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$74+ Cheap flights from California to Charlotte (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 1/18. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LAX — CLT
Jan 22 — Jan 291
Thu 1/22
Thu 1/29
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from California to Charlotte

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 December 23, 2025.

This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/20. 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.
Tue 12/3012:59 amLAS - CLT
1 stop12h 43mFrontier
Fri 1/210:38 pmCLT - LAS
1 stop14h 06mFrontier
Deal found 12/20$207
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/21. 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 12/3111:59 pmLAS - CLT
1 stop11h 09mFrontier
Sun 1/47:09 pmCLT - LAS
1 stop7h 45mFrontier
Deal found 12/21$218
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/20. 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.
Tue 12/3012:59 amLAS - CLT
1 stop12h 43mFrontier
Thu 1/19:24 amCLT - LAS
1 stop27h 20mFrontier
Deal found 12/20$220
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/22. 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 12/256:45 amONT - CLT
1 stop25h 37mFrontier
Thu 1/2911:18 amCLT - ONT
1 stop28h 25mFrontier
Deal found 12/22$254
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/20. 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.
Tue 12/3012:59 amLAS - CLT
1 stop12h 43mFrontier
Sat 1/37:32 pmCLT - LAS
1 stop7h 10mFrontier
Deal found 12/20$257
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/22. 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.
Thu 12/2511:50 pmLAS - CLT
1 stop7h 53mFrontier
Sun 1/113:45 pmCLT - LAS
1 stop10h 18mFrontier
Deal found 12/22$260
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/22. 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.
Wed 12/2411:59 pmLAS - CLT
1 stop11h 09mFrontier
Wed 1/145:04 pmCLT - LAS
1 stop20h 06mFrontier
Deal found 12/22$274
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/22. 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.
Thu 12/2511:59 pmLAX - CLT
1 stop10h 57mFrontier
Thu 1/298:20 pmCLT - LAX
2 stops42h 31mFrontier
Deal found 12/22$274
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/22. 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.
Mon 12/296:34 amLAX - CLT
1 stop25h 48mFrontier
Thu 1/112:17 pmCLT - LAX
1 stop15h 13mFrontier
Deal found 12/22$276
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/22. 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.
Tue 12/309:20 pmLAX - CLT
2 stops32h 09mMultiple Airlines
Wed 2/47:43 pmCLT - LAX
1 stop30h 13mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/22$278
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/20. 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 12/276:25 amLAS - CLT
1 stop12h 02mFrontier
Fri 1/210:38 pmCLT - LAS
1 stop14h 06mFrontier
Deal found 12/20$282
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/21. 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.
Thu 12/2511:59 pmLAX - CLT
1 stop10h 57mFrontier
Mon 1/53:07 pmCLT - LAX
1 stop24h 41mFrontier
Deal found 12/21$287

Find flight deals from California to Charlotte

Keep the following information in mind while searching for California to Charlotte flight deals. Data was last updated December 23, 2025.

Most accurate provider

Mytrip
3 stars

Most trusted provider

Mytrip
3 stars

Round-trip from

$154
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$74
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

June

Average price

$468

Good round-trip deal

$409 or less

Good one-way deal

$111 or less
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Cheapflights Fare Finder

 
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 December 23, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from California to Charlotte that are best for you.

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Return

Price

Santa AnaCharlotte

SNA - CLT

SNACLT

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Sat 1/17

3:55 pm-5:58 pm

1 stop23h 03m

Charlotte Douglas

Sat 1/24

10:55 am-8:57 pm

2 stops13h 02m

$186

OntarioCharlotte

ONT - CLT

ONTCLT

Ontario

Mon 2/2

6:20 am-4:18 pm

1 stop6h 58m

Charlotte Douglas

Fri 2/6

5:13 pm-12:20 am

1 stop10h 07m

$200

Las VegasCharlotte

LAS - CLT

LASCLT

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Wed 2/11

12:59 am-12:22 pm

1 stop8h 23m

Charlotte Douglas

Tue 2/17

5:55 am-11:44 pm

2 stops20h 49m

$202

Las VegasCharlotte

LAS - CLT

LASCLT

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Wed 2/11

12:59 am-5:50 pm

2 stops13h 51m

Charlotte Douglas

Mon 2/16

3:40 pm-9:42 pm

1 stop9h 02m

$213

Santa AnaCharlotte

SNA - CLT

SNACLT

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Sat 2/21

12:25 pm-4:18 pm

1 stop24h 53m

Charlotte Douglas

Sat 2/28

4:38 pm-8:13 am

2 stops42h 35m

$214

Santa AnaCharlotte

SNA - CLT

SNACLT

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Thu 1/15

11:28 am-6:42 pm

1 stop28h 14m

Charlotte Douglas

Mon 1/19

9:00 pm-8:57 pm

2 stops26h 57m

$218

Las VegasCharlotte

LAS - CLT

LASCLT

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Wed 2/11

12:59 am-12:22 pm

1 stop8h 23m

Charlotte Douglas

Sun 2/15

3:37 pm-10:38 am

2 stops22h 01m

$227

Santa AnaCharlotte

SNA - CLT

SNACLT

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Thu 2/19

7:25 pm-6:57 pm

2 stops20h 32m

Charlotte Douglas

Sun 2/22

5:13 pm-10:46 am

1 stop20h 33m

$232

Las VegasCharlotte

LAS - CLT

LASCLT

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Mon 1/5

8:17 am-9:43 pm

1 stop10h 26m

Charlotte Douglas

Tue 1/6

8:46 pm-9:43 am

1 stop15h 57m

$235

Las VegasCharlotte

LAS - CLT

LASCLT

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Tue 1/20

9:59 pm-10:55 am

1 stop9h 56m

Charlotte Douglas

Tue 1/27

11:35 am-10:57 pm

2 stops14h 22m

$253

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Best time to book a flight from California to Charlotte

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Charlotte from California with our price prediction graph.
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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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to Charlotte (average of $113). Flying from California to Charlotte in December is currently the most expensive (average of $225). 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 December 23, 2025.

It’s optimal to fly from California to Charlotte in the afternoon. By choosing this option you can save up to 37% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight at noon.

What is the cheapest day to fly from California to Charlotte?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from California to Charlotte. Price data was last updated on December 16, 2024.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their California to Charlotte flight should consider departing on Saturday 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.

Weekly flight availability from California to Charlotte

Explore weekly flight availability from California 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 December 23, 2025.

The most flights from USCA to CLT are scheduled on a Monday (16 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Wednesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (3 on average).

Related info for your journey

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

    Within the past month, 33 users have taken a look at flights from California to Charlotte Douglas.

  • How long is the flight from California to Charlotte?

    There are many flights that can get you from California to Charlotte in 4h 33m. Fly via Frontier, Spirit Airlines, or American Airlines to get the fastest option. The distance between California and Charlotte is about 2119 mi. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

  • 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 ($38), Frontier ($78), and Delta ($104).

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

    The most popular route from California to Charlotte is Los Angeles - Charlotte Douglas. You may also consider San Francisco - Charlotte Douglas or San Diego - Charlotte Douglas.

  • 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 Air Tahiti Nui (86%), Qantas Airways (80%) or China Southern (74%) 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 $993, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $148. When looking at the most popular route, (Los Angeles - Charlotte Douglas), you can expect to pay $155 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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to Charlotte (average of $113). Flying from California to Charlotte in December is currently the most expensive (average of $225). 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 8 airlines flying from California to Charlotte

Discover the top 8 airlines that operate flights from California 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 December 23, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$105Average$236FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
FrontierCheapest$121Average$245FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
United AirlinesCheapest$164Average$488FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
DeltaCheapest$216Average$398FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$257Average$549FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
American AirlinesCheapest$268Average$460FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
SouthwestCheapest$279Average$451FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
JetBlueCheapest$295Average$419FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%

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