pmCLT - SNA
1 stop16h 15mMultiple Airlines
Tue 4/83:33 pmSNA - CLT
2 stops15h 03mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/2$207

Find flights from Charlotte to California within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from Charlotte to California that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated March 3, 2025.

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Charlotte

Fly to

California

Route

Depart

Return

Price

CharlotteLas Vegas

CLT - LAS

CLTLAS

Charlotte Douglas

Tue 3/25

6:07 pm-11:40 pm

1 stop8h 33m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Wed 3/26

7:05 am-11:21 pm

1 stop13h 16m

$141

CharlotteLas Vegas

CLT - LAS

CLTLAS

Charlotte Douglas

Tue 4/1

1:03 pm-10:43 pm

1 stop12h 40m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Wed 4/9

11:49 pm-10:20 am

1 stop7h 31m

$170

CharlotteLas Vegas

CLT - LAS

CLTLAS

Charlotte Douglas

Wed 3/26

6:07 pm-11:40 pm

1 stop8h 33m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Sat 3/29

10:35 pm-11:54 am

1 stop10h 19m

$174

CharlotteOntario

CLT - ONT

CLTONT

Charlotte Douglas

Tue 4/29

4:52 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop10h 07m

Ontario

Wed 5/7

12:59 am-4:05 pm

1 stop12h 06m

$180

CharlotteBurbank

CLT - BUR

CLTBUR

Charlotte Douglas

Wed 5/7

12:20 pm-8:57 pm

2 stops11h 37m

Burbank Bob Hope

Wed 5/14

4:22 pm-3:02 pm

2 stops19h 40m

$188

CharlotteBurbank

CLT - BUR

CLTBUR

Charlotte Douglas

Thu 4/17

10:20 pm-11:33 am

1 stop16h 13m

Burbank Bob Hope

Mon 4/21

12:33 pm-4:02 pm

1 stop24h 29m

$190

CharlotteOakland

CLT - OAK

CLTOAK

Charlotte Douglas

Wed 4/2

6:07 pm-6:36 am

2 stops15h 29m

Oakland

Tue 4/8

12:11 pm-9:36 am

2 stops18h 25m

$194

CharlotteSan Francisco

CLT - SFO

CLTSFO

Charlotte Douglas

Mon 4/21

7:47 pm-12:44 am

1 stop7h 57m

San Francisco

Sun 5/4

9:57 pm-3:31 pm

1 stop14h 34m

$200

CharlotteSanta Ana

CLT - SNA

CLTSNA

Charlotte Douglas

Thu 4/3

10:20 pm-11:35 am

1 stop16h 15m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Sun 4/6

12:25 pm-6:57 pm

1 stop27h 32m

$200

CharlotteSan Diego

CLT - SAN

CLTSAN

Charlotte Douglas

Wed 4/9

10:57 am-7:54 pm

2 stops11h 57m

San Diego

Sat 4/12

6:25 am-6:57 pm

1 stop9h 32m

$201

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Travel insights for flights from Charlotte to California

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from Charlotte to California including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Charlotte to California?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Charlotte to California (average of $246). Flying from Charlotte to California in March is currently the most expensive (average of $344). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from CLT to CA?

Find hourly flight availability from Charlotte to California. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated March 3, 2025.

When flying from Charlotte to California, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

Weekly flight availability from Charlotte to California

Explore weekly flight availability from Charlotte to California. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated March 3, 2025.

The most flights from CLT to USCA are scheduled on a Monday (19 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Thursday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (4 on average).

Rainfall in California by month

Plan your trip to California by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in California ranges from 0.0 - 3.4 inches per month. February is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 3.4 in. July is typically the driest time to visit California when rainfall is around 0.0 in.

Temperature in California by month

Plan your trip to California by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to California, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 73.4 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 57.2 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing California

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to California. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to California. Reviews last updated March 3, 2025.
To help decide which airline to fly from Charlotte to California, see what other customers have to say about Southwest, Alaska Airlines and Delta. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,333 reviews

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.6

Crew

8.7

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.

Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,333 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,333 reviews

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.6

Crew

8.7

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.

Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,710 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,333 reviews

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.6

Crew

8.7

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.

Delta
8.0
Very good
8,068 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,333 reviews

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.6

Crew

8.7

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.

United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,679 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,333 reviews

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.6

Crew

8.7

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.

American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,333 reviews

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.6

Crew

8.7

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Charlotte to California. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Charlotte to California?

    If you book a flight to California from Charlotte, you will be flying from Douglas, which is the city’s only airport. Charlotte Douglas (CLT) is located 5.7 mi from the center of Charlotte.

  • How popular is this Charlotte to California flight route?

    The Charlotte Douglas to California flight path was viewed by 108 users in the past month. Keep an eye out for changes in search interest prior to high and low season.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Charlotte to California one-way?

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Spirit Airlines, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $67. American Airlines flights start at $79 while deals on Frontier start at $84 one-way.

  • What are the most popular routes from Charlotte to California?

    The most popular route from Charlotte to California is Charlotte Douglas - Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl. You may also consider Charlotte Douglas - Los Angeles or Charlotte Douglas - San Francisco.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Charlotte to California?

    Consider Japan Airlines (84%), China Southern (83%) or Air Tahiti Nui (79%) when booking your flight. These represent the most reliable airlines when flying from Charlotte to California.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Charlotte to California?

    The cheapest flight price from Charlotte to California is $161. On average you can expect to pay $1,227. The most popular route, (Charlotte Douglas - Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl), can usually be booked for $141.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Charlotte to California that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Charlotte to California flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Charlotte to California?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Charlotte to California.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Charlotte to California?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Charlotte to California by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Charlotte to California?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Charlotte to California (average of $246). Flying from Charlotte to California in March is currently the most expensive (average of $344). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 7 airlines flying from Charlotte to California

Discover the top 7 airlines that operate flights from Charlotte to California. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated March 3, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$114Average$244FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$116Average$251FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
DeltaCheapest$172Average$435FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$218Average$486FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$220Average$489FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$263Average$453FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$309Average$500FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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