HomeSearch by dateVacation packagesHotelsFlight dealsCar rentalTravel tips & news
Charlotte

$84+ 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 2/26. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SAN — CLT
feb. 25 — mar. 41
mié. 2/25
mié. 3/4
1 adult, Economy
We work with more than 300 partners to bring you better travel deals

Find cheap flights from San Diego to Charlotte with Cheapflights

1. Tell us where you want to go

Enter your travel information like dates, passengers, trip type (one-way or round trip), and preferred cabin class then click “Find deals”

2. Select your favorite providers

We find the providers serving your travel needs. Choose up to four travel providers to compare side-by-side for flights, hotels, or car rentals.

3. Compare prices and book

Review each provider’s pricing and select the best option for you! Book through your favorite provider’s website for a seamless experience.
Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from San Diego to Charlotte Douglas are usually found in April or February, booked 80 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Tuesday and return on a Thursday

Cheap flight deals from San Diego to Charlotte

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 enero 26, 2026.

This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/26. 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.
lun. 2/239:50 am
SAN
-
CLT
1 stop9h 07m
Frontier
lun. 3/25:13 pm
CLT
-
SAN
1 stop9h 55m
Frontier
Deal found 1/26$174
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/26. 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.
jue. 4/236:25 am
SAN
-
CLT
1 stop9h 29m
Frontier
lun. 4/277:49 pm
CLT
-
SAN
1 stop7h 12m
Frontier
Deal found 1/26$180
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/25. 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.
jue. 3/511:59 am
SAN
-
CLT
1 stop27h 49m
Frontier
dom. 3/87:43 pm
CLT
-
SAN
1 stop15h 22m
Frontier
Deal found 1/25$183
This WAYA deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/26. 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 WAYA is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
jue. 2/266:25 am
SAN
-
CLT
1 stop6h 53m
Frontier
dom. 3/15:03 pm
CLT
-
SAN
1 stop10h 05m
Frontier
Deal found 1/26$186
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/25. 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.
mié. 2/119:45 am
SAN
-
CLT
1 stop20h 49m
Frontier
dom. 2/155:13 pm
CLT
-
SAN
1 stop9h 55m
Frontier
Deal found 1/25$192
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/25. 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.
jue. 2/266:36 pm
SAN
-
CLT
2 stops44h 12m
Frontier
dom. 3/87:43 pm
CLT
-
SAN
1 stop15h 22m
Frontier
Deal found 1/25$199
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/25. 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.
jue. 4/166:25 am
SAN
-
CLT
1 stop9h 29m
Frontier
lun. 4/274:31 pm
CLT
-
SAN
1 stop10h 40m
Frontier
Deal found 1/25$201
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/25. 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.
vie. 2/278:35 am
SAN
-
CLT
2 stops30h 13m
Frontier
dom. 3/15:03 pm
CLT
-
SAN
1 stop10h 05m
Frontier
Deal found 1/25$204
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/25. 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.
dom. 2/226:25 am
SAN
-
CLT
2 stops36h 32m
Frontier
dom. 3/15:03 pm
CLT
-
SAN
1 stop10h 05m
Frontier
Deal found 1/25$207
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/24. 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.
mié. 2/257:11 am
SAN
-
CLT
1 stop30h 07m
Multiple Airlines
mié. 3/41:24 pm
CLT
-
SAN
2 stops27h 19m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/24$213

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 enero 26, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$174
(Priceline)

One-way from

$84
(Frontier)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

April

Average price

$453

Good round-trip deal

$386 or less

Good one-way deal

$230 or less
Provider with most accurate pricing for San Diego-Charlotte Douglas flight deals.
Search Deals
Provider most trusted by Cheapflights users for San Diego-Charlotte Douglas flights.
Search Deals
From San Diego to Charlotte Douglas
Search Deals
One-way flight from San Diego to Charlotte Douglas
Search Deals
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 6% potential increase in price ($31 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Search Deals
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($8 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Search Deals
Average for round-trip flights in January 2026
Search Deals
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from San Diego to Charlotte Douglas.
Search Deals
Price to beat on a one-way flight from San Diego to Charlotte Douglas.
Search Deals

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 enero 26, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from San Diego to Charlotte that are best for you.

Fly from

San Diego

Fly to

Charlotte

Route

Depart

Return

Price

San DiegoCharlotte

SAN - CLT

SANCLT

San Diego

vie. 2/6

6:30 am-4:18 pm

1 stop6h 48m

Charlotte Douglas

dom. 2/8

5:13 pm-12:08 am

1 stop9h 55m

$270

San DiegoCharlotte

SAN - CLT

SANCLT

San Diego

jue. 3/26

10:02 pm-4:20 pm

2 stops39h 18m

Charlotte Douglas

dom. 4/5

7:49 pm-12:02 am

1 stop31h 13m

$290

San DiegoCharlotte

SAN - CLT

SANCLT

San Diego

sáb. 5/16

7:40 am-9:10 pm

1 stop10h 30m

Charlotte Douglas

sáb. 6/13

1:00 pm-9:40 pm

1 stop11h 40m

$330

San DiegoCharlotte

SAN - CLT

SANCLT

San Diego

jue. 3/26

6:25 am-6:48 pm

1 stop9h 23m

Charlotte Douglas

dom. 4/5

7:49 pm-12:02 am

1 stop7h 13m

$350

San DiegoCharlotte

SAN - CLT

SANCLT

San Diego

sáb. 6/20

9:25 pm-10:05 am

1 stop9h 40m

Charlotte Douglas

sáb. 6/27

1:05 pm-10:15 pm

1 stop12h 10m

$358

San DiegoCharlotte

SAN - CLT

SANCLT

San Diego

sáb. 2/28

10:30 am-9:55 pm

2 stops8h 25m

Charlotte Douglas

lun. 3/2

5:50 am-12:50 pm

2 stops10h 00m

$371

San DiegoCharlotte

SAN - CLT

SANCLT

San Diego

mié. 2/25

10:30 am-9:57 pm

1 stop8h 27m

Charlotte Douglas

mié. 3/4

6:33 am-11:14 am

1 stop7h 41m

$393

San DiegoCharlotte

SAN - CLT

SANCLT

San Diego

sáb. 6/6

10:10 pm-10:07 am

1 stop8h 57m

Charlotte Douglas

sáb. 6/13

6:30 pm-10:58 pm

1 stop7h 28m

$393

San DiegoCharlotte

SAN - CLT

SANCLT

San Diego

mié. 3/11

9:40 pm-10:15 am

1 stop9h 35m

Charlotte Douglas

jue. 3/12

4:15 pm-11:25 pm

1 stop10h 10m

$395

San DiegoCharlotte

SAN - CLT

SANCLT

San Diego

lun. 2/23

6:35 am-5:40 pm

1 stop8h 05m

Charlotte Douglas

mié. 3/11

12:50 pm-7:30 pm

1 stop9h 40m

$395

Flights are sorted by cheapest round-trip flights first.

Deals found on 1/24

Showing 1-10 of 21 results
1
2
3

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 January.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
PricelinePrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
CheapfaremartPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*1 star
JustAirTicketPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*1 star
CheapOairPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
MytripPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapflightsfaresPrice Accuracy2 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 FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on San Diego-Charlotte flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >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 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 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

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Charlotte from San Diego with our price prediction graph.
Estimated round-trip price
Rates are based on past data. Find the cheapest month and day to book your flight based on your travel requirements, then search for cheap deals.

Cheapflights Insights

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 January 23, 2026.

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 $148). Flying from San Diego to Charlotte in March is currently the most expensive (average of $300). 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 enero 26, 2026.

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.

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 enero 26, 2026.
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
11,792 reviews

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.0

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jan 2026

STS - LAX

Enjoyed staff assistance from ticking thru tsa , boarding and in the plane Couldn’t pick a seat except upgrading
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
11,792 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
11,792 reviews

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.0

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jan 2026

STS - LAX

Enjoyed staff assistance from ticking thru tsa , boarding and in the plane Couldn’t pick a seat except upgrading
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,268 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
11,792 reviews

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.0

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jan 2026

STS - LAX

Enjoyed staff assistance from ticking thru tsa , boarding and in the plane Couldn’t pick a seat except upgrading
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,189 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
11,792 reviews

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.0

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jan 2026

STS - LAX

Enjoyed staff assistance from ticking thru tsa , boarding and in the plane Couldn’t pick a seat except upgrading
Spirit Airlines
6.3
Okay
8,379 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
11,792 reviews

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.0

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jan 2026

STS - LAX

Enjoyed staff assistance from ticking thru tsa , boarding and in the plane Couldn’t pick a seat except upgrading
Frontier
5.7
Fair
3,058 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
11,792 reviews

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.0

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jan 2026

STS - LAX

Enjoyed staff assistance from ticking thru tsa , boarding and in the plane Couldn’t pick a seat except upgrading

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 6 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, 12 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 6h 48m. Fly via Frontier or Southwest 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 76% 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 $83 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 $946, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $128. When looking at the most popular route, (San Diego - Charlotte Douglas), you can expect to pay $205 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 $148). Flying from San Diego to Charlotte in March is currently the most expensive (average of $300). 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.

See more FAQs

Traveling to a place near Charlotte?

Book flights to Charlotte if you plan to visit one of these locations
Gaffney
Matthews
Gastonia
Salisbury
Hickory
Morganton
Mooresville
Huntersville
Boone
Rock Hill
Lancaster
Shelby
Kannapolis
Fort Mill
Statesville

Browse thousands of different options on Cheapflights for your next trip

Toggle through the tabs below to find thousands of options on Cheapflights for your next trip.

Alternative routes for San Diego to Charlotte

See prices for flight routes from nearby airports that may be better suited for you.
Los Angeles to Raleigh flights
San Francisco to Raleigh flights
Los Angeles to Charlotte flights
San Francisco to Charlotte flights
Ontario to Charlotte flights
Ontario to Raleigh flights
Los Angeles to Knoxville flights
Los Angeles to Norfolk flights
Las Vegas to Raleigh flights
San Francisco to Knoxville flights
Sacramento to Norfolk flights
Ontario to Norfolk flights
San Francisco to Norfolk flights
Las Vegas to Charlotte flights
Los Angeles to Myrtle Beach flights
Santa Ana to Charlotte flights
Burbank to Charlotte flights
San Diego to Norfolk flights
San Diego to Raleigh flights
Santa Ana to Raleigh flights
Los Angeles to Asheville flights
Sacramento to Charlotte flights
Ontario to Knoxville flights
San Diego to Knoxville flights
San Jose to Raleigh flights
Sacramento to Raleigh flights
Los Angeles to Wilmington flights
San Francisco to Asheville flights
Burbank to Raleigh flights
Oakland to Raleigh flights
Santa Ana to Knoxville flights
Los Angeles to Greensboro flights
Sacramento to Knoxville flights
San Francisco to Myrtle Beach flights
Santa Ana to Asheville flights
Fresno to Norfolk flights
Fresno to Raleigh flights
Ontario to Myrtle Beach flights
San Diego to Myrtle Beach flights
San Jose to Myrtle Beach flights
Ontario to Wilmington flights
San Francisco to Greensboro flights
San Jose to Charlotte flights
San Diego to Asheville flights
San Jose to Knoxville flights
Oakland to Charlotte flights
Ontario to Asheville flights
Sacramento to Asheville flights
Reno to Charlotte flights

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 enero 26, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$105Average$184FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
FrontierCheapest$119Average$266FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
United AirlinesCheapest$204Average$407FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$257Average$563FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
DeltaCheapest$266Average$342FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
SouthwestCheapest$296Average$386FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
American AirlinesCheapest$322Average$463FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

100% Free

Cheapflights is completely free to use, so you can start saving the moment you arrive.

Book with Flexibility

Our users can plan ahead with confidence and find flights with no change fees

Travel Smart

Millions of people come to us for their flight needs every year. We help make travel planning easy by providing useful insights and data-driven graphs that can inform your decisions.