Flights from Charlotte Airport (CLT) to San Francisco Airport Airport (SFO)
Flights are offered by 4 airline companies if you are flying to San Francisco International to Charlotte Douglas. The flight time from Charlotte Douglas to San Francisco International is around 5 Hours 9 Minutes and you will cover 3,687 Km (2,291 Miles). The airport code for Charlotte Douglas is CLT and for San Francisco International it is SFO.
The price of the flight is dependent on the time of the day you fly (if there is a choice) and the day of the week with weekends being normally a higher price. If you are looking to get the cheapest flights possible then we recommend you travel mid week or in the late evening. On occasions, airliners may have special offers so look out for these. Our recommendation is to book well in advance if you are looking to get the best possible prices.
There is a time difference of 8.0 GMT at San Francisco International United States, so remember to alter your watch to the correct time upon your arrival.
If you are planning a trip to San Francisco International Airport from Charlotte Douglas Airport you can pre-arrange short or long term parking at Charlotte Douglas Airport.
If you are renting a car at San Francisco International Airport it is recommended to fill up the fuel tank before returning the vehicle at the nearest fuel station to San Francisco International Airport in order to avoid incurring additional costs. *Please check your rental agreement to understand the fuel policy for your vehicle.
We suggest pre-booking your transport to Charlotte Douglas Airport. The following options are available:
- Private Transfers to Charlotte Douglas Airport
- Buses to Charlotte Douglas Airport
- Taxis to Charlotte Douglas Airport
- Train Services to/near Charlotte Douglas Airport
Ensure your arrival at San Francisco International Airport is as stress-free as possible by pre-booking your onwards transport - booking early may also save you money:
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The table below displays the numbers of daily flights from Charlotte Douglas (CLT) to San Francisco International (SFO) and the relevant airlines that fly.
Flights Chart| Airliner | Mo | Tu | We | Th | Fr | Sa | Su | First Flight | Last Flight | Flights |
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| American Airlines | 0 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 12:00 | 22:59 | VIEW FLIGHTS |
| Qantas | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 12:00 | 14:42 | VIEW FLIGHTS |
| Fiji Airways | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 14:07 | 18:00 | VIEW FLIGHTS |
| China Southern Airlines | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 12:00 | 12:00 | VIEW FLIGHTS |
The greatest amount of direct flights offered from Charlotte Douglas to San Francisco International United States are by American Airlines with around 19 flights a week. The earliest flight is available at 12:00 and the latest flights at 22:59 with the most popular flight number being AA2294, AA2410, AA2569 and AA2651.
You can visit American Airlines at aa.com website for late minute deals and up to date information.
Below you can see the times of all flights. These flight times do vary so we recommend you look on the appropriate airline website for accurate information for the dates you are departing.
Flights Time In WeekDays| Day | Flight Times | Flights | ||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Tuesday | 22:32
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| Wednesday | 12:23
14:07
22:32
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| Thursday | 12:00
12:21
18:00
22:59
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| Friday | 12:00
12:21
14:42
18:00
20:15
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| Saturday | 12:23
14:49
17:33
22:09
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| Sunday | 12:00
12:21
18:00
20:49
22:59
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Instead of flying directly from Charlotte Douglas and arrive at San Francisco International, you may arrive San Francisco International by another airport. Please see chart below for a list of these.
Alternative Direct Routes| Route | Stops | Distance | Flying Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Raleigh to San Francisco | 0 | 3,853 km (2,394 miles) | 5 Hours 20 Minutes |
| Roanoke to San Francisco | 0 | 3,709 km (2,305 miles) | 5 Hours 10 Minutes |
Before departing Charlotte Douglas please check that you are holding a valid passport.
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