Charlotte to San Diego (CLT–SAN) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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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.
Most recently operated nonstop flights — the month shown is when each was last scheduled. Most destinations remain reachable with a connection.
No discontinued nonstop flights on record for this route.
CLT–SAN is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. American Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 2,073 miles in approximately 4h 54m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AA American Airlines Also: AS | 36 | 321 | 4h44-5h13 | Oneworld | AS |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Other ways to reach San Diego from Charlotte
| Metric | CLT→SAN | USA→SAN | GSP→SAN |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from CLT | – | 18 mi | 75 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 1 | 1 | 3 |
| Weekly flights | 43 | – | 1 |
| Flight time | 4h 54m | 4h 50m | 4h 23m |
| Departure OTP | 68% | – | – |
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. With 43 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 54 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 2,073 miles (3,335 km). There are approximately 43 weekly flights outbound and 60 return, totaling 103 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta, Phoenix Sky Harbor 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).