San Diego

$72+ Cheap flights from Charlotte to San Diego (CLT - SAN)

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CLT — SAN
Jan 11 — Jan 181
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Charlotte Douglas to San Diego are usually found in April or February, booked 73 days in advance, depart on a Thursday or Tuesday and return on a Wednesday

Cheap flight deals from Charlotte to San Diego

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 December 12, 2025.

This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/10. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 12/145:50 amCLT - SAN
2 stops9h 30mSouthwest
Tue 12/166:30 amSAN - CLT
1 stop6h 50mSouthwest
Deal found 12/10$360
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/11. 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/1812:17 pmCLT - SAN
1 stop9h 58mFrontier
Tue 12/306:25 amSAN - CLT
1 stop7h 17mFrontier
Deal found 12/11$363
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/10. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/302:22 pmCLT - SAN
2 stops22h 35mFrontier
Wed 12/314:47 pmSAN - CLT
1 stop15h 35mFrontier
Deal found 12/10$364
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/11. 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 Priceline is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 12/127:24 pmCLT - SAN
1 stop7h 35mFrontier
Sun 12/146:34 amSAN - CLT
1 stop7h 15mFrontier
Deal found 12/11$367
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/9. 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.
Thu 12/116:20 pmCLT - SAN
1 stop7h 40mSouthwest
Sun 12/146:30 amSAN - CLT
1 stop8h 35mSouthwest
Deal found 12/9$368
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/11. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 12/136:45 amCLT - SAN
2 stops9h 40mSouthwest
Mon 12/156:30 amSAN - CLT
1 stop11h 20mSouthwest
Deal found 12/11$371
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/11. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/245:14 pmCLT - SAN
1 stop9h 45mFrontier
Mon 12/294:47 pmSAN - CLT
1 stop15h 35mFrontier
Deal found 12/11$383
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/10. 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/245:14 pmCLT - SAN
1 stop9h 45mFrontier
Wed 12/316:25 amSAN - CLT
1 stop7h 17mFrontier
Deal found 12/10$387
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/9. 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/2512:17 pmCLT - SAN
1 stop9h 58mFrontier
Mon 12/296:25 amSAN - CLT
1 stop25h 57mFrontier
Deal found 12/9$393
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/10. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/246:48 pmCLT - SAN
Nonstop5h 14mAmerican Airlines
Thu 1/16:15 amSAN - CLT
Nonstop4h 45mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/10$403
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/9. 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.
Wed 12/105:10 pmCLT - SAN
1 stop9h 15mSouthwest
Sun 12/146:30 amSAN - CLT
1 stop8h 35mSouthwest
Deal found 12/9$405
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/10. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/2512:15 pmCLT - SAN
1 stop9h 23mDelta
Wed 12/316:15 amSAN - CLT
1 stop6h 10mDelta
Deal found 12/10$408

Find 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 December 12, 2025.

Most accurate provider

Mytrip
3 stars

Most trusted provider

Mytrip
3 stars

Round-trip from

$363
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$72
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

April

Average price

$488

Good round-trip deal

$438 or less

Good one-way deal

$347 or less
Provider with most accurate pricing for Charlotte Douglas-San Diego flight deals.
Provider most trusted by Cheapflights users for Charlotte Douglas-San Diego flights.
From Charlotte Douglas to San Diego
One-way flight from Charlotte Douglas to San Diego
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 7% potential increase in price ($34 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($6 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in December 2025
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Charlotte Douglas to San Diego.
Price to beat on a one-way flight from Charlotte Douglas to San Diego.

Cheapflights Fare Finder

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

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Charlotte

Fly to

San Diego

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Depart

Return

Price

CharlotteSan Diego

CLT - SAN

CLTSAN

Charlotte Douglas

Tue 3/3

1:35 pm-7:40 pm

1 stop9h 05m

San Diego

Tue 3/10

6:30 am-4:50 pm

1 stop7h 20m

$373

CharlotteSan Diego

CLT - SAN

CLTSAN

Charlotte Douglas

Sat 2/21

5:25 am-11:40 am

1 stop9h 15m

San Diego

Sat 2/28

7:15 am-5:20 pm

1 stop7h 05m

$373

CharlotteSan Diego

CLT - SAN

CLTSAN

Charlotte Douglas

Thu 2/12

10:45 am-4:15 pm

1 stop8h 30m

San Diego

Sat 2/14

7:00 am-5:50 pm

1 stop7h 50m

$375

CharlotteSan Diego

CLT - SAN

CLTSAN

Charlotte Douglas

Tue 1/13

1:35 pm-8:50 pm

2 stops10h 15m

San Diego

Fri 1/23

8:35 am-6:30 pm

1 stop6h 55m

$380

CharlotteSan Diego

CLT - SAN

CLTSAN

Charlotte Douglas

Thu 1/8

7:45 am-2:20 pm

1 stop9h 35m

San Diego

Thu 1/8

5:40 pm-10:20 am

2 stops13h 40m

$382

CharlotteSan Diego

CLT - SAN

CLTSAN

Charlotte Douglas

Wed 3/11

6:10 am-12:45 pm

2 stops9h 35m

San Diego

Wed 3/18

7:35 am-7:15 pm

2 stops8h 40m

$383

CharlotteSan Diego

CLT - SAN

CLTSAN

Charlotte Douglas

Mon 2/16

4:45 pm-7:21 pm

Nonstop5h 36m

San Diego

Mon 2/23

6:15 am-1:53 pm

Nonstop4h 38m

$385

CharlotteSan Diego

CLT - SAN

CLTSAN

Charlotte Douglas

Sun 1/11

12:55 pm-7:35 pm

2 stops9h 40m

San Diego

Wed 1/14

6:50 am-6:30 pm

2 stops8h 40m

$385

CharlotteSan Diego

CLT - SAN

CLTSAN

Charlotte Douglas

Mon 1/26

1:35 pm-8:50 pm

2 stops10h 15m

San Diego

Thu 1/29

6:50 am-6:30 pm

2 stops8h 40m

$387

CharlotteSan Diego

CLT - SAN

CLTSAN

Charlotte Douglas

Tue 1/6

1:35 pm-8:50 pm

2 stops10h 15m

San Diego

Mon 1/12

7:55 pm-10:20 am

2 stops11h 25m

$387

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Deals found on 12/11

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Compare providers for flights from Charlotte to San Diego

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 Charlotte to San Diego in December.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
MytripPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
PricelinePrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
CheapflightsfaresPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 stars
CheapfaremartPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*1 star
CheapOairPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
JustAirTicketPrice 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 Charlotte-San Diego flights, users find the pricing of Mytrip to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. Mytrip Users can find the same prices on Charlotte-San Diego flight deals on Cheapflights vs. Mytrip >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Charlotte-San Diego flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Charlotte-San Diego flights, Cheapflights users trust Mytrip the most. Mytrip 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 Charlotte-San Diego 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 Charlotte to San Diego

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

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 December 5, 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, June is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Charlotte to San Diego (average of $105). Flying from Charlotte to San Diego in December is currently the most expensive (average of $298). 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 December 12, 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 in the evening, which can drop the price by up to 24% versus a flight in the morning.

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 December 6, 2025.

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

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 December 12, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Alaska Airlines, Southwest, and American Airlines 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.

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Hannah,Aug 2025

SFO - SAN

Ticket said TSA pre check, but then the TSA agent said that Alaska Airlines has not actually entered the pre check information for the ticket, so I had to use regular security. During boarding, I have a disability and need to board early. The Alaska Airlines employee announced disability boarding, but then immediately announced 2 other groups to board, so I still had to fight the crowds. On the plane, the stewardess was brusk and rude. Seats were very uncomfortable, especially on lower back.

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Hannah,Aug 2025

SFO - SAN

Ticket said TSA pre check, but then the TSA agent said that Alaska Airlines has not actually entered the pre check information for the ticket, so I had to use regular security. During boarding, I have a disability and need to board early. The Alaska Airlines employee announced disability boarding, but then immediately announced 2 other groups to board, so I still had to fight the crowds. On the plane, the stewardess was brusk and rude. Seats were very uncomfortable, especially on lower back.

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Hannah,Aug 2025

SFO - SAN

Ticket said TSA pre check, but then the TSA agent said that Alaska Airlines has not actually entered the pre check information for the ticket, so I had to use regular security. During boarding, I have a disability and need to board early. The Alaska Airlines employee announced disability boarding, but then immediately announced 2 other groups to board, so I still had to fight the crowds. On the plane, the stewardess was brusk and rude. Seats were very uncomfortable, especially on lower back.

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Hannah,Aug 2025

SFO - SAN

Ticket said TSA pre check, but then the TSA agent said that Alaska Airlines has not actually entered the pre check information for the ticket, so I had to use regular security. During boarding, I have a disability and need to board early. The Alaska Airlines employee announced disability boarding, but then immediately announced 2 other groups to board, so I still had to fight the crowds. On the plane, the stewardess was brusk and rude. Seats were very uncomfortable, especially on lower back.

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Hannah,Aug 2025

SFO - SAN

Ticket said TSA pre check, but then the TSA agent said that Alaska Airlines has not actually entered the pre check information for the ticket, so I had to use regular security. During boarding, I have a disability and need to board early. The Alaska Airlines employee announced disability boarding, but then immediately announced 2 other groups to board, so I still had to fight the crowds. On the plane, the stewardess was brusk and rude. Seats were very uncomfortable, especially on lower back.

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Hannah,Aug 2025

SFO - SAN

Ticket said TSA pre check, but then the TSA agent said that Alaska Airlines has not actually entered the pre check information for the ticket, so I had to use regular security. During boarding, I have a disability and need to board early. The Alaska Airlines employee announced disability boarding, but then immediately announced 2 other groups to board, so I still had to fight the crowds. On the plane, the stewardess was brusk and rude. Seats were very uncomfortable, especially on lower back.

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 5h 11m for a nonstop flight. There are 6 flights from Douglas to San Diego per day from 6 airlines.

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

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

    There are many flights that can get you from Charlotte to San Diego in 9h 05m. Fly via Southwest to get the fastest option. There are 2071 mi between Charlotte and San Diego.

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

    Spirit Airlines, at $120, was found to be the cheapest airline from Charlotte to San Diego.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include Frontier and Delta. These flights start at 72% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

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

    $40 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Spirit Airlines. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Frontier and Southwest, with prices starting from $82 and $113, respectively.

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

    The cheapest flight price from Charlotte to San Diego is $282. On average you can expect to pay $513. The most popular route, (Charlotte Douglas - San Diego), can usually be booked for $185.

  • 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, June is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Charlotte to San Diego (average of $105). Flying from Charlotte to San Diego in December is currently the most expensive (average of $298). 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 Charlotte to San Diego

Discover the top 6 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 December 12, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$138Average$278FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
FrontierCheapest$148Average$275FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
DeltaCheapest$192Average$404FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$228Average$383FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
SouthwestCheapest$265Average$418FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
American AirlinesCheapest$269Average$448FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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