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$86+ Cheap flights from Charlotte (CLT) to San Francisco Bay Area

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 7/31. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CLT — SFO
Jul 7 — Jul 141
Mon 7/7
Mon 7/14
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Cheap flight deals from Charlotte to San Francisco Bay Area

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Charlotte to San Francisco Bay Area flight deals. Data was last updated July 2, 2025.

Round-trip from

$220
(FlightHub)

One-way from

$86
(CheapOair)

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$489
From Charlotte Douglas to San Francisco Bay Area
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Cheapest flights from Charlotte to San Francisco Bay Area
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Charlotte to San Francisco Bay Area. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on July 2, 2025.

This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/1. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 7/309:28 pmCLT - OAK
2 stops17h 59mSpirit Airlines
Wed 8/66:00 amOAK - CLT
1 stop28h 40mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 7/1$220
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/1. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 8/49:28 pmCLT - SJC
1 stop16h 08mSpirit Airlines
Wed 8/66:30 amSJC - CLT
1 stop28h 10mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 7/1$229
This Orbitz deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/2. 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 Orbitz is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 7/309:28 pmCLT - SJC
1 stop16h 08mMultiple Airlines
Sun 8/37:00 pmSJC - CLT
2 stops18h 57mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/2$283
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/1. 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.
Wed 7/305:58 pmCLT - SJC
1 stop7h 52mDelta
Tue 8/512:17 pmSJC - CLT
1 stop8h 41mDelta
Deal found 7/1$287
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/1. 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.
Sat 9/2710:20 amCLT - SJC
1 stop9h 21mAmerican Airlines
Mon 9/298:00 amSJC - CLT
1 stop8h 40mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 7/1$315
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/30. 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.
Fri 7/115:30 pmCLT - SFO
1 stop8h 05mFrontier
Tue 7/296:37 amSFO - CLT
1 stop6h 59mFrontier
Deal found 6/30$321
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/30. 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 10/17:40 amCLT - SFO
1 stop8h 45mSouthwest
Mon 10/65:00 amSFO - CLT
1 stop7h 15mSouthwest
Deal found 6/30$342
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/1. 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.
Wed 9/1710:35 amCLT - SFO
2 stops14h 11mUnited Airlines
Wed 9/244:10 pmSFO - CLT
2 stops15h 21mUnited Airlines
Deal found 7/1$358
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/30. 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.
Sat 9/65:30 amCLT - STS
1 stop9h 25mAmerican Airlines
Sat 9/131:00 pmSTS - CLT
1 stop14h 16mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/30$635
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/30. 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 Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 10/38:20 amCLT - STS
2 stops16h 37mAlaska Airlines
Fri 10/106:51 pmSTS - CLT
2 stops13h 30mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 6/30$801

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Charlotte to San Francisco Bay Area 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 2, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Charlotte to San Francisco Bay Area that are best for you.

Fly from

Charlotte

Fly to

San Francisco Bay Area

Route

Depart

Return

Price

CharlotteOakland

CLT - OAK

CLTOAK

Charlotte Douglas

Wed 7/30

9:28 pm-12:27 pm

2 stops17h 59m

Oakland

Wed 8/6

6:00 am-1:40 pm

1 stop28h 40m

$220

CharlotteSan Jose

CLT - SJC

CLTSJC

Charlotte Douglas

Mon 8/4

9:28 pm-10:36 am

1 stop16h 08m

San Jose

Wed 8/6

6:30 am-1:40 pm

1 stop28h 10m

$229

CharlotteSan Jose

CLT - SJC

CLTSJC

Charlotte Douglas

Wed 7/30

9:28 pm-10:36 am

1 stop16h 08m

San Jose

Sun 8/3

7:00 pm-4:57 pm

2 stops18h 57m

$283

CharlotteSan Jose

CLT - SJC

CLTSJC

Charlotte Douglas

Wed 7/30

5:58 pm-10:50 pm

1 stop7h 52m

San Jose

Tue 8/5

12:17 pm-11:58 pm

1 stop8h 41m

$287

CharlotteSan Jose

CLT - SJC

CLTSJC

Charlotte Douglas

Sat 9/27

10:20 am-4:41 pm

1 stop9h 21m

San Jose

Mon 9/29

8:00 am-7:40 pm

1 stop8h 40m

$315

CharlotteSan Francisco

CLT - SFO

CLTSFO

Charlotte Douglas

Fri 7/11

5:30 pm-10:35 pm

1 stop8h 05m

San Francisco

Tue 7/29

6:37 am-4:36 pm

1 stop6h 59m

$321

CharlotteSan Francisco

CLT - SFO

CLTSFO

Charlotte Douglas

Wed 8/20

7:40 am-1:25 pm

1 stop8h 45m

San Francisco

Mon 8/25

5:30 am-3:15 pm

1 stop6h 45m

$342

CharlotteSan Francisco

CLT - SFO

CLTSFO

Charlotte Douglas

Wed 9/17

10:35 am-9:46 pm

2 stops14h 11m

San Francisco

Wed 9/24

4:10 pm-10:31 am

2 stops15h 21m

$358

CharlotteSanta Rosa

CLT - STS

CLTSTS

Charlotte Douglas

Sat 9/6

5:30 am-11:55 am

1 stop9h 25m

Santa Rosa Sonoma County

Sat 9/13

1:00 pm-6:16 am

1 stop14h 16m

$635

CharlotteSanta Rosa

CLT - STS

CLTSTS

Charlotte Douglas

Fri 10/3

8:20 am-9:57 pm

2 stops16h 37m

Santa Rosa Sonoma County

Fri 10/10

6:51 pm-11:21 am

2 stops13h 30m

$801

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Best time to book a flight from Charlotte to San Francisco Bay Area

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Charlotte to San Francisco Bay Area

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Charlotte to San Francisco Bay Area?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Charlotte to San Francisco Bay Area (average of $276). Flying from Charlotte to San Francisco Bay Area in June is currently the most expensive (average of $360). 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 XIH?

Find hourly flight availability from Charlotte to San Francisco Bay Area. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated July 2, 2025.

When flying from Charlotte to San Francisco Bay Area, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

Reviews of airlines servicing San Francisco Bay Area

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to San Francisco Bay Area. 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 Francisco Bay Area. Reviews last updated July 2, 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Alaska Airlines, Southwest, and Delta from Charlotte to San Francisco Bay Area have to say. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,272 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,983 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,861 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Charlotte to San Francisco Bay Area. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Charlotte to San Francisco Bay Area?

    Located just 5.7 mi from the city center, Charlotte Douglas (CLT) is the airport most travelers will use when flying to San Francisco Bay Area from Charlotte.

  • How popular is this Charlotte to San Francisco Bay Area flight route?

    The Charlotte Douglas to San Francisco Bay Area flight path was viewed by 5 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 to fly from Charlotte to San Francisco Bay Area one-way?

    The cheapest airline one-way is Spirit Airlines, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $86. However, be on the lookout for offers from Sun Country Air and Delta, as they are both options that can get you from Charlotte to San Francisco Bay Area for a low price.

  • What are the most popular routes from Charlotte to San Francisco Bay Area?

    The most popular route from Charlotte to San Francisco Bay Area is Charlotte Douglas - San Francisco. You may also consider Charlotte Douglas - San Jose or Charlotte Douglas - Oakland.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Charlotte to San Francisco Bay Area?

    No one likes to see their flight delayed. When booking a flight from Charlotte to San Francisco Bay Area consider choosing Qantas Airways (76%), American Airlines (70%) or China Southern (59%) as they are the most reliable in getting you off to your destination on time.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Charlotte to San Francisco Bay Area?

    While on average a flight from Charlotte to San Francisco Bay Area is generally $1,017, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $226. When looking at the most popular route, (Charlotte Douglas - San Francisco), you can expect to pay $246 for that flight.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Charlotte to San Francisco Bay Area?

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

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Charlotte to San Francisco Bay Area?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Charlotte to San Francisco Bay Area 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 Francisco Bay Area?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Charlotte to San Francisco Bay Area (average of $276). Flying from Charlotte to San Francisco Bay Area in June is currently the most expensive (average of $360). 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 Francisco Bay Area

Discover the top 6 airlines that operate flights from Charlotte to San Francisco Bay Area. 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 2, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$130Average$281FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
FrontierCheapest$135Average$202FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
DeltaCheapest$208Average$409FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$286Average$541FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$286Average$524FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
SouthwestCheapest$342Average$482FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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