San Francisco to Charlotte (SFO–CLT) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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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.
SFO–CLT is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. American Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 2,291 miles in approximately 5h 10m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AA American Airlines Also: CZ, QF | 48 | 321, 32Q, A21N | 5h02-5h24 | Oneworld | CZ, QF |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Other ways to reach Charlotte from San Francisco
| Metric | SFO→CLT | SJC→CLT | STS→CLT |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from SFO | – | 30 mi | 66 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 1 | 2 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 51 | 1 | 1 |
| Flight time | 5h 10m | 4h 39m | 3h 59m |
| Departure OTP | 26% | – | – |
Travel Essentials
SFO: PDT · CLT: EDT
When it's 6:00 PM in San Francisco, it's 9:00 PM in Charlotte.
BART (Bay Area Rapid Transit) runs from downtown San Francisco (Embarcadero, Powell St.) to the SFO station and then a free AirTrain shuttle to all terminals (30–40 min from Embarcadero, $10.45). BART also connects Oakland and Berkeley; useful for East Bay travelers. Trains run from ~4am to midnight.Taxis from downtown San Francisco cost $40–60. Ride-hails (Uber, Lyft) pick up in the designated area in the garage and are often $30–50 depending on surge pricing. SamTrans buses serve Peninsula cities. Highway 101 and I-280 are heavily congested during commute hours; BART is faster than driving at those times.
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.
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.
SFO–CLT Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from SFO to CLT
San Francisco International Airport (SFO) and Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) are connected by nonstop service from American Airlines. With 51 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
SFO to CLT Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from SFO to CLT is about 5 hours 10 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 2,291 miles (3,687 km). There are approximately 51 weekly flights outbound and 74 return, totaling 125 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta, Denver and Minneapolis–Saint Paul. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include San Jose (SJC), Santa Rosa (STS) and Monterey (MRY).