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

CLT Airport Page →
2,073 mi airlines charter/private 57/wk
On-time Some delays Frequent delays
Flight Schedule 19 flights Verified 28m ago
Also flown by charter / private operators: NetJets Aviation.
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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
AA2471+1
AA American
321
7:15 AM
EDT
9:00 AM
PDT
4h 45m
31%
M T W T F S S
Prices
AS6234cs
AS Alaska
321
7:15 AM
EDT
9:00 AM
PDT
4h 45m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA2100
AA American
321
8:20 AM
EDT
10:07 AM
PDT
4h 47m
31%
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA466
AA American
321
11:15 AM
EDT
1:05 PM
PDT
4h 50m
31%
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA562
AA American
321
5:53 PM
EDT
7:44 PM
PDT
4h 51m
31%
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA465
AA American
321
7:20 PM
EDT
9:11 PM
PDT
4h 51m
31%
M T W T F S S
Prices
AS4019+2
AS Alaska
321
7:20 PM
EDT
9:11 PM
PDT
4h 51m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA3322
AA American
321
7:50 PM
EDT
9:45 PM
PDT
4h 55m
31%
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA2056
AA American
321
7:54 PM
EDT
9:39 PM
PDT
4h 45m
31%
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA1651+1
AA American
321
6:50 AM
PDT T2
2:49 PM
EDT
4h 59m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AS6888cs
AS Alaska
321
6:50 AM
PDT T2
2:49 PM
EDT
4h 59m
10%
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA465
AA American
9:15 AM
PDT
4:22 PM
EDT
4h 7m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA2465
AA American
321
1:19 PM
PDT T2
9:20 PM
EDT
5h 1m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA582
AA American
321
1:49 PM
PDT T2
9:28 PM
EDT
4h 39m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA1860
AA American
321
9:25 PM
PDT T2
5:12 AM+1
EDT
4h 47m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AS4508
AS Alaska
321
10:20 PM
PDT T2
6:08 AM+1
EDT
4h 48m
10%
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA2056
AA American
321
10:20 PM
PDT T2
6:08 AM+1
EDT
4h 48m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AS4370cs
AS Alaska
321
10:28 PM
PDT T2
6:15 AM+1
EDT
4h 47m
10%
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA2468+1
AA American
321
10:28 PM
PDT T2
6:15 AM+1
EDT
4h 47m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
PHX Phoenix 6h 17m AA AAASBA Phoenix (PHX) to San Diego flights
BNA Nashville 6h 23m AAJREWN WN Nashville (BNA) to San Diego flights
DAL Dallas 6h 25m WN WN Dallas (DAL) to San Diego flights
MCI Kansas City 6h 27m AABA WN Kansas City (MCI) to San Diego flights
ATL Atlanta 6h 29m AAAFAM AFAMDL Atlanta (ATL) to San Diego flights
AUS Austin 6h 29m AA ASWN Austin (AUS) to San Diego flights
OMA Omaha 6h 31m AA WN Omaha (OMA) to San Diego flights
STL St Louis 6h 32m AABAEJA WN St Louis (STL) to San Diego flights
TUL Tulsa 6h 37m AABA ASEJMJTL Tulsa (TUL) to San Diego flights
LAS Las Vegas 6h 39m AABA ASDLF9 Las Vegas (LAS) to San Diego flights
1-STOP More options, longer trips
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Charlotte to San Diego
1 carrier, 57 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 2,073 mi 4h 50m nonstop -3h behind

CLT–SAN is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. American Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 2,073 miles in approximately 4h 50m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

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 49 321 4h45-4h55 73% Oneworld AS
Aircraft on this route
321 Airbus A321 – AA, AS
Alliance coverage
Oneworld: AA (49 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
8
flights
Tue
8
flights
Wed
8
flights
Thu
8
flights
Fri
8
flights
Sat
8
flights
Sun
9
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
9
Nonstop flights
57
Outbound / wk
64
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for CLT to SAN.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
52
Hubs
~6h
Fastest
~32h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
3,903
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.

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
CLT → SAN
73%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
73%
Arriving
71%
Return
SAN → CLT
33%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
33%
Arriving
83%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. CLT delays → SAN delays →

Other ways to reach San Diego from Charlotte

Nearby airports with service to San Diego International Airport.
Metric CLT→SAN USA→SAN GSP→SAN
Distance from CLT 18 mi 75 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 1 3
Weekly flights 57 1
Flight time 4h 50m 4h 50m 4h 5m
Departure OTP 73%
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 50m gate to gate.
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 50m
Time difference-3 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights57 out / 64 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
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 about 4h 50m gate to gate. The route covers 2,073 miles.
1 airline operates flights from CLT to SAN: American Airlines.
This route has frequent daily service. Check the schedule above for departure days and times in each direction.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Phoenix Sky Harbor, Nashville and Dallas Love Field.
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 USA, GSP and GSO. 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 57 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

CLT to SAN Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from CLT to SAN is about 4 hours 50 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 2,073 miles (3,335 km). There are approximately 57 weekly flights outbound and 64 return, totaling 121 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Phoenix Sky Harbor, Nashville and Dallas Love Field. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Concord (USA), Greenville/Greer/Spartanburg (GSP) and Greensboro (GSO).