$90+ 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 4/7. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CLT — SFO
Feb 25 — Mar 41
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap 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 January 26, 2026.
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 January 26, 2026.
This Sun Country Air deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/26. 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.
Mon 6/17:14 pm
CLT
- SFO
1 stop20h 50m
Sun Country Air
Wed 6/36:14 pm
SFO
- CLT
1 stop20h 54m
Sun Country Air
Deal found 1/26![Sun Country Air logo]()
$315
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/26. 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.
Fri 5/811:15 am
CLT
- SFO
2 stops39h 10m
Frontier
Mon 5/116:00 am
SFO
- CLT
1 stop9h 54m
Frontier
Deal found 1/26![Frontier logo]()
$318
This Sun Country Air deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/24. 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.
Fri 5/295:42 pm
CLT
- SFO
1 stop26h 23m
Sun Country Air
Sun 6/76:08 pm
SFO
- CLT
1 stop21h 00m
Sun Country Air
Deal found 1/24![Sun Country Air logo]()
$335
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/26. 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.
Sun 2/155:13 pm
CLT
- SFO
1 stop17h 50m
Frontier
Sun 2/228:48 am
SFO
- CLT
1 stop28h 30m
Frontier
Deal found 1/26![Frontier logo]()
$336
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/23. 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 3/77:23 pm
CLT
- SFO
1 stop31h 05m
Frontier
Wed 3/1110:38 pm
SFO
- CLT
2 stops12h 29m
Frontier
Deal found 1/23![Frontier logo]()
$337
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/25. 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.
Thu 2/195:13 pm
CLT
- SFO
2 stops19h 20m
Frontier
Fri 2/2710:28 am
SFO
- CLT
1 stop7h 54m
Frontier
Deal found 1/25![Frontier logo]()
$338
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/25. 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 3/73:50 pm
CLT
- SFO
2 stops10h 25m
Southwest
Sat 3/149:20 pm
SFO
- CLT
1 stop9h 40m
Southwest
Deal found 1/25![Southwest logo]()
$339
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/24. 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.
Sun 3/157:43 pm
CLT
- SFO
1 stop27h 26m
Frontier
Sun 3/229:04 pm
SFO
- CLT
1 stop18h 44m
Frontier
Deal found 1/24![Frontier logo]()
$340
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/25. 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.
Thu 3/55:13 pm
CLT
- SFO
1 stop10h 15m
Frontier
Wed 3/119:04 pm
SFO
- CLT
1 stop18h 44m
Frontier
Deal found 1/25![Frontier logo]()
$341
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/23. 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.
Thu 3/55:13 pm
CLT
- SFO
1 stop29h 56m
Frontier
Thu 3/126:00 am
SFO
- CLT
1 stop9h 48m
Frontier
Deal found 1/23![Frontier logo]()
$342
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/25. 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 2/225:13 pm
CLT
- SFO
1 stop17h 50m
Frontier
Sun 3/18:34 pm
SFO
- CLT
2 stops16h 44m
Frontier
Deal found 1/25![Frontier logo]()
$343
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/23. 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 3/87:43 pm
CLT
- SFO
1 stop27h 26m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 3/128:09 pm
SFO
- CLT
2 stops11h 02m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/23![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$344
Find 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 January 26, 2026.
Most accurate provider | FlightHub 3 stars |
|---|---|
Most trusted provider | Expedia 3 stars |
Round-trip from | $315 (Sun Country Air) |
One-way from | $90 (Priceline) |
Popular in | December |
Cheapest in | November |
Average price | $477 |
Good round-trip deal | $459 or less |
Good one-way deal | $376 or less |
Cheapflights Fare Finder
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 January 26, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Charlotte to San Francisco that are best for you.
Fly from
Charlotte
Fly to
San Francisco
Route
Depart
Return
Price
CharlotteSan Francisco
CLT - SFO
CLTSFO
Charlotte Douglas
Sat 4/4
8:05 am-5:45 pm
2 stops12h 40m
San Francisco
Sat 4/11
5:45 am-9:15 pm
2 stops12h 30m
$344
CharlotteSan Francisco
CLT - SFO
CLTSFO
Charlotte Douglas
Mon 3/23
4:15 pm-12:05 am
2 stops10h 50m
San Francisco
Sat 3/28
9:20 pm-10:00 am
1 stop9h 40m
$368
CharlotteSan Francisco
CLT - SFO
CLTSFO
Charlotte Douglas
Wed 3/18
5:50 pm-11:45 pm
1 stop8h 55m
San Francisco
Sat 3/21
5:15 am-9:35 pm
1 stop13h 20m
$373
CharlotteSan Francisco
CLT - SFO
CLTSFO
Charlotte Douglas
Mon 4/6
7:20 pm-12:05 am
1 stop7h 45m
San Francisco
Sat 4/11
9:15 pm-10:10 am
1 stop9h 55m
$382
CharlotteSan Francisco
CLT - SFO
CLTSFO
Charlotte Douglas
Fri 4/3
6:10 am-12:55 pm
2 stops9h 45m
San Francisco
Sat 4/11
5:45 am-9:15 pm
2 stops12h 30m
$398
CharlotteSan Francisco
CLT - SFO
CLTSFO
Charlotte Douglas
Thu 4/9
7:30 am-12:45 pm
1 stop8h 15m
San Francisco
Mon 4/13
8:50 am-9:50 pm
2 stops10h 00m
$402
CharlotteSan Francisco
CLT - SFO
CLTSFO
Charlotte Douglas
Wed 4/15
7:35 am-5:30 pm
2 stops12h 55m
San Francisco
Tue 4/21
5:55 am-8:55 pm
2 stops12h 00m
$407
CharlotteSan Francisco
CLT - SFO
CLTSFO
Charlotte Douglas
Wed 4/8
2:30 pm-7:10 pm
1 stop7h 40m
San Francisco
Wed 4/15
12:37 pm-11:25 pm
1 stop7h 48m
$411
CharlotteSan Francisco
CLT - SFO
CLTSFO
Charlotte Douglas
Wed 3/11
12:43 pm-5:36 pm
1 stop7h 53m
San Francisco
Wed 3/18
6:00 am-6:20 pm
1 stop9h 20m
$411
CharlotteSan Francisco
CLT - SFO
CLTSFO
Charlotte Douglas
Thu 4/23
4:31 pm-10:31 pm
1 stop9h 00m
$90
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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 January.
| Provider | Price Accuracy | Trust Score* |
|---|---|---|
| Price Accuracy2 stars | Trust Score*3 stars | |
| Price Accuracy3 stars | Trust Score*1 star | |
| Price Accuracy- | Trust Score*1 star |
- Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Charlotte-San Francisco flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Charlotte-San Francisco flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >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 Expedia the most. Expedia 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
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Cheapflights Insights
Everything you need to know about your flight from Charlotte to San Francisco
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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 January 23, 2026.
Booking 55 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 December is currently the most expensive (average of $356). 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 January 26, 2026.
It’s typically best to fly out from Charlotte to San Francisco in the evening. Doing so could potentially save you 12% 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 January 24, 2026.
Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Charlotte to San Francisco flight should consider departing on Wednesday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Saturday afternoons flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.
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 141 minutes.
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 Sunday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.
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 21% of flights being delayed.
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 67% 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 $190.
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 Chicago (ORD) have the shortest average one-way travel time for 1-stop routes: 8h 09m.
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 January 26, 2026.
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.
Entertainment
7.5
Comfort
8.0
Food
7.0
Boarding
8.1
Overall
8.0
Crew
8.6
Reviews
1 / 20
8.0
ExcellentWalter,Aug 2025
OAK - SAN
Entertainment
7.5
Comfort
8.0
Food
7.0
Boarding
8.1
Overall
8.0
Crew
8.6
Reviews
1 / 20
8.0
ExcellentWalter,Aug 2025
OAK - SAN
Entertainment
7.5
Comfort
8.0
Food
7.0
Boarding
8.1
Overall
8.0
Crew
8.6
Reviews
1 / 20
8.0
ExcellentWalter,Aug 2025
OAK - SAN
Entertainment
7.5
Comfort
8.0
Food
7.0
Boarding
8.1
Overall
8.0
Crew
8.6
Reviews
1 / 20
8.0
ExcellentWalter,Aug 2025
OAK - SAN
Entertainment
7.5
Comfort
8.0
Food
7.0
Boarding
8.1
Overall
8.0
Crew
8.6
Reviews
1 / 20
8.0
ExcellentWalter,Aug 2025
OAK - SAN
Entertainment
7.5
Comfort
8.0
Food
7.0
Boarding
8.1
Overall
8.0
Crew
8.6
Reviews
1 / 20
8.0
ExcellentWalter,Aug 2025
OAK - SAN
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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 January 26, 2026.
| Airline | Cheapest | Average | Flexibility | On-time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cheapest$159 | Average$256 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time62% | |
| Cheapest$202 | Average$436 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time63% | |
| Cheapest$208 | Average$424 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-timeN/A | |
| Cheapest$246 | Average$446 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time69% | |
| Cheapest$325 | Average$476 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time71% |