$138 Cheap Flights from Charlotte (CLT) to San Francisco (SFO)

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Cheap Flights from Charlotte to San Francisco (CLT-SFO)

Prices were available within the past 7 days and start at $138 for one-way flights and $282 for round trip, for the period specified. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply.

Frontier Airlines
Fri, Aug 8 - Thu, Sep 11
CLT
Charlotte
SFO
San Francisco
$282 Roundtrip, found 1 day ago
$282
Roundtrip
found 1 day ago
Select Frontier Airlines flight, departing Fri, Aug 8 from Charlotte to San Francisco, returning Thu, Sep 11, priced at $282 found 1 day ago
Frontier Airlines
Mon, Oct 20 - Fri, Oct 24
CLT
Charlotte
SFO
San Francisco
$285 Roundtrip, found 3 days ago
$285
Roundtrip
found 3 days ago
Select Frontier Airlines flight, departing Mon, Oct 20 from Charlotte to San Francisco, returning Fri, Oct 24, priced at $285 found 3 days ago
Frontier Airlines
Tue, Aug 5 - Sun, Aug 17
CLT
Charlotte
SFO
San Francisco
$287 Roundtrip, found 3 days ago
$287
Roundtrip
found 3 days ago
Select Frontier Airlines flight, departing Tue, Aug 5 from Charlotte to San Francisco, returning Sun, Aug 17, priced at $287 found 3 days ago
Frontier Airlines
Fri, Aug 1 - Sun, Aug 3
CLT
Charlotte
SFO
San Francisco
$303 Roundtrip, found 14 hours ago
$303
Roundtrip
found 14 hours ago
Select Frontier Airlines flight, departing Fri, Aug 1 from Charlotte to San Francisco, returning Sun, Aug 3, priced at $303 found 14 hours ago
Frontier Airlines
Tue, Aug 12 - Sun, Aug 17
CLT
Charlotte
SFO
San Francisco
$306 Roundtrip, found 8 hours ago
$306
Roundtrip
found 8 hours ago
Select Frontier Airlines flight, departing Tue, Aug 12 from Charlotte to San Francisco, returning Sun, Aug 17, priced at $306 found 8 hours ago
Frontier Airlines
Tue, Aug 5 - Tue, Aug 12
CLT
Charlotte
SFO
San Francisco
$307 Roundtrip, found 3 hours ago
$307
Roundtrip
found 3 hours ago
Select Frontier Airlines flight, departing Tue, Aug 5 from Charlotte to San Francisco, returning Tue, Aug 12, priced at $307 found 3 hours ago
Southwest Airlines
Thu, Aug 21 - Sun, Aug 31
CLT
Charlotte
SFO
San Francisco
$329 Roundtrip, found 20 hours ago
$329
Roundtrip
found 20 hours ago
Select Southwest Airlines flight, departing Thu, Aug 21 from Charlotte to San Francisco, returning Sun, Aug 31, priced at $329 found 20 hours ago
American Airlines
Sat, Aug 23 - Tue, Aug 26
CLT
Charlotte
SFO
San Francisco
$355 Roundtrip, found 2 hours ago
$355
Roundtrip
found 2 hours ago
Select American Airlines flight, departing Sat, Aug 23 from Charlotte to San Francisco, returning Tue, Aug 26, priced at $355 found 2 hours ago
Delta
Tue, Sep 23 - Wed, Oct 1
CLT
Charlotte
SFO
San Francisco
$438 Roundtrip, found 1 hour ago
$438
Roundtrip
found 1 hour ago
Select Delta flight, departing Tue, Sep 23 from Charlotte to San Francisco, returning Wed, Oct 1, priced at $438 found 1 hour ago
Sun Country Airlines
Mon, Jul 28 - Thu, Jul 31
CLT
Charlotte
SFO
San Francisco
$457 Roundtrip, found 12 hours ago
$457
Roundtrip
found 12 hours ago
Select Sun Country Airlines flight, departing Mon, Jul 28 from Charlotte to San Francisco, returning Thu, Jul 31, priced at $457 found 12 hours ago

Find the cheapest month to fly from Charlotte (CLT) to San Francisco (SFO)

September is typically the cheapest month to fly

From $138 - $309 per traveler.

Graph displaying average flight prices per month

Flights from Charlotte (CLT) to San Francisco (SFO)
Origin airport
Charlotte-Douglas Intl.
Destination airport
San Francisco Intl.
Airlines serving
Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, Delta, Frontier Airlines, Southwest Airlines, Sun Country Airlines, United
Roundtrip price
$282
Distance
2291 mi
Average flight time
2 hours 29 mins

Charlotte to San Francisco Flights

The cheapest times to fly from Charlotte to San Francisco

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 San Francisco are during the month of August. You can find some of the cheapest flights from Charlotte to San Francisco with Expedia's search tool and vast selection of airlines.

 

The best time to book a flight from Charlotte to San Francisco

Sunday is one of the best days to book for cheap flights from Charlotte to San Francisco: 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 San Francisco

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 San Francisco in 2025. You can also book with separate airlines for your outbound and return journeys, from $138 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 San Francisco 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 San Francisco 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 San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO) cost?
Pick up cheap return fares starting from $453 from Charlotte-Douglas Intl. Airport (CLT) to San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO). 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 July 31 2025 and touching down at SFO. The price was last updated on July 4 2025 and has not changed since.
What is the cheapest month to fly from CLT to SFO?
The cheapest flights from CLT to SFO 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 San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO)?
When departing from Charlotte-Douglas Intl. Airport (CLT), you can jump on a direct flight to San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO) with American Airlines.
What is the cheapest airline that flies from CLT to SFO?
Travel from CLT to SFO with American Airlines. This airline currently offers the cheapest one-way ticket for this route, starting from $308. This fare is based on the lowest price found on Expedia departing within the next three months. The flight takes off from CLT on August 13 2025. Prices were last updated on July 4 2025 and have not changed since.
How many flights per day from Charlotte-Douglas Intl. Airport (CLT) to San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO)?
Every day, an average of 3 nonstop flights take off from Charlotte-Douglas Intl. Airport (CLT) to San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO). Choose the departure date that best suits your travel plans.
What are the most popular departure times for flights from Charlotte-Douglas Intl. Airport (CLT) to San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO)?
Flights between CLT and SFO tend to be busiest at 6 PM. If you're after a quieter trip and possibly cheaper prices, look for a time outside the usual busy windows.
What day of the week has the most flights from CLT to SFO?
If you fly on a Sunday, you'll get the biggest range of options for flights from Charlotte-Douglas Intl. Airport (CLT) to San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO).
What is the earliest flight from Charlotte-Douglas Intl. Airport (CLT) to San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO)?
The first flight of the day jetting off from Charlotte-Douglas Intl. Airport (CLT) is at around 9:53AM UTC-5. Board this flight and you'll touch down at San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO) at approximately 12:51PM UTC-8. The total time in the air is 5h 58m.
How long does it take to fly from Charlotte-Douglas Intl. Airport (CLT) to San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO)?
The average flight time from CLT to SFO is 5 hours and 53 minutes, covering a total distance of 2,300 mi.
What is the best time to fly from Charlotte-Douglas Intl. Airport (CLT) to San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO)?
To arrive at San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO) on time, opt for a flight that leaves Charlotte-Douglas Intl. Airport (CLT) before 3 PM. The chance of cancellations is 22% higher, on average, for departures after this time.**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 San Francisco from Charlotte-Douglas Intl. Airport (CLT)?
Explore your flight options from Charlotte-Douglas Intl. Airport (CLT) to San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO). This is the only airport in San Francisco you can jet into if you're taking a direct flight.
Is it cheaper to buy a plane ticket from Charlotte-Douglas Intl. Airport (CLT) to San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO) last-minute?
Last-minute bookings from CLT to SFO are generally more expensive. For the cheapest rates, start searching for flights early. That being said, if your travel plans are flexible, you may find a cheap fare right before your journey.
Is it cheaper to book a CLT to SFO flight and hotel package?
You'll typically save money by securing a CLT to SFO flight and hotel package compared to booking separately. In fact, you could save hundreds of dollars by bundling with Expedia. And it's simple to manage everything in one convenient place. Once you've selected your preferred flights and accommodations, consider adding extras like car rentals, activities and tours.
Can I cancel or change the date of my flight from Charlotte-Douglas Intl. Airport (CLT) to San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO)?
If you booked your CLT to SFO flight in the last 24 hours, you may be able to modify or cancel it without fees. Depending on the airline and the type of fare you purchased, additional charges may apply for changes beyond that time. Airline policies and contact information can be found in your itinerary or confirmation email. Or, visit our Customer Service portal for more details.

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