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

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2,073 mi airlines 83/wk
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Flight Schedule 24 flights Verified 4h ago
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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
AS4019
AS Alaska
321
8:35 AM
EDT
10:57 AM
PDT
5h 22m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA2720
AA American
321
8:55 AM
EDT
11:08 AM
PDT
5h 13m
M T W T F S S
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AA1954
AA American
321
8:55 AM
EDT
11:17 AM
PDT
5h 22m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AS4628
AS Alaska
321
11:05 AM
EDT
1:28 PM
PDT
5h 23m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA2059
AA American
321
11:05 AM
EDT
1:28 PM
PDT
5h 23m
M T W T F S S
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AA315
AA American
12:12 PM
EDT
1:39 PM
PDT
4h 27m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA2722
AA American
321
3:53 PM
EDT
6:05 PM
PDT
5h 12m
M T W T F S S
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AS4580
AS Alaska
321
4:01 PM
EDT
6:27 PM
PDT
5h 26m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA391
AA American
321
4:53 PM
EDT
6:27 PM
PDT
4h 34m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA2056
AA American
321
5:58 PM
EDT
8:09 PM
PDT
5h 11m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AS4404
AS Alaska
321
6:41 PM
EDT
9:07 PM
PDT
5h 26m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA3126
AA American
321
6:41 PM
EDT
8:28 PM
PDT
4h 47m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AS4072
AS Alaska
738
8:35 PM
EDT
10:59 PM
PDT
5h 24m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA3315
AA American
738
8:35 PM
EDT
10:59 PM
PDT
5h 24m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AS4732
AS Alaska
321
6:15 AM
PDT T2
1:56 PM
EDT
4h 41m
M T W T F S S
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AA1651
AA American
321
6:40 AM
PDT T2
2:31 PM
EDT
4h 51m
M T W T F S S
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AA1071
AA American
321
7:00 AM
PDT T2
2:43 PM
EDT
4h 43m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AS4019
AS Alaska
321
11:56 AM
PDT T2
7:43 PM
EDT
4h 47m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA2720
AA American
321
11:58 AM
PDT T2
7:53 PM
EDT
4h 55m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA1954
AA American
321
12:09 PM
PDT T2
7:54 PM
EDT
4h 45m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA1627
AA American
321
4:08 PM
PDT T2
12:12 AM+1
EDT
5h 4m
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
AS4404
AS Alaska
321
10:00 PM
PDT T2
5:35 AM+1
EDT
4h 35m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA3126
AA American
321
10:00 PM
PDT T2
5:35 AM+1
EDT
4h 35m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

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Charlotte to San Diego
2 carriers, 83 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 83 Flights/wk 2,073 mi 4h 27m nonstop -3h behind 68 1-stop hubs

CLT–SAN is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. American Airlines and Alaska Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 2,073 miles in approximately 4h 27m. Beyond nonstop, 68 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 53 321, 738 4h27-5h24 61% Oneworld
AS Alaska Airlines 30 321, 738 5h22-5h26 61% Oneworld
Aircraft on this route
321 Airbus A321 – AA, AS
738 Boeing 737-800 – AA, AS
Alliance coverage
Oneworld: AA + AS (83 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
11
flights
Tue
11
flights
Wed
11
flights
Thu
13
flights
Fri
13
flights
Sat
11
flights
Sun
13
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
14
Nonstop flights
83
Outbound / wk
68
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for CLT to SAN.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
68
Hubs
~6h
Fastest
~27h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
3,734
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
61%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
61%
Arriving
82%
Return
SAN → CLT
72%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
72%
Arriving
79%
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 GSP→SAN RDU→SAN
Distance from CLT 75 mi 130 mi
Nonstop airlines 2 1 1
Weekly flights 83 1
Flight time 4h 27m 4h 29m 5h 20m
Departure OTP 61%
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 27m to 5h 26m.
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 27m to 5h 26m
Time difference-3 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights83 out / 68 return
1-stop connections68 hubs
Origin: CLT
IATA / ICAOCLT / KCLT
TimezoneAmerica/Kentucky/Monticello
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 27m to 5h 26m. The route covers 2,073 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: American Airlines and Alaska Airlines.
There are approximately 83 nonstop flights per week from CLT to SAN. The return direction has about 68 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through ICT, SDF, TUS, SCF, SGR, GSP, BJC, DAY, CGF, PSP, HOU, SUA, APF, RDU, SNA, BHM, BZN, HDN, PBI, BFI, AVP, TEB, YYC, SJD, EGE, IAH, MSY, ATL, DTW, MDW, BNA, TPA, ORD, MSP, DFW, DCA, SAT, DEN, MCI, DUB, SLC, BWI, LAS, LAX, JFK, PHX, MIA, MCO, DAL, STL, IND, CMH, PHL, SFO, MKE, SMF, PDX, AUS, LHR, IAD, BOS, OAK, FLL, EWR, YYZ, SEA, MUC and OMA. 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 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 and Alaska Airlines. With 83 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 27 minutes to 5 hours 26 minutes. The route covers a distance of 2,073 miles (3,335 km). There are approximately 83 weekly flights outbound and 68 return, totaling 151 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

68 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 6 hours via ICT. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Greenville/Greer/Spartanburg (GSP) and Raleigh/Durham (RDU).