What’s the cheapest layover airport for flights from Charlotte to San Francisco?

Denver (DEN) is the most affordable 1-stop option, with an average round-trip price of $190.

How often are flights from Charlotte to San Francisco delayed?

About 21% of weekly flights between Charlotte and San Francisco have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 139 minutes.

What’s the fastest layover option from Charlotte to San Francisco?

Flights via Chicago (ORD) have the shortest average one-way travel time for 1-stop routes: 8h 09m.

What is the most punctual flight time for Charlotte to San Francisco flights?

Historically, flights departing in the morning are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the evening tend to experience delays more often.

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Tuesday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Thursday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.

Which airport typically offers the quickest layover for flights from Charlotte to San Francisco?

Flights via Chicago (ORD) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average layover time of 1h 02m.

What’s the top layover airport for flights from Charlotte to San Francisco?

Chicago (ORD) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 67% of 1-stop itineraries from Charlotte to San Francisco on Cheapflights.

Which airline has the best punctuality record on Charlotte to San Francisco flights?

Over the last year, American Airlines have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 20% of flights being delayed.

How popular is this Charlotte to San Francisco flight route?

Flights from Charlotte Douglas to San Francisco have been viewed 6 times in the past calendar month.

How long is the flight from Charlotte to San Francisco?

Southwest, Delta, and United Airlines can get you from Charlotte to San Francisco in just under 8h 17m. Your travel time can differ by up to 2h 08m. The distance between Charlotte and San Francisco is about 2289 mi. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both nonstop flights and flights with stops.

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

According to our current data, Frontier ($140), Southwest ($202), and Delta ($218) offers the cheapest pricing from Charlotte to San Francisco. Frontier is currently priced 67% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

Weekly flight availability from Charlotte to San Francisco

The most flights from CLT to SFO are scheduled on a Monday (6 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Tuesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (1 on average).

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in San Francisco ranges from 0.0 - 4.4 inches per month. January is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 4.4 in. July is typically the driest time to visit San Francisco when rainfall is around 0.0 in.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to San Francisco, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, September is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 62.6 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 51.8 F).

What are the cheapest flights from Charlotte to San Francisco?

The cheapest flight price from Charlotte to San Francisco is $278. On average you can expect to pay $1,091. The most popular route, (Charlotte Douglas - San Francisco), can usually be booked for $175.

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

Looking for the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time? Our data shows these are most likely to get you from Charlotte to San Francisco on time: Qantas Airways (78%), American Airlines (73%), China Southern (68%).

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

Before booking your flight from Charlotte to San Francisco check out the most popular airlines for this route: American Airlines, Frontier or Delta.

Most accurate provider : When it comes to deals on Charlotte-San Francisco flights, users find the pricing of eDreams to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. eDreams Users can find the same prices on Charlotte-San Francisco flight deals on Cheapflights vs. eDreams >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Charlotte-San Francisco flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Most trusted provider : When it comes to deals on Charlotte-San Francisco flights, Cheapflights users trust eDreams the most. eDreams 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 Francisco flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

What airports do I use to fly from Charlotte to San Francisco?

Booking a flight from Charlotte Douglas (CLT) to San Francisco (SFO) is your only option if you wish to fly from Charlotte to San Francisco. On a typical day, there are 3 flights from Douglas to San Francisco, all of which are around 5h 33m for a nonstop flight. You can also purchase a plane ticket from 5 airlines when you book a flight from Douglas to San Francisco.

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

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

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

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.

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

Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Charlotte to San Francisco by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

$71+ Flights from Charlotte to San Francisco

Home Search by date Vacation packages Hotels Flight deals Car rental Travel tips & news

Find cheap flights from Charlotte to San Francisco with Cheapflights

1. Tell us where you want to go

Enter your travel information like dates, passengers, trip type (one-way or round trip), and preferred cabin class then click “Find deals”

2. Select your favorite providers

We find the providers serving your travel needs. Choose up to four travel providers to compare side-by-side for flights, hotels, or car rentals.

3. Compare prices and book

Review each provider’s pricing and select the best option for you! Book through your favorite provider’s website for a seamless experience.

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Charlotte Douglas to San Francisco are usually found in January or March, booked 86 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Friday and return on a Tuesday

Find flight deals from Charlotte to San Francisco

Cheapest flights from Charlotte to San Francisco
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Charlotte to San Francisco. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on October 27, 2025.

Thu 11/136:07 pmCLT - SFO

1 stop9h 07mFrontier

Mon 11/176:34 amSFO - CLT

1 stop7h 43mFrontier

Deal found 10/26

$196

Thu 12/2512:17 pmCLT - SFO

1 stop15h 07mFrontier

Mon 12/296:00 amSFO - CLT

2 stops35h 29mFrontier

Deal found 10/26

$210

Wed 12/245:14 pmCLT - SFO

1 stop10h 10mFrontier

Wed 12/316:24 amSFO - CLT

1 stop25h 58mFrontier

Deal found 10/26

$213

Thu 12/45:49 pmCLT - SFO

1 stop9h 35mFrontier

Mon 12/86:30 amSFO - CLT

2 stops29h 17mFrontier

Deal found 10/25

$214

Fri 11/146:07 pmCLT - SFO

1 stop9h 07mFrontier

Tue 11/187:30 amSFO - CLT

2 stops27h 10mFrontier

Deal found 10/25

$221

Sat 12/68:55 amCLT - SFO

2 stops25h 58mMultiple Airlines

Sun 12/146:30 amSFO - CLT

1 stop7h 19mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 10/25

$222

Fri 12/55:44 pmCLT - SFO

1 stop9h 40mFrontier

Sun 12/76:30 amSFO - CLT

2 stops26h 27mFrontier

Deal found 10/26

$225

Thu 12/45:49 pmCLT - SFO

1 stop17h 04mFrontier

Sun 12/76:30 amSFO - CLT

1 stop7h 19mFrontier

Deal found 10/25

$227

Thu 12/2512:17 pmCLT - SFO

1 stop15h 07mFrontier

Sun 12/286:00 amSFO - CLT

2 stops26h 22mFrontier

Deal found 10/26

$229

Wed 12/245:14 pmCLT - SFO

1 stop18h 09mFrontier

Tue 12/304:07 pmSFO - CLT

2 stops37h 25mFrontier

Deal found 10/27

$235

Mon 11/106:07 pmCLT - SFO

1 stop9h 07mFrontier

Mon 11/176:34 amSFO - CLT

1 stop7h 43mFrontier

Deal found 10/26

$252

Thu 12/2512:17 pmCLT - SFO

1 stop15h 07mFrontier

Thu 1/16:00 amSFO - CLT

2 stops28h 56mFrontier

Deal found 10/26

$254

Best flights from Charlotte to San Francisco
Discover carefully curated flight deals from Charlotte to San Francisco that have cost, travel time, and layovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated October 27, 2025.

Thu 12/410:50 amCLT - SFO

2 stops10h 25mSouthwest

Wed 12/105:50 amSFO - CLT

2 stops12h 00mSouthwest

Deal found 10/26

$361

Sat 11/88:16 amCLT - SFO

1 stop8h 17mDelta

Fri 11/1412:30 amSFO - CLT

1 stop7h 23mDelta

Deal found 10/25

$387

Fri 11/76:45 amCLT - SFO

1 stop8h 25mUnited Airlines

Tue 11/116:00 amSFO - CLT

1 stop8h 20mUnited Airlines

Deal found 10/26

$401

Wed 11/56:00 amCLT - SFO

1 stop7h 33mDelta

Sat 11/86:10 amSFO - CLT

1 stop7h 30mDelta

Deal found 10/25

$387

Thu 10/306:40 amCLT - SFO

1 stop8h 16mUnited Airlines

Sat 11/11:12 pmSFO - CLT

1 stop7h 46mUnited Airlines

Deal found 10/26

$401

Thu 11/65:50 amCLT - SFO

2 stops11h 15mSouthwest

Tue 11/118:20 amSFO - CLT

2 stops9h 30mSouthwest

Deal found 10/26

$411

Thu 11/65:30 pmCLT - SFO

1 stop7h 40mDelta

Sat 11/810:57 pmSFO - CLT

1 stop7h 05mDelta

Deal found 10/25

$401

Thu 11/67:44 pmCLT - SFO

1 stop8h 31mUnited Airlines

Mon 11/1012:43 amSFO - CLT

1 stop7h 08mUnited Airlines

Deal found 10/26

$401

Thu 10/306:45 amCLT - SFO

1 stop8h 00mDelta

Mon 11/312:35 amSFO - CLT

1 stop7h 21mDelta

Deal found 10/26

$401

Sat 11/1510:43 amCLT - SFO

1 stop7h 52mUnited Airlines

Mon 11/1711:59 pmSFO - CLT

1 stop7h 52mUnited Airlines

Deal found 10/25

$401

Wed 11/512:56 pmCLT - SFO

1 stop7h 55mDelta

Sun 11/96:00 amSFO - CLT

1 stop7h 17mDelta

Deal found 10/25

$411

Last-minute flights from Charlotte to San Francisco
Discover last-minute flight deals from Charlotte to San Francisco. Data last updated October 27, 2025 and is based on user searches.

Thu 10/306:07 pmCLT - SFO

1 stop23h 33mFrontier

Mon 11/36:34 amSFO - CLT

1 stop8h 02mFrontier

Deal found 10/24

$305

Mon 11/106:07 pmCLT - SFO

1 stop9h 07mFrontier

Mon 11/176:34 amSFO - CLT

1 stop7h 43mFrontier

Deal found 10/26

$252

Mon 11/106:07 pmCLT - SFO

1 stop9h 07mFrontier

Thu 11/136:34 amSFO - CLT

1 stop7h 48mFrontier

Deal found 10/27

$302

Thu 11/136:07 pmCLT - SFO

1 stop9h 07mFrontier

Mon 11/176:34 amSFO - CLT

1 stop7h 43mFrontier

Deal found 10/26

$196

Thu 11/136:00 amCLT - SFO

2 stops18h 11mMultiple Airlines

Mon 11/176:34 amSFO - CLT

1 stop7h 43mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 10/26

$287

Fri 11/146:07 pmCLT - SFO

1 stop9h 07mFrontier

Tue 11/187:30 amSFO - CLT

2 stops27h 10mFrontier

Deal found 10/25

$221

Fri 11/146:07 pmCLT - SFO

1 stop9h 07mFrontier

Sun 11/166:34 amSFO - CLT

2 stops23h 28mFrontier

Deal found 10/25

$278

Fri 11/141:20 pmCLT - SFO

2 stops33h 50mMultiple Airlines

Sun 11/166:34 amSFO - CLT

1 stop7h 43mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 10/26

$300

Thu 11/2010:47 amCLT - SFO

2 stops26h 42mFrontier

Thu 11/272:54 pmSFO - CLT

1 stop22h 29mFrontier

Deal found 10/26

$288

Sat 11/225:08 pmCLT - SFO

1 stop18h 00mFrontier

Thu 11/272:54 pmSFO - CLT

1 stop22h 29mFrontier

Deal found 10/26

$293

One-way flights from Charlotte to San Francisco
Search for one-way flight options from Charlotte to San Francisco. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated October 27, 2025.

Thu 12/45:49 pmCLT - SFO

1 stop17h 04mFrontier

Deal found 10/25

$71

Thu 1/2212:12 pmCLT - SFO

1 stop15h 13mFrontier

Deal found 10/25

$74

Sun 12/75:44 pmCLT - SFO

1 stop17h 09mFrontier

Deal found 10/27

$77

Thu 12/2512:17 pmCLT - SFO

1 stop15h 07mFrontier

Deal found 10/26

$79

Wed 12/245:14 pmCLT - SFO

1 stop10h 10mFrontier

Deal found 10/25

$87

Tue 12/239:24 pmCLT - SFO

2 stops27h 12mFrontier

Deal found 10/25

$98

Tue 12/91:37 pmCLT - SFO

2 stops30h 14mFrontier

Deal found 10/25

$105

Cheap flight deals from Charlotte to San Francisco

Most accurate provider	eDreams 3 stars
Most trusted provider	eDreams 3 stars
Round-trip from	$196 (Priceline)
One-way from	$71 (Flightnetwork)
Popular in	December
Cheapest in	January
Average price	$453
Good round-trip deal	$395 or less
Good one-way deal	$361 or less

Provider with most accurate pricing for Charlotte Douglas-San Francisco flight deals.

Search Deals

Provider most trusted by Cheapflights users for Charlotte Douglas-San Francisco flights.

Search Deals

From Charlotte Douglas to San Francisco

Search Deals

One-way flight from Charlotte Douglas to San Francisco

Search Deals

High demand for flights, 0% potential price rise

Search Deals

Cheapest flight prices on average. 0% potential price decrease ($4 potential savings vs. average RT price).

Search Deals

Average for round-trip flights in October 2025

Search Deals

Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Charlotte Douglas to San Francisco.

Search Deals

Price to beat on a one-way flight from Charlotte Douglas to San Francisco.

Search Deals

Cheapflights Fare Finder

Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Charlotte to San Francisco that are best for you.

Fly from

Fly to

Route

Depart

Return

Price

CharlotteSan Francisco

CLT - SFO

CLTSFO

Charlotte Douglas

Thu 12/4

10:50 am-6:15 pm

2 stops10h 25m

San Francisco

Wed 12/10

5:50 am-8:50 pm

2 stops12h 00m

$361

CharlotteSan Francisco

CLT - SFO

CLTSFO

Charlotte Douglas

Sat 11/8

8:16 am-1:33 pm

1 stop8h 17m

San Francisco

Fri 11/14

12:30 am-10:53 am

1 stop7h 23m

$387

CharlotteSan Francisco

CLT - SFO

CLTSFO

Charlotte Douglas

Wed 11/5

6:00 am-10:33 am

1 stop7h 33m

San Francisco

Sat 11/8

6:10 am-4:40 pm

1 stop7h 30m

$387

CharlotteSan Francisco

CLT - SFO

CLTSFO

Charlotte Douglas

Fri 11/7

6:45 am-12:10 pm

1 stop8h 25m

San Francisco

Tue 11/11

6:00 am-5:20 pm

1 stop8h 20m

$401

CharlotteSan Francisco

CLT - SFO

CLTSFO

Charlotte Douglas

Thu 10/30

6:40 am-11:56 am

1 stop8h 16m

San Francisco

Sat 11/1

1:12 pm-11:58 pm

1 stop7h 46m

$401

CharlotteSan Francisco

CLT - SFO

CLTSFO

Charlotte Douglas

Thu 11/6

5:30 pm-10:10 pm

1 stop7h 40m

San Francisco

Sat 11/8

10:57 pm-9:02 am

1 stop7h 05m

$401

CharlotteSan Francisco

CLT - SFO

CLTSFO

Charlotte Douglas

Thu 11/6

7:44 pm-1:15 am

1 stop8h 31m

San Francisco

Mon 11/10

12:43 am-10:51 am

1 stop7h 08m

$401

CharlotteSan Francisco

CLT - SFO

CLTSFO

Charlotte Douglas

Thu 10/30

6:45 am-11:45 am

1 stop8h 00m

San Francisco

Mon 11/3

12:35 am-10:56 am

1 stop7h 21m

$401

CharlotteSan Francisco

CLT - SFO

CLTSFO

Charlotte Douglas

Sat 11/15

10:43 am-3:35 pm

1 stop7h 52m

San Francisco

Mon 11/17

11:59 pm-10:51 am

1 stop7h 52m

$401

CharlotteSan Francisco

CLT - SFO

CLTSFO

Charlotte Douglas

Thu 11/6

5:50 am-2:05 pm

2 stops11h 15m

San Francisco

Tue 11/11

8:20 am-8:50 pm

2 stops9h 30m

$411

Flights are sorted by cheapest round-trip flights first.

Deals found on 10/26

Showing 1-10 of 22 results

Compare providers for flights from Charlotte to San Francisco

Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Charlotte to San Francisco in October.

Provider	Price Accuracy	Trust Score*
Expedia	Price Accuracy2 stars	Trust Score*3 stars
FlightHub	Price Accuracy3 stars	Trust Score*1 star
eDreams	Price Accuracy3 stars	Trust Score*3 stars
Priceline	Price Accuracy1 star	Trust Score*3 stars
JustAirTicket	Price Accuracy-	Trust Score*1 star
CheapTicketsDeal	Price Accuracy3 stars	Trust Score*3 stars

*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 Francisco flights, users find the pricing of eDreams to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. eDreams Users can find the same prices on Charlotte-San Francisco flight deals on Cheapflights vs. eDreams >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Charlotte-San Francisco flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Charlotte-San Francisco flights, Cheapflights users trust eDreams the most. eDreams 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 Francisco 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 Francisco

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to San Francisco from Charlotte with our price prediction graph.

Estimated round-trip price

Rates are based on past data. Find the cheapest month and day to book your flight based on your travel requirements, then search for cheap deals.

Cheapflights Insights

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

Prices

Airlines

Delays

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

Booking 86 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Charlotte to San Francisco. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

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

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Charlotte to San Francisco (average of $106). Flying from Charlotte to San Francisco in May is currently the most expensive (average of $266). 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 SFO?

It’s typically best to fly out from Charlotte to San Francisco in the evening. Doing so could potentially save you 14% on the flight price compared to flying in the afternoon, which is usually more expensive.

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

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Charlotte to San Francisco flight should consider departing on Friday at noon 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 Francisco

See what other customers who have flown with Southwest, Delta, and United Airlines from Charlotte to San Francisco have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Southwest

8.0

Very good

4,236 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0

Excellent

Walter,Aug 2025

OAK - SAN

Dozens of flights and I've never seen a row's beverages forgotten. I even went back and asked the attendant to check on them and nothing. I really hope it didn't have something to do with the Black mother with her kid in the row. Otherwise it was a typical Southwest flight, rapid boarding, tolerable leg room.

Southwest

8.0

Very good

4,236 reviews

Southwest

8.0

Very good

4,236 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0

Excellent

Walter,Aug 2025

OAK - SAN

Delta

7.9

Good

7,996 reviews

Southwest

8.0

Very good

4,236 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0

Excellent

Walter,Aug 2025

OAK - SAN

United Airlines

7.4

Good

8,997 reviews

Southwest

8.0

Very good

4,236 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0

Excellent

Walter,Aug 2025

OAK - SAN

American Airlines

7.2

Good

11,033 reviews

Southwest

8.0

Very good

4,236 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0

Excellent

Walter,Aug 2025

OAK - SAN

Frontier

5.8

Fair

3,122 reviews

Southwest

8.0

Very good

4,236 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0

Excellent

Walter,Aug 2025

OAK - SAN

Related info for your journey

What airports do I use to fly from Charlotte to San Francisco?
Booking a flight from Charlotte Douglas (CLT) to San Francisco (SFO) is your only option if you wish to fly from Charlotte to San Francisco. On a typical day, there are 3 flights from Douglas to San Francisco, all of which are around 5h 33m for a nonstop flight. You can also purchase a plane ticket from 5 airlines when you book a flight from Douglas to San Francisco.
How popular is this Charlotte to San Francisco flight route?
Flights from Charlotte Douglas to San Francisco have been viewed 6 times in the past calendar month.
How long is the flight from Charlotte to San Francisco?
Southwest, Delta, and United Airlines can get you from Charlotte to San Francisco in just under 8h 17m. Your travel time can differ by up to 2h 08m. The distance between Charlotte and San Francisco is about 2289 mi. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both nonstop flights and flights with stops.
What are the cheapest airlines flying from Charlotte to San Francisco round-trip?
According to our current data, Frontier ($140), Southwest ($202), and Delta ($218) offers the cheapest pricing from Charlotte to San Francisco. Frontier is currently priced 67% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.
What are the most reliable airlines from Charlotte to San Francisco?
Looking for the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time? Our data shows these are most likely to get you from Charlotte to San Francisco on time: Qantas Airways (78%), American Airlines (73%), China Southern (68%).
What are the cheapest flights from Charlotte to San Francisco?
The cheapest flight price from Charlotte to San Francisco is $278. On average you can expect to pay $1,091. The most popular route, (Charlotte Douglas - San Francisco), can usually be booked for $175.
Can I find deals for flights from Charlotte to San Francisco that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on Charlotte to San Francisco flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from Charlotte to San Francisco?
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.
Can I find deals for business class flights from Charlotte to San Francisco?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Charlotte to San Francisco 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?
Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Charlotte to San Francisco (average of $106). Flying from Charlotte to San Francisco in May is currently the most expensive (average of $266). 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.

See more FAQs

Roseville

South San Francisco

Santa Cruz

Livermore

Turlock

Watsonville

Sunnyvale

Santa Clara

Antioch

Manteca

Vallejo

Hollister

Vacaville

San Bruno

Foster City

Redwood City

Union City

Fairfield

Burlingame

Lodi

Browse thousands of different options on Cheapflights for your next trip

Top 5 airlines flying from Charlotte to San Francisco

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
Frontier	Cheapest$140	Average$211	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time62%
Southwest	Cheapest$202	Average$408	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time63%
Delta	Cheapest$218	Average$408	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A
United Airlines	Cheapest$278	Average$490	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%
American Airlines	Cheapest$309	Average$461	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time71%

100% Free

Cheapflights is completely free to use, so you can start saving the moment you arrive.

Book with Flexibility

Our users can plan ahead with confidence and find flights with no change fees

Travel Smart

Millions of people come to us for their flight needs every year. We help make travel planning easy by providing useful insights and data-driven graphs that can inform your decisions.

$71+ Cheap flights from Charlotte to San Francisco (CLT - SFO)

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 12/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.

Find cheap flights from Charlotte to San Francisco with Cheapflights

1. Tell us where you want to go

2. Select your favorite providers

3. Compare prices and book

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Charlotte Douglas to San Francisco are usually found in January or March, booked 86 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Friday and return on a Tuesday

Find flight deals from Charlotte to San Francisco

Cheapest flights from Charlotte to San FranciscoExplore the most affordable flight options available from Charlotte to San Francisco. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on October 27, 2025.

Explore the most affordable flight options available from Charlotte to San Francisco. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on October 27, 2025.

Cheap flight deals from Charlotte to San Francisco

Most accurate provider

Most trusted provider

Round-trip from

One-way from

Popular in

Cheapest in

Average price

Good round-trip deal

Good one-way deal

Cheapflights Fare Finder

Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Charlotte to San Francisco that are best for you.

Compare providers for flights from Charlotte to San Francisco

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 Francisco in October.

Best time to book a flight from Charlotte to San Francisco

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to San Francisco from Charlotte with our price prediction graph.

Cheapflights Insights

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

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

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

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from CLT to SFO?

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

Weekly flight availability from Charlotte to San Francisco

How often are flights from Charlotte to San Francisco delayed?

What is the most punctual flight time for Charlotte to San Francisco flights?

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Which airline has the best punctuality record on Charlotte to San Francisco flights?

What’s the top layover airport for flights from Charlotte to San Francisco?

What’s the fastest layover option from Charlotte to San Francisco?

What’s the fastest layover option from Charlotte to San Francisco?

Which airport typically offers the quickest layover for flights from Charlotte to San Francisco?

Reviews of airlines servicing San Francisco

See what other customers who have flown with Southwest, Delta, and United Airlines from Charlotte to San Francisco have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Charlotte to San Francisco. 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 Francisco?

How popular is this Charlotte to San Francisco flight route?

How long is the flight from Charlotte to San Francisco?

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

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

What are the cheapest flights from Charlotte to San Francisco?

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

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

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

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

Traveling to a place near San Francisco?

Browse thousands of different options on Cheapflights for your next trip

Toggle through the tabs below to find thousands of options on Cheapflights for your next trip.

Alternative routes for Charlotte to San Francisco

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

Top 5 airlines flying from Charlotte to San Francisco

100% Free

Book with Flexibility

Travel Smart

Cheapest flights from Charlotte to San Francisco
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Charlotte to San Francisco. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on October 27, 2025.