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$91+ Cheap flights from Charlotte to San Diego (CLT - SAN)

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CLT — SAN
Oct 11 — Oct 181
Sat 10/11
Sat 10/18
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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 September 11, 2025.

Round-trip from

$288
(Priceline)

One-way from

$91
(Trip.com)

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

April

Average price

$417

Good round-trip deal

$458 or less

Good one-way deal

$419 or less
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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 September 11, 2025.

This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/9. 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 Priceline is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 10/21:11 pmCLT - SAN
1 stop7h 31mFrontier
Thu 10/166:41 amSAN - CLT
1 stop6h 58mFrontier
Deal found 9/9$288
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/8. 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.
Thu 10/235:34 pmCLT - SAN
2 stops16h 52mFrontier
Sun 10/266:41 amSAN - CLT
2 stops23h 34mFrontier
Deal found 9/8$292
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/8. 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.
Mon 9/2911:47 amCLT - SAN
1 stop9h 07mFrontier
Thu 10/212:04 pmSAN - CLT
2 stops20h 18mFrontier
Deal found 9/8$293
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/8. 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 10/175:34 pmCLT - SAN
1 stop9h 16mFrontier
Mon 10/208:11 amSAN - CLT
2 stops26h 39mFrontier
Deal found 9/8$298
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/9. 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.
Sat 11/13:51 pmCLT - SAN
2 stops23h 26mFrontier
Sun 11/27:29 pmSAN - CLT
1 stop12h 13mFrontier
Deal found 9/9$307
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/9. 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.
Wed 10/222:40 pmCLT - SAN
2 stops27h 26mMultiple Airlines
Sun 10/266:41 amSAN - CLT
1 stop6h 58mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/9$309
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/9. 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.
Sun 11/912:29 pmCLT - SAN
1 stop9h 54mFrontier
Sat 11/156:41 amSAN - CLT
2 stops22h 19mFrontier
Deal found 9/9$310
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/10. 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.
Fri 11/145:50 amCLT - SAN
2 stops8h 45mSouthwest
Tue 11/188:40 amSAN - CLT
2 stops9h 10mSouthwest
Deal found 9/10$311
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/9. 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 10/1610:50 amCLT - SAN
1 stop10h 38mFrontier
Sat 10/182:24 pmSAN - CLT
1 stop23h 15mFrontier
Deal found 9/9$312
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/9. 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.
Mon 12/85:16 pmCLT - SAN
1 stop9h 45mMultiple Airlines
Fri 12/1212:38 pmSAN - CLT
2 stops33h 21mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/9$313
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/9. 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.
Mon 9/227:55 pmCLT - SAN
2 stops19h 36mMultiple Airlines
Fri 9/266:35 amSAN - CLT
1 stop7h 08mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/9$314
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/9. 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 11/88:15 amCLT - SAN
1 stop7h 30mSouthwest
Sat 11/157:00 amSAN - CLT
1 stop9h 35mSouthwest
Deal found 9/9$317

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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 September 11, 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

Fri 11/14

5:50 am-11:35 am

2 stops8h 45m

San Diego

Tue 11/18

8:40 am-8:50 pm

2 stops9h 10m

$311

CharlotteSan Diego

CLT - SAN

CLTSAN

Charlotte Douglas

Wed 10/22

5:25 pm-11:10 pm

1 stop8h 45m

San Diego

Sun 10/26

9:10 pm-10:10 am

1 stop10h 00m

$321

CharlotteSan Diego

CLT - SAN

CLTSAN

Charlotte Douglas

Sat 11/8

8:15 am-12:45 pm

1 stop7h 30m

San Diego

Mon 11/10

9:45 pm-10:15 am

1 stop9h 30m

$336

CharlotteSan Diego

CLT - SAN

CLTSAN

Charlotte Douglas

Thu 11/27

7:00 am-11:25 am

1 stop7h 25m

San Diego

Wed 12/3

9:45 pm-10:15 am

1 stop9h 30m

$340

CharlotteSan Diego

CLT - SAN

CLTSAN

Charlotte Douglas

Wed 10/22

5:25 pm-11:10 pm

1 stop8h 45m

San Diego

Fri 10/24

8:35 am-7:25 pm

1 stop7h 50m

$340

CharlotteSan Diego

CLT - SAN

CLTSAN

Charlotte Douglas

Fri 10/10

6:00 am-5:35 pm

1 stop14h 35m

San Diego

Mon 10/13

6:35 am-10:15 pm

1 stop12h 40m

$350

CharlotteSan Diego

CLT - SAN

CLTSAN

Charlotte Douglas

Wed 10/8

2:00 pm-6:50 pm

1 stop7h 50m

San Diego

Sat 10/11

9:30 am-8:45 pm

1 stop8h 15m

$351

CharlotteSan Diego

CLT - SAN

CLTSAN

Charlotte Douglas

Wed 9/17

4:10 pm-9:45 pm

1 stop8h 35m

San Diego

Sat 9/20

6:30 am-4:55 pm

1 stop7h 25m

$351

CharlotteSan Diego

CLT - SAN

CLTSAN

Charlotte Douglas

Mon 12/8

6:10 am-1:20 pm

2 stops10h 10m

San Diego

Fri 12/12

8:55 am-7:15 pm

2 stops7h 20m

$352

CharlotteSan Diego

CLT - SAN

CLTSAN

Charlotte Douglas

Tue 10/7

5:25 pm-11:10 pm

1 stop8h 45m

San Diego

Sun 10/12

2:50 pm-12:15 am

1 stop6h 25m

$355

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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 August 29, 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 September 11, 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 11% 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 September 7, 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.

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 September 11, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Alaska Airlines, Delta, 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.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.0

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.8

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.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.0

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.8

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.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,960 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.0

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.8

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.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.0

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.8

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.
Spirit Airlines
6.3
Okay
8,023 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.0

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.8

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.
Frontier
5.8
Fair
3,177 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.0

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.8

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 4h 57m 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?

    The Charlotte Douglas to San Diego flight path was viewed by 8 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 Charlotte to San Diego?

    There are many flights that can get you from Charlotte to San Diego in 8h 45m. 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 $137, 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 66% 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 $353. On average you can expect to pay $639. The most popular route, (Charlotte Douglas - San Diego), can usually be booked for $146.

  • 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 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 September 11, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$137Average$269FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
FrontierCheapest$138Average$252FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
DeltaCheapest$192Average$348FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$228Average$380FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
SouthwestCheapest$253Average$397FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
American AirlinesCheapest$269Average$428FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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