Direct flights from Charlotte to San Francisco CLT → SFO
American Airlines flies nonstop from Charlotte (CLT) to San Francisco (SFO), several times daily. The flight takes about 5h 14m and covers 2,291 miles (3,687 km). Round-trip fares typically run around $479. Arrivals run on time 82.2% at CLT and 64.6% at SFO — BTS data for the last three months, counting arrivals within 15 minutes of schedule. Fares last checked 3 August 2026.
60-day flexibility overview based on 6 recent fares across the next 60 days
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Flying in October rather than September typically saves $25 on CLT → SFO.
Typical round-trip fare by departure month, across the 2 months we currently track.
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Departure Schedule typical week
Typical weekly schedule · 54 flights per week (~8 per day) · Updated 87d ago
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Frequently asked questions
Is there a direct flight from Charlotte to San Francisco?
Yes, American Airlines operates nonstop flights from Charlotte (CLT) to San Francisco (SFO).
Which airlines fly direct from Charlotte to San Francisco?
American Airlines operates nonstop flights from Charlotte to San Francisco.
How long is the flight from Charlotte to San Francisco?
The nonstop flight from Charlotte to San Francisco takes ~5h 14m (approximately 3687 km).
How often do direct flights operate from Charlotte to San Francisco?
Nonstop flights from Charlotte to San Francisco operate multiple daily — 54 flights per week (~8 per day).
What is the on-time performance for flights from Charlotte to San Francisco?
Arrivals run on time 82.2% at CLT and 64.6% at SFO — BTS data for the last three months, counting arrivals within 15 minutes of schedule.
What days of the week are there direct flights from Charlotte to San Francisco?
Direct flights from Charlotte to San Francisco operate every day of the week.
How much is a round-trip flight from Charlotte to San Francisco?
Round-trip flights from Charlotte (CLT) to San Francisco (SFO) start at $441, with a typical fare around $479. Based on 6 recent fare combinations.
What is the cheapest month to fly from Charlotte to San Francisco?
Across the 2 departure months we currently track, October 2026 is the cheapest month to fly round trip from Charlotte to San Francisco, with typical fares around $466 — versus about $491 in September 2026, the most expensive.
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