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Cheap Flights from Charlotte to San Francisco

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Todayโ€™s best flight deals from Charlotte to San Francisco

Explore current cheapest deals departing from Charlotte to San Francisco

September 12 - September 16

Cheapest

CLT - San Francisco

$323

$241

Round trip

August 12 - August 17

Best
Earliest

CLT - San Francisco

$348

$242

Round trip

September 12 - September 19

CLT - San Francisco

$314

$242

Round trip

August 22 - August 23

CLT - San Francisco

$359

$270

Round trip

August 18 - August 25

CLT - San Francisco

$343

$273

Round trip

August 26 - August 28

CLT - San Francisco

$359

$273

Round trip

September 1 - September 4

CLT - San Francisco

$317

$275

Round trip

August 26 - August 30

CLT - San Francisco

$356

$278

Round trip

August 14 - August 19

CLT - San Francisco

$351

$278

Round trip

August 26 - September 11

CLT - San Francisco

$312

$279

Round trip

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Route Intelligence โ€” 486,190 Searches this Week

Insights for flights from Charlotte to San Francisco

Only 1% of recent fares for flights from Charlotte to San Francisco were classified as a good price. Right now, fares are significantly above the typical level, with prices typically ranging from $336โ€“$736, and a median of $559. New deals appear almost daily, offering frequent opportunities to find better prices.
For cheap flights from Charlotte to San Francisco, the cheapest months to fly are April, with a median fare of $255, followed by May at $312, and November at $314. Planning your trip during these months can result in substantial savings compared to the overall median.
A typical journey from Charlotte to San Francisco takes approximately 18h 56m, including connections. Most itineraries connect at least once, with only 0.1% of recent fares being non-stop. For connecting flights, the median number of stopovers is 2.
The route from Charlotte to San Francisco covers a distance of 3688 km, classifying it as a medium-haul flight. This distance means you will likely spend a significant amount of time in transit, especially given the prevalence of connecting itineraries.

How much is a round trip from Charlotte to San Francisco

Regular price: $265 - $520

Prices are currently below the regular range.

The regular price range for flights from Charlotte to San Francisco is $265 to $520. The current lowest deal is $241 with Frontier Airlines, for travel from Sep 12-Sep 16.

now $241

Low $265

High $520

The cheapest time to fly from Charlotte to San Francisco

The cheapest month to fly from Charlotte to San Francisco is April, with a median price of $255. The most expensive month is December, with a median price of $1060. Prices are generally lower from January to November.

April

Cheapest

Flights from $255

December

Most Expensive

Flights from $1,060

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Direct flights from Charlotte to San Francisco

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Last-minute flights going from Charlotte to San Francisco

Wed, Jun 17

โŒ› Last-Minute

CLT - San Francisco

Frontier Airlines

Charlotte (CLT) - San Francisco (SFO)

Frontier Airlines

$574

$374

One-way

Thu, Jun 18

โŒ› Last-Minute

CLT - San Francisco

Frontier Airlines

Charlotte (CLT) - San Francisco (SFO)

Frontier Airlines

$631

$399

One-way

Thu, Jun 18

โŒ› Last-Minute

CLT - San Francisco

Frontier Airlines

Charlotte (CLT) - San Francisco (SFO)

Frontier Airlines

$627

$429

One-way

Thu, Jun 18

โŒ› Last-Minute

CLT - San Francisco

Frontier Airlines

Charlotte (CLT) - San Francisco (SFO)

Frontier Airlines

$639

$486

One-way

Fri, Jun 19

โŒ› Last-Minute

CLT - San Francisco

Frontier Airlines

Charlotte (CLT) - San Francisco (SFO)

Frontier Airlines

$632

$370

One-way

Fri, Jun 19

โŒ› Last-Minute

CLT - San Francisco

Frontier Airlines

Charlotte (CLT) - San Francisco (SFO)

Frontier Airlines

$626

$370

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Charlotte to San Francisco

2 nights

Jun 19 - Jun 21

$632ย ย โ†’ย ย $370

41%

2 nights

Jun 20 - Jun 22

$632ย ย โ†’ย ย $370

41%

3 nights

Jun 19 - Jun 22

$626ย ย โ†’ย ย $370

41%

3 nights

Jun 18 - Jun 21

$631ย ย โ†’ย ย $399

37%

Popular Airports to fly from Charlotte to San Francisco

Charlotte - San Francisco route insights

๐Ÿ’ธ Price insights

Recent fares are below the typical level

Recent fares for CLT to SFO are $241, which is below the typical level of $559.

๐Ÿ“… Best time to fly

Fly in April for the best prices

Historically, April is the cheapest month to fly from Charlotte to San Francisco, with a median price of $255.

โฑ๏ธ Flight duration

Connecting flights typically take 18h 56m

The typical flight duration from Charlotte to San Francisco is 18h 56m, with most flights having 2 stopovers.

โœˆ๏ธ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant on this route

Only 10% of recent deals for CLT to SFO are direct, making connecting flights more common.

๐Ÿ† Airline highlight

Frontier Airlines offers a recent deal for $241

Frontier Airlines had a recent deal from Charlotte to San Francisco for $241.

๐ŸŽฏ Booking tip

Deals are frequent for this route

Historically, deals for flights from Charlotte to San Francisco appear frequently, about once per day.

Charlotte main airports to depart from

Charlotte Douglas International (CLT)

Cheapest

Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) is a convenient departure point for flights to San Francisco.

๐Ÿ“ Charlotte Douglas International Airport is ~10 km from Charlotte city center (reachable by car).

๐Ÿ’ธ Flights from ~$241

San Francisco main airports to arrive at

San Francisco International (SFO)

Cheapest

San Francisco International Airport is a major gateway to the San Francisco Bay Area.

๐Ÿ“ ~20 km from San Francisco (reachable by BART and car)

๐Ÿ’ธ Flights from ~$241

Airports nearby San Francisco used as alternative

Oakland International (OAK)

Oakland International is a useful alternative with high flight frequency and BART public transit access.

๐Ÿ“ ~19 km from San Francisco (reachable by BART public transit)

๐Ÿ’ธ Flights from ~$355

San Jose International (SJC)

San Jose International is a major international airport serving the South Bay tech corridor with fewer weather delays.

๐Ÿ“ ~69 km from San Francisco (reachable by car)

๐Ÿ’ธ Flights from ~$285

Sacramento International (SMF)

Cheapest

Sacramento International is a large-scale airport with a robust domestic route network, useful for northern and eastern metro areas.

๐Ÿ“ ~128 km from San Francisco (reachable by car)

๐Ÿ’ธ Flights from ~$275

Charles M. Schulzโ€“Sonoma County (STS)

Charles M. Schulzโ€“Sonoma County is convenient for travelers in the North Bay and Wine Country.

๐Ÿ“ ~80 km from San Francisco (reachable by car)

๐Ÿ’ธ Flights from ~$411

Monterey Regional (MRY)

Monterey Regional is an alternative for travelers in the southern coastal region with a less crowded terminal.

๐Ÿ“ ~140 km from San Francisco (reachable by car)

๐Ÿ’ธ Flights from ~$371

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Jun 30

San Francisco, United States

88% AI deal score

$1,861

$1,261

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Dec 11

San Francisco, United States

88% AI deal score

$2,008

$1,311

Save $697

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San Francisco, United States

88% AI deal score

$1,905

$1,318

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San Francisco, United States

87% AI deal score

$1,672

$1,261

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Oct 30

San Francisco, United States

87% AI deal score

$1,748

$1,286

Save $462

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San Francisco, United States

87% AI deal score

$1,892

$1,318

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San Francisco, United States

86% AI deal score

$1,645

$1,261

Save $384

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Oct 31

San Francisco, United States

86% AI deal score

$1,589

$1,261

Save $328

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Oct 17

San Francisco, United States

86% AI deal score

$1,594

$1,261

Save $333

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Nov 10

San Francisco, United States

86% AI deal score

$1,643

$1,261

Save $382

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Sep 25

San Francisco, United States

86% AI deal score

$1,729

$1,282

Save $447

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Jun 27

San Francisco, United States

86% AI deal score

$1,660

$1,293

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Jul 01

San Francisco, United States

86% AI deal score

$1,754

$1,318

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Aug 04

San Francisco, United States

80% AI deal score

$1,595

$1,261

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San Francisco, United States

80% AI deal score

$1,500

$1,261

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San Francisco, United States

80% AI deal score

$1,508

$1,261

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San Francisco, United States

80% AI deal score

$1,492

$1,261

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San Francisco, United States

80% AI deal score

$1,594

$1,261

Save $333

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San Francisco, United States

80% AI deal score

$1,536

$1,286

Save $250

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Jul 01

San Francisco, United States

80% AI deal score

$1,567

$1,293

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Oct 30

San Francisco, United States

80% AI deal score

$1,593

$1,311

Save $282

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Oct 24

San Francisco, United States

80% AI deal score

$1,704

$1,293

Save $411

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San Francisco, United States

80% AI deal score

$1,709

$1,293

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Sep 30

San Francisco, United States

80% AI deal score

$1,738

$1,293

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Aug 25

San Francisco, United States

79% AI deal score

$1,480

$1,261

Save $219

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San Francisco, United States

79% AI deal score

$1,576

$1,311

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Jun 30

San Francisco, United States

79% AI deal score

$1,549

$1,318

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San Francisco, United States

79% AI deal score

$1,709

$1,301

Save $408

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San Francisco, United States

79% AI deal score

$1,681

$1,304

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San Francisco, United States

79% AI deal score

$1,697

$1,310

Save $387

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Aug 29

San Francisco, United States

78% AI deal score

$1,462

$1,261

Save $201

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Aug 30

San Francisco, United States

78% AI deal score

$1,461

$1,286

Save $175

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Jul 17

San Francisco, United States

78% AI deal score

$1,492

$1,311

Save $181

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San Francisco, United States

78% AI deal score

$1,492

$1,311

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San Francisco, United States

78% AI deal score

$1,499

$1,311

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San Francisco, United States

78% AI deal score

$1,532

$1,311

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San Francisco, United States

78% AI deal score

$1,543

$1,313

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San Francisco, United States

78% AI deal score

$1,468

$1,313

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San Francisco, United States

78% AI deal score

$1,686

$1,374

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San Francisco, United States

77% AI deal score

$1,482

$1,336

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San Francisco, United States

77% AI deal score

$1,492

$1,345

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San Francisco, United States

76% AI deal score

$1,500

$1,336

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San Francisco, United States

76% AI deal score

$1,443

$1,359

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San Francisco, United States

75% AI deal score

$2,141

$2,023

Save $118

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Jul 11

San Francisco, United States

74% AI deal score

$2,038

$2,002

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San Francisco, United States

74% AI deal score

$2,059

$2,055

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San Francisco, United States

73% AI deal score

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San Francisco, United States

73% AI deal score

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San Francisco, United States

73% AI deal score

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San Francisco, United States

68% AI deal score

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San Francisco, United States

68% AI deal score

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San Francisco, United States

68% AI deal score

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San Francisco, United States

68% AI deal score

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San Francisco, United States

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San Francisco, United States

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San Francisco, United States

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to San Francisco

Historically, the best time to purchase tickets for flights from Charlotte to San Francisco is typically 14-27 days before departure. During this window, the average price was around $272. Waiting until 7-13 days before departure saw average prices increase significantly to $1117. Even last-minute bookings, within 0-6 days of travel, were more affordable at an average of $426 across the trailing quarter.

Based on historical data from the trailing 90 days, a good price for a flight from Charlotte to San Francisco is considered to be $336 or less. The median price for this route was $559. Prices typically ranged up to $736 for the higher end of the market during this period.

Historically, April has been the cheapest month to fly from Charlotte to San Francisco, with a median price of $255. May and November also offered competitive prices, with median fares of $312 and $314 respectively. Across the trailing quarter, the annual median price for this route was $559, indicating significant savings during these months.