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San Diego Museum of Art
Major Balboa Park museum with works from Spanish old masters to modern art, plus strong regional and international exhibitions.
Cheapest price on Oct 30
$546
Average ticket price on Oct 30
$623
Fastest journey on Oct 30
5 h 5 m
Average journey duration on Oct 30
5 h 29 m
Flights on Oct 30
53
Distance
3342 km
The best way to find a cheap flight ticket from Charlotte, NC to San Diego, CA is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Charlotte, NC to San Diego, CA will cost around $623 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $546.
On Fri, Oct 30, we found 53 flights from Charlotte, NC to San Diego, CA, including 4 direct services.
On Fri, Oct 30 the direct flights cover the 3342 km distance in an average of 5 h 29 m but if you time it right, some flights will get you there in just 5 h 5 m .
On Fri, Oct 30 the longest flights will take 6 h 47 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
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Flights from Charlotte, NC to San Diego, CA depart on average 52 times per day, taking around 6h 50m. Cheap flight tickets for this journey start at $303 (€255) but you can travel from only $156 (€131) by bus.
There are 3 flights per day. The earliest flight runs at 05:10, the last at 23:00. The fastest flight covers the 2076 miles (3342 km) distance in 4h 47m. October is the cheapest month to fly.
Distance 2076 miles (3342 km) |
Average flight duration 6h 50m |
Cheapest ticket price $303 (€255) |
Flights per day 52 |
Direct flights 3 |
Fastest flight 4h 47m |
First flight 5:10 AM |
Last flight 11:00 PM |
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The table below shows live departures for Charlotte, NC to San Diego, CA flights for today, Thursday, October 29. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated flight journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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AA3180 · AA1058 | 5:38 AM Douglas International Airport | 7h49 | 10:27 AM San Diego International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA798 · UA1626 | 6:00 AM Douglas International Airport | 10h43 | 1:43 PM San Diego International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA6279 · UA1930 | 6:00 AM Douglas International Airport | 8h46 | 11:46 AM San Diego International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA2310 · UA2491 | 6:40 AM Douglas International Airport | 7h19 | 10:59 AM San Diego International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA466 | 7:05 AM Douglas International Airport | 5h05 | 9:10 AM San Diego International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
AA1678 · AA1851 | 7:20 AM Douglas International Airport | 7h58 | 12:18 PM San Diego International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA1005 · AA3109 | 7:45 AM Douglas International Airport | 7h27 | 12:12 PM San Diego International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA2843 · AA3134 | 7:49 AM Douglas International Airport | 7h45 | 12:34 PM San Diego International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA2771 · UA2050 · UA1281 | 8:10 AM Douglas International Airport | 12h05 | 5:15 PM San Diego International Airport | 2 transfers | |
UA2771 · UA638 · UA5508 | 8:10 AM Douglas International Airport | 15h25 | 8:35 PM McClellan–Palomar Airport | 2 transfers | |
UA2771 · UA2384 | 8:10 AM Douglas International Airport | 10h02 | 3:12 PM San Diego International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA2771 · UA1219 · UA2642 | 8:10 AM Douglas International Airport | 12h07 | 5:17 PM San Diego International Airport | 2 transfers | |
UA1963 · UA5507 | 8:36 AM Douglas International Airport | 7h18 | 12:54 PM McClellan–Palomar Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA1913 | 8:57 AM Douglas International Airport | 5h11 | 11:08 AM San Diego International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
AA575 · AA648 | 9:10 AM Douglas International Airport | 8h07 | 2:17 PM San Diego International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA3441 · UA1434 · UA5508 | 10:24 AM Douglas International Airport | 13h11 | 8:35 PM McClellan–Palomar Airport | 2 transfers | |
UA3441 · UA1689 · UA2129 | 10:24 AM Douglas International Airport | 13h00 | 8:24 PM San Diego International Airport | 2 transfers | |
UA3441 · UA2163 | 10:24 AM Douglas International Airport | 8h04 | 3:28 PM San Diego International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA3441 · UA1689 · UA2642 | 10:24 AM Douglas International Airport | 9h53 | 5:17 PM San Diego International Airport | 2 transfers | |
AA2747 · AA2361 | 11:06 AM Douglas International Airport | 7h30 | 3:36 PM San Diego International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA6236 · UA1979 | 11:34 AM Douglas International Airport | 9h19 | 5:53 PM San Diego International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA6236 · UA589 · UA5508 | 11:34 AM Douglas International Airport | 12h01 | 8:35 PM McClellan–Palomar Airport | 2 transfers | |
AA588 · AA1951 | 11:36 AM Douglas International Airport | 6h56 | 3:32 PM San Diego International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA3440 · UA1004 | 12:21 PM Douglas International Airport | 9h48 | 7:09 PM San Diego International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA3440 · UA2641 · UA2129 | 12:21 PM Douglas International Airport | 11h03 | 8:24 PM San Diego International Airport | 2 transfers | |
UA3442 · UA2124 · UA2129 | 12:37 PM Douglas International Airport | 10h47 | 8:24 PM San Diego International Airport | 2 transfers | |
UA3442 · UA2769 · UA5529 | 12:37 PM Douglas International Airport | 11h12 | 8:49 PM McClellan–Palomar Airport | 2 transfers | |
UA3442 · UA2138 | 12:37 PM Douglas International Airport | 8h57 | 6:34 PM San Diego International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA3442 · UA576 · UA2129 | 12:37 PM Douglas International Airport | 10h47 | 8:24 PM San Diego International Airport | 2 transfers | |
UA3442 · UA719 · UA5529 | 12:37 PM Douglas International Airport | 11h12 | 8:49 PM McClellan–Palomar Airport | 2 transfers | |
AA1690 · AA2266 | 1:00 PM Douglas International Airport | 7h53 | 5:53 PM San Diego International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA1690 · AA1789 | 1:00 PM Douglas International Airport | 9h02 | 7:02 PM San Diego International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA1044 · AA1862 | 1:12 PM Douglas International Airport | 8h05 | 6:17 PM San Diego International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA3454 · UA2810 | 1:22 PM Douglas International Airport | 11h00 | 9:22 PM San Diego International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA625 · AA2266 | 2:00 PM Douglas International Airport | 6h53 | 5:53 PM San Diego International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA625 · AA1789 | 2:00 PM Douglas International Airport | 8h02 | 7:02 PM San Diego International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA1711 · AA1862 | 2:30 PM Douglas International Airport | 6h47 | 6:17 PM San Diego International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA2423 · AA1543 | 2:47 PM Douglas International Airport | 7h31 | 7:18 PM San Diego International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA1709 · AA1789 | 2:59 PM Douglas International Airport | 7h03 | 7:02 PM San Diego International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA1709 · AA1243 | 2:59 PM Douglas International Airport | 8h05 | 8:04 PM San Diego International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA6203 · UA2054 | 3:05 PM Douglas International Airport | 8h28 | 8:33 PM San Diego International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA1925 · UA5529 | 4:20 PM Douglas International Airport | 7h29 | 8:49 PM McClellan–Palomar Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA1925 · UA540 | 4:20 PM Douglas International Airport | 7h16 | 8:36 PM San Diego International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA1925 · UA2395 | 4:20 PM Douglas International Airport | 9h10 | 10:30 PM San Diego International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA3046 · AA559 | 4:46 PM Douglas International Airport | 8h26 | 10:12 PM San Diego International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA562 | 4:49 PM Douglas International Airport | 5h11 | 7:00 PM San Diego International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
AA1555 · AA1160 | 5:06 PM Douglas International Airport | 7h40 | 9:46 PM San Diego International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA3455 · UA2472 | 5:33 PM Douglas International Airport | 8h07 | 10:40 PM San Diego International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA1274 · AA559 | 6:00 PM Douglas International Airport | 7h12 | 10:12 PM San Diego International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA2815 · AA2568 | 6:05 PM Douglas International Airport | 8h33 | 11:38 PM San Diego International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA2227 | 7:24 PM Douglas International Airport | 5h13 | 9:37 PM San Diego International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
AA1630 · AA2568 | 7:41 PM Douglas International Airport | 6h57 | 11:38 PM San Diego International Airport | 1 transfer | |
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Major Balboa Park museum with works from Spanish old masters to modern art, plus strong regional and international exhibitions.
Acclaimed contemporary art museum in La Jolla featuring oceanfront settings, modern works, and rotating global exhibitions.
Museum aboard a historic aircraft carrier with restored aircraft, naval exhibits, and immersive views of life at sea.
Balboa Park is San Diego's grand cultural park, packed with gardens, architecture, museums, and walkable plazas worth lingering in.
Historic Gaslamp Quarter offers Victorian-era streets, nightlife energy, and preserved downtown architecture for an atmospheric walk.
Dramatic seaside cliffs and walking paths in La Jolla, famous for waves, sea lions, and sweeping Pacific views.
A San Diego staple: grilled fish in a soft tortilla with cabbage, crema, and salsa. Popularized by Baja influence and coastal seafood culture.
French fries, carne asada, cheese, guacamole, and crema wrapped in a flour tortilla. A late-night local favorite born in San Diego taquerias.
Fresh local sea urchin served raw, prized for its rich, buttery taste. It reflects San Diego's access to Pacific seafood and sushi culture.
Celebrated sushi restaurant specializing in omakase and pristine seafood, including uni. Intimate, polished, and highly respected by locals.
Iconic casual seafood counter known for fish tacos, smoked fish, and harbor views. A classic stop for San Diego's Baja-inspired seafood style.
Refined fine-dining restaurant showcasing local seafood and seasonal California ingredients. Elegant room with one of the city's strongest reputations.
San Diego is pricey for US travel, with higher hotel rates, dining, and parking than many cities, though casual food and buses stay manageable.
Tip 18-20% at restaurants, 15-20% for taxis or rideshares, and $1-2 for coffee drinks or small cafe orders.
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Most Charlotte, NC to San Diego, CA flights use the Douglas International Airport to San Diego International Airport airport pair, with some services landing at McClellan-Palomar Airport. Use this guide to compare Charlotte, NC and San Diego, CA airports on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like airport facilities and services.
Douglas International Airport is 8 km from Charlotte city centre. Public transport options include:
Douglas International Airport has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Shower, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, and Car Rental.
Food options include: Various restaurants including fast food and sit-down options in the main terminal; top picks include Bojangles' and Starbucks
Free Wi-Fi available throughout the airport. ATMs are located throughout the terminal.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Douglas International Airport: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Douglas International Airport: Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Douglas International Airport: Ramps, assistance.
Nearby hotels include Hotels nearby, such as the Sheraton Charlotte Airport Hotel, within a short drive..
San Diego International Airport is 4 km from San Diego city centre. Public transport options include:
San Diego International Airport has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Shower, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, and Car Rental.
Food options include: Restaurants in terminals 1 and 2, including fast food and sit-down options like The Counter and Phil's BBQ
Free Wi-Fi available throughout the airport. ATMs are located in all terminals.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at San Diego International Airport: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at San Diego International Airport: Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at San Diego International Airport: Elevators, ramps.
Nearby hotels include Hotels nearby, Sheraton San Diego Hotel & Mari within walking distance..
McClellan-Palomar Airport has practical services for this route, including Accessibility.
Accessibility facilities are available at McClellan-Palomar Airport: The place has an entrance that is wheelchair-accessible.
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