Charlotte to San Diego (CLT–SAN) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
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
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AA American Airlines | 53 | 321, 738 | 4h27-5h24 | Oneworld | – | |
| AS Alaska Airlines | 30 | 321, 738 | 5h22-5h26 | Oneworld | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Other ways to reach San Diego from Charlotte
| 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% | – | – |
Travel Essentials
CLT: EDT · SAN: PDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Charlotte, it's 3:00 PM in San Diego.
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
Frequently Asked Questions
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).