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We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like San Diego International to Charlotte Douglas flights are currently cheapest in December.

Direct flights from San Diego International to Charlotte Douglas

San Diego International to Charlotte Douglas: Alternative routes

Compare routes from San Diego International to Charlotte below. You may find an airport to fly into that's cheaper, faster, or easier than Charlotte Douglas.

San Diego to Charlotte: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight foundR 1,097
Cheapest month to flyDecember
Average flight time4 hrs, 43 mins
Most popular airlineAmerican Airlines
Average flights per week76

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

The best price we found for a return flight from San Diego International to Charlotte Douglas is R 2,821. 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.
4 hours and 43 minutes is the average flight time from San Diego International to Charlotte Douglas.
American Airlines and Alaska Airlines fly direct from San Diego International to Charlotte Douglas.
As of October 2025, there are 76 flights per week flying from San Diego International to Charlotte Douglas.
The cheapest month to fly from San Diego International to Charlotte Douglas is usually November.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from San Diego International Airport to Charlotte Douglas Airport on Saturday, 1 November 2025.
Yes – the average flight time is 4 hours and 43 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 Charlotte Douglas 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 Charlotte is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
Currently, Frontier Airlines and American Airlines offer the cheapest flight tickets to Charlotte Douglas.

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

  • Around 4 hours 45 minutes is how long you can expect to be in the air on a direct flight from San Diego International Airport to Charlotte Douglas International Airport.

  • The timezone in Charlotte is UTC-4, which is three hours ahead of San Diego.

  • Each week, there are 41 San Diego International Airport to Charlotte Douglas International Airport flights. To be on board as soon as possible, pick the 06:08 American Airlines flight. If you're eager to make the most of your day before flying, the latest flight is at 23:17 with American Airlines.

  • To ensure you get on your SAN to CLT flight, leave plenty of time to check in and drop off your luggage. Arriving two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general rule.

  • You can expect bigger queues during popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for domestic departures will give you ample time for security and boarding.

  • American Airlines is your gateway to discovering Charlotte (and perhaps some other great corners of United States!). Check out the direct flights from San Diego International Airport to Charlotte Douglas International Airport offered by this popular airline.

  • Most travellers choose to fly with American Airlines on this route.

  • The most punctual carrier operating SAN to CLT flights is American Airlines. Its services arrive without delay 76.7% of the time.

  • If you want to include a stop along the way, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from San Diego International Airport to Charlotte Douglas International Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between SAN and CLT:

    • Dallas Love Field Airport

    • Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport

    • Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport

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

  • R 1,097 is the lowest price for a one-way San Diego International Airport to Charlotte Douglas International Airport flight. A return flight starts from R 2,821. These fares may change based on demand and availability.

  • Book six months before your departure date. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to find cheap tickets from SAN to CLT.

  • May is the cheapest month for flights from San Diego International Airport to Charlotte Douglas International Airport. If you're looking to travel at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest airfares across every month.

  • You don't need to check every day to find out if fares have gone down when you set up a Price Alert. We'll notify you the moment the price changes on cheap flights from SAN to CLT.

  • Choose your ideal arrival and departure times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to see the best deals on flights from San Diego International Airport to Charlotte Douglas International Airport.

Handy information about San Diego International Airport (SAN)

  • You'll find SAN at Airport Drive.

  • When it comes to San Diego International Airport's on-time performance, data shows 71.38% of flights meet their scheduled arrival time.

  • To get to San Diego International Airport from central San Diego, it takes about 10 minutes by car. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 5 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.

  • Planning to take public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 20 minutes.

  • Booked an early flight from San Diego International Airport to Charlotte Douglas International Airport? Avoid rushing to the airport (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by choosing one of these hotels close to SAN:

Arriving at Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT)

Getting from Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to central Charlotte

  • The street address for CLT is 5501 Josh Birmingham Parkway.

  • From Charlotte Douglas International Airport, Charlotte is approximately 14 kilometres away. It takes around 20 minutes to get to the centre driving.

  • It'll take around 4 hours 55 minutes to get there using public transport.

When to fly to Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT)

  • August is the most popular month for flights from San Diego International Airport to Charlotte Douglas International Airport. For smaller crowds, visit Charlotte in February.

  • When reserving your flight from San Diego International Airport to Charlotte Douglas International Airport, think about the type of weather you enjoy. July is the warmest month in Charlotte, with temperatures ranging from 19ºC (66ºF) to 34ºC (93ºF).

  • Look for cheap tickets from SAN to CLT in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -2ºC (28ºF) and 13ºC (55ºF) on average.

Explore more of United States

  • You've seen Charlotte, now it's time to discover more of United States. Travel about 370 kilometres south-west to Atlanta to tick off its must-visit sights. From Georgia Aquarium to Centennial Olympic Park and Piedmont Park, you'll have a packed itinerary ahead.

  • Virginia Beach is another sought-after destination in United States and is around 467 kilometres north-east of Charlotte. No trip is complete without seeing Marina Shores Marina, Rudee Inlet Station Marina and Allegra.

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