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$147+ Cheap flights from Charlotte to San Francisco (CLT - SFO)

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CLT — SFO
Aug 3 — Aug 101
Sun 8/3
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Charlotte Douglas to San Francisco are usually found in January or February, booked 25 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Friday and return on a Tuesday

Cheap flight deals from Charlotte to San Francisco

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Charlotte (CLT) to San Francisco (SFO). 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 29, 2025.

Round-trip from

$318
(CheapOair)

One-way from

$147
(FlightHub)

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$479

Good round-trip deal

$493 or less

Good one-way deal

$419 or less
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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 July 29, 2025.

This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/28. 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.
Tue 8/55:31 pmCLT - SFO
1 stop8h 54mFrontier
Fri 8/158:53 pmSFO - CLT
1 stop11h 49mFrontier
Deal found 7/28$318
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/28. 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 10/147:05 amCLT - SFO
1 stop9h 25mSouthwest
Tue 10/219:05 pmSFO - CLT
1 stop9h 55mSouthwest
Deal found 7/28$324
This Sun Country Air 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 Sun Country Air is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 10/211:42 amCLT - SFO
1 stop8h 15mSun Country Air
Sat 10/46:15 pmSFO - CLT
1 stop17h 19mSun Country Air
Deal found 7/27$345
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/28. 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.
Sat 8/27:03 pmCLT - SFO
1 stop18h 22mMultiple Airlines
Sat 8/236:15 pmSFO - CLT
1 stop23h 17mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/28$374

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Charlotte to San Francisco 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 29, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Charlotte to San Francisco that are best for you.

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San Francisco

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Depart

Return

Price

CharlotteSan Francisco

CLT - SFO

CLTSFO

Charlotte Douglas

Thu 9/11

5:20 pm-12:16 am

1 stop9h 56m

San Francisco

Wed 9/17

5:54 pm-12:32 pm

1 stop15h 38m

$318

CharlotteSan Francisco

CLT - SFO

CLTSFO

Charlotte Douglas

Tue 10/14

7:05 am-1:30 pm

1 stop9h 25m

San Francisco

Tue 10/21

9:05 pm-10:00 am

1 stop9h 55m

$324

CharlotteSan Francisco

CLT - SFO

CLTSFO

Charlotte Douglas

Thu 10/2

11:42 am-4:57 pm

1 stop8h 15m

San Francisco

Sat 10/4

6:15 pm-2:34 pm

1 stop17h 19m

$345

CharlotteSan Francisco

CLT - SFO

CLTSFO

Charlotte Douglas

Thu 8/28

5:32 pm-12:19 am

1 stop9h 47m

San Francisco

Mon 9/1

6:26 am-4:37 pm

1 stop7h 11m

$378

CharlotteSan Francisco

CLT - SFO

CLTSFO

Charlotte Douglas

Fri 8/1

9:17 pm-10:25 am

1 stop16h 08m

$147

CharlotteSan Francisco

CLT - SFO

CLTSFO

Charlotte Douglas

Tue 9/30

7:40 am-1:25 pm

1 stop8h 45m

$162

CharlotteSan Francisco

CLT - SFO

CLTSFO

Charlotte Douglas

Thu 8/28

2:14 pm-10:51 pm

2 stops11h 37m

$182

CharlotteSan Francisco

CLT - SFO

CLTSFO

Charlotte Douglas

Wed 8/27

8:41 am-3:49 pm

2 stops10h 08m

$247

CharlotteSan Francisco

CLT - SFO

CLTSFO

Charlotte Douglas

Sat 10/18

6:30 am-7:03 pm

1 stop15h 33m

$248

CharlotteSan Francisco

CLT - SFO

CLTSFO

Charlotte Douglas

Sat 8/23

7:55 pm-10:51 pm

1 stop29h 56m

$259

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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.
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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?

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

Booking 25 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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Charlotte to San Francisco (average of $276). Flying from Charlotte to San Francisco in June is currently the most expensive (average of $358). 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?

Find hourly flight availability from Charlotte to San Francisco. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated July 29, 2025.

It’s typically best to fly out from Charlotte to San Francisco at noon. Doing so could potentially save you 18% 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?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Charlotte to San Francisco. Price data was last updated on July 27, 2025.

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

Weekly flight availability from Charlotte to San Francisco

Explore weekly flight availability from Charlotte to San Francisco. 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 29, 2025.

The most flights from CLT to SFO are scheduled on a Thursday (8 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Wednesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (4 on average).

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

Share of 1-stop round-trip flights from Charlotte to San Francisco chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, using the same layover each way.

Chicago (ORD) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 50% of 1-stop itineraries from Charlotte to San Francisco on Cheapflights.

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

Average round-trip fare for 1-stop flights from Charlotte to San Francisco, chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, with the same layover each way.

Denver (DEN) is the most affordable 1-stop option, with an average round-trip price of $227.

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

Shortest average travel time for 1-stop one-way flights from Charlotte to San Francisco, based on itineraries clicked by Cheapflights users over the past 12 months, grouped by layover airport.

Flights via Denver (DEN) have the shortest average one-way travel time for 1-stop routes: 5h 50m.

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

Average layover duration for 1-stop one-way flights from Charlotte to San Francisco, chosen by Cheapflights users in the last 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.

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

Reviews of airlines servicing San Francisco

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to San Francisco. 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. Reviews last updated July 29, 2025.
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
4,238 reviews

Overall

8.0

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

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
4,238 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,238 reviews

Overall

8.0

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,977 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,238 reviews

Overall

8.0

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,893 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,238 reviews

Overall

8.0

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,238 reviews

Overall

8.0

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.
Sun Country Air
6.9
Okay
333 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,238 reviews

Overall

8.0

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

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 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?

    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 5 flights from Douglas to San Francisco, all of which are around 5h 24m 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 5 times in the past calendar month.

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

    According to our current data, Southwest ($324), Sun Country Air ($345), and Frontier ($378) offers the cheapest pricing from Charlotte to San Francisco. Southwest is currently priced 25% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

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

    For one-way options, check prices for Frontier. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $147. Users have also found prices from $162 and $247 on Southwest and American Airlines, respectively.

  • 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: American Airlines (59%), China Southern (49%), Qantas Airways (42%).

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

    The cheapest flight price from Charlotte to San Francisco is $329. On average you can expect to pay $1,091. The most popular route, (Charlotte Douglas - San Francisco), can usually be booked for $290.

  • 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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Charlotte to San Francisco (average of $276). Flying from Charlotte to San Francisco in June is currently the most expensive (average of $358). 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 5 airlines flying from Charlotte to San Francisco

Discover the top 5 airlines that operate flights from Charlotte to San Francisco. 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 29, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$133Average$202FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
DeltaCheapest$276Average$421FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$278Average$514FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$306Average$534FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
American AirlinesCheapest$309Average$450FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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