$81 Cheap Flights from Charlotte (CLT) to Los Angeles (LAX)

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Cheap Flights from Charlotte to Los Angeles (CLT-LAX)

Prices were available within the past 7 days and start at $81 for one-way flights and $174 for round trip, for the period specified. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply.

Spirit Airlines
Fri, Aug 15 - Fri, Aug 22
CLT
Charlotte
LAX
Los Angeles
$174 Roundtrip, found 2 hours ago
$174
Roundtrip
found 2 hours ago
Select Spirit Airlines flight, departing Fri, Aug 15 from Charlotte to Los Angeles, returning Fri, Aug 22, priced at $174 found 2 hours ago
Spirit Airlines
Fri, Aug 15 - Sun, Aug 31
CLT
Charlotte
LAX
Los Angeles
$184 Roundtrip, found 12 hours ago
$184
Roundtrip
found 12 hours ago
Select Spirit Airlines flight, departing Fri, Aug 15 from Charlotte to Los Angeles, returning Sun, Aug 31, priced at $184 found 12 hours ago
Spirit Airlines
Thu, Nov 6 - Tue, Nov 11
CLT
Charlotte
LAX
Los Angeles
$186 Roundtrip, just found
$186
Roundtrip
just found
Select Spirit Airlines flight, departing Thu, Nov 6 from Charlotte to Los Angeles, returning Tue, Nov 11, priced at $186 just found
Spirit Airlines
Fri, Aug 15 - Sun, Aug 24
CLT
Charlotte
LAX
Los Angeles
$189 Roundtrip, found 10 hours ago
$189
Roundtrip
found 10 hours ago
Select Spirit Airlines flight, departing Fri, Aug 15 from Charlotte to Los Angeles, returning Sun, Aug 24, priced at $189 found 10 hours ago
Spirit Airlines
Fri, Aug 15 - Thu, Aug 21
CLT
Charlotte
LAX
Los Angeles
$192 Roundtrip, found 12 hours ago
$192
Roundtrip
found 12 hours ago
Select Spirit Airlines flight, departing Fri, Aug 15 from Charlotte to Los Angeles, returning Thu, Aug 21, priced at $192 found 12 hours ago
Spirit Airlines
Mon, Feb 2 - Tue, Feb 17
CLT
Charlotte
LAX
Los Angeles
$194 Roundtrip, found 5 days ago
$194
Roundtrip
found 5 days ago
Select Spirit Airlines flight, departing Mon, Feb 2 from Charlotte to Los Angeles, returning Tue, Feb 17, priced at $194 found 5 days ago
Frontier Airlines
Tue, Aug 12 - Fri, Aug 15
CLT
Charlotte
LAX
Los Angeles
$217 Roundtrip, found 2 hours ago
$217
Roundtrip
found 2 hours ago
Select Frontier Airlines flight, departing Tue, Aug 12 from Charlotte to Los Angeles, returning Fri, Aug 15, priced at $217 found 2 hours ago
Southwest Airlines
Sat, Jan 10 - Wed, Jan 14
CLT
Charlotte
LAX
Los Angeles
$320 Roundtrip, found 7 hours ago
$320
Roundtrip
found 7 hours ago
Select Southwest Airlines flight, departing Sat, Jan 10 from Charlotte to Los Angeles, returning Wed, Jan 14, priced at $320 found 7 hours ago
Sun Country Airlines
Mon, Aug 11 - Sun, Aug 31
CLT
Charlotte
LAX
Los Angeles
$372 Roundtrip, found 12 hours ago
$372
Roundtrip
found 12 hours ago
Select Sun Country Airlines flight, departing Mon, Aug 11 from Charlotte to Los Angeles, returning Sun, Aug 31, priced at $372 found 12 hours ago
American Airlines
Thu, Oct 23 - Tue, Oct 28
CLT
Charlotte
LAX
Los Angeles
$393 Roundtrip, found 7 hours ago
$393
Roundtrip
found 7 hours ago
Select American Airlines flight, departing Thu, Oct 23 from Charlotte to Los Angeles, returning Tue, Oct 28, priced at $393 found 7 hours ago

Find the cheapest month to fly from Charlotte (CLT) to Los Angeles (LAX)

November is typically the cheapest month to fly

From $88 - $424 per traveler.

Graph displaying average flight prices per month

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Bob Hope
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Flights from Charlotte (CLT) to Los Angeles (LAX)
Origin airport
Charlotte-Douglas Intl.
Destination airport
Los Angeles Intl.
Airlines serving
Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, Delta, Frontier Airlines, Southwest Airlines, Spirit Airlines, Sun Country Airlines, United
Roundtrip price
$174
Distance
2119 mi
Average flight time
1 hour 55 mins

Charlotte to Los Angeles Flights

The cheapest times to fly from Charlotte to Los Angeles

On average, Thursday can be the cheapest time to fly, according to data from the Airlines Reporting Corporation (ARC), one of the world's biggest databases for global airline sales. The data reveals that you could save up to 16% by flying on a Thursday—the cheapest day to travel on average—instead of a Sunday—the most expensive. Some of the most affordable flights from Charlotte to Los Angeles are during the month of August. You can find some of the cheapest flights from Charlotte to Los Angeles with Expedia's search tool and vast selection of airlines.

 

The best time to book a flight from Charlotte to Los Angeles

Sunday is one of the best days to book for cheap flights from Charlotte to Los Angeles: Tickets reserved on a Sunday cost between 6% and 13% less than those reserved on a Friday, according to ARC data. The data also suggests booking early can also lead to cheaper airfares. You could save 24% by buying your tickets for domestic flights at least a month in advance and 10% by booking international flights 2 months in advance.

 

How to find cheap round-trip tickets from Charlotte to Los Angeles

Being flexible with your dates and using Expedia's Price Drop Protection and Price Tracking features are some of the best ways of finding a cheap ticket from Charlotte to Los Angeles in 2025. You can also book with separate airlines for your outbound and return journeys, from $81 one-way. Expedia also offers Price Drop Protection, so if the cost of your airfare goes down after booking, you'll receive a credit for the difference*. This is available for a small fee, and is free to One Key Gold and Platinum tier members.

 

Expedia's Price Tracking feature means you can stay on top of airfares without manually checking every day. It sends you automated price alerts for cheap Charlotte to Los Angeles flights and uses historical data to indicate when the best time to book is. Download Expedia's free app to activate this handy tool in a few easy taps.

 

You could also save big by booking one of Expedia's vacation packages. Bundling together your Charlotte to Los Angeles airfare with your accommodations and car rental is often cheaper than booking everything separately. There’s also One Key, Expedia's generous rewards program. Join for free and you could earn One Key cash on most bookings to save on future adventures.

 

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Disclaimer: ARC The statistics are based on average round-trip ticket prices between January and August 2023. The percentages you see are averages.

 

Frequently asked questions

How much does a flight from Charlotte-Douglas Intl. Airport (CLT) to Los Angeles Intl. Airport (LAX) cost?
You can pick up cheap return tickets starting from $401 from Charlotte-Douglas Intl. Airport (CLT) to Los Angeles Intl. Airport (LAX). This information is based on the cheapest price found on Expedia for this return journey departing within the next three months. This airfare is for a American Airlines flight leaving CLT on August 19 2025 and touching down at LAX. The price was last updated on July 23 2025 and has not changed since.
What is the cheapest month to fly from CLT to LAX?
The cheapest flights from CLT to LAX are usually during off-peak season, when demand is lower. To save money, avoid flying during public holidays, school breaks and major local events.
Which airlines fly direct from Charlotte-Douglas Intl. Airport (CLT) to Los Angeles Intl. Airport (LAX)?
Fly nonstop from Charlotte-Douglas Intl. Airport (CLT) to Los Angeles Intl. Airport (LAX) on an American Airlines flight.
What is the cheapest airline that flies from CLT to LAX?
At the moment, the cheapest carrier operating one-way flights from CLT to LAX is American Airlines. You can book a seat on this route from $318. This fare is based on the lowest price found on Expedia departing within the next three months. The flight takes off from CLT on October 1 2025. Prices were last updated on July 23 2025 and have not changed since.
How many flights per day from Charlotte-Douglas Intl. Airport (CLT) to Los Angeles Intl. Airport (LAX)?
When taking off from Charlotte-Douglas Intl. Airport (CLT), you'll have a choice from an average of 6 daily direct flights to Los Angeles Intl. Airport (LAX).
What are the most popular departure times for flights from Charlotte-Douglas Intl. Airport (CLT) to Los Angeles Intl. Airport (LAX)?
More people fly between CLT and LAX at 7 AM than at any other time of day. Prefer a quieter experience? Pick a flight outside the busiest times and it's possible you'll save on your ticket as well.
What day of the week has the most flights from CLT to LAX?
If you depart on a Monday, you'll get the biggest range of options for flights from Charlotte-Douglas Intl. Airport (CLT) to Los Angeles Intl. Airport (LAX).
What is the earliest flight from Charlotte-Douglas Intl. Airport (CLT) to Los Angeles Intl. Airport (LAX)?
The first flight of the day leaving from Charlotte-Douglas Intl. Airport (CLT) is at around 7:14AM UTC-5. Board this plane and you'll touch down at Los Angeles Intl. Airport (LAX) at approximately 9:40AM UTC-8. The total flight duration is 5h 26m.
How long does it take to fly from Charlotte-Douglas Intl. Airport (CLT) to Los Angeles Intl. Airport (LAX)?
Flights from CLT to LAX have an average travel time of 5 hours and 30 minutes. The distance between the two is 2,100 mi.
What is the best time to fly from Charlotte-Douglas Intl. Airport (CLT) to Los Angeles Intl. Airport (LAX)?
Select a flight from Charlotte-Douglas Intl. Airport (CLT) to Los Angeles Intl. Airport (LAX) that leaves before 3 PM to reduce the risk of cancellations and delays. Departures after this time have a 22% higher chance of being canceled, on average.**Most reliable time of the day and month to travel recommendation is based on January through August 2024 flight status data sourced from OAG's global flight data platform.
What airports do you fly into for Los Angeles from Charlotte-Douglas Intl. Airport (CLT)?
You can land at Los Angeles Intl. Airport (LAX) or John Wayne Airport (SNA) when you travel to Los Angeles on a direct flight from Charlotte-Douglas Intl. Airport (CLT).
Is it cheaper to buy a plane ticket from Charlotte-Douglas Intl. Airport (CLT) to Los Angeles Intl. Airport (LAX) last-minute?
Booking your plane ticket from CLT to LAX just before your getaway is generally more expensive. However, if there's some wiggle room with your schedule, you could bag a cheap last-minute fare.
Is it cheaper to book a CLT to LAX flight and hotel package?
Opting for a CLT to LAX flight and hotel package is usually cheaper than booking separately. With Expedia, you can enjoy the convenience of organizing your travels in one place. Choose from our extensive range of hotels and then add car rentals, activities and flights to your booking. Bundle everything together, and you could save hundreds of dollars.
Can I cancel or change the date of my flight from Charlotte-Douglas Intl. Airport (CLT) to Los Angeles Intl. Airport (LAX)?
If you reserved your CLT to LAX flight within the last 24 hours, you may be able to cancel or modify it without fees. Depending on the airline and the type of ticket you purchased, additional charges may apply for changes after that time. Airline policies and contact information can be found in your itinerary or confirmation email. Or, head to our Customer Service portal if you want more information.

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