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Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from San Diego to Charlotte Douglas Airport? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from $472. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
Charlotte.$469 per passenger.Departing Wed, 24 Jun, returning Wed, 22 Jul.Return flight with Frontier Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from San Diego International on Wed, 24 Jun, arriving in Charlotte Douglas.Inbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from Charlotte Douglas on Wed, 22 Jul, arriving in San Diego International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $469, select.
Charlotte.$472 per passenger.Departing Fri, 10 Jul, returning Wed, 15 Jul.Return flight with Frontier Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from San Diego International on Fri, 10 Jul, arriving in Charlotte Douglas.Inbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from Charlotte Douglas on Wed, 15 Jul, arriving in San Diego International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $472, select.
Charlotte.$496 per passenger.Departing Wed, 16 Sep, returning Wed, 23 Sep.Return flight with Southwest Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Southwest Airlines, departs from San Diego International on Wed, 16 Sep, arriving in Charlotte Douglas.Inbound indirect flight with Southwest Airlines, departs from Charlotte Douglas on Wed, 23 Sep, arriving in San Diego International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $496, select.
Charlotte.$512 per passenger.Departing Thu, 27 Aug, returning Sun, 30 Aug.Return flight with Frontier Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from San Diego International on Thu, 27 Aug, arriving in Charlotte Douglas.Inbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from Charlotte Douglas on Sun, 30 Aug, arriving in San Diego International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $512, select.
Charlotte.$592 per passenger.Departing Sat, 13 Jun, returning Sat, 20 Jun.Return flight with Frontier Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from San Diego International on Sat, 13 Jun, arriving in Charlotte Douglas.Inbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from Charlotte Douglas on Sat, 20 Jun, arriving in San Diego International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $592, select.
Charlotte.$615 per passenger.Departing Sun, 30 Aug, returning Wed, 30 Sep.Return flight with Frontier Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from San Diego International on Sun, 30 Aug, arriving in Charlotte Douglas.Inbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from Charlotte Douglas on Wed, 30 Sep, arriving in San Diego International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $615, select.
Charlotte.$673 per passenger.Departing Wed, 7 Oct, returning Wed, 14 Oct.Return flight with Southwest Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Southwest Airlines, departs from San Diego International on Wed, 7 Oct, arriving in Charlotte Douglas.Inbound indirect flight with Southwest Airlines, departs from Charlotte Douglas on Wed, 14 Oct, arriving in San Diego International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $673, select.
Charlotte.$695 per passenger.Departing Wed, 11 Nov, returning Mon, 16 Nov.Return flight with Southwest Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Southwest Airlines, departs from San Diego International on Wed, 11 Nov, arriving in Charlotte Douglas.Inbound indirect flight with Southwest Airlines, departs from Charlotte Douglas on Mon, 16 Nov, arriving in San Diego International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $695, select.
Charlotte.$696 per passenger.Departing Wed, 28 Oct, returning Mon, 2 Nov.Return flight with Southwest Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Southwest Airlines, departs from San Diego International on Wed, 28 Oct, arriving in Charlotte Douglas.Inbound indirect flight with Southwest Airlines, departs from Charlotte Douglas on Mon, 2 Nov, arriving in San Diego International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $696, select.
Charlotte.$698 per passenger.Departing Mon, 14 Dec, returning Fri, 25 Dec.Return flight with Southwest Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Southwest Airlines, departs from San Diego International on Mon, 14 Dec, arriving in Charlotte Douglas.Inbound indirect flight with Southwest Airlines, departs from Charlotte Douglas on Fri, 25 Dec, arriving in San Diego International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $698, select.
Charlotte.$730 per passenger.Departing Mon, 21 Sep, returning Tue, 1 Dec.Return flight with Southwest Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Southwest Airlines, departs from San Diego International on Mon, 21 Sep, arriving in Charlotte Douglas.Inbound indirect flight with Southwest Airlines, departs from Charlotte Douglas on Tue, 1 Dec, arriving in San Diego International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $730, select.
Charlotte.$733 per passenger.Departing Wed, 29 Jul, returning Sun, 2 Aug.Return flight with Southwest Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Southwest Airlines, departs from San Diego International on Wed, 29 Jul, arriving in Charlotte Douglas.Inbound indirect flight with Southwest Airlines, departs from Charlotte Douglas on Sun, 2 Aug, arriving in San Diego International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $733, select.
Charlotte.$769 per passenger.Departing Tue, 5 Jan, returning Tue, 19 Jan.Return flight with United.Outbound indirect flight with United, departs from San Diego International on Tue, 5 Jan, arriving in Charlotte Douglas.Inbound indirect flight with United, departs from Charlotte Douglas on Tue, 19 Jan, arriving in San Diego International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $769, select.
Charlotte.$770 per passenger.Departing Wed, 10 Mar, returning Tue, 16 Mar.Return flight with Delta.Outbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from San Diego International on Wed, 10 Mar, arriving in Charlotte Douglas.Inbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from Charlotte Douglas on Tue, 16 Mar, arriving in San Diego International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $770, select.
Charlotte.$814 per passenger.Departing Thu, 4 Feb, returning Sat, 13 Feb.Return flight with Delta.Outbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from San Diego International on Thu, 4 Feb, arriving in Charlotte Douglas.Inbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from Charlotte Douglas on Sat, 13 Feb, arriving in San Diego International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $814, select.
Charlotte.$887 per passenger.Departing Sun, 21 Jun, returning Tue, 29 Sep.Return flight with Southwest Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Southwest Airlines, departs from San Diego International on Sun, 21 Jun, arriving in Charlotte Douglas.Inbound indirect flight with Southwest Airlines, departs from Charlotte Douglas on Tue, 29 Sep, arriving in San Diego International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $887, select.

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

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like San Diego to Charlotte Douglas flights are currently cheapest in July.
Jun
from $592
Jul
from $472
Aug
from $512
Sep
from $496
Oct
from $673
Nov
from $695
Dec
from $698
Jan
from $769
Feb
from $814
Mar
from $770
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San Diego to Charlotte Douglas: Alternative routes

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Charlotte Douglas

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San Diego to Charlotte: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight found$469
Cheapest month to flyJune
Average flight time4 hrs, 46 mins
Most popular airlineAmerican Airlines
Average flights per week201

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

The best price we found for a return flight from San Diego to Charlotte Douglas is $469. 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 46 minutes is the average flight time from San Diego to Charlotte Douglas.
American Airlines and Alaska Airlines fly direct from San Diego to Charlotte Douglas.
As of June 2026, there are 201 flights per week flying from San Diego to Charlotte Douglas.
The cheapest month to fly from San Diego to Charlotte Douglas is usually June.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it is currently cheapest to fly from San Diego to Charlotte Douglas Airport on Wednesday, 24 June 2026.
Yes – the average flight time is 4 hours and 46 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.
The cheapest airline that flies to Charlotte Douglas is Frontier Airlines .

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

  • Put your plans into motion at San Diego International Airport (SAN), the main airport in San Diego. Look for flights from San Diego to Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) that leave from this terminal.

  • The average time for a direct San Diego to Charlotte Douglas International Airport flight is 4 hours 45 minutes.

  • The timezone in Charlotte is UTC-5, which is three hours ahead of San Diego. Charlotte Douglas International Airport is located in Charlotte.

  • San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) is the most popular route. There are 32 direct flights a week to pick from. If you have things to do before leaving, take the last flight with American Airlines at 11pm. Opt for the first SAN to CLT departure with American Airlines at 6:15am if you'd rather get a move on.

  • Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your flight from San Diego to CLT. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to skip the mad dash to your gate.

  • If you're getting away during a popular month like July, be at the airport even earlier. It's wise to arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours ahead of domestic departures. You can expect lines to be longer during holiday periods like Thanksgiving and Christmas.

Airports in San Diego

San Diego International Airport (SAN)

  • Go straight to your destination from San Diego International Airport (SAN). Direct flights from San Diego to Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) are available from here.

  • When taking off from SAN, you can catch a direct flight from San Diego to Charlotte Douglas International Airport with American Airlines.

  • The preferred airline for passengers flying between SAN and CLT is American Airlines.

  • American Airlines is the most punctual carrier. A dependable 80.54% of its services on this route arrive as scheduled.

  • Located around 5 kilometres from the centre of San Diego, SAN can be reached in about 15 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey on public transport will take roughly 25 minutes.

  • Want a leisurely start to your journey? Stay near San Diego International Airport. Whether you're catching an early flight from San Diego to Charlotte Douglas International Airport or prefer not to rush, these hotels offer the perfect solution:

  • Of all flights departing from San Diego International Airport, 74% touch down on time at their destination.

  • SAN is located at N Harbour Dr.

McClellan-Palomar Airport (CLD)

  • The distance from San Diego's city centre to CLD is roughly 48 kilometres. Take into account the available transport options and potential delays when working out the fastest route to the airport.

  • Want to treat yourself to an extra night away before your San Diego to CLT flight? Check in to a hotel near McClellan-Palomar Airport before your trip officially begins. These stays are calling your name:

  • McClellan-Palomar Airport is known for its commitment to punctuality. 88% of flights departing here make it to their final destination as planned.

About Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT)

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

  • Charlotte Douglas International Airport is around 13 kilometres from the centre of Charlotte. It takes around 20 minutes or so to drive to the city.

  • It'll take around 35 minutes when travelling by public transport.

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

  • The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from San Diego to Charlotte Douglas International Airport is $228. For a return flight on this route, the best price is $469. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares may change.

  • Don't leave things to the last minute. You're more likely to walk away with cheap flights from San Diego to CLT if you book early. Airlines often offer some fantastic early bird rates.

  • If you're flexible with your travel dates, try using the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll show you the cheapest price across the month when searching for your San Diego to Charlotte Douglas International Airport ticket.

  • Spend less time searching for cheap plane tickets from San Diego to CLT by setting up a Price Alert. We'll send you an email or notification on the app when a lower fare pops up.

  • Discover the best deal on a flight from San Diego to Charlotte Douglas International Airport with the help of the filters. Pick your preferred departure and arrival times, number of stops and airlines. You can also sort your results by 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest.'

The best time to fly from San Diego to Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT)

  • It's time to decide when to book your flight from San Diego to Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT). September is when most people visit Charlotte. If crowds aren't your thing, head there in January.

  • Lock in a San Diego to CLT plane ticket departing in July if you want to experience the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Charlotte to range from 19ºC to 34ºC.

  • If you want cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from San Diego to Charlotte Douglas International Airport in January when temperatures are between -2ºC and 13ºC.

More about Charlotte

  • Once you've booked your flight from San Diego to Charlotte Douglas International Airport, find a hotel that offers a good mix of location and comfort. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Charlotte:

  • Every great journey has to include a little sightseeing. Bechtler Museum of Modern Art, Discovery Place and NASCAR Hall of Fame are attractions you won't want to skip in Charlotte.

Explore more of the United States

  • Charlotte has loads to offer, but there are so many other corners of the United States just waiting to be discovered. Around 225 kilometres east of Charlotte, a trip to Raleigh will keep you on the move. Start with leading attractions like North Carolina Museum of Art, North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences and Dorothea Dix Park.

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