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Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Charlotte Douglas Airport to San Diego? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from R 3,492. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
San Diego.R 1,753 per passenger.Departing Tue, 16 Jun.One-way flight with Frontier Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from Charlotte Douglas on Tue, 16 Jun, arriving in San Diego International.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 1,753, select.
San Diego.R 1,840 per passenger.Departing Sat, 30 May.One-way flight with Frontier Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from Charlotte Douglas on Sat, 30 May, arriving in San Diego International.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 1,840, select.
San Diego.R 2,072 per passenger.Departing Mon, 10 Aug.One-way flight with Frontier Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from Charlotte Douglas on Mon, 10 Aug, arriving in San Diego International.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 2,072, select.
San Diego.R 2,087 per passenger.Departing Sun, 19 Jul.One-way flight with Frontier Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from Charlotte Douglas on Sun, 19 Jul, arriving in San Diego International.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 2,087, select.
San Diego.R 3,147 per passenger.Departing Tue, 15 Sep.One-way flight with Southwest Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Southwest Airlines, departs from Charlotte Douglas on Tue, 15 Sep, arriving in San Diego International.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 3,147, select.
San Diego.R 3,811 per passenger.Departing Sat, 10 Oct.One-way flight with Southwest Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Southwest Airlines, departs from Charlotte Douglas on Sat, 10 Oct, arriving in San Diego International.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 3,811, select.
San Diego.R 3,814 per passenger.Departing Mon, 21 Dec.One-way flight with Southwest Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Southwest Airlines, departs from Charlotte Douglas on Mon, 21 Dec, arriving in San Diego International.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 3,814, select.
San Diego.R 6,327 per passenger.Departing Sun, 29 Nov.One-way flight with Southwest Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Southwest Airlines, departs from Charlotte Douglas on Sun, 29 Nov, arriving in San Diego International.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 6,327, select.
San Diego.R 8,906 per passenger.Departing Fri, 8 Jan.One-way flight with American Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with American Airlines, departs from Charlotte Douglas on Fri, 8 Jan, arriving in San Diego International.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 8,906, select.
San Diego.R 9,058 per passenger.Departing Wed, 20 May.One-way flight with American Airlines.Outbound direct flight with American Airlines departs from Charlotte Douglas on Wed, 20 May, arriving in San Diego International.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 9,058, select.
San Diego.R 9,073 per passenger.Departing Sat, 9 Jan.One-way flight with American Airlines.Outbound direct flight with American Airlines departs from Charlotte Douglas on Sat, 9 Jan, arriving in San Diego International.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 9,073, select.
San Diego.R 9,450 per passenger.Departing Sat, 13 Jun.One-way flight with Alaska Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Alaska Airlines departs from Charlotte Douglas on Sat, 13 Jun, arriving in San Diego International.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 9,450, select.
San Diego.R 9,480 per passenger.Departing Tue, 15 Sep.One-way flight with Alaska Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Alaska Airlines departs from Charlotte Douglas on Tue, 15 Sep, arriving in San Diego International.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 9,480, select.
San Diego.R 9,522 per passenger.Departing Sat, 4 Jul.One-way flight with Alaska Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Alaska Airlines departs from Charlotte Douglas on Sat, 4 Jul, arriving in San Diego International.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 9,522, select.
San Diego.R 9,538 per passenger.Departing Sat, 1 Aug.One-way flight with Alaska Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Alaska Airlines departs from Charlotte Douglas on Sat, 1 Aug, arriving in San Diego International.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 9,538, select.
San Diego.R 10,255 per passenger.Departing Thu, 15 Oct.One-way flight with Alaska Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Alaska Airlines departs from Charlotte Douglas on Thu, 15 Oct, arriving in San Diego International.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 10,255, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Charlotte Douglas to San Diego

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Charlotte Douglas to San Diego flights are currently cheapest in June.
May
from R 1,840
Jun
from R 1,753
Jul
from R 2,087
Aug
from R 2,072
Sep
from R 3,147
Oct
from R 3,811
Nov
from R 6,327
Dec
from R 3,814
Jan
from R 8,906
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Direct flights from Charlotte Douglas to San Diego

Alternative Charlotte Douglas to San Diego routes

Looking for the cheapest, fastest or easiest route from Charlotte Douglas to San Diego? You could fly into the following airports instead.

San Diego International

4km from central San Diego
ClosestCheapest
from R 1,753
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McClellan-Palomar

48km from central San Diego
from R 9,939
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Charlotte to San Diego: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight foundR 1,753
Cheapest month to flyJune
Average flight time5 hrs, 11 mins
Most popular airlineAmerican Airlines
Average flights per week138

Finding cheap flights from Charlotte Douglas to San Diego: Frequently asked questions

There are 2 airports in San Diego: San Diego International and McClellan-Palomar.
The best price we found for a return flight from Charlotte Douglas to San Diego is R 3,492. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
5 hours and 11 minutes is the average flight time from Charlotte Douglas to San Diego.
American Airlines and Alaska Airlines fly direct from Charlotte Douglas to San Diego.
As of May 2026, there are 69 flights per week flying from Charlotte Douglas to San Diego.
The cheapest month to fly from Charlotte Douglas to San Diego is usually June.
If you're flying from Charlotte Douglas Airport, the cheapest airport near San Diego is San Diego International – which is 4.1 km away from the centre of San Diego. We've found flights into this airport from R 3,492.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Charlotte Douglas Airport to San Diego on Tuesday, 9 June 2026.
Yes – the average flight time is 5 hours and 11 minutes.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to San Diego but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.
We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to San Diego is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
In May, the average temperature is usually around 17°C. August is typically the warmest month in San Diego, when it usually averages around 28°C. You can expect the least rain in June. The coldest month is December, with temperatures averaging 10°C. The rainiest month is February.
Currently, Frontier Airlines and American Airlines offer the cheapest flight tickets to San Diego.

Travelling from Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to San Diego: what you need to know

  • Expect to be travelling for 4 hours 45 minutes. That's the average time for a direct flight from Charlotte Douglas International Airport to San Diego.

  • San Diego is three hours behind Charlotte, where Charlotte Douglas International Airport is located. San Diego observes the UTC-7 timezone.

  • Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to San Diego International Airport (SAN) is the most traveled route, with 34 weekly flights to choose from. If you prefer a later start to the day, the last flight from CLT to SAN is with American Airlines at 20:15. Go for the first departure operated by American Airlines at 07:05 if you want to fly out earlier.

  • Leave enough time to get on your CLT to San Diego flight. Generally, it's best to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.

  • Delays at security and check-in are more likely if you're heading away during high season, so allow a little extra breathing room. A good rule of thumb for peak times? Arrive up to four hours ahead for international flights and two hours for domestic departures.

  • Direct Charlotte Douglas International Airport to San Diego tickets are available for booking. San Diego International Airport (SAN) is where you'll be touching down.

  • Look out for offers from American Airlines. This carrier operates direct flights from Charlotte Douglas International Airport to San Diego.

  • Travelling from central Charlotte to CLT takes about 4 hours 55 minutes on public transport. If you ride-share, drive or grab a cab, you'll cover the 10 kilometres in 20 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.

  • Catching an early flight from Charlotte Douglas International Airport to San Diego? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and get some extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these hotels close to CLT:

  • When it comes to Charlotte Douglas International Airport's on-time performance, data shows 77.67% of flights complete their journey on time.

  • You'll find CLT at 5501 Josh Birmingham Parkway.

How to find the cheapest flights from Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to San Diego

  • The best price we've found for a one-way Charlotte Douglas International Airport to San Diego flight is R 1,753. The cheapest price for a return flight is R 3,492. Remember fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.

  • Book one month before travelling. Pricing trends show that this is the ideal window for finding cheap flights from CLT to San Diego.

  • The best month for scoring cheap Charlotte Douglas International Airport to San Diego tickets is May. Use the 'Whole month' tool to compare flight prices, then select the dates that offer the lowest fares.

  • Stay on top of deals for cheap flights from CLT to San Diego by creating a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or notification through the app when a new discounted fare appears.

  • Tailor your trip with filters. Pick your arrival and departure times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort results by 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from Charlotte Douglas International Airport to San Diego.

Airports in San Diego

San Diego International Airport (SAN)

  • San Diego International Airport (SAN) is around 5 kilometres from the centre of San Diego. If you're opting for a ride-share or a cab, the drive takes roughly 10 minutes.

  • Travelling on public transport will take you around 20 minutes.

  • The last thing you want is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a flight from Charlotte Douglas International Airport to San Diego. Stay at one of these accommodation options near SAN instead:

  • Begin your adventure by picking up a San Diego International Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Thrifty, Dollar or Budget and explore beyond San Diego's usual tourist stops.

  • Booking your ride from San Diego International Airport about two weeks ahead of your flight from CLT to San Diego can help you lock in the lowest rate.

  • You'll find SAN at N Harbour Dr.

McClellan-Palomar Airport (CLD)

  • Once your flight from Charlotte Douglas International Airport to San Diego has arrived, you can get to the city centre in about 40 minutes by car. Central San Diego is roughly 56 kilometres from McClellan-Palomar Airport (CLD).

  • If you're travelling on public transport, it'll take around 2 hours 15 minutes.

  • Hang up the 'Do not disturb' sign and rest at a hotel close to CLD. Here are a few options where you can check in after your CLT to San Diego flight:

  • The fastest way to reach your destination is with a McClellan-Palomar Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Budget, Hertz or Avis and set off in the blink of an eye.

  • Lock in the vehicle you want, not just what's left, by booking your ride from CLD ahead of time. You can also avoid paying extra, especially during peak travel times.

Best time to go to San Diego

  • Carefully consider your trip dates before booking your flight from Charlotte Douglas International Airport to San Diego. The city comes alive in peak season, but prices are often higher and attractions can get crowded. Visit San Diego in the low season if you like a quieter vibe.

  • The warmest month in San Diego is August, with temperatures ranging between 17ºC (63ºF) and 28ºC (82ºF). Lock in your Charlotte Douglas International Airport to San Diego flight ticket then if this is the type of weather you enjoy.

  • February sees average temperatures of between 7ºC (45ºF) and 23ºC (73ºF). Search for a cheap ticket from CLT to San Diego around that time if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.

More about San Diego

  • Start your San Diego trip off on the right foot by choosing the ideal place to stay. After booking your flight from Charlotte Douglas International Airport to San Diego, explore our selection of accommodation options including:

  • There are so many things to explore in this city it can be hard to figure out where to start. USS Midway Museum, San Diego Zoo and SeaWorld San Diego are top attractions which should feature on every San Diego itinerary.

Explore more of United States

  • Los Angeles is just one of the many places in United States waiting to be discovered once you've seen San Diego. Around 177 kilometres away to the north-west, its best attractions include Griffith Observatory, The Broad and La Brea Tar Pits & Museum.

  • Phoenix is another essential stop in United States and is around 483 kilometres east of San Diego. No journey is complete without seeing Desert Botanical Garden, Heard Museum and Papago Park.

Plan the rest of your trip from Charlotte to San Diego

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