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$93+ Cheap flights from Charlotte to San Diego (CLT - SAN)

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 9/11. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CLT — SAN
Aug 2 — Aug 91
Sat 8/2
Sat 8/9
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Charlotte Douglas to San Diego are usually found in April or January, booked 73 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Tuesday and return on a Wednesday

Cheap flight deals from Charlotte to San Diego

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Charlotte (CLT) to San Diego (SAN). 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 July 28, 2025.

Round-trip from

$262
(Mytrip)

One-way from

$93
(CheapOair)

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

April

Average price

$446

Good round-trip deal

$481 or less

Good one-way deal

$443 or less
From Charlotte Douglas to San Diego
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Cheapest flights from Charlotte to San Diego
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Charlotte to San Diego. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on July 28, 2025.

This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/27. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 8/86:54 pmCLT - SAN
2 stops26h 01mSpirit Airlines
Mon 8/115:13 pmSAN - CLT
1 stop17h 27mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 7/27$262
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/27. 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 9/111:11 pmCLT - SAN
1 stop7h 31mFrontier
Sun 9/146:35 amSAN - CLT
1 stop6h 50mFrontier
Deal found 7/27$264
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/27. 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.
Sun 8/1710:19 pmCLT - SAN
1 stop20h 40mMultiple Airlines
Wed 8/206:15 amSAN - CLT
2 stops12h 44mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/27$267
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/25. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 9/164:10 pmCLT - SAN
1 stop8h 35mSouthwest
Wed 9/176:55 amSAN - CLT
1 stop6h 40mSouthwest
Deal found 7/25$306

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Charlotte to San Diego 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 July 28, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Charlotte to San Diego that are best for you.

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San Diego

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Depart

Return

Price

CharlotteSan Diego

CLT - SAN

CLTSAN

Charlotte Douglas

Fri 8/8

6:54 pm-5:55 pm

2 stops26h 01m

San Diego

Mon 8/11

5:13 pm-1:40 pm

1 stop17h 27m

$262

CharlotteSan Diego

CLT - SAN

CLTSAN

Charlotte Douglas

Thu 9/11

1:11 pm-5:42 pm

1 stop7h 31m

San Diego

Sun 9/14

6:35 am-4:25 pm

1 stop6h 50m

$264

CharlotteSan Diego

CLT - SAN

CLTSAN

Charlotte Douglas

Sun 8/17

10:19 pm-3:59 pm

1 stop20h 40m

San Diego

Wed 8/20

6:15 am-9:59 pm

2 stops12h 44m

$267

CharlotteSan Diego

CLT - SAN

CLTSAN

Charlotte Douglas

Tue 9/16

4:10 pm-9:45 pm

1 stop8h 35m

San Diego

Wed 9/17

6:55 am-4:35 pm

1 stop6h 40m

$306

CharlotteSan Diego

CLT - SAN

CLTSAN

Charlotte Douglas

Thu 9/25

2:24 pm-7:29 am

2 stops20h 05m

$93

CharlotteSan Diego

CLT - SAN

CLTSAN

Charlotte Douglas

Thu 9/25

5:20 pm-11:53 pm

1 stop9h 33m

$110

CharlotteSan Diego

CLT - SAN

CLTSAN

Charlotte Douglas

Wed 8/27

4:10 pm-9:45 pm

1 stop8h 35m

$162

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Deals found on 7/28

Best time to book a flight from Charlotte to San Diego

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

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Charlotte to San Diego. Price data was last updated on July 25, 2025.

The price you pay for your flight from Charlotte to San Diego may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 73 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 Charlotte to San Diego?

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Charlotte to San Diego (average of $286). Flying from Charlotte to San Diego in March is currently the most expensive (average of $366). 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 CLT to SAN?

Find hourly flight availability from Charlotte to San Diego. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated July 28, 2025.

When flying from Charlotte to San Diego, the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight at noon, which can drop the price by up to 10% versus a flight in the evening.

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

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Charlotte to San Diego. Price data was last updated on July 20, 2025.

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

Weekly flight availability from Charlotte to San Diego

Explore weekly flight availability from Charlotte to San Diego. 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 July 28, 2025.

The most flights from CLT to SAN are scheduled on a Monday (10 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (10 on average).

Reviews of airlines servicing San Diego

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to San Diego. 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 San Diego. Reviews last updated July 28, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Southwest, Spirit Airlines, and Frontier from Charlotte to San Diego. 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
4,237 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

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
4,237 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,237 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.
Spirit Airlines
6.3
Okay
8,034 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,237 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.
Frontier
5.9
Fair
3,238 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,237 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

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 Charlotte to San Diego. 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 Charlotte to San Diego?

    If you book a flight from Charlotte to San Diego, you will be flying from Douglas to San Diego. Flights to San Diego (SAN) from Charlotte Douglas (CLT) take 4h 45m for a nonstop flight. There are 10 flights from Douglas to San Diego per day from 7 airlines.

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

    The Charlotte Douglas to San Diego flight path was viewed by 7 users in the past month. Keep an eye out for changes in search interest prior to high and low season.

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

    Spirit Airlines, at $262, was found to be the cheapest airline from Charlotte to San Diego.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include Frontier and Southwest. These flights start at 35% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

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

    The cheapest flight price from Charlotte to San Diego is $327. On average you can expect to pay $657. The most popular route, (Charlotte Douglas - San Diego), can usually be booked for $231.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Charlotte to San Diego (average of $286). Flying from Charlotte to San Diego in March is currently the most expensive (average of $366). 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 Charlotte to San Diego

Discover the top 7 airlines that operate flights from Charlotte to San Diego. 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 July 28, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$117Average$218FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
FrontierCheapest$135Average$244FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
DeltaCheapest$204Average$353FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$228Average$380FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
SouthwestCheapest$246Average$397FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
American AirlinesCheapest$269Average$420FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$276Average$364FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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