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$159+ Cheap flights from San Francisco to Charlotte (SFO - CLT)

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 4/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SFO — CLT
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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 Wednesday 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 febrero 4, 2025.

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FlightHub
3 stars

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FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$291
(Frontier)

One-way from

$159
(Frontier)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$484

Good round-trip deal

$368 or less

Good one-way deal

$196 or less
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This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/2. 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.
lun. 3/246:00 amSFO - CLT
1 stop10h 04mFrontier
vie. 3/288:04 pmCLT - SFO
1 stop7h 39mFrontier
Deal found 2/2$291
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/3. 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.
lun. 3/246:00 amSFO - CLT
1 stop10h 04mMultiple Airlines
dom. 3/307:00 amCLT - SFO
1 stop18h 51mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/3$313
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/3. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mié. 3/1912:25 amSFO - CLT
Nonstop5h 00mAmerican Airlines
jue. 3/278:15 pmCLT - SFO
Nonstop5h 46mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 2/3$322
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/3. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
lun. 3/312:40 amSFO - CLT
1 stop8h 21mDelta
mar. 3/111:14 pmCLT - SFO
1 stop8h 35mDelta
Deal found 2/3$343
This Sun Country Air deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/3. 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 Sun Country Air is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
jue. 6/56:25 pmSFO - CLT
1 stop19h 54mSun Country Air
lun. 6/96:15 pmCLT - SFO
1 stop19h 53mSun Country Air
Deal found 2/3$345
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/3. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
lun. 2/246:15 amSFO - CLT
2 stops11h 10mSouthwest
jue. 2/2712:00 pmCLT - SFO
1 stop10h 15mSouthwest
Deal found 2/3$373
This United deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/3. 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 United is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mié. 4/2312:43 amSFO - CLT
1 stop7h 13mUnited Airlines
mar. 4/2911:25 amCLT - SFO
1 stop10h 49mUnited Airlines
Deal found 2/3$443

Find flights from San Francisco to Charlotte within your budget

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San FranciscoCharlotte

SFO - CLT

SFOCLT

San Francisco

lun. 3/24

6:00 am-7:04 pm

1 stop10h 04m

Charlotte Douglas

vie. 3/28

8:04 pm-12:43 am

1 stop7h 39m

$291

San FranciscoCharlotte

SFO - CLT

SFOCLT

San Francisco

lun. 3/24

6:00 am-7:04 pm

1 stop10h 04m

Charlotte Douglas

dom. 3/30

7:00 am-10:51 pm

1 stop18h 51m

$313

San FranciscoCharlotte

SFO - CLT

SFOCLT

San Francisco

mié. 3/19

12:25 am-8:25 am

Nonstop5h 00m

Charlotte Douglas

jue. 3/27

8:15 pm-11:01 pm

Nonstop5h 46m

$322

San FranciscoCharlotte

SFO - CLT

SFOCLT

San Francisco

lun. 3/3

12:40 am-12:01 pm

1 stop8h 21m

Charlotte Douglas

mar. 3/11

1:14 pm-6:49 pm

1 stop8h 35m

$343

San FranciscoCharlotte

SFO - CLT

SFOCLT

San Francisco

jue. 6/5

6:25 pm-5:19 pm

1 stop19h 54m

Charlotte Douglas

lun. 6/9

6:15 pm-11:08 am

1 stop19h 53m

$345

San FranciscoCharlotte

SFO - CLT

SFOCLT

San Francisco

lun. 2/24

6:15 am-8:25 pm

2 stops11h 10m

Charlotte Douglas

jue. 2/27

12:00 pm-7:15 pm

1 stop10h 15m

$373

San FranciscoCharlotte

SFO - CLT

SFOCLT

San Francisco

mié. 4/23

12:43 am-10:56 am

1 stop7h 13m

Charlotte Douglas

mar. 4/29

11:25 am-7:14 pm

1 stop10h 49m

$443

San FranciscoCharlotte

SFO - CLT

SFOCLT

San Francisco

sáb. 4/5

10:30 pm-10:00 am

1 stop8h 30m

$159

San FranciscoCharlotte

SFO - CLT

SFOCLT

San Francisco

lun. 3/3

12:32 am-8:25 am

Nonstop4h 53m

$162

San FranciscoCharlotte

SFO - CLT

SFOCLT

San Francisco

dom. 3/2

12:40 am-12:01 pm

1 stop8h 21m

$172

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Compare providers for flights from San Francisco to Charlotte

Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
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 February.
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*2 stars
CheapfaremartPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*3 stars
CheapOairPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars

*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

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Charlotte from San Francisco with our price prediction graph.
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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 January 31, 2025.

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 $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 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 febrero 4, 2025.

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 41% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the evening.

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 February 2, 2025.

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

Weekly flight availability from San Francisco to Charlotte

Explore weekly flight availability from San Francisco to Charlotte. 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 febrero 4, 2025.

The most flights from SFO to CLT are scheduled on a Monday (5 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Tuesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (3 on average).

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 febrero 4, 2025.
To help decide which airline to fly from San Francisco to Charlotte, see what other customers have to say about Southwest, Delta 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.
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,560 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.7

Food

7.1

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Arlene,May 2024

SAN - OAK

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

Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,560 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,560 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.7

Food

7.1

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Arlene,May 2024

SAN - OAK

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

Delta
8.0
Very good
8,408 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,560 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.7

Food

7.1

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Arlene,May 2024

SAN - OAK

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

United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,887 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,560 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.7

Food

7.1

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Arlene,May 2024

SAN - OAK

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

American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,560 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.7

Food

7.1

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Arlene,May 2024

SAN - OAK

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

Sun Country Air
7.0
Good
385 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,560 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.7

Food

7.1

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Arlene,May 2024

SAN - OAK

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 4 flights from San Francisco (SFO) to Douglas (CLT) per day to choose from. Flights to Charlotte from San Francisco are available from 6 different airlines, which means you should have some options if you want to compare airfare deals. 4h 55m 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 Frontier is currently your cheapest option to Charlotte, with prices starting at $291. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by American Airlines and Delta, with the lowest prices starting at $322 and $343, respectively. You may be able to fly from San Francisco to Charlotte for 41% 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 Frontier, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $159. American Airlines flights start at $162 while deals on Delta start at $172 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 Fiji Airways (100%), China Southern (100%) or American Airlines (94%) 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 $1,034, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $131. The most popular route (San Francisco - Charlotte Douglas), is priced around $213.

  • 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 $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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Top 6 airlines flying from San Francisco to Charlotte

Discover the top 6 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 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated febrero 4, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$131Average$226FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$184Average$276FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
DeltaCheapest$298Average$485FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$315Average$510FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
SouthwestCheapest$328Average$596FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
United AirlinesCheapest$351Average$550FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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