Charlotte (CLT) to San Diego (SAN) flights
An economy award from Charlotte (CLT) to San Diego (SAN) starts at 5,500 miles one way with American AAdvantage on American Airlines, plus taxes and fees from $5.60. One airline flies nonstop from Charlotte (CLT) to San Diego (SAN): American Airlines. The two airports are 2,074 miles (3,337 km) apart. American Airlines is in oneworld. There are also 53 ways to fly it with one stop, through Phoenix, Albuquerque and Tulsa and more.
How many miles CLT to SAN costs
Economy, one way, on the nonstop flights, from the Award Flight Pricer's award charts. Ranges run off-peak to peak; "from" is the floor of a dynamic price.
| Program | Economy | Taxes and fees |
|---|---|---|
| American AAdvantageOn American Airlines | 5,500 | $5.60 |
| Alaska Atmos RewardsOn American Airlines | 12,500 | $25.60 |
| Iberia ClubOn American Airlines | 13,000 | $5.60 |
| Cathay Pacific Asia MilesOn American Airlines | 15,000 | $5.60 |
| Qatar Airways Privilege ClubOn American Airlines | 16,000 | $5.60 |
| Finnair PlusOn American Airlines | 16,500 | $5.60 |
| British Airways ClubOn American Airlines | 20,000 | $5.60 |
| Qantas Frequent FlyerOn American Airlines | 20,700 | $5.60 |
| JAL Mileage BankOn American Airlines | 23,000 | $5.60 |
| Etihad GuestOn American Airlines | 28,000 | $5.60 |
Business and first class prices are in the Award Flight Pricer. Chart prices need award space on your date, so search it before you transfer points.
Compare every program in the Award Flight PricerAirlines flying nonstop from CLT to SAN
- American Airlinesoneworld · bookable with 9 programsWho books it
Book CLT to SAN with points
Loyalty programs that can book at least one of the nonstop airlines, from the Award Booking Guide.
- Alaska Atmos RewardsBooks American Airlines
- American AAdvantageBooks American Airlines
- British Airways ClubBooks American Airlines
- Cathay Pacific Asia MilesBooks American Airlines
- Finnair PlusBooks American Airlines
- Iberia ClubBooks American Airlines
- JAL Mileage BankBooks American Airlines
- Qantas Frequent FlyerBooks American Airlines
- Qatar Airways Privilege ClubBooks American Airlines
CLT to SAN with one stop
53 connections, most direct first. 2-stop routings and flight times are in Routes with Pro.
- Via Phoenix (PHX)American Airlines the whole way
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- Via Albuquerque (ABQ)American Airlines, then Southwest Airlines
- Via Tulsa (TUL)American Airlines, then Alaska Airlines
- Via Nashville (BNA)Southwest Airlines the whole way
- Via Dallas (DFW)American Airlines and Frontier Airlines the whole way
- Via Dallas (DAL)Southwest Airlines the whole way
- Via Atlanta (ATL)Delta Air Lines the whole way
- Via Saint Louis (STL)Southwest Airlines the whole way
- Via Kansas City (MCI)American Airlines, then Southwest Airlines
- Via Las Vegas (LAS)American Airlines, then Delta Air Lines, Southwest Airlines and 2 more+1
- Via Denver (DEN)Frontier Airlines, United Airlines and 1 more the whole way+1
+1 - Via Austin (AUS)American Airlines, then Alaska Airlines, Southwest Airlines and 1 more
- Via Cincinnati (CVG)American Airlines, then Breeze Airways
- Via Indianapolis (IND)American Airlines, then Southwest Airlines
- Via Houston (IAH)United Airlines the whole way
CLT to SAN: common questions
How many miles does CLT to SAN cost?
In economy it starts at 5,500 miles one way with American AAdvantage on American Airlines, plus taxes and fees from $5.60. Next cheapest: Alaska Atmos Rewards (12,500), Iberia Club (13,000) and Cathay Pacific Asia Miles (15,000). These are award chart prices from the Award Flight Pricer. Programs that price dynamically can cost more on busy dates, so check yours before you transfer points. Business and first class prices are in the pricer too.
Which airlines fly nonstop from CLT to SAN?
American Airlines (oneworld) flies nonstop from Charlotte (CLT) to San Diego (SAN).
How far is Charlotte from San Diego by plane?
Charlotte (CLT) and San Diego (SAN) are 2,074 miles (3,337 km) apart along the great circle, the shortest path a flight can take. Connections add distance on top.
Which points programs can book CLT to SAN award flights?
9 programs can book at least one of the nonstop airlines: Alaska Atmos Rewards, American AAdvantage, British Airways Club, Cathay Pacific Asia Miles, Finnair Plus, Iberia Club, JAL Mileage Bank, Qantas Frequent Flyer and 1 more. Which flights each can book depends on its partners, so check the airline before you transfer points.
Where can I connect between Charlotte and San Diego?
The most direct connections are through Phoenix (PHX), Albuquerque (ABQ), Tulsa (TUL), Nashville (BNA) and Dallas (DFW). On 23 of them the same airline flies both flights, for example American Airlines through Phoenix.
More routes
Routes are scheduled nonstop flights. The route data is refreshed monthly; this list was last checked November 11, 2026. Seasonal routes and new launches can be missing or end early, so confirm with the airline before you book. Distances are great-circle, the shortest path between the two airports.