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Charlotte CLTDenver DENSan Francisco SFO

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Travelers usually depart from Charlotte Douglas International, Charlotte, Charlotte Greyhound Station, Charlotte, NC - Glenwood Drive, or Charlotte-Hidden Valley when they travel from Charlotte to San Francisco. Book your trip to arrive at San Francisco International, San Francisco, CA Train Station, San Francisco, CA Bus Stop, San Francisco, CA - Salesforce Plaza, or San Francisco, CA - Fisherman’s Wharf. The distance between Charlotte and San Francisco is 3692 km. The most popular airlines for this route are United Airlines, Frontier Airlines, American Airlines, Spirit Airlines, and Delta Air Lines. Charlotte and San Francisco have 401 direct flights per week. When you arrive at San Francisco, consider visiting Alcatraz, Golden Gate Bridge, and Big Sur.

Weekly direct flights

Discover the top airlines offering direct flights from Charlotte to San Francisco in the next month. You’ll find the number of daily direct flights per airline in the table.

Weekly direct flights for Sun 19.03 - Sat 25.03

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Weekly direct flights for Sun 26.03 - Sat 01.04

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Weekly direct flights for Sun 02.04 - Sat 08.04

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Weekly direct flights for Sun 09.04 - Sat 15.04

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Check-in for a flight from Charlotte to San Francisco

NameCarrier codeIATA CodePassport needed during bookingOnline check-in available
United AirlinesUALUAYesNo
Frontier AirlinesFFTF9NoOpens 24 days before flight
Closes 1 hours before flight
American AirlinesAALAAYesNo
Spirit AirlinesNKSNKNoOpens 24 days before flight
Closes 1 hours before flight
Delta Air LinesDALDLYesOpens 24 days before flight
Closes 1 hours before flight

United States COVID-19 travel restrictions

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Most travelers from Charlotte, CLT can enter San Francisco, SFO.

Departure

Additional information
  • Masks are recommended in certain settings

Return

Travel restrictions
  • Travel is allowed
  • Recommended proof of a negative pre-departure COVID-19 test result
  • Quarantine is not required

Information is provided as guidance only and accurate at the time of publishing. Always check government websites and airline materials before booking and traveling.

Learn more about COVID-19 restrictions in United States in our dedicated Stories article.

Frequently asked questions

How long does it take to travel from Charlotte to San Francisco?
A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Charlotte and San Francisco takes around 5.6 hours.
What is the flight distance between Charlotte and San Francisco?
The flight distance between Charlotte and San Francisco is 3692 km.
What airlines offer nonstop (direct) flights between Charlotte and San Francisco?
Several carriers operate flights between Charlotte and San Francisco. Airlines offering nonstop (direct) flights include American Airlines.
What are the most popular routes to and from Charlotte?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Charlotte and Las Vegas, Los Angeles, Denver, Orlando, Philadelphia, London, San Diego, Sacramento, Phoenix, San Juan, Cancún, Dallas, New York, Fort Lauderdale, Seattle, Washington, D.C., Austin, Houston, Paris, Chicago.
What are the most popular routes to and from San Francisco?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as San Francisco and Las Vegas, Denver, Washington, D.C., Atlanta, Chicago, Austin, London, Paris, New York, Barcelona, Rome, Orlando, Mexico City, New Orleans, Amsterdam, Cincinnati, Houston, Dallas, Lisbon, Detroit.
What airports are near Charlotte?
The main airport in Charlotte is Charlotte Douglas International. It is also served by Raleigh–Durham International, Charlotte Douglas International, Asheville Regional, Myrtle Beach International, Greenville–Spartanburg International, Piedmont Triad International, Roanoke–Blacksburg Regional, Concord Regional, Tri-Cities Regional, Columbia Metropolitan.
What airports are near San Francisco?
The main airport in San Francisco is San Francisco International. It is also served by San Francisco International, Sacramento International, Oakland International, San Jose International, Stockton Metropolitan, Monterey Regional, Charles M. Schulz–Sonoma County, Merced Regional, Buchanan Field.
Is it possible to combine flights, buses, and trains in one itinerary when traveling between Charlotte and San Francisco?
Yes, it's possible to combine different modes of transport between Charlotte and San Francisco thanks to our Virtual Interlining technology. Making use of not only flights but also trains and buses between Charlotte and San Francisco can give rise to new adventures. Read more about how Virtual Interlining works on Kiwi.com Stories.
What is Virtual Interlining and how do I use it?
Virtual Interlining provides a revolutionary way of traveling. You can combine different modes of transport like flights, trains, and buses into one itinerary. And this often saves money. Thanks to the world's largest carrier database, the Kiwi.com search function enables anyone to mix and match different modes of transport easily.
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