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$153+ Cheap flights from San Francisco to Charlotte (SFO - CLT)

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SFO — CLT
Jun 17 — Jun 241
Tue 6/17
Tue 6/24
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from San Francisco to Charlotte Douglas are usually found in January or February, booked 79 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Wednesday and return on a Wednesday

Cheap 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 June 12, 2025.

Round-trip from

$309
(Trip.com)

One-way from

$153
(Sun Country Air)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$491

Good round-trip deal

$356 or less

Good one-way deal

$175 or less
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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 June 12, 2025.

This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/9. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 10/1810:55 amSFO - CLT
1 stop6h 50mSouthwest
Wed 10/227:05 amCLT - SFO
1 stop9h 25mSouthwest
Deal found 6/9$305
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 7/117:08 pmSFO - CLT
2 stops15h 32mMultiple Airlines
Tue 7/159:28 pmCLT - SFO
1 stop15h 42mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/10$309
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/9. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 8/78:53 pmSFO - CLT
1 stop10h 48mFrontier
Fri 8/225:32 pmCLT - SFO
1 stop9h 47mFrontier
Deal found 6/9$322
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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.
Thu 8/711:59 pmSFO - CLT
1 stop14h 46mSun Country Air
Mon 8/114:57 pmCLT - SFO
1 stop22h 10mSun Country Air
Deal found 6/11$347
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 7/2512:50 amSFO - CLT
1 stop6h 40mDelta
Fri 8/229:53 amCLT - SFO
1 stop7h 31mDelta
Deal found 6/11$354
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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.
Wed 7/306:21 amSFO - CLT
1 stop8h 09mAmerican Airlines
Wed 7/308:16 pmCLT - SFO
Nonstop5h 31mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/11$364
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/9. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 8/56:43 pmSFO - CLT
1 stop12h 29mUnited Airlines
Tue 8/196:40 amCLT - SFO
1 stop13h 27mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/9$469

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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 June 12, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from San Francisco to Charlotte that are best for you.

Fly from

San Francisco

Fly to

Charlotte

Route

Depart

Return

Price

San FranciscoCharlotte

SFO - CLT

SFOCLT

San Francisco

Fri 7/11

7:08 pm-1:40 pm

2 stops15h 32m

Charlotte Douglas

Tue 7/15

9:28 pm-10:10 am

1 stop15h 42m

$309

San FranciscoCharlotte

SFO - CLT

SFOCLT

San Francisco

Thu 8/7

8:53 pm-10:41 am

1 stop10h 48m

Charlotte Douglas

Fri 8/22

5:32 pm-12:19 am

1 stop9h 47m

$322

San FranciscoCharlotte

SFO - CLT

SFOCLT

San Francisco

Wed 9/10

9:05 pm-9:50 am

1 stop9h 45m

Charlotte Douglas

Mon 9/15

1:55 pm-8:10 pm

1 stop9h 15m

$331

San FranciscoCharlotte

SFO - CLT

SFOCLT

San Francisco

Thu 8/7

11:59 pm-5:45 pm

1 stop14h 46m

Charlotte Douglas

Mon 8/11

4:57 pm-12:07 pm

1 stop22h 10m

$347

San FranciscoCharlotte

SFO - CLT

SFOCLT

San Francisco

Fri 7/25

12:50 am-10:30 am

1 stop6h 40m

Charlotte Douglas

Thu 8/21

6:05 am-10:30 am

1 stop7h 25m

$354

San FranciscoCharlotte

SFO - CLT

SFOCLT

San Francisco

Wed 7/30

6:21 am-5:30 pm

1 stop8h 09m

Charlotte Douglas

Wed 7/30

8:16 pm-10:47 pm

Nonstop5h 31m

$364

San FranciscoCharlotte

SFO - CLT

SFOCLT

San Francisco

Tue 8/5

6:43 pm-10:12 am

1 stop12h 29m

Charlotte Douglas

Sat 8/23

6:40 am-5:07 pm

1 stop13h 27m

$469

San FranciscoCharlotte

SFO - CLT

SFOCLT

San Francisco

Thu 7/31

11:59 pm-10:51 am

1 stop7h 52m

$153

San FranciscoCharlotte

SFO - CLT

SFOCLT

San Francisco

Sat 8/2

6:55 am-1:40 pm

1 stop27h 45m

$161

San FranciscoCharlotte

SFO - CLT

SFOCLT

San Francisco

Tue 7/1

6:37 am-4:33 pm

1 stop6h 56m

$173

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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.
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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 June 9, 2025.

Booking 79 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, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Charlotte (average of $248). Flying from San Francisco 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 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 June 12, 2025.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from San Francisco to Charlotte in the afternoon. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 39% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the evening.

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

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from San Francisco to Charlotte. Price data was last updated on June 8, 2025.

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

Weekly flight availability from San Francisco to Charlotte

Explore weekly flight availability from San Francisco 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 June 12, 2025.

The most flights from SFO to CLT are scheduled on a Tuesday (6 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Thursday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (3 on average).

Rainfall in Charlotte by month

Plan your trip to Charlotte by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Charlotte ranges from 3.0 - 4.2 inches per month. August is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 4.2 in. April is typically the driest time to visit Charlotte when rainfall is around 3.0 in.

Temperature in Charlotte by month

Plan your trip to Charlotte by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Charlotte, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 78.8 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 41.0 F).

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 June 12, 2025.
To help decide which airline to fly from San Francisco to Charlotte, see what other customers have to say about Southwest, Delta and United Airlines. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,287 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.6

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Crew

8.6

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
4,287 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,287 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.6

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,946 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,287 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.6

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,790 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,287 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.6

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,287 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.6

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Crew

8.6

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
345 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,287 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.6

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Crew

8.6

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 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 5 different airlines, which means you should have some options if you want to compare airfare deals. 4h 54m is how long a nonstop flight from San Francisco to Charlotte Douglas typically takes.

  • 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 $322. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Southwest and Sun Country Air, with the lowest prices starting at $331 and $347, respectively. You may be able to fly from San Francisco to Charlotte for 30% 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 Sun Country Air, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $153. Frontier flights start at $173 while deals on Southwest start at $189 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 Qantas Airways (94%), Fiji Airways (93%) or China Southern (91%) 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 $1,100, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $125. The most popular route (San Francisco - Charlotte Douglas), is priced around $181.

  • 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, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Charlotte (average of $248). Flying from San Francisco 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 5 airlines flying from San Francisco to Charlotte

Discover the top 5 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 June 12, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$140Average$226FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
DeltaCheapest$256Average$434FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$310Average$483FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
SouthwestCheapest$365Average$478FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
United AirlinesCheapest$386Average$554FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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