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

SAN Airport Page →
2,073 mi airlines charter/private 56/wk
On-time Some delays Frequent delays
Flight Schedule 15 flights Verified 35m ago
Also flown by charter / private operators: NetJets Aviation.
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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
AS6888cs
AS Alaska
321
6:50 AM
PDT T2
2:49 PM
EDT
4h 59m
27%
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA1651+1
Seat map
AA American
321 Seat map
7:00 AM
PDT T2
2:55 PM
EDT
4h 55m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA1913
Starts Oct 5 Seat map
AA American
321 Seat map
11:58 AM
PDT T2
7:45 PM
EDT
4h 47m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA1785
Seat map
AA American
321 Seat map
12:58 PM
PDT T2
9:00 PM
EDT
5h 2m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA1860
Seat map
AA American
321 Seat map
9:25 PM
PDT T2 Red-eye
5:00 AM+1
EDT
4h 35m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA2227
Starts Oct 5 Seat map
AA American
321 Seat map
10:27 PM
PDT T2 Red-eye
6:04 AM+1
EDT
4h 37m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA2130
Seat map
AA American
321 Seat map
10:27 PM
PDT T2 Red-eye
6:18 AM+1
EDT
4h 51m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AS4370+1
AS Alaska
321
10:28 PM
PDT T2 Red-eye
6:15 AM+1
EDT
4h 47m
27%
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA2100
Seat map
AA American
321 Seat map
7:05 AM
EDT
8:59 AM
PDT
4h 54m
49%
M T W T F S S
Prices
AS6234+1
AS Alaska
321
7:15 AM
EDT
9:00 AM
PDT
4h 45m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA1913
Starts Oct 5 Seat map
AA American
321 Seat map
8:57 AM
EDT
11:08 AM
PDT
5h 11m
49%
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA466
Seat map
AA American
321 Seat map
11:00 AM
EDT
1:00 PM
PDT
5h
49%
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA562
Seat map
AA American
321 Seat map
6:15 PM
EDT
8:16 PM
PDT
5h 1m
49%
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA465
Seat map
AA American
321 Seat map
7:14 PM
EDT
8:58 PM
PDT
4h 44m
49%
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA2227
Starts Oct 5 Seat map
AA American
321 Seat map
7:24 PM
EDT
9:37 PM
PDT
5h 13m
49%
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
BNA Nashville 6h 5m WN AAWN Nashville (BNA) to Charlotte flights
ABQ Albuquerque 6h 17m WN AA Albuquerque (ABQ) to Charlotte flights
PHX Phoenix 6h 21m AAASF9 AA Phoenix (PHX) to Charlotte flights
ATL Atlanta 6h 23m AFAMDL AAAFAM Atlanta (ATL) to Charlotte flights
DAL Dallas 6h 25m JRELXJWN WN Dallas (DAL) to Charlotte flights
DEN Denver 6h 30m ACASCM AAF9UA Denver (DEN) to Charlotte flights
AUS Austin 6h 35m ASEJMJRE AA Austin (AUS) to Charlotte flights
OMA Omaha 6h 39m EJAWN AA Omaha (OMA) to Charlotte flights
LAS Las Vegas 6h 40m ASDLEJA AABA Las Vegas (LAS) to Charlotte flights
IND Indianapolis 6h 41m WN AA Indianapolis (IND) to Charlotte flights
1-STOP More options, longer trips
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San Diego to Charlotte
1 carrier, 56 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 2,073 mi 4h 49m nonstop +3h ahead

SAN–CLT is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. American Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 2,073 miles in approximately 4h 49m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop SAN–CLT service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
AA American Airlines Also: AS 42 321 4h35-5h02 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, SAN to CLT direction.
Mon
8
flights
Tue
8
flights
Wed
8
flights
Thu
8
flights
Fri
8
flights
Sat
8
flights
Sun
8
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
8
Nonstop flights
56
Outbound / wk
43
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for SAN to CLT.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
52
Hubs
~6h
Fastest
~40h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
3,743
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
SAN → CLT
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
100%
Return
CLT → SAN
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
100%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. SAN delays → CLT delays →

Other ways to reach Charlotte from San Diego

Nearby airports with service to Charlotte Douglas International Airport.
Metric SAN→CLT CLD→CLT SNA→CLT
Distance from SAN 28 mi 76 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 1 6
Weekly flights 56 7
Flight time 4h 49m 4h 33m 4h 42m
Departure OTP 100%
Airports within 200 miles of SAN with service to Charlotte Douglas International Airport.

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in San Diego, it's 9:00 PM in Charlotte.
Distance & Flight Time
2,073 mi / 3,335 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 4h 49m gate to gate.
Getting from CLT

No rail connects CLT to the city. Uber and Lyft to Uptown Charlotte cost $18–30 (15–20 minutes). Taxis are metered, slightly more expensive.CATS Route 5 bus runs to downtown ($2.20, 45 min). Rental cars are in an on-site facility attached to the terminal. The airport's single main terminal with concourses A–E is connected by an underground people mover; clear security at your concourse, not at the central checkpoint, to save time.

Charlotte Climate

Humid subtropical climate. Summers are hot and humid (30–35°C) with frequent afternoon thunderstorms that cause delays June through August. Charlotte sits in a region with high storm frequency. Winters are generally mild (1–10°C) but ice storms hit 2–4 times per year and are highly disruptive since Charlotte has limited de-icing infrastructure.

Spring brings severe weather risk including tornadoes. Fall (September–November) is the most stable season. Snow is rare but the city is poorly equipped to handle it when it arrives.

SAN–CLT Quick Facts

Key statistics for the San Diego to Charlotte route.
Route details
Distance2,073 mi / 3,335 km
Flight time4h 49m
Time difference+3 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights56 out / 43 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: SAN
IATA / ICAOSAN / KSAN
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr25.6M
Elevation17 ft / 5 m
Destination: CLT
IATA / ICAOCLT / KCLT
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr58.8M
Elevation748 ft / 228 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about SAN to CLT flights.
Nonstop flights from San Diego International Airport to Charlotte Douglas International Airport take about 4h 49m gate to gate. The route covers 2,073 miles.
1 airline operates flights from SAN to CLT: 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 Nashville, Albuquerque International Sunport and Phoenix Sky Harbor.
On a single ticket, yes. Your bags are checked through to CLT and move between planes without you. On two separate tickets you collect your bags at the connecting airport and recheck them, so build in extra layover time.
Charlotte is 3 hours ahead of San Diego.
Yes, return flights from CLT to SAN are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include CLD, SNA and PSP. 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 SAN to CLT

San Diego International Airport (SAN) and Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) are connected by nonstop service from American Airlines. With 56 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

SAN to CLT Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from SAN to CLT is about 4 hours 49 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 2,073 miles (3,335 km). There are approximately 56 weekly flights outbound and 43 return, totaling 99 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Nashville, Albuquerque International Sunport and Phoenix Sky Harbor. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Carlsbad (CLD), Santa Ana (SNA) and Palm Springs (PSP).