Charlotte to San Diego (CLT–SAN) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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2,073 mi airlines 64/wk
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Flight Schedule 19 flights Verified 55m ago
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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
AA2471
AA American
321
7:09 AM
EDT
9:04 AM
PDT
4h 55m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA2720+1
AA American
321
9:01 AM
EDT
11:13 AM
PDT
5h 12m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AS4019+2
AS Alaska
321
9:01 AM
EDT
11:13 AM
PDT
5h 12m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA466
AA American
321
11:00 AM
EDT
1:13 PM
PDT
5h 13m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AS4580+2
AS Alaska
321
4:01 PM
EDT
6:27 PM
PDT
5h 26m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AS4628cs
AS Alaska
321
4:49 PM
EDT
7:00 PM
PDT
5h 11m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA2722+1
AA American
321
4:49 PM
EDT
7:00 PM
PDT
5h 11m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA2056
AA American
321
6:37 PM
EDT
8:50 PM
PDT
5h 13m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA3322
AA American
321
7:50 PM
EDT
9:48 PM
PDT
4h 58m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AS6888cs
AS Alaska
321
6:40 AM
PDT T2
2:31 PM
EDT
4h 51m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA1651+1
AA American
321
7:32 AM
PDT T2
3:02 PM
EDT
4h 30m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA2720+1
AA American
321
12:03 PM
PDT T2
7:54 PM
EDT
4h 51m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AS4019cs
AS Alaska
321
12:03 PM
PDT T2
7:54 PM
EDT
4h 51m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA2465
AA American
321
1:21 PM
PDT T2
9:24 PM
EDT
5h 3m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA582
AA American
321
1:36 PM
PDT T2
9:28 PM
EDT
4h 52m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA1860
AA American
321
9:25 PM
PDT T2
5:06 AM+1
EDT
4h 41m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA3022
AA American
321
9:45 PM
PDT T2
5:22 AM+1
EDT
4h 37m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA2468
AA American
321
10:28 PM
PDT T2
6:10 AM+1
EDT
4h 42m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AS4370
AS Alaska
321
10:28 PM
PDT T2
6:10 AM+1
EDT
4h 42m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Charlotte to San Diego
1 carrier, 64 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 64 Flights/wk 2,073 mi 4h 55m nonstop -3h behind 107 1-stop hubs

CLT–SAN is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. American Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 2,073 miles in approximately 4h 55m. Beyond nonstop, 107 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop CLT–SAN service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
AA American Airlines Also: AS 42 321 4h55-5h13 100% Oneworld AS
Aircraft on this route
321 Airbus A321 – AA, AS
Alliance coverage
Oneworld: AA (42 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, CLT to SAN direction.
Mon
9
flights
Tue
9
flights
Wed
9
flights
Thu
9
flights
Fri
9
flights
Sat
9
flights
Sun
9
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
9
Nonstop flights
64
Outbound / wk
71
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for CLT to SAN.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
107
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~30h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
4,090
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.

Other ways to reach San Diego from Charlotte

Nearby airports with service to San Diego International Airport.
Metric CLT→SAN GSP→SAN AVL→SAN
Distance from CLT 75 mi 91 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 2 1
Weekly flights 64
Flight time 4h 55m 4h 12m 4h 2m
Departure OTP 100%
Airports within 200 miles of CLT with service to San Diego International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-3h
San Diego is 3 hours behind Charlotte.
CLT: EDT · SAN: PDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Charlotte, it's 3:00 PM in San Diego.
Distance & Flight Time
2,073 mi / 3,335 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 4h 55m to 6h 58m.
Getting to CLT

There is no rail link to CLT. CATS Route 5 bus runs from Charlotte Transportation Center to the airport in 45 minutes ($2.20). The airport is 7 miles from Uptown Charlotte.Ride-shares from Uptown cost $18–30 and take 15–25 minutes. Taxis are available but less common than ride-share in Charlotte. I-85 and Billy Graham Parkway are the primary expressway routes; allow extra time during afternoon rush (4–6:30pm).

CLT–SAN Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Charlotte to San Diego route.
Route details
Distance2,073 mi / 3,335 km
Flight time4h 55m to 6h 58m
Time difference-3 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights64 out / 71 return
1-stop connections107 hubs
Origin: CLT
IATA / ICAOCLT / KCLT
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr58.8M
Elevation748 ft / 228 m
Destination: SAN
IATA / ICAOSAN / KSAN
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr25.6M
Elevation17 ft / 5 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about CLT to SAN flights.
Nonstop flights from Charlotte Douglas International Airport to San Diego International Airport take approximately 4h 55m to 6h 58m. The route covers 2,073 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: American Airlines. Plus 1 codeshare partner.
There are approximately 64 nonstop flights per week from CLT to SAN. The return direction has about 71 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through FTW, MKC, RYY, SCF, AVL, APA, GSP, PSP, DWH, SGR, VNY, OKC, ORL, DAY, SDF, CGF, RST, SBA, SSI, TVC, BJC, HOU, CHS, SBN, PWK, SUA, ELP, JAC, TUS, FXE, FCM, RIC, SRQ, BFI, ICT, APF, SUS, BHM, EGE, MMU, BOI, OPF, CCR, HDN, TEB, OAK, BDL, HPN, AVP, PBI, SNA, BED, GCM, BZN, PTY, RDU, DTW, TUL, MSY, ATL, SAT, ORD, BNA, IAD, IAH, DFW, PHL, MSP, YUL, LAX, DEN, JFK, MDW, DUB, MIA, AUS, BWI, MCO, PHX, LAS, JAX, TPA, SEA, IND, CDG, SLC, CMH, STL, MKE, PDX, YVR, PIT, MCI, ORF, FLL, DCA, EWR, SFO, BOS, DAL, SMF, LHR, MUC, YYZ, OMA, SJD and YYC. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
San Diego is 3 hours behind Charlotte.
Yes, return flights from SAN to CLT are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include GSP, AVL and RDU. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
See the On-Time Performance section for the latest delay data at both airports. This shows departure and arrival reliability to help you plan.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from CLT to SAN

Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) and San Diego International Airport (SAN) are connected by nonstop service from American Airlines. With 64 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

CLT to SAN Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from CLT to SAN ranges from 4 hours 55 minutes to 6 hours 58 minutes. The route covers a distance of 2,073 miles (3,335 km). There are approximately 64 weekly flights outbound and 71 return, totaling 135 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

107 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 5 hours via FTW. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Greenville/Greer/Spartanburg (GSP), Asheville (AVL) and Raleigh/Durham (RDU).