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$93+ Cheap flights from San Diego to Charlotte (SAN - 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 9/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SAN — CLT
Aug 3 — Aug 101
Sun 8/3
Sun 8/10
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from San Diego to Charlotte Douglas are usually found in January or February, booked 75 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Tuesday and return on a Wednesday

Cheap flight deals from San Diego to Charlotte

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from San Diego (SAN) 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 July 29, 2025.

Round-trip from

$251
(CheapOair)

One-way from

$93
(CheapOair)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$451

Good round-trip deal

$375 or less

Good one-way deal

$169 or less
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Cheapest flights from San Diego to Charlotte
Explore the most affordable flight options available from San Diego to Charlotte. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on July 29, 2025.

This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/29. 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.
Fri 8/296:25 amSAN - CLT
1 stop7h 12mMultiple Airlines
Mon 9/11:08 pmCLT - SAN
2 stops21h 13mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/29$251
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/28. 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.
Sat 8/307:01 pmSAN - CLT
2 stops15h 09mSpirit Airlines
Sat 9/133:20 pmCLT - SAN
2 stops11h 04mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 7/28$257
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/27. 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 8/86:25 amSAN - CLT
1 stop7h 18mFrontier
Tue 8/125:31 pmCLT - SAN
1 stop8h 31mFrontier
Deal found 7/27$258

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

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SAN - CLT

SANCLT

San Diego

Fri 8/29

6:25 am-4:37 pm

1 stop7h 12m

Charlotte Douglas

Mon 9/1

1:08 pm-7:21 am

2 stops21h 13m

$251

San DiegoCharlotte

SAN - CLT

SANCLT

San Diego

Sat 8/30

7:01 pm-1:10 pm

2 stops15h 09m

Charlotte Douglas

Sat 9/13

3:20 pm-11:24 pm

2 stops11h 04m

$257

San DiegoCharlotte

SAN - CLT

SANCLT

San Diego

Fri 8/8

6:25 am-4:43 pm

1 stop7h 18m

Charlotte Douglas

Tue 8/12

5:31 pm-11:02 pm

1 stop8h 31m

$258

San DiegoCharlotte

SAN - CLT

SANCLT

San Diego

Wed 9/3

7:01 pm-1:29 pm

2 stops15h 28m

$93

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SAN - CLT

SANCLT

San Diego

Thu 8/28

8:26 pm-4:37 pm

1 stop17h 11m

$122

San DiegoCharlotte

SAN - CLT

SANCLT

San Diego

Sat 8/9

6:15 am-11:42 am

2 stops26h 27m

$154

San DiegoCharlotte

SAN - CLT

SANCLT

San Diego

Tue 8/26

10:40 am-9:05 pm

1 stop7h 25m

$162

San DiegoCharlotte

SAN - CLT

SANCLT

San Diego

Wed 10/15

5:51 pm-10:37 am

1 stop13h 46m

$213

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Best time to book a flight from San Diego to Charlotte

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

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from San Diego to Charlotte. Price data was last updated on July 25, 2025.

The price you pay for your flight from San Diego to Charlotte may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 75 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

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

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Diego to Charlotte (average of $248). Flying from San Diego 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 SAN to CLT?

Find hourly flight availability from San Diego 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 July 29, 2025.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from San Diego to Charlotte at noon. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 13% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the afternoon.

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

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from San Diego to Charlotte. Price data was last updated on July 27, 2025.

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

Weekly flight availability from San Diego to Charlotte

Explore weekly flight availability from San Diego 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 July 29, 2025.

The most flights from SAN to CLT are scheduled on a Saturday (11 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (10 on average).

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 July 29, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Southwest, Sun Country Air, and Spirit Airlines from San Diego to Charlotte by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,238 reviews

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,238 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,238 reviews

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.
Sun Country Air
6.9
Okay
333 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,238 reviews

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.
Spirit Airlines
6.3
Okay
8,040 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,238 reviews

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.
Frontier
5.9
Fair
3,238 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,238 reviews

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.

Related info for your journey

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

    To fly from San Diego to Charlotte, you need to book a flight from San Diego (SAN) to Douglas (CLT). Nonstop flights to Charlotte Douglas from San Diego take 4h 42m on average. When it comes time to book airfare, you have a few options: there are 10 outbound flights from San Diego to Douglas offered by 6 different airlines.

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

    Within the past month, 3 users have taken a look at flights from San Diego to Charlotte Douglas.

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

    Our cheapest airline available from San Diego to Charlotte is Spirit Airlines. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $257 on this airline. An additional option worth looking into is Frontier, starting at $258. You may be able to fly from San Diego to Charlotte for 39% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

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

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Spirit Airlines, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $93. Frontier flights start at $122 while deals on Southwest start at $162 one-way.

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

    While on average a flight from San Diego to Charlotte is generally $851, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $101. When looking at the most popular route, (San Diego - Charlotte Douglas), you can expect to pay $229 for that flight.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Diego to Charlotte (average of $248). Flying from San Diego 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 Diego to Charlotte

Discover the top 6 airlines that operate flights from San Diego 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 July 29, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$113Average$180FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
FrontierCheapest$130Average$247FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$257Average$483FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
DeltaCheapest$276Average$374FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
SouthwestCheapest$278Average$406FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
American AirlinesCheapest$289Average$444FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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