San Francisco to Charlotte (SFO–CLT) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
SFO–CLT is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. American Airlines and Qantas lead the route. The flight covers 2,291 miles in approximately 5h 1m. Beyond nonstop, 148 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AA American Airlines Also: CZ | 52 | 321, 32Q | 5h01-5h27 | Oneworld | CZ | |
| QF Qantas | 3 | 321 | 5h11 | Oneworld | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Charlotte from San Francisco
| Metric | SFO→CLT | SJC→CLT | MRY→CLT |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from SFO | – | 30 mi | 77 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 62 | 1 | 1 |
| Flight time | 5h 1m | 4h 19m | 4h 1m |
| Departure OTP | 65% | – | – |
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 and Qantas. With 62 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
SFO to CLT Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from SFO to CLT ranges from 5 hours 1 minutes to 5 hours 27 minutes. The route covers a distance of 2,291 miles (3,687 km). There are approximately 62 weekly flights outbound and 76 return, totaling 138 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
148 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 4 hours via SUS. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include San Jose (SJC), Monterey (MRY) and Sacramento (SMF).