Cheap flights from San Francisco to Charlotte (SFO - CLT) from $44

This is the cheapest one-way flight price, found on 9/27. Prices may vary by date and flight preferences.
SFO — CLT
Oct 3 — Oct 101

The best prices from San Francisco to Charlotte Douglas are usually found in February or January, booked 60 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Tuesday and return on a Tuesday

How to find the cheapest flight from San Francisco (SFO) to Charlotte (CLT)

All the information you need to plan the best SFO to CLT flight in 2023: compare San Francisco to Charlotte flight prices with the expected peak season, weather and rainfall in Charlotte.

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

February

Round-trip from

$276

One-way from

$44
High demand for flights, 18% potential price rise
Best time to find cheap flights, 25% potential price drop
From San Francisco to Charlotte Douglas
One-way flight from San Francisco to Charlotte Douglas

SFO - CLT

Price

$276 - $450

CLT

Temperature

41 - 78.8 °F

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Rainfall

3 - 4.2 inches

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

Thursday flights are generally found to be more expensive for flights from San Francisco to Charlotte. This shouldn’t discourage you from searching, as you can still find great deals by being flexible with your options. Use our search form to find deals on tickets to Charlotte.

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

To save on the cost of your flight from San Francisco to Charlotte, book at least 60 days before your planned departure. Booking around this time can save you about 25% on the cost of this flight compared to booking a flight leaving this week. We have found prices from $717 if you need a flight within two weeks. For flights within the next 72 hours, you can find tickets from as low as $822.

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

February is one of the best times of the year to fly to Charlotte from San Francisco. Prices for February average $624 per person but you can even find prices for as low as $213. The most expensive prices can be found in the month of July. Opting for a February flight can save you 22% on your journey compared to booking in July

When is the cheapest time to fly from San Francisco to Charlotte (SFO - CLT)?

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 76% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the evening.

Cheap Frontier flights from San Francisco to Charlotte

Find some of the cheapest Frontier flights traveling from San Francisco to Charlotte. Deals update often to give you more flight options matching your criteria
  • One of the most popular airlines traveling from San Francisco to Charlotte is Frontier. Flights from Frontier traveling this route typically cost $482.90 RT. This price is typically 18% cheaper than other airlines that offer San Francisco to Charlotte flights. When booking this route, the cheapest RT price found was $349. San Francisco Airport is the most common San Francisco airport to take off from when flying to Charlotte. Charlotte Douglas Airport is the most popular arrival airport in Charlotte. When flying from San Francisco to Charlotte, Frontier flights are 4% more popular than any other airline flying that same route.

Cheap American Airlines flights from San Francisco to Charlotte

Some of the lowest-priced American Airlines flights we've found at this time heading from San Francisco to Charlotte. Check back soon if you're not seeing flights that suit your needs.
  • If you’re traveling from San Francisco to Charlotte, one of the more common airlines traveling that route is American Airlines. Flights from American Airlines traveling this route typically cost $712.30 RT. This price is typically 29% more expensive than other airlines that offer San Francisco to Charlotte flights. When booking this route, the cheapest RT price found was $430. The most popular departure airport in San Francisco when flying to Charlotte is San Francisco Airport. The most popular airport to fly into when visiting Charlotte is Charlotte Douglas Airport. When flying from San Francisco to Charlotte, American Airlines flights are 1% more popular than any other airline flying that same route.

Cheap San Francisco to Charlotte flights in September & October 2023

The best prices found for SFO to CLT flights for September, October
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San Francisco to Charlotte 2023 flight deals

Cheap flights to Charlotte from San Francisco found for this year
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Non-stop flights to Charlotte from San Francisco

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One-way flights to Charlotte from San Francisco

The cheapest one-way flights from San Francisco to Charlotte
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San Francisco

Wed 10/25

1 stop8h 13m

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Wed 11/1

1 stop20h 52m

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Wed 11/1

1 stop8h 13m

Charlotte Douglas

Tue 11/7

1 stop13h 17m

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San Francisco

Tue 10/17

1 stop24h 24m

Charlotte Douglas

Sat 10/21

1 stop21h 47m

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San Francisco

Wed 10/18

1 stop15h 06m

Charlotte Douglas

Sat 10/21

1 stop21h 47m

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San Francisco

Sat 10/28

1 stop9h 03m

Charlotte Douglas

Wed 11/8

1 stop11h 25m

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SFOCLT

San Francisco

Wed 11/1

1 stop8h 13m

Charlotte Douglas

Wed 11/8

1 stop11h 25m

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San Francisco

Sat 11/4

1 stop9h 03m

Charlotte Douglas

Tue 11/7

1 stop13h 17m

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San Francisco

Wed 10/18

1 stop15h 06m

Charlotte Douglas

Wed 10/25

1 stop11h 20m

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San Francisco

Tue 12/5

Nonstop4h 56m

Charlotte Douglas

Tue 12/5

1 stop8h 15m

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Deals found on 9/28

Reviews of airlines servicing Charlotte

To help decide which airline to fly from San Francisco to Charlotte, see what other customers have to say about Frontier, American Airlines 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.
Delta
7.9
Good
3,023 reviews

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.0

Food

7.2

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.8

Overall

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

The flight was not listed on the screens so we had to guess which gate to go to from another similar flight and got lucky. Flight crew seemed irritated to be there.

Delta
7.9
Good
3,023 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
3,023 reviews

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.0

Food

7.2

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.8

Overall

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

The flight was not listed on the screens so we had to guess which gate to go to from another similar flight and got lucky. Flight crew seemed irritated to be there.

United Airlines
7.4
Good
1,890 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
3,023 reviews

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.0

Food

7.2

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.8

Overall

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

The flight was not listed on the screens so we had to guess which gate to go to from another similar flight and got lucky. Flight crew seemed irritated to be there.

American Airlines
7.2
Good
2,635 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
3,023 reviews

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.0

Food

7.2

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.8

Overall

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

The flight was not listed on the screens so we had to guess which gate to go to from another similar flight and got lucky. Flight crew seemed irritated to be there.

Frontier
5.8
Fair
762 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
3,023 reviews

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.0

Food

7.2

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.8

Overall

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

The flight was not listed on the screens so we had to guess which gate to go to from another similar flight and got lucky. Flight crew seemed irritated to be there.

Related info for your journey

Useful info, stats and facts about San Francisco to Charlotte flights.

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 50m is how long a nonstop flight from San Francisco to Charlotte Douglas typically takes.

Can I find flights from San Francisco to Charlotte for under $100 on Cheapflights?

Yes, there are multiple flights from San Francisco to Charlotte for under $100. The cheapest flight booked recently is on Frontier for just $88, but on average you can expect to pay $105.

Are there nonstop flights from San Francisco to Charlotte for under $500 on Cheapflights?

Cheapflights has at least 20 direct flights from San Francisco to Charlotte under $500. A good price for a nonstop flight from San Francisco to Charlotte is less than $621.

Are there last-minute flights available from San Francisco to Charlotte for under $200?

There are currently 20+ open flights from San Francisco to Charlotte within the next 7 days for less than $200.

What days are nonstop flights available from San Francisco to Charlotte?

Days when nonstop flights are available for this flight are: Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday.

How popular is this San Francisco to Charlotte flight route?

How many flights depart from San Francisco to Charlotte on average per day?

On average, you can expect to see 5 flights from San Francisco to Charlotte a day.
Evening (6pm - Midnight) - 100% of flight departures

How long is the flight from San Francisco to Charlotte?

A quick flight from San Francisco to Charlotte can take about 8h 13m. Frontier provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $88. San Francisco and Charlotte are separated by a distance of 2304 mi.

What is the cheapest airline to fly from San Francisco to Charlotte round-trip?

Flying on Frontier is currently your cheapest option to Charlotte, with prices starting at $88. You may be able to fly from San Francisco to Charlotte for 85% less than the average price by searching for this airline.

What are the most popular airlines that fly from San Francisco to Charlotte?

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 Fiji Airways (87%), Qantas Airways (80%) or American Airlines (79%) 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 $1,018, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $102. The most popular route (San Francisco - Charlotte Douglas), is priced around $96.

What does SFO to CLT mean?

SFO stands for San Francisco Airport, while CLT stands for Charlotte Douglas Airport. These codes are often called IATA codes, a set of identifiers established by IATA (International Air Transport Association) that is widely used by airlines and the aviation industry.

Alternative routes for San Francisco to Charlotte

See prices for flight routes from nearby airports that may be better suited for you.

Top 6 airlines flying from San Francisco to Charlotte

The chart below displays the airlines Cheapflights users traveling from San Francisco to Charlotte choose most often. Cheapest and average prices are based on aggregated data from the past 12 months.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$143Average$240FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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Spirit AirlinesCheapest$222Average$323FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
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Alaska AirlinesCheapest$248Average$544FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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DeltaCheapest$278Average$443FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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United AirlinesCheapest$349Average$483FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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American AirlinesCheapest$430Average$712FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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Hourly flight availability from San Francisco to Charlotte

See what time of day planes typically take off from San Francisco to Charlotte
24%of flight departuresEarly morningMidnight to 6 am
47%of flight departuresMorning6 am to noon
13%of flight departuresAfternoonNoon to 6 pm
16%of flight departuresEvening6 pm to midnight
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Weekly flight availability from San Francisco to Charlotte

See how many times per day planes take to the skies headed from San Francisco to Charlotte
Sunday4daily flights
Monday5daily flights
Tuesday4daily flights
Wednesday4daily flights
Thursday5daily flights
Friday4daily flights
Saturday5daily flights

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