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$74+ Cheap flights from San Diego to Charlotte (SAN - CLT)

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SAN — CLT
Jan 11 — Jan 181
Sun 1/11
Sun 1/18
1 adult, Economy
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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 December 12, 2025.

This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/10. 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.
Wed 12/176:34 amSAN - CLT
1 stop25h 48mFrontier
Sun 12/215:13 pmCLT - SAN
1 stop7h 52mFrontier
Deal found 12/10$371
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/10. 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 12/239:14 pmSAN - CLT
2 stops35h 08mFrontier
Wed 12/315:14 pmCLT - SAN
1 stop9h 45mFrontier
Deal found 12/10$375
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/11. 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.
Mon 12/156:30 amSAN - CLT
1 stop6h 50mSouthwest
Thu 12/185:50 amCLT - SAN
1 stop7h 20mSouthwest
Deal found 12/11$377
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/11. 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.
Tue 12/236:25 amSAN - CLT
1 stop7h 17mFrontier
Tue 12/305:37 pmCLT - SAN
1 stop9h 10mFrontier
Deal found 12/11$384
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/9. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/256:25 amSAN - CLT
1 stop25h 57mFrontier
Tue 12/3012:17 pmCLT - SAN
1 stop9h 58mFrontier
Deal found 12/9$387
This eDestinos deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/11. 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 eDestinos is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/251:30 pmSAN - CLT
1 stop16h 22mMultiple Airlines
Fri 1/210:38 pmCLT - SAN
2 stops52h 21mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/11$395
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/11. 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 12/244:47 pmSAN - CLT
1 stop15h 35mFrontier
Thu 1/19:24 amCLT - SAN
2 stops30h 51mFrontier
Deal found 12/11$399
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/11. 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 12/309:14 pmSAN - CLT
2 stops35h 08mFrontier
Sat 1/310:22 pmCLT - SAN
1 stop26h 45mFrontier
Deal found 12/11$400
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/11. 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.
Fri 12/266:15 amSAN - CLT
Nonstop4h 45mAmerican Airlines
Sat 1/102:23 pmCLT - SAN
Nonstop5h 31mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/11$403
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/10. 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.
Tue 12/309:45 pmSAN - CLT
1 stop8h 43mDelta
Sat 1/101:13 pmCLT - SAN
1 stop9h 26mDelta
Deal found 12/10$408

Find 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 December 12, 2025.

Most accurate provider

Mytrip
3 stars

Most trusted provider

Mytrip
3 stars

Round-trip from

$371
(Booking.com)

One-way from

$74
(Frontier)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$552

Good round-trip deal

$398 or less

Good one-way deal

$229 or less
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($11 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Cheapflights Fare Finder

 
Customize your flight search to find flights from San Diego 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 12, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from San Diego to Charlotte that are best for you.

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San Diego

Fly to

Charlotte

Route

Depart

Return

Price

San DiegoCharlotte

SAN - CLT

SANCLT

San Diego

Thu 2/12

12:20 pm-10:30 pm

1 stop7h 10m

Charlotte Douglas

Tue 2/17

6:20 pm-11:05 pm

1 stop7h 45m

$375

San DiegoCharlotte

SAN - CLT

SANCLT

San Diego

Wed 1/7

7:30 am-5:20 pm

1 stop6h 50m

Charlotte Douglas

Wed 1/14

8:25 am-2:45 pm

2 stops9h 20m

$381

San DiegoCharlotte

SAN - CLT

SANCLT

San Diego

Sun 1/11

6:20 am-6:50 pm

2 stops9h 30m

Charlotte Douglas

Thu 1/15

12:55 pm-7:35 pm

2 stops9h 40m

$387

San DiegoCharlotte

SAN - CLT

SANCLT

San Diego

Tue 1/6

7:00 am-2:38 pm

Nonstop4h 38m

Charlotte Douglas

Tue 1/13

9:02 am-11:33 am

Nonstop5h 31m

$388

San DiegoCharlotte

SAN - CLT

SANCLT

San Diego

Fri 1/23

6:20 am-4:40 pm

1 stop7h 20m

Charlotte Douglas

Tue 1/27

2:32 pm-6:31 pm

1 stop6h 59m

$389

San DiegoCharlotte

SAN - CLT

SANCLT

San Diego

Fri 1/9

7:55 pm-10:30 am

2 stops11h 35m

Charlotte Douglas

Tue 1/13

1:35 pm-8:50 pm

2 stops10h 15m

$390

San DiegoCharlotte

SAN - CLT

SANCLT

San Diego

Tue 1/6

12:40 pm-8:22 pm

Nonstop4h 42m

Charlotte Douglas

Fri 1/16

6:00 pm-8:36 pm

Nonstop5h 36m

$404

San DiegoCharlotte

SAN - CLT

SANCLT

San Diego

Tue 12/30

9:45 pm-9:28 am

1 stop8h 43m

Charlotte Douglas

Sat 1/10

1:13 pm-7:39 pm

1 stop9h 26m

$408

San DiegoCharlotte

SAN - CLT

SANCLT

San Diego

Wed 12/17

9:00 am-8:50 pm

2 stops8h 50m

Charlotte Douglas

Wed 12/24

12:55 pm-5:15 pm

1 stop7h 20m

$418

San DiegoCharlotte

SAN - CLT

SANCLT

San Diego

Fri 12/19

6:15 am-4:22 pm

1 stop7h 07m

Charlotte Douglas

Sat 9/26

12:59 pm-6:23 pm

1 stop8h 24m

$423

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Compare providers for flights from San Diego 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 Diego to Charlotte in December.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
PricelinePrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
MytripPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapfaremartPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*1 star
CheapOairPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapflightsfaresPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 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 Diego-Charlotte flights, users find the pricing of Mytrip to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. Mytrip Users can find the same prices on San Diego-Charlotte flight deals on Cheapflights vs. Mytrip >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from San Diego-Charlotte flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on San Diego-Charlotte flights, Cheapflights users trust Mytrip the most. Mytrip 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 Diego-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 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 December 5, 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 80 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, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Diego to Charlotte (average of $146). Flying from San Diego to Charlotte in March is currently the most expensive (average of $283). 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 December 12, 2025.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from San Diego to Charlotte in the afternoon. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 20% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the evening.

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 December 6, 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 mornings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

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 December 12, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Alaska Airlines, Southwest, and American 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.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
11,432 reviews

Entertainment

7.0

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Art,Dec 2025

SAN - OGG

It was a five hour flight and my seat did not recline. I have had three back surgeries and I’m solid bone for my L3 vertebrae all the way to my tailbone. My body has never hurt so much. There was no TV on this flight and only a small can of soda was free.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
11,432 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
11,432 reviews

Entertainment

7.0

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Art,Dec 2025

SAN - OGG

It was a five hour flight and my seat did not recline. I have had three back surgeries and I’m solid bone for my L3 vertebrae all the way to my tailbone. My body has never hurt so much. There was no TV on this flight and only a small can of soda was free.
Southwest
7.9
Good
4,253 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
11,432 reviews

Entertainment

7.0

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Art,Dec 2025

SAN - OGG

It was a five hour flight and my seat did not recline. I have had three back surgeries and I’m solid bone for my L3 vertebrae all the way to my tailbone. My body has never hurt so much. There was no TV on this flight and only a small can of soda was free.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,050 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
11,432 reviews

Entertainment

7.0

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Art,Dec 2025

SAN - OGG

It was a five hour flight and my seat did not recline. I have had three back surgeries and I’m solid bone for my L3 vertebrae all the way to my tailbone. My body has never hurt so much. There was no TV on this flight and only a small can of soda was free.
Spirit Airlines
6.3
Okay
8,180 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
11,432 reviews

Entertainment

7.0

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Art,Dec 2025

SAN - OGG

It was a five hour flight and my seat did not recline. I have had three back surgeries and I’m solid bone for my L3 vertebrae all the way to my tailbone. My body has never hurt so much. There was no TV on this flight and only a small can of soda was free.
Frontier
5.8
Fair
3,084 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
11,432 reviews

Entertainment

7.0

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Art,Dec 2025

SAN - OGG

It was a five hour flight and my seat did not recline. I have had three back surgeries and I’m solid bone for my L3 vertebrae all the way to my tailbone. My body has never hurt so much. There was no TV on this flight and only a small can of soda was free.

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 26m on average. When it comes time to book airfare, you have a few options: there are 5 outbound flights from San Diego to Douglas offered by 7 different airlines.

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

    Within the past month, 7 users have taken a look at flights from San Diego to Charlotte Douglas.

  • How long is the flight from San Diego to Charlotte?

    There are many flights that can get you from San Diego to Charlotte in 4h 38m. Fly via Southwest or American Airlines to get the fastest option. San Diego and Charlotte are separated by a distance of 2071 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

  • 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 $105 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Frontier and United Airlines, starting at $119 and $204 round-trip. You may be able to fly from San Diego to Charlotte for 75% 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 $57. Frontier flights start at $87 while deals on Alaska Airlines start at $128 one-way.

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

    While on average a flight from San Diego to Charlotte is generally $1,019, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $153. When looking at the most popular route, (San Diego - Charlotte Douglas), you can expect to pay $194 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, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Diego to Charlotte (average of $146). Flying from San Diego to Charlotte in March is currently the most expensive (average of $283). 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 San Diego to Charlotte

Discover the top 7 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 December 12, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$105Average$184FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
FrontierCheapest$144Average$273FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
United AirlinesCheapest$204Average$471FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$257Average$547FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
DeltaCheapest$266Average$342FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$277Average$464FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
SouthwestCheapest$296Average$369FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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