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$56+ Cheap flights from Charlotte (CLT) to California

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CLT — LAX
Jul 7 — Jul 141
Mon 7/7
Mon 7/14
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Cheap flight deals from Charlotte to California

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Charlotte to California flight deals. Data was last updated July 2, 2025.

Round-trip from

$111
(United Airlines)

One-way from

$56
(United Airlines)

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$337

Good round-trip deal

$330 or less

Good one-way deal

$158 or less
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Cheapest flights from Charlotte to California
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Charlotte to California. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on July 2, 2025.

This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/1. 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.
Tue 7/295:00 pmCLT - SNA
1 stop8h 00mUnited Airlines
Tue 8/56:45 amSNA - CLT
1 stop7h 27mUnited Airlines
Deal found 7/1$111
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/1. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 7/239:28 pmCLT - LAX
1 stop15h 57mSpirit Airlines
Mon 7/289:08 pmLAX - CLT
1 stop13h 32mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 7/1$150
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/2. 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.
Thu 8/215:32 pmCLT - LAX
1 stop9h 55mFrontier
Mon 8/256:30 amLAX - CLT
1 stop7h 07mFrontier
Deal found 7/2$153
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/30. 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 7/169:28 pmCLT - LAS
Nonstop4h 52mSpirit Airlines
Thu 7/246:30 amLAS - CLT
Nonstop4h 10mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 6/30$162
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/2. 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.
Fri 8/293:10 pmCLT - LAX
1 stop10h 19mMultiple Airlines
Mon 9/16:30 amLAX - CLT
1 stop7h 07mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/2$162
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/30. 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.
Fri 10/35:20 pmCLT - LAS
1 stop9h 13mFrontier
Sun 10/512:55 amLAS - CLT
1 stop7h 22mFrontier
Deal found 6/30$163
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/30. 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.
Fri 7/185:30 pmCLT - LAS
1 stop9h 21mMultiple Airlines
Mon 7/216:30 amLAS - CLT
Nonstop4h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/30$165
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/1. 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 7/239:28 pmCLT - BUR
1 stop12h 57mSpirit Airlines
Mon 7/288:19 pmBUR - CLT
1 stop14h 21mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 7/1$167
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/30. 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.
Mon 7/288:35 pmCLT - LAS
Nonstop4h 38mAmerican Airlines
Mon 8/411:55 pmLAS - CLT
Nonstop4h 31mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/30$169
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/30. 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.
Sat 11/19:00 amCLT - LAS
1 stop8h 40mSouthwest
Fri 11/78:25 amLAS - CLT
1 stop6h 40mSouthwest
Deal found 6/30$178
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/30. 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 8/79:28 pmCLT - SMF
1 stop16h 38mSpirit Airlines
Mon 8/117:26 pmSMF - CLT
1 stop15h 14mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 6/30$180
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/1. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 7/299:21 amCLT - SNA
2 stops12h 42mSpirit Airlines
Mon 8/47:58 pmSNA - CLT
1 stop14h 42mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 7/1$186

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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 July 2, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Charlotte to California that are best for you.

Fly from

Charlotte

Fly to

California

Route

Depart

Return

Price

CharlotteSanta Ana

CLT - SNA

CLTSNA

Charlotte Douglas

Tue 7/29

5:00 pm-10:00 pm

1 stop8h 00m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Tue 8/5

6:45 am-5:12 pm

1 stop7h 27m

$111

CharlotteLos Angeles

CLT - LAX

CLTLAX

Charlotte Douglas

Wed 7/23

9:28 pm-10:25 am

1 stop15h 57m

Los Angeles

Mon 7/28

9:08 pm-1:40 pm

1 stop13h 32m

$150

CharlotteLos Angeles

CLT - LAX

CLTLAX

Charlotte Douglas

Thu 8/21

5:32 pm-12:27 am

1 stop9h 55m

Los Angeles

Mon 8/25

6:30 am-4:37 pm

1 stop7h 07m

$153

CharlotteLos Angeles

CLT - LAX

CLTLAX

Charlotte Douglas

Fri 8/29

3:10 pm-10:29 pm

1 stop10h 19m

Los Angeles

Mon 9/1

6:30 am-4:37 pm

1 stop7h 07m

$162

CharlotteLas Vegas

CLT - LAS

CLTLAS

Charlotte Douglas

Wed 7/16

9:28 pm-11:20 pm

Nonstop4h 52m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Thu 7/24

6:30 am-1:40 pm

Nonstop4h 10m

$162

CharlotteLas Vegas

CLT - LAS

CLTLAS

Charlotte Douglas

Fri 10/3

5:20 pm-11:33 pm

1 stop9h 13m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Sun 10/5

12:55 am-11:17 am

1 stop7h 22m

$163

CharlotteLas Vegas

CLT - LAS

CLTLAS

Charlotte Douglas

Fri 7/18

5:30 pm-11:51 pm

1 stop9h 21m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Mon 7/21

6:30 am-1:40 pm

Nonstop4h 10m

$165

CharlotteBurbank

CLT - BUR

CLTBUR

Charlotte Douglas

Wed 7/23

9:28 pm-7:25 am

1 stop12h 57m

Burbank Bob Hope

Mon 7/28

8:19 pm-1:40 pm

1 stop14h 21m

$167

CharlotteLas Vegas

CLT - LAS

CLTLAS

Charlotte Douglas

Mon 7/28

8:35 pm-10:13 pm

Nonstop4h 38m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Mon 8/4

11:55 pm-7:26 am

Nonstop4h 31m

$169

CharlotteLas Vegas

CLT - LAS

CLTLAS

Charlotte Douglas

Sat 11/1

9:00 am-2:40 pm

1 stop8h 40m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Fri 11/7

8:25 am-6:05 pm

1 stop6h 40m

$178

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Best time to book a flight from Charlotte to California

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

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 $326). 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 July 2, 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.

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 July 2, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Southwest, Delta, and United Airlines from Charlotte to California. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,272 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.6

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

John,May 2025

PVD - BNA

It’s southwest so no frills but clean, efficient and got me to my location.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,272 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,272 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.6

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

John,May 2025

PVD - BNA

It’s southwest so no frills but clean, efficient and got me to my location.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,983 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,272 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.6

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

John,May 2025

PVD - BNA

It’s southwest so no frills but clean, efficient and got me to my location.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,861 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,272 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.6

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

John,May 2025

PVD - BNA

It’s southwest so no frills but clean, efficient and got me to my location.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,272 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.6

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

John,May 2025

PVD - BNA

It’s southwest so no frills but clean, efficient and got me to my location.
Sun Country Air
6.9
Okay
340 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,272 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.6

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

John,May 2025

PVD - BNA

It’s southwest so no frills but clean, efficient and got me to my location.

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 65 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 United Airlines, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $56. Frontier flights start at $58 while deals on Spirit Airlines start at $59 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 - San Francisco or Charlotte Douglas - Los Angeles.

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

    Consider Spirit Airlines (82%), Japan Airlines (82%) or American Airlines (74%) 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 $69. On average you can expect to pay $2,244. The most popular route, (Charlotte Douglas - Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl), can usually be booked for $122.

  • 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 $326). 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 July 2, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$45Average$246FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
FrontierCheapest$128Average$224FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
DeltaCheapest$183Average$400FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$204Average$449FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$216Average$456FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$228Average$381FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
SouthwestCheapest$275Average$445FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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