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$116+ Cheap flights from San Francisco to Charlotte (SFO - 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 5/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SFO — CLT
Apr 15 — Apr 221
Wed 4/15
Wed 4/22
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapest flights from San Francisco to Charlotte
Explore the most affordable flight options available from San Francisco to Charlotte. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on March 16, 2026.

This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/15. 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.
Sun 4/510:57 pm
SFO
-
CLT
2 stops33h 00m
Frontier
Sun 4/127:49 pm
CLT
-
SFO
1 stop31h 39m
Frontier
Deal found 3/15$387
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/12. 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.
Fri 5/155:25 pm
SFO
-
CLT
2 stops15h 40m
Frontier
Mon 5/187:23 pm
CLT
-
SFO
1 stop30h 41m
Frontier
Deal found 3/12$388
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/15. 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 3/319:04 pm
SFO
-
CLT
2 stops45h 37m
Frontier
Sun 4/127:49 pm
CLT
-
SFO
1 stop31h 39m
Frontier
Deal found 3/15$389
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/12. 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 4/209:15 pm
SFO
-
CLT
1 stop10h 20m
Southwest
Tue 4/286:20 pm
CLT
-
SFO
1 stop8h 15m
Southwest
Deal found 3/12$390
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/13. 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 4/16:00 am
SFO
-
CLT
2 stops13h 55m
Frontier
Sun 4/57:49 pm
CLT
-
SFO
1 stop31h 39m
Frontier
Deal found 3/13$392
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/13. 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.
Thu 5/285:15 am
SFO
-
CLT
1 stop7h 30m
Southwest
Tue 6/93:10 pm
CLT
-
SFO
2 stops10h 15m
Southwest
Deal found 3/13$394
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/11. 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.
Sat 8/1511:10 pm
SFO
-
CLT
1 stop8h 10m
American Airlines
Sun 8/1612:30 pm
CLT
-
SFO
Nonstop5h 18m
American Airlines
Deal found 3/11$395
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/14. 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 5/278:44 pm
SFO
-
CLT
1 stop10h 18m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 5/305:58 pm
CLT
-
SFO
2 stops41h 51m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/14$396
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/16. 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.
Tue 4/285:25 am
SFO
-
CLT
1 stop7h 45m
Southwest
Thu 4/307:00 pm
CLT
-
SFO
1 stop8h 20m
Southwest
Deal found 3/16$399
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/12. 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 4/185:00 am
SFO
-
CLT
2 stops10h 35m
Southwest
Wed 4/221:45 pm
CLT
-
SFO
2 stops11h 25m
Southwest
Deal found 3/12$400
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/11. 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 6/92:16 pm
SFO
-
CLT
2 stops27h 34m
Frontier
Tue 7/148:53 am
CLT
-
SFO
1 stop16h 59m
Frontier
Deal found 3/11$402

Find flight deals from San Francisco to Charlotte

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from San Francisco (SFO) 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 March 16, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$387
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$116
(Frontier)

Popular in

November

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$505

Good round-trip deal

$433 or less

Good one-way deal

$251 or less
Provider with most accurate pricing for San Francisco-Charlotte Douglas flight deals.
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One-way flight from San Francisco to Charlotte Douglas
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 6% potential increase in price ($37 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($7 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Average for round-trip flights in March 2026
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Price to beat on a one-way flight from San Francisco to Charlotte Douglas.
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Cheapflights Fare Finder

 
Customize your flight search to find flights from San Francisco 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 March 16, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from San Francisco to Charlotte that are best for you.

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Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

San FranciscoCharlotte

SFO - CLT

SFOCLT

San Francisco

Wed 6/3

7:15 pm-9:55 am

2 stops11h 40m

Charlotte Douglas

Sun 6/7

7:05 am-12:25 pm

1 stop8h 20m

$423

San FranciscoCharlotte

SFO - CLT

SFOCLT

San Francisco

Thu 5/7

10:55 pm-12:05 pm

1 stop10h 10m

Charlotte Douglas

Thu 5/14

7:00 pm-12:20 am

1 stop8h 20m

$443

San FranciscoCharlotte

SFO - CLT

SFOCLT

San Francisco

Sat 6/20

5:20 am-8:45 pm

1 stop12h 25m

Charlotte Douglas

Wed 6/24

3:10 pm-10:25 pm

2 stops10h 15m

$462

San FranciscoCharlotte

SFO - CLT

SFOCLT

San Francisco

Wed 5/20

11:59 pm-12:14 pm

1 stop9h 15m

Charlotte Douglas

Sun 5/24

2:38 pm-8:37 pm

1 stop8h 59m

$466

San FranciscoCharlotte

SFO - CLT

SFOCLT

San Francisco

Thu 5/21

5:15 am-10:00 pm

1 stop13h 45m

Charlotte Douglas

Tue 5/26

8:00 am-7:55 pm

2 stops14h 55m

$480
Quickest round-trip

San FranciscoCharlotte

SFO - CLT

SFOCLT

San Francisco

Wed 5/6

12:05 am-10:35 am

1 stop7h 30m

Charlotte Douglas

Fri 5/29

4:46 pm-10:48 pm

1 stop9h 02m

$481

San FranciscoCharlotte

SFO - CLT

SFOCLT

San Francisco

Mon 7/27

9:10 pm-10:00 am

1 stop9h 50m

Charlotte Douglas

Sun 8/2

6:30 am-2:30 pm

2 stops11h 00m

$492

San FranciscoCharlotte

SFO - CLT

SFOCLT

San Francisco

Thu 7/23

9:45 am-11:15 pm

2 stops10h 30m

Charlotte Douglas

Sun 7/26

1:05 pm-7:55 pm

1 stop9h 50m

$492

San FranciscoCharlotte

SFO - CLT

SFOCLT

San Francisco

Tue 3/31

5:55 am-6:20 pm

2 stops9h 25m

Charlotte Douglas

Mon 4/13

6:15 am-12:35 pm

2 stops9h 20m

$506

San FranciscoCharlotte

SFO - CLT

SFOCLT

San Francisco

Fri 5/15

10:30 am-10:40 pm

2 stops9h 10m

Charlotte Douglas

Sun 5/31

4:50 pm-12:20 am

2 stops10h 30m

$508

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Compare providers for flights from San Francisco 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 Francisco to Charlotte in March.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
JustAirTicketPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*1 star
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
PricelinePrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
CheapfaremartPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*1 star

*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 Francisco-Charlotte flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on San Francisco-Charlotte flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from San Francisco-Charlotte flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on San Francisco-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 Francisco-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 Francisco to Charlotte

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Charlotte from San Francisco with our price prediction graph.
Estimated round-trip price
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Cheapflights Insights

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

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from San Francisco to Charlotte. Price data was last updated on March 13, 2026.

Booking 31 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from San Francisco to Charlotte. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

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

Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Charlotte (average of $183). Flying from San Francisco to Charlotte in February 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 SFO to CLT?

Find hourly flight availability from San Francisco 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 March 16, 2026.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from San Francisco to Charlotte as you normally would.

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from San Francisco to Charlotte?

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 March 16, 2026.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from San Francisco to Charlotte, such as Southwest,Delta, andUnited Airlines. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,320 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

William Drew,Nov 2025

SJC - HNL

Flight crew was amazing! Usually they're very good on Southwest, but this crew went above and beyond. I have never ever seen so many rounds of drink service on a flight before.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,320 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,320 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

William Drew,Nov 2025

SJC - HNL

Flight crew was amazing! Usually they're very good on Southwest, but this crew went above and beyond. I have never ever seen so many rounds of drink service on a flight before.
Delta
7.9
Good
8,288 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,320 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

William Drew,Nov 2025

SJC - HNL

Flight crew was amazing! Usually they're very good on Southwest, but this crew went above and beyond. I have never ever seen so many rounds of drink service on a flight before.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,431 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,320 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

William Drew,Nov 2025

SJC - HNL

Flight crew was amazing! Usually they're very good on Southwest, but this crew went above and beyond. I have never ever seen so many rounds of drink service on a flight before.
American Airlines
7.1
Good
11,468 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,320 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

William Drew,Nov 2025

SJC - HNL

Flight crew was amazing! Usually they're very good on Southwest, but this crew went above and beyond. I have never ever seen so many rounds of drink service on a flight before.
Frontier
5.7
Fair
3,027 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,320 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

William Drew,Nov 2025

SJC - HNL

Flight crew was amazing! Usually they're very good on Southwest, but this crew went above and beyond. I have never ever seen so many rounds of drink service on a flight before.

Related info for your journey

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

    If you wish to fly to Charlotte from San Francisco, then you need to book flights from San Francisco to Charlotte Douglas. There are 4 flights from San Francisco (SFO) to Douglas (CLT) per day to choose from. Flights to Charlotte from San Francisco are available from 6 different airlines, which means you should have some options if you want to compare airfare deals. 4h 59m is how long a nonstop flight from San Francisco to Charlotte Douglas typically takes.

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

    The San Francisco to Charlotte Douglas flight path was viewed by 10 users in the past month. Keep an eye out for changes in search interest prior to high and low season.

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

    A quick flight from San Francisco to Charlotte can take about 9h 15m. Southwest provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $466. San Francisco and Charlotte are separated by a distance of 2289 mi. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

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

    Flying on Frontier is currently your cheapest option to Charlotte, with prices starting at $100. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Delta and United Airlines, with the lowest prices starting at $228 and $246, respectively. You may be able to fly from San Francisco to Charlotte for 80% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

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

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Frontier, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $79. United Airlines flights start at $138 while deals on Delta start at $143 one-way.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from San Francisco to Charlotte?

    No one likes to see their flight delayed. When booking a flight from San Francisco to Charlotte consider choosing China Southern (91%), American Airlines (90%) or Qantas Airways (88%) as they are the most reliable in getting you off to your destination on time.

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

    Looking for the cheapest flight from San Francisco to Charlotte? While on average our users pay $943, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $164. The most popular route (San Francisco - Charlotte Douglas), is priced around $268.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Charlotte (average of $183). Flying from San Francisco to Charlotte in February 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 6 airlines flying from San Francisco to Charlotte

Discover the top 6 airlines that operate flights from San Francisco 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 March 16, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$100Average$258FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
DeltaCheapest$228Average$442FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$246Average$588FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$333Average$420FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
American AirlinesCheapest$371Average$510FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
JetBlueCheapest$374Average$418FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%

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