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$164+ Cheap flights from San Francisco to Charlotte (SFO - CLT)

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SFO — CLT
Dec 7 — Dec 141
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The best prices from San Francisco to Charlotte Douglas are usually found in October or January, booked 79 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Thursday and return on a Wednesday

Cheap flight deals from San Francisco to Charlotte

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from San Francisco (SFO) to Charlotte (CLT). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated December 2, 2024.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

October

Round-trip from

$309
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$164
(Delta)
Provider with most accurate pricing for San Francisco-Charlotte Douglas flight deals.
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Cheapest flights from San Francisco to Charlotte
Explore the most affordable flight options available from San Francisco to Charlotte. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on December 2, 2024.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/1. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/3111:05 pmSFO - CLT
Nonstop5h 03mAmerican Airlines
Tue 1/76:19 pmCLT - SFO
Nonstop5h 53mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/1$309
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/1. 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.
Fri 12/66:05 amSFO - CLT
1 stop7h 02mFrontier
Mon 12/912:40 pmCLT - SFO
1 stop10h 10mFrontier
Deal found 12/1$320
This eDestinos deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/1. 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 eDestinos is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/97:00 pmSFO - CLT
1 stop9h 43mMultiple Airlines
Sat 12/216:02 pmCLT - SFO
2 stops20h 17mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/1$327
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/2. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/2412:10 amSFO - CLT
1 stop7h 51mDelta
Fri 1/106:02 amCLT - SFO
1 stop8h 33mDelta
Deal found 12/2$383
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/1. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/258:15 amSFO - CLT
1 stop9h 55mSouthwest
Fri 1/311:25 pmCLT - SFO
2 stops11h 10mSouthwest
Deal found 12/1$388
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/1. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/2511:25 amSFO - CLT
1 stop7h 49mUnited Airlines
Wed 1/16:05 amCLT - SFO
1 stop9h 01mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/1$463

Find flights from San Francisco to Charlotte within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from San Francisco 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 2,650,959 searches. Data last updated December 2, 2024.

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SFO - CLT

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San Francisco

Tue 1/7

10:08 am-6:09 pm

Nonstop5h 01m

Charlotte Douglas

Tue 1/21

4:15 pm-7:06 pm

Nonstop5h 51m

$309

San FranciscoCharlotte

SFO - CLT

SFOCLT

San Francisco

Thu 12/12

6:05 am-6:10 pm

1 stop9h 05m

Charlotte Douglas

Wed 12/18

2:30 pm-12:21 am

1 stop12h 51m

$318

San FranciscoCharlotte

SFO - CLT

SFOCLT

San Francisco

Tue 1/7

6:00 am-4:05 pm

1 stop7h 05m

Charlotte Douglas

Thu 1/9

12:46 pm-7:06 pm

1 stop9h 20m

$328

San FranciscoCharlotte

SFO - CLT

SFOCLT

San Francisco

Thu 2/20

5:55 am-6:05 pm

2 stops9h 10m

Charlotte Douglas

Mon 2/24

8:15 am-2:35 pm

1 stop9h 20m

$333

San FranciscoCharlotte

SFO - CLT

SFOCLT

San Francisco

Thu 3/6

6:00 am-9:13 pm

1 stop12h 13m

Charlotte Douglas

Thu 3/13

11:25 am-5:40 pm

1 stop9h 15m

$334

San FranciscoCharlotte

SFO - CLT

SFOCLT

San Francisco

Mon 4/7

12:08 am-10:13 am

1 stop7h 05m

Charlotte Douglas

Sat 4/12

5:28 pm-12:15 am

1 stop9h 47m

$416

San FranciscoCharlotte

SFO - CLT

SFOCLT

San Francisco

Wed 12/25

12:10 am-11:01 am

1 stop7h 51m

$164

San FranciscoCharlotte

SFO - CLT

SFOCLT

San Francisco

Sun 2/2

6:10 am-8:25 pm

2 stops11h 15m

$169

San FranciscoCharlotte

SFO - CLT

SFOCLT

San Francisco

Thu 12/12

6:05 am-6:10 pm

1 stop9h 05m

$174

San FranciscoCharlotte

SFO - CLT

SFOCLT

San Francisco

Mon 12/30

11:49 pm-9:32 am

1 stop6h 43m

$189

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Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from San Francisco to Charlotte in December.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
PricelinePrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
MytripPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapflightsfaresPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on San Francisco-Charlotte flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on San Francisco-Charlotte flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from San Francisco-Charlotte flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on San Francisco-Charlotte flights, Cheapflights users trust FlightHub the most. FlightHub has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for San Francisco-Charlotte flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Best time to book a flight from San Francisco to Charlotte

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Travel insights for flights from San Francisco to Charlotte

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

How far ahead should I book a flight from San Francisco to Charlotte?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from San Francisco to Charlotte. Price data was last updated on November 22, 2024.

Booking 79 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from San Francisco to Charlotte. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

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

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Charlotte (average of $248). Flying from San Francisco to Charlotte in March is currently the most expensive (average of $301). 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 SFO to CLT?

Find hourly flight availability from San Francisco 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 December 2, 2024.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from San Francisco to Charlotte in the afternoon. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 43% on your trip compared to booking a flight at noon.

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

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from San Francisco to Charlotte. Price data was last updated on December 1, 2024.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their San Francisco to Charlotte flight should consider departing on Tuesday afternoons when fares are most often at their lowest. Sunday mornings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

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 December 2, 2024.
To help decide which airline to fly from San Francisco to Charlotte, see what other customers have to say about Frontier, Southwest and United Airlines. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
8.1
Very good
4,951 reviews

Food

7.2

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 10

My original flight was delayed so they found this flight for me so I could arrive at a reasonable time

8.1
Very good
4,951 reviews
8.1
Very good
4,951 reviews

Food

7.2

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 10

My original flight was delayed so they found this flight for me so I could arrive at a reasonable time

8.0
Very good
9,508 reviews
8.1
Very good
4,951 reviews

Food

7.2

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 10

My original flight was delayed so they found this flight for me so I could arrive at a reasonable time

8.0
Very good
8,698 reviews
8.1
Very good
4,951 reviews

Food

7.2

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 10

My original flight was delayed so they found this flight for me so I could arrive at a reasonable time

7.4
Good
9,141 reviews
8.1
Very good
4,951 reviews

Food

7.2

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 10

My original flight was delayed so they found this flight for me so I could arrive at a reasonable time

7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
8.1
Very good
4,951 reviews

Food

7.2

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 10

My original flight was delayed so they found this flight for me so I could arrive at a reasonable time

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from San Francisco to Charlotte. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.
  • What airports do I use to fly from San Francisco to Charlotte?

    If you wish to fly to Charlotte from San Francisco, then you need to book flights from San Francisco to Charlotte Douglas. There are 3 flights from San Francisco (SFO) to Douglas (CLT) per day to choose from. Flights to Charlotte from San Francisco are available from 5 different airlines, which means you should have some options if you want to compare airfare deals. 4h 57m is how long a nonstop flight from San Francisco to Charlotte Douglas typically takes.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from San Francisco to Charlotte round-trip?

    Flying on American Airlines is currently your cheapest option to Charlotte, with prices starting at $309. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Frontier and Delta, with the lowest prices starting at $320 and $328, respectively. You may be able to fly from San Francisco to Charlotte for 40% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

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

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Delta, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $164. Southwest flights start at $169 while deals on Frontier start at $180 one-way.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from San Francisco to Charlotte?

    No one likes to see their flight delayed. When booking a flight from San Francisco to Charlotte consider choosing China Southern (91%), Fiji Airways (89%) or Qantas Airways (88%) as they are the most reliable in getting you off to your destination on time.

  • What are the cheapest flights from San Francisco to Charlotte?

    Looking for the cheapest flight from San Francisco to Charlotte? While on average our users pay $1,077, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $123. The most popular route (San Francisco - Charlotte Douglas), is priced around $223.

  • Where are the most common layover locations when flying from San Francisco to Charlotte?

  • What are some popular things to do or see while on a layover in Denver?

    Coors Field, 16th Street Mall, and Paramount Theatre are currently the most popular points of interest in Denver at the moment. Coors Field, 16th Street Mall, and Paramount Theatre can be accessed by traveling approximately 18.4 mi, 18.7 mi, and 18.6 mi, respectively from Denver Intl. Travelers can book a car rental at Denver Intl for about $59 per day to make their sightseeing more efficient.

  • Where are the least popular layover locations for San Francisco to Charlotte flights?

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from San Francisco to Charlotte?

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from San Francisco 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 San Francisco to Charlotte?

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Charlotte (average of $248). Flying from San Francisco to Charlotte in March is currently the most expensive (average of $301). 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 5 airlines flying from San Francisco to Charlotte

Discover the top 5 airlines that operate flights from San Francisco to Charlotte. 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 2,650,959 searches. Data last updated December 2, 2024.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$112Average$276FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
FrontierCheapest$134Average$228FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
DeltaCheapest$298Average$484FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$329Average$524FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$368Average$593FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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