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How to get from Charlotte to San Diego

No nonstop flights. The fastest way is via Phoenix: about 9h 1m including the connection. Other options: via San Antonio, Las Vegas, Atlanta and Dallas. Two tickets from $186.

Flights from Charlotte to San Diego

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Best fares from Charlotte to San Diego

Lowest one-way prices found by recent searches for the next 120 days; press a card to search that date

Cheapest one-way $258 14 November 2026, with a connection Cheapest nonstop $311 14 November 2026, AA Cheapest in the next 7 days $258 14 November, Sat Cheapest weekend departure $258 Sat, 14 November 2026 Cheapest month November 2026 tickets from $258

Where to connect

Options with one connection, fastest first

fastest, via Phoenix
9h 1m
two tickets, via Phoenix
$186
connection options
5
straight-line distance
2,077 mi (3,342 km)
fastest
Via Phoenix
9h 1m
with the connection
Charlotte to Phoenix flight 4h 41m
Connection of about 3h
Phoenix to San Diego flight 1h 20m
two ticketsfrom $186
Via San Antonio
9h 8m
with the connection
Charlotte to San Antonio flight 3h 8m
Connection of about 3h
San Antonio to San Diego flight 3h
Via Las Vegas
9h 9m
with the connection
Charlotte to Las Vegas flight 4h 54m
Connection of about 3h
Las Vegas to San Diego flight 1h 15m
two ticketsfrom $281
Via Atlanta
9h 14m
with the connection
Charlotte to Atlanta flight 1h 25m
Connection of about 3h
Atlanta to San Diego flight 4h 49m
two ticketsfrom $1,170
Via Dallas
9h 15m
with the connection
Charlotte to Dallas flight 3h
Connection of about 3h Arrival: Dallas Love Field, Dallas/Fort Worth International. Departure to San Diego: Dallas Love Field, Dallas/Fort Worth International.
Dallas to San Diego flight 3h 15m
two ticketsfrom $242

One ticket or two

How the options are calculated and what to keep in mind at the connection

Flight times come from the nonstop schedule (estimated from the distance where there is no schedule), with 3h allowed for the connection. The price of an option is the sum of the lowest known fares for each leg; their dates may not match, so treat it as a guide. The search shows tickets for your dates, including connections on a single ticket.

Nearest nonstop flights

The closest you can get without a connection

Frequently asked questions

Is there a nonstop flight from Charlotte to San Diego?
There are no nonstop flights in the schedule. You will need a connection, the fastest is via Phoenix.
What is the fastest way to fly from Charlotte to San Diego?
Via Phoenix: 4h 41m to the connection, 1h 20m after it, about 9h 1m in total with 3h for the connection.
How much does a flight from Charlotte to San Diego with a connection cost?
Two nonstop tickets via Phoenix from $186. This is the sum of the lowest known prices for each leg, and their dates may not match.
Which cities can you connect in between Charlotte and San Diego?
Phoenix (9h 1m total), San Antonio (9h 8m total), Las Vegas (9h 9m total), Atlanta (9h 14m total) and Dallas (9h 15m total).
How far is San Diego from Charlotte?
2,077 mi (3,342 km) in a straight line between the cities.
How much time should I allow for the connection?
The options allow 3h. On a single ticket the carrier is responsible for the connection; on separate tickets you set the margin yourself, allowing time to collect and re-check your bags.