$85 Cheap Flights from San Diego (SAN) to Charlotte (CLT)

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Popular airlines from San Diego Intl. Airport (SAN) to Charlotte-Douglas Intl. Airport (CLT)

Today's featured flight deals from San Diego Intl. Airport (SAN) to Charlotte-Douglas Intl. Airport (CLT)

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Carry-on included
Lower price than typical

Cheap Flights from San Diego to Charlotte (SAN-CLT)

Prices were available within the past 7 days and start at $85 for one-way flights and $180 for round trip, for the period specified. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply.

Frontier Airlines
Mon, Nov 10 - Mon, Nov 17
SAN
San Diego
CLT
Charlotte
$180 Roundtrip, found 3 hours ago
$180
Roundtrip
found 3 hours ago
Select Frontier Airlines flight, departing Mon, Nov 10 from San Diego to Charlotte, returning Mon, Nov 17, priced at $180 found 3 hours ago
Frontier Airlines
Mon, Oct 27 - Mon, Nov 3
SAN
San Diego
CLT
Charlotte
$206 Roundtrip, found 3 hours ago
$206
Roundtrip
found 3 hours ago
Select Frontier Airlines flight, departing Mon, Oct 27 from San Diego to Charlotte, returning Mon, Nov 3, priced at $206 found 3 hours ago
Frontier Airlines
Wed, Nov 5 - Thu, Nov 13
SAN
San Diego
CLT
Charlotte
$226 Roundtrip, found 1 hour ago
$226
Roundtrip
found 1 hour ago
Select Frontier Airlines flight, departing Wed, Nov 5 from San Diego to Charlotte, returning Thu, Nov 13, priced at $226 found 1 hour ago
Frontier Airlines
Mon, Oct 27 - Mon, Nov 3
SAN
San Diego
CLT
Charlotte
$232 Roundtrip, found 3 hours ago
$232
Roundtrip
found 3 hours ago
Select Frontier Airlines flight, departing Mon, Oct 27 from San Diego to Charlotte, returning Mon, Nov 3, priced at $232 found 3 hours ago
Frontier Airlines
Thu, Dec 4 - Sat, Dec 6
SAN
San Diego
CLT
Charlotte
$236 Roundtrip, found 14 hours ago
$236
Roundtrip
found 14 hours ago
Select Frontier Airlines flight, departing Thu, Dec 4 from San Diego to Charlotte, returning Sat, Dec 6, priced at $236 found 14 hours ago
American Airlines
Fri, Oct 31 - Thu, Nov 13
SAN
San Diego
CLT
Charlotte
$241 Roundtrip, found 23 hours ago
$241
Roundtrip
found 23 hours ago
Select American Airlines flight, departing Fri, Oct 31 from San Diego to Charlotte, returning Thu, Nov 13, priced at $241 found 23 hours ago
Frontier Airlines
Thu, Dec 4 - Sun, Dec 7
SAN
San Diego
CLT
Charlotte
$246 Roundtrip, just found
$246
Roundtrip
just found
Select Frontier Airlines flight, departing Thu, Dec 4 from San Diego to Charlotte, returning Sun, Dec 7, priced at $246 just found
Southwest Airlines
Sat, Nov 15 - Mon, Nov 17
SAN
San Diego
CLT
Charlotte
$248 Roundtrip, found 14 hours ago
$248
Roundtrip
found 14 hours ago
Select Southwest Airlines flight, departing Sat, Nov 15 from San Diego to Charlotte, returning Mon, Nov 17, priced at $248 found 14 hours ago
Sun Country Airlines
Sat, Nov 8 - Mon, Nov 17
SAN
San Diego
CLT
Charlotte
$262 Roundtrip, found 23 hours ago
$262
Roundtrip
found 23 hours ago
Select Sun Country Airlines flight, departing Sat, Nov 8 from San Diego to Charlotte, returning Mon, Nov 17, priced at $262 found 23 hours ago
Delta
Sat, Nov 1 - Sat, Nov 8
SAN
San Diego
CLT
Charlotte
$361 Roundtrip, found 1 hour ago
$361
Roundtrip
found 1 hour ago
Select Delta flight, departing Sat, Nov 1 from San Diego to Charlotte, returning Sat, Nov 8, priced at $361 found 1 hour ago

Find the cheapest month to fly from San Diego (SAN) to Charlotte (CLT)

February is typically the cheapest month to fly

From $102 - $573 per traveler.

Alternative airports near Charlotte

Prices were available within the past 7 days. Prices and availability are subject to change.

Select flight to Charlotte-Douglas Intl. CLT. Cheapest and Closest option available. Average driving time to city center is 11 minutes. Flights from $350
CLT
Charlotte-Douglas Intl.
CheapestClosest
Average driving time to city center11 min
Flights from $350
Flights from San Diego (SAN) to Charlotte (CLT)
Origin airport
San Diego Intl.
Destination airport
Charlotte-Douglas Intl.
Airlines serving
Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, Delta, Frontier Airlines, Southwest Airlines, Sun Country Airlines, United
Roundtrip price
$180
Distance
2072 mi
Average flight time
8 hours 3 mins

San Diego to Charlotte Flights

The cheapest times to fly from San Diego to Charlotte

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

 

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

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

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 San Diego to Charlotte in 2025. You can also book with separate airlines for your outbound and return journeys, from $85 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 San Diego to Charlotte 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 San Diego to Charlotte 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.

 

*Terms apply.

 

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 San Diego Intl. Airport (SAN) to Charlotte-Douglas Intl. Airport (CLT) cost?
Get a cheap one-way flight from $85 or cheap return flight from $180 from San Diego Intl. Airport (SAN) to Charlotte-Douglas Intl. Airport (CLT) with Expedia. Enter your travel dates and sort by "Price (lowest to highest)" to find our cheapest flight offers on this route.
What is the cheapest month to fly from San Diego Intl. Airport (SAN) to Charlotte-Douglas Intl. Airport (CLT)?
November is the cheapest month to fly from SAN to CLT. Traveling outside of peak seasons is often the key to finding better fares.
Which airlines fly direct from San Diego Intl. Airport (SAN) to Charlotte-Douglas Intl. Airport (CLT)?
You can fly nonstop from San Diego Intl. Airport (SAN) to Charlotte-Douglas Intl. Airport (CLT) on an American Airlines flight.
What is the cheapest airline that flies from San Diego Intl. Airport (SAN) to Charlotte-Douglas Intl. Airport (CLT)?
Expedia's filter tool lets you easily compare different airlines, travel time and fares all in one place. Choose your preferences, then sort by "Price (lowest to highest)" to find out which carrier offers the cheapest SAN to CLT flight.
How many flights per day from San Diego Intl. Airport (SAN) to Charlotte-Douglas Intl. Airport (CLT)?
With, on average, 4 nonstop flights departing from San Diego Intl. Airport (SAN) to Charlotte-Douglas Intl. Airport (CLT) each day, you'll be up in the air in no time.
What are the most popular departure times for flights from San Diego Intl. Airport (SAN) to Charlotte-Douglas Intl. Airport (CLT)?
The 7 AM departures from SAN to CLT see the highest demand. These flights can come with a higher price due to their popularity. If you're looking to save, pick a less crowded time to fly.
What day of the week has the most flights from SAN to CLT?
Jet off on a Sunday if you're looking for the best choice of flights from San Diego Intl. Airport (SAN) to Charlotte-Douglas Intl. Airport (CLT).
What is the earliest flight from San Diego Intl. Airport (SAN) to Charlotte-Douglas Intl. Airport (CLT)?
Hop on the earliest flight at around 6:15AM UTC-8, heading out of San Diego Intl. Airport (SAN). You'll be flying for around 4h 37m, arriving at Charlotte-Douglas Intl. Airport (CLT) at approximately 1:52PM UTC-5.
How long does it take to fly from San Diego Intl. Airport (SAN) to Charlotte-Douglas Intl. Airport (CLT)?
Flights from SAN to CLT have an average travel time of 4 hours and 32 minutes. The distance between the two is 2,100 mi.
What airline has the least delays from SAN to CLT?
With 88% of journeys typically arriving on schedule, American Airlines has the best on-time performance for direct flights from San Diego Intl. Airport (SAN) to Charlotte-Douglas Intl. Airport (CLT). To check your flight status and get notifications if anything changes, use the Expedia App.
What is the best time to fly from San Diego Intl. Airport (SAN) to Charlotte-Douglas Intl. Airport (CLT)?
To avoid possible delays on the San Diego Intl. Airport (SAN) to Charlotte-Douglas Intl. Airport (CLT) route, fly before 3 PM. Departures after this time have a 22% higher chance of cancellation.**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 Charlotte from San Diego Intl. Airport (SAN)?
Charlotte-Douglas Intl. Airport (CLT) is the only airport in Charlotte with direct flights from San Diego Intl. Airport (SAN). Consider the options and discover affordable fares on Expedia.
Is it cheaper to buy a plane ticket from San Diego Intl. Airport (SAN) to Charlotte-Douglas Intl. Airport (CLT) last-minute?
Booking your plane ticket from SAN to CLT shortly before your trip is typically more expensive. But if there's some wiggle room with your departure times and dates, you could bag a cheap last-minute fare.
Is it cheaper to book a SAN to CLT flight and hotel package?
You'll typically save money by booking a SAN to CLT flight and hotel package compared to booking separately. In fact, travelers could save hundreds of dollars by bundling with Expedia. And it's simple to manage it all in one place. Once you've selected your ideal flights and accommodations, consider adding extras such as activities, tours and car rentals.
Can I cancel or change the date of my flight from San Diego Intl. Airport (SAN) to Charlotte-Douglas Intl. Airport (CLT)?
Typically, you can modify or cancel your SAN to CLT flight. However, additional fees may apply, especially if you made your booking more than 24 hours ago. Double-check your itinerary for the airline's fees and rules on flight changes, or if you need more details, head to our Customer Service portal.

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