San Antonio to Charlotte (SAT–CLT) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

SAT Airport Page →
1,094 mi airlines charter/private 49/wk
On-time Some delays Frequent delays
Flight Schedule 11 flights Verified 26m ago
Also flown by charter / private operators.
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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
AA1119
Seat map
AA American
738 Seat map
5:53 AM
CDT TB
9:45 AM
EDT
2h 52m
80%
M T W T F S S
Prices
BA4829cs
BA British
320
8:00 AM
CDT TB
11:57 AM
EDT
2h 57m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA3297+1
Seat map
AA American
320 Seat map
9:30 AM
CDT TB
1:27 PM
EDT
2h 57m
80%
M T W T F S S
Prices
BA5592+2
BA British
321
9:55 AM
CDT TP
1:52 PM
EDT
2h 57m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA2889
Starts Oct 5 Seat map
AA American
738 Seat map
11:51 AM
CDT
3:45 PM
EDT
2h 54m
80%
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA1804
Seat map
AA American
321 Seat map
12:15 PM
CDT TB
4:12 PM
EDT
2h 57m
80%
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA2934
Seat map
AA American
319 Seat map
5:44 PM
CDT TB
9:43 PM
EDT
2h 59m
80%
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA2889
Seat map
AA American
321 Seat map
8:38 AM
EDT
10:17 AM
CDT
2h 39m
49%
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA2934
Seat map
AA American
320 Seat map
3:06 PM
EDT
4:41 PM
CDT
2h 35m
49%
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA1258
Seat map
AA American
738 Seat map
7:45 PM
EDT
9:38 PM
CDT
2h 53m
49%
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA2441
Seat map
AA American
738 Seat map
8:45 PM
EDT
10:56 PM
CDT
3h 11m
49%
M T W T F S S
Prices

No flights match your filters.

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
ATL Atlanta 4h 27m AFAMDL AAAFAM Atlanta (ATL) to Charlotte flights
DAL Dallas 4h 29m LBQLXJWN WN Dallas (DAL) to Charlotte flights
BNA Nashville 4h 30m WN AAWN Nashville (BNA) to Charlotte flights
IAH Houston 4h 33m ACCMNH AAF9IB Houston (IAH) to Charlotte flights
MSY New Orleans 4h 38m WN AABA New Orleans (MSY) to Charlotte flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 4h 48m AAASAY AAASAY Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Charlotte flights
TPA Tampa 5h 7m WN AAIB Tampa (TPA) to Charlotte flights
MDW Chicago 5h 10m WN LXJWN Chicago (MDW) to Charlotte flights
MCI Kansas City 5h 14m WN AABAF9 Kansas City (MCI) to Charlotte flights
MCO Orlando 5h 20m F9WNY4 AAF9G3 Orlando (MCO) to Charlotte flights
1-STOP More options, longer trips
2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
San Antonio to Charlotte
3 carriers, 49 flights/week nonstop.
3 Airlines 1,094 mi 2h 57m nonstop +1h ahead

SAT–CLT is served by 3 airlines with nonstop service. American Airlines and Delta Air Lines lead the route. The flight covers 1,094 miles in approximately 2h 57m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop SAT–CLT service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
AA American Airlines Also: BA 35 319, 320, 321, 738 2h52-2h59 87% Oneworld BA
DL Delta Air Lines 0 87% SkyTeam
TWY TWY 0 87%
Aircraft on this route
319 Airbus A319 – AA
320 Airbus A320 – AA, BA
321 Airbus A321 – AA, BA
738 Boeing 737-800 – AA
Alliance coverage
Oneworld: AA (35 flights/wk, 100%)
SkyTeam: DL (0 flights/wk, 0%)
Unaffiliated: TWY (0 flights/wk, 0%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, SAT to CLT direction.
Mon
7
flights
Tue
7
flights
Wed
7
flights
Thu
7
flights
Fri
7
flights
Sat
7
flights
Sun
7
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
7
Nonstop flights
49
Outbound / wk
28
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for SAT to CLT.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
37
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~20h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
2,897
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
SAT → CLT
87%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
87%
Arriving
86%
Return
CLT → SAT
79%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
79%
Arriving
69%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. SAT delays → CLT delays →

Other ways to reach Charlotte from San Antonio

Nearby airports with service to Charlotte Douglas International Airport.
Metric SAT→CLT AUS→CLT LRD→CLT
Distance from SAT 67 mi 150 mi
Nonstop airlines 3 5 1
Weekly flights 49 54
Flight time 2h 57m 2h 41m 2h 37m
Departure OTP 87%
Airports within 200 miles of SAT with service to Charlotte Douglas International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+1h
Charlotte is 1 hour ahead of San Antonio.
SAT: CDT · CLT: EDT

When it's 6:00 PM in San Antonio, it's 7:00 PM in Charlotte.
Distance & Flight Time
1,094 mi / 1,760 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 57m 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.

SAT–CLT Quick Facts

Key statistics for the San Antonio to Charlotte route.
Route details
Distance1,094 mi / 1,760 km
Flight time2h 57m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)3
Weekly flights49 out / 28 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: SAT
IATA / ICAOSAT / KSAT
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr10.9M
Elevation809 ft / 247 m
Destination: CLT
IATA / ICAOCLT / KCLT
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr58.8M
Elevation748 ft / 228 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about SAT to CLT flights.
Nonstop flights from San Antonio International Airport to Charlotte Douglas International Airport take about 2h 57m gate to gate. The route covers 1,094 miles.
3 airlines operate flights from SAT to CLT: American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, and others.
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 Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta, Dallas Love Field and Nashville.
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 1 hour ahead of San Antonio.
Yes, return flights from CLT to SAT are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include AUS and LRD. 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 SAT to CLT

San Antonio International Airport (SAT) and Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) are connected by nonstop service from American Airlines and Delta Air Lines. With 49 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

SAT to CLT Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from SAT to CLT is about 2 hours 57 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,094 miles (1,760 km). There are approximately 49 weekly flights outbound and 28 return, totaling 77 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta, Dallas Love Field and Nashville. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Austin (AUS) and Laredo (LRD).