How many flights from Charlotte to San Francisco are non-stop?

Historically, approximately 50% of flights from Charlotte to San Francisco are non-stop. For flights that include stopovers, the median number of stopovers observed was 2. This data reflects trends observed over a 90-day period. Travelers have a good chance of finding a direct flight for this route.

How long is the flight from Charlotte to San Francisco?

The typical direct flight from Charlotte to San Francisco has a duration of 5 hours and 29 minutes. For flights with one stop, the median duration extends to 10 hours and 5 minutes. The distance covered on this route is approximately 3688 kilometers. Travelers should account for these durations when planning their journey.

Are there frequently good prices on flights from Charlotte to San Francisco?

Historically, good prices on flights from Charlotte to San Francisco have been frequent. This route is classified as one that regularly offers favorable deals. This trend is based on observations over a 30-day period, indicating consistent opportunities for travelers to find competitive fares.

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Today’s best flight deals from Charlotte to San Francisco

Explore current cheapest deals departing from Charlotte to San Francisco

2026-08-11 – 2026-08-18
CLT - San Francisco
82% AI deal score
$349
$259
Round trip
2026-08-17 – 2026-08-23
CLT - San Francisco
75% AI deal score
$347
$278
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2026-08-24 – 2026-08-31
CLT - San Francisco
75% AI deal score
$339
$280
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2026-09-02 – 2026-09-09
CLT - San Francisco
71% AI deal score
$298
$280
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2026-08-17 – 2026-08-19
CLT - San Francisco
81% AI deal score
$372
$282
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2026-09-22 – 2026-09-29
CLT - San Francisco
72% AI deal score
$307
$282
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2026-09-16 – 2026-09-19
CLT - San Francisco
73% AI deal score
$316
$282
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2026-09-05 – 2026-09-12
CLT - San Francisco
71% AI deal score
$298
$282
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2026-09-12 – 2026-09-16
CLT - San Francisco
73% AI deal score
$315
$283
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2026-08-11 – 2026-08-15
CLT - San Francisco
76% AI deal score
$373
$285
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Charlotte to San Francisco: Overview

Insights for flights from Charlotte to San Francisco

For cheap flights from Charlotte to San Francisco, right now, fares are below the typical level. Over the last 90 days, only 6% of observed fares were classified as a good price. Prices typically range from $450–$835, with a median of $561.

A typical journey from Charlotte to San Francisco takes approximately 18h 56m, including connections. This is a significant travel time, reflecting the need for connecting flights on most itineraries.

When considering how long the flight from Charlotte to San Francisco takes, it is important to note that most itineraries connect at least once. Only 0.5% of recent fares were for direct flights from Charlotte to San Francisco. For the remaining itineraries, the typical number of connections is 2.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Charlotte to San Francisco? The most affordable months to fly are typically April, with a median fare of $255, followed by May at $312, and November at $314. These months offer significantly lower median prices compared to the overall typical range.

The distance between Charlotte and San Francisco is 3688 km, classifying this as a medium-haul route. New deals for this route appear almost daily, indicating frequent opportunities to find competitive fares.

How much is a round trip from Charlotte to San Francisco

Regular price: $256 - $541

Prices for flights from Charlotte to San Francisco are currently within the regular range.

The regular price range for this route is between $256 and $541. The current lowest deal is $277 with Frontier Airlines, for travel from Sep 5-Sep 9.

now $277

Low $256

High $541

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

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Charlotte to San Francisco

American Airlines

Last-minute flights going from Charlotte to San Francisco

Mon, Jul 27

⌛ Last-Minute

CLT - San Francisco

Charlotte (CLT) - San Francisco (SFO)

Frontier Airlines

$477

$406

One-way

Wed, Jul 29

⌛ Last-Minute

CLT - San Francisco

Charlotte (CLT) - San Francisco (SFO)

Frontier Airlines

$471

$368

One-way

Sat, Aug 1

⌛ Last-Minute

CLT - San Francisco

Charlotte (CLT) - San Francisco (SFO)

Frontier Airlines

$371

$314

One-way

Sat, Aug 1

⌛ Last-Minute

CLT - San Francisco

Charlotte (CLT) - San Francisco (SFO)

Frontier Airlines

$476

$346

One-way

Sat, Aug 1

⌛ Last-Minute

CLT - San Francisco

Charlotte (CLT) - San Francisco (SFO)

Frontier Airlines

$550

$423

One-way

Mon, Aug 3

⌛ Last-Minute

CLT - San Francisco

Charlotte (CLT) - San Francisco (SFO)

Frontier Airlines

$419

$346

One-way

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

5 nights

Dec 2 - Dec 7

$531 → $308

42%

4 nights

Dec 17 - Dec 21

$566 → $388

31%

5 nights

Aug 1 - Aug 6

$476 → $346

27%

2 nights

Aug 1 - Aug 3

$550 → $423

23%

Popular Airports to fly from Charlotte to San Francisco

Charlotte - San Francisco route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are below the typical level

Recent fares from Charlotte to San Francisco are below the typical level, with 6% good prices.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in April for the best prices

Historically, April, May, and November offer the lowest median prices for this route.

⏱️ Flight duration

Median flight time is 18h 56m

The median flight time from Charlotte to San Francisco is 18 hours and 56 minutes.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant

Connecting flights make up 50% of recent deals, with a median of 2 stopovers.

🏆 Airline highlight

Frontier Airlines offers a deal for $277

Frontier Airlines has a deal for $277 from Charlotte to San Francisco (Sep 5-Sep 9).

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent on this route

Deals for flights from Charlotte to San Francisco are frequent, appearing often.

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.

📍 Charlotte Douglas International Airport is ~10 km from Charlotte city center (reachable by car).

💸 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.

📍 ~20 km from San Francisco (reachable by BART and car)

💸 Flights from ~$241

Airports nearby San Francisco used as alternative

Oakland International (OAK)

Oakland International is a useful alternative, especially with its extensive domestic network and BART rail connection.

📍 ~19 km from San Francisco (reachable by car or rail)

💸 Flights from ~$290

Business & First Class Flight Deals to San Francisco

86% AI deal score

$1,660

$1,293

Save $367

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to San Francisco

Historically, the optimal booking window for flights from Charlotte to San Francisco is typically 14-27 days before departure. During this period, the average price observed was $272. Waiting until 0-6 days before departure generally sees prices increase significantly, with an average cost of $426. Conversely, booking 7-13 days out shows an average price of $1117, indicating that last-minute deals are not always the cheapest option for this route.

Across the trailing quarter, a good price for a flight from Charlotte to San Francisco is considered to be $450 or less. The median price observed for this route was $561. Prices can go higher, with 75% of observed prices being $835 or less. These figures are based on data collected over a 90-day period.

Historically, April and May have been among the best months to fly from Charlotte to San Francisco, with median prices of $255 and $312, respectively. November also shows a favorable median price of $314. The annual median price for this route is $561, indicating that these months offer significant savings compared to the yearly average. These insights are based on data collected over a 270-day period.

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Charlotte to San Francisco: Overview

Insights for flights from Charlotte to San Francisco

How much is a round trip from Charlotte to San Francisco

Regular price: $256 - $541

Prices for flights from Charlotte to San Francisco are currently within the regular range.

The regular price range for this route is between $256 and $541. The current lowest deal is $277 with Frontier Airlines, for travel from Sep 5-Sep 9.

now $277

Low $256

High $541

The cheapest time to fly from Charlotte to San Francisco

April

Cheapest

Flights from $255

December

Most Expensive

Flights from $1,060

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Charlotte to San Francisco

American Airlines

Last-minute flights going from Charlotte to San Francisco

Mon, Jul 27

⌛ Last-Minute

CLT - San Francisco

Charlotte (CLT) - San Francisco (SFO)

Frontier Airlines

$477

$406

One-way

Wed, Jul 29

⌛ Last-Minute

CLT - San Francisco

Charlotte (CLT) - San Francisco (SFO)

Frontier Airlines

$471

$368

One-way

Sat, Aug 1

⌛ Last-Minute

CLT - San Francisco

Charlotte (CLT) - San Francisco (SFO)

Frontier Airlines

$371

$314

One-way

Sat, Aug 1

⌛ Last-Minute

CLT - San Francisco

Charlotte (CLT) - San Francisco (SFO)

Frontier Airlines

$476

$346

One-way

Sat, Aug 1

⌛ Last-Minute

CLT - San Francisco

Charlotte (CLT) - San Francisco (SFO)

Frontier Airlines

$550

$423

One-way

Mon, Aug 3

⌛ Last-Minute

CLT - San Francisco

Charlotte (CLT) - San Francisco (SFO)

Frontier Airlines

$419

$346

One-way

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

5 nights

Dec 2 - Dec 7

$531 → $308

42%

4 nights

Dec 17 - Dec 21

$566 → $388

31%

5 nights

Aug 1 - Aug 6

$476 → $346

27%

2 nights

Aug 1 - Aug 3

$550 → $423

23%

Popular Airports to fly from Charlotte to San Francisco