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$102+ Cheap flights from California to Charlotte (CLT)

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LAX — CLT
Apr 8 — Apr 151
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Cheap flight deals from California to Charlotte

Keep the following information in mind while searching for California to Charlotte flight deals. Data was last updated April 3, 2025.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$188
(Trip.com)

One-way from

$102
(Booking.com)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$323

Good round-trip deal

$356 or less

Good one-way deal

$176 or less
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From California to Charlotte Douglas
One-way flight from California to Charlotte Douglas
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 11% potential increase in price ($46 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($8 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in April 2025
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from California to Charlotte Douglas.
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Cheapest flights from California to Charlotte
Explore the most affordable flight options available from California to Charlotte. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on April 3, 2025.

This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/1. 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 4/2512:59 amONT - CLT
1 stop12h 03mFrontier
Thu 5/15:06 pmCLT - ONT
1 stop9h 53mFrontier
Deal found 4/1$188
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/2. 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 4/236:10 pmBUR - CLT
2 stops12h 25mSpirit Airlines
Sun 4/275:00 pmCLT - BUR
2 stops17h 10mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 4/2$228
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/1. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 4/266:29 pmOAK - CLT
1 stop8h 16mSpirit Airlines
Tue 5/68:35 pmCLT - OAK
3 stops28h 50mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 4/1$233
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/1. 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 4/267:54 pmSJC - CLT
1 stop6h 51mSpirit Airlines
Tue 4/296:50 amCLT - SJC
1 stop10h 05mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 4/1$233
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/2. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 5/86:45 amSNA - CLT
2 stops23h 10mSpirit Airlines
Sun 5/119:02 pmCLT - SNA
2 stops20h 19mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 4/2$239
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/2. 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 5/86:45 amSNA - CLT
1 stop6h 34mMultiple Airlines
Sun 5/115:06 pmCLT - SNA
1 stop21h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/2$255
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/2. 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.
Mon 4/2112:33 pmBUR - CLT
1 stop24h 29mMultiple Airlines
Fri 4/255:43 pmCLT - BUR
2 stops20h 47mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/2$255
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/2. 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 4/196:25 amSAN - CLT
1 stop9h 32mFrontier
Mon 4/217:47 pmCLT - SAN
1 stop7h 27mFrontier
Deal found 4/2$258
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Fri 5/96:15 amSAN - CLT
1 stop7h 04mSpirit Airlines
Mon 5/125:24 pmCLT - SAN
1 stop9h 32mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 4/2$259
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/2. 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.
Fri 4/1812:25 pmSNA - CLT
1 stop27h 32mFrontier
Mon 4/217:47 pmCLT - SNA
1 stop18h 43mFrontier
Deal found 4/2$260
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/2. 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 4/246:25 amSAN - CLT
1 stop6h 37mMultiple Airlines
Wed 5/76:17 pmCLT - SAN
2 stops15h 56mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/2$261
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/31. 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 4/94:03 pmSJC - CLT
1 stop26h 26mMultiple Airlines
Tue 4/225:43 pmCLT - SJC
2 stops19h 29mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/31$271

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Customize your flight search to find flights from California to Charlotte 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 April 3, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from California to Charlotte that are best for you.

Fly from

California

Fly to

Charlotte

Route

Depart

Return

Price

OntarioCharlotte

ONT - CLT

ONTCLT

Ontario

Fri 4/25

12:59 am-4:02 pm

1 stop12h 03m

Charlotte Douglas

Thu 5/1

5:06 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop9h 53m

$188

BurbankCharlotte

BUR - CLT

BURCLT

Burbank Bob Hope

Wed 4/23

6:10 pm-9:35 am

2 stops12h 25m

Charlotte Douglas

Sun 4/27

5:00 pm-7:10 am

2 stops17h 10m

$228

OaklandCharlotte

OAK - CLT

OAKCLT

Oakland

Sat 4/26

6:29 pm-5:45 am

1 stop8h 16m

Charlotte Douglas

Tue 5/6

8:35 pm-10:25 pm

3 stops28h 50m

$233

San JoseCharlotte

SJC - CLT

SJCCLT

San Jose

Sat 4/26

7:54 pm-5:45 am

1 stop6h 51m

Charlotte Douglas

Tue 4/29

6:50 am-1:55 pm

1 stop10h 05m

$233

Santa AnaCharlotte

SNA - CLT

SNACLT

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Thu 5/8

6:45 am-8:55 am

2 stops23h 10m

Charlotte Douglas

Sun 5/11

9:02 pm-2:21 pm

2 stops20h 19m

$239

Santa AnaCharlotte

SNA - CLT

SNACLT

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Thu 5/8

6:45 am-4:19 pm

1 stop6h 34m

Charlotte Douglas

Sun 5/11

5:06 pm-12:01 pm

1 stop21h 55m

$255

BurbankCharlotte

BUR - CLT

BURCLT

Burbank Bob Hope

Mon 4/21

12:33 pm-4:02 pm

1 stop24h 29m

Charlotte Douglas

Fri 4/25

5:43 pm-11:30 am

2 stops20h 47m

$255

San DiegoCharlotte

SAN - CLT

SANCLT

San Diego

Sat 4/19

6:25 am-6:57 pm

1 stop9h 32m

Charlotte Douglas

Mon 4/21

7:47 pm-12:14 am

1 stop7h 27m

$258

San DiegoCharlotte

SAN - CLT

SANCLT

San Diego

Fri 5/9

6:15 am-4:19 pm

1 stop7h 04m

Charlotte Douglas

Mon 5/12

5:24 pm-11:56 pm

1 stop9h 32m

$259

Santa AnaCharlotte

SNA - CLT

SNACLT

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Fri 4/18

12:25 pm-6:57 pm

1 stop27h 32m

Charlotte Douglas

Mon 4/21

7:47 pm-11:30 am

1 stop18h 43m

$260

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Best time to book a flight from California to Charlotte

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Everything you need to know about your flight from California to Charlotte

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

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to Charlotte (average of $248). Flying from California to Charlotte in March is currently the most expensive (average of $328). 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 CA to CLT?

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

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from California to Charlotte as you normally would.

Rainfall in Charlotte by month

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

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Charlotte ranges from 3.0 - 4.2 inches per month. August is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 4.2 in. April is typically the driest time to visit Charlotte when rainfall is around 3.0 in.

Temperature in Charlotte by month

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

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Charlotte, 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 78.8 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 41.0 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing Charlotte

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Charlotte. 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 Charlotte. Reviews last updated April 3, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Alaska Airlines, Southwest and Delta from California to Charlotte. In addition to providing an overall rating, users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Cheri,Jan 2025

FAT - SEA

Very friendly. I really liked that they had water for us in cartons not plastic. Impressed with Alaska Airlines, First time I had flown them

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Cheri,Jan 2025

FAT - SEA

Very friendly. I really liked that they had water for us in cartons not plastic. Impressed with Alaska Airlines, First time I had flown them

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Cheri,Jan 2025

FAT - SEA

Very friendly. I really liked that they had water for us in cartons not plastic. Impressed with Alaska Airlines, First time I had flown them
8.0
Very good

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Cheri,Jan 2025

FAT - SEA

Very friendly. I really liked that they had water for us in cartons not plastic. Impressed with Alaska Airlines, First time I had flown them

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Cheri,Jan 2025

FAT - SEA

Very friendly. I really liked that they had water for us in cartons not plastic. Impressed with Alaska Airlines, First time I had flown them

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Cheri,Jan 2025

FAT - SEA

Very friendly. I really liked that they had water for us in cartons not plastic. Impressed with Alaska Airlines, First time I had flown them

Related info for your journey

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

    Charlotte Douglas (CLT), located 5.7 mi from the city center, is the airport you fly into when you book flights from California to Charlotte.

  • How popular is this California to Charlotte flight route?

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

    The cheapest airlines for a one-way flight from California to Charlotte are Spirit Airlines ($102), Frontier ($120), and Southwest ($144).

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

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

    No one likes to see their flight delayed. When booking a flight from California to Charlotte consider choosing Fiji Airways (91%), Air Tahiti Nui (90%) or China Southern (90%) as they are the most reliable in getting you off to your destination on time.

  • What are the cheapest flights from California to Charlotte?

    While on average a flight from California to Charlotte is generally $873, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $143. When looking at the most popular route, (San Francisco - Charlotte Douglas), you can expect to pay $272 for that flight.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from California to Charlotte 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 California to Charlotte?

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to Charlotte (average of $248). Flying from California to Charlotte in March is currently the most expensive (average of $328). 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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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$112Average$254FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
FrontierCheapest$124Average$206FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
United AirlinesCheapest$167Average$505FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
DeltaCheapest$203Average$420FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$218Average$494FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$257Average$497FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
SouthwestCheapest$279Average$490FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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