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$139+ Cheap flights from Charlotte to San Francisco (CLT - SFO)

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 6/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CLT — SFO
abr. 8 — abr. 151
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Charlotte Douglas to San Francisco are usually found in January or February, booked 71 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Friday and return on a Tuesday

Cheap flight deals from Charlotte to San Francisco

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Charlotte (CLT) to San Francisco (SFO). 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 abril 3, 2025.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$268
(CheapOair)

One-way from

$139
(Cheapflightsfares)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$409

Good round-trip deal

$373 or less

Good one-way deal

$180 or less
Provider with most accurate pricing for Charlotte Douglas-San Francisco flight deals.
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From Charlotte Douglas to San Francisco
One-way flight from Charlotte Douglas to San Francisco
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 7% potential increase in price ($37 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($6 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in April 2025
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Charlotte Douglas to San Francisco.
Price to beat on a one-way flight from Charlotte Douglas to San Francisco.

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Cheapest flights from Charlotte to San Francisco
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Charlotte to San Francisco. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on abril 3, 2025.

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.
jue. 4/1710:20 pmCLT - SFO
1 stop29h 24mFrontier
lun. 4/217:47 pmSFO - CLT
1 stop17h 15mFrontier
Deal found 4/2$268
This Sun Country Air 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 Sun Country Air is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
lun. 5/126:40 pmCLT - SFO
1 stop25h 33mSun Country Air
jue. 5/156:09 pmSFO - CLT
1 stop20h 33mSun Country Air
Deal found 4/2$285
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.
vie. 4/254:21 pmCLT - SFO
1 stop23h 58mMultiple Airlines
dom. 5/46:09 pmSFO - CLT
1 stop20h 33mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/2$294
This Delta 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mié. 5/282:21 pmCLT - SFO
1 stop8h 48mDelta
mar. 6/310:30 pmSFO - CLT
1 stop7h 23mDelta
Deal found 4/2$307
This Southwest 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mié. 4/303:25 pmCLT - SFO
1 stop8h 30mSouthwest
lun. 5/55:25 amSFO - CLT
1 stop9h 00mSouthwest
Deal found 4/2$315
This American Airlines 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
sáb. 5/243:40 pmCLT - SFO
Nonstop5h 34mAmerican Airlines
lun. 5/2610:00 pmSFO - CLT
Nonstop5h 04mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/2$397
This United Airlines 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
jue. 4/246:48 pmCLT - SFO
1 stop8h 09mUnited Airlines
sáb. 4/2612:43 amSFO - CLT
1 stop7h 13mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/2$410

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Charlotte to San Francisco that are best for you.

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Charlotte

Fly to

San Francisco

Route

Depart

Return

Price

CharlotteSan Francisco

CLT - SFO

CLTSFO

Charlotte Douglas

jue. 4/17

10:20 pm-12:44 am

1 stop29h 24m

San Francisco

lun. 4/21

7:47 pm-4:02 pm

1 stop17h 15m

$268

CharlotteSan Francisco

CLT - SFO

CLTSFO

Charlotte Douglas

lun. 5/12

6:40 pm-5:13 pm

1 stop25h 33m

San Francisco

jue. 5/15

6:09 pm-5:42 pm

1 stop20h 33m

$285

CharlotteSan Francisco

CLT - SFO

CLTSFO

Charlotte Douglas

vie. 4/25

4:21 pm-1:19 pm

1 stop23h 58m

San Francisco

dom. 5/4

6:09 pm-5:42 pm

1 stop20h 33m

$294

CharlotteSan Francisco

CLT - SFO

CLTSFO

Charlotte Douglas

mié. 5/28

2:21 pm-8:09 pm

1 stop8h 48m

San Francisco

mar. 6/3

10:30 pm-8:53 am

1 stop7h 23m

$307

CharlotteSan Francisco

CLT - SFO

CLTSFO

Charlotte Douglas

mié. 4/30

3:25 pm-8:55 pm

1 stop8h 30m

San Francisco

lun. 5/5

5:25 am-5:25 pm

1 stop9h 00m

$315

CharlotteSan Francisco

CLT - SFO

CLTSFO

Charlotte Douglas

sáb. 5/24

5:05 pm-7:41 pm

Nonstop5h 36m

San Francisco

vie. 5/30

7:03 am-3:09 pm

Nonstop5h 06m

$397

CharlotteSan Francisco

CLT - SFO

CLTSFO

Charlotte Douglas

mié. 4/23

11:39 am-5:12 pm

1 stop8h 33m

San Francisco

vie. 4/25

12:08 am-10:21 am

1 stop7h 13m

$443

CharlotteSan Francisco

CLT - SFO

CLTSFO

Charlotte Douglas

dom. 6/1

9:02 am-2:12 pm

1 stop8h 10m

$139

CharlotteSan Francisco

CLT - SFO

CLTSFO

Charlotte Douglas

mar. 4/15

12:18 pm-9:30 pm

1 stop12h 12m

$141

CharlotteSan Francisco

CLT - SFO

CLTSFO

Charlotte Douglas

mar. 5/6

5:35 pm-12:08 am

1 stop9h 33m

$154

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Compare providers for flights from Charlotte to San Francisco

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 Charlotte to San Francisco in April.
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
FlightnetworkPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*3 stars
CheapTicketsDealPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust 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 Charlotte-San Francisco flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Charlotte-San Francisco flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Charlotte-San Francisco flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Charlotte-San Francisco 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 Charlotte-San Francisco flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

The best insider tips for Charlotte to San Francisco flights

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Cheapflights partnered with top experts to bring you the best recommendations for your Charlotte to San Francisco trip
Airports
CLT

Expect security wait times of 10-15 minutes at CLT, but arrive early during peak hours due to potential construction delays.

Read more about CLTby Taryn White
SFO

Use BART for a cost-effective 40-minute trip from SFO to downtown San Francisco. Purchase a Clipper Card for easy fare payment.

Read more about SFOby Harriet Baskas
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Taryn White

Taryn White

Expert on CLT

Taryn White

Taryn White

Taryn White is a freelance travel writer, digital creator, and travel advisor who has visited nearly 100 countries and all 50 states. She’s familiar with many airports and enjoys beach hopping, boutique hotels, spa experiences, and exploring local culture. Her work has appeared in Travel + Leisure, Condé Nast Traveler, National Geographic, Smithsonian Magazine, AFAR, and more.

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Harriet Baskas

Harriet Baskas

Expert on SFO

Harriet Baskas

Harriet Baskas

Harriet is an award-winning journalist who is happiest in an airport or an unusual museum. Her stories about airports, air travel, and the business of travel have appeared on NBC News, CNBC, USA TODAY, The Points Guy and other outlets. She is the creator of the StuckatTheAirport.com blog and the author of nine books. When not out on the road or exploring the latest airport amenities, she’s home in Seattle getting ready for the next adventure.

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Best time to book a flight from Charlotte to San Francisco

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to San Francisco from Charlotte with our price prediction graph.
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Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight from Charlotte to San Francisco

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Charlotte to San Francisco. Price data was last updated on March 28, 2025.

Booking 71 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Charlotte to San Francisco. 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 Charlotte to San Francisco?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Charlotte to San Francisco (average of $276). Flying from Charlotte to San Francisco in June is currently the most expensive (average of $393). 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 SFO?

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

It’s typically best to fly out from Charlotte to San Francisco at noon. Doing so could potentially save you 23% on the flight price compared to flying in the afternoon, which is usually more expensive.

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

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Charlotte to San Francisco. Price data was last updated on March 30, 2025.

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

Rainfall in San Francisco by month

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

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in San Francisco ranges from 0.0 - 4.4 inches per month. January is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 4.4 in. July is typically the driest time to visit San Francisco when rainfall is around 0.0 in.

Temperature in San Francisco by month

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

If weather is an important factor for your trip to San Francisco, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, September is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 62.6 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 51.8 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing San Francisco

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to San Francisco. 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 San Francisco. Reviews last updated abril 3, 2025.
To help decide which airline to fly from Charlotte to San Francisco, see what other customers have to say about Alaska Airlines, Southwest and Delta. 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.

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Seleste,Dec 2024

FAT - SAN

The attention and efficiency of the staff and the good handling of the pilot

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Seleste,Dec 2024

FAT - SAN

The attention and efficiency of the staff and the good handling of the pilot

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Seleste,Dec 2024

FAT - SAN

The attention and efficiency of the staff and the good handling of the pilot
8.0
Very good

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Seleste,Dec 2024

FAT - SAN

The attention and efficiency of the staff and the good handling of the pilot

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Seleste,Dec 2024

FAT - SAN

The attention and efficiency of the staff and the good handling of the pilot

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Seleste,Dec 2024

FAT - SAN

The attention and efficiency of the staff and the good handling of the pilot

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Charlotte to San Francisco. 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 Charlotte to San Francisco?

    Booking a flight from Charlotte Douglas (CLT) to San Francisco (SFO) is your only option if you wish to fly from Charlotte to San Francisco. On a typical day, there are 3 flights from Douglas to San Francisco, all of which are around 5h 22m for a nonstop flight. You can also purchase a plane ticket from 5 airlines when you book a flight from Douglas to San Francisco.

  • How popular is this Charlotte to San Francisco flight route?

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

    According to our current data, Frontier ($268), Sun Country Air ($285), and Delta ($307) offers the cheapest pricing from Charlotte to San Francisco. Frontier is currently priced 39% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

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

    For one-way options, check prices for Sun Country Air. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $139. Users have also found prices from $141 and $154 on Frontier and Delta, respectively.

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

    Looking for the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time? Our data shows these are most likely to get you from Charlotte to San Francisco on time: Fiji Airways (88%), China Southern (82%), Qantas Airways (77%).

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

    The cheapest flight price from Charlotte to San Francisco is $155. On average you can expect to pay $941. The most popular route, (Charlotte Douglas - San Francisco), can usually be booked for $209.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Charlotte to San Francisco (average of $276). Flying from Charlotte to San Francisco in June is currently the most expensive (average of $393). 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 Charlotte to San Francisco

Discover the top 5 airlines that operate flights from Charlotte to San Francisco. 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 abril 3, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$131Average$213FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
DeltaCheapest$286Average$423FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$294Average$506FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$309Average$466FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
SouthwestCheapest$498Average$570FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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