Charlotte (CLT) to San Francisco (SFO) flights
One airline flies nonstop from Charlotte (CLT) to San Francisco (SFO): American Airlines. The two airports are 2,292 miles (3,689 km) apart. American Airlines is in oneworld. There are also 63 ways to fly it with one stop, through Nashville, Aspen and Denver and more.
Airlines flying nonstop from CLT to SFO
- American Airlinesoneworld · bookable with 9 programsWho books it

Book CLT to SFO 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 SFO with one stop
63 connections, most direct first. 2-stop routings and flight times are in Routes with Pro.
- Via Nashville (BNA)Southwest Airlines the whole way




- Via Aspen (ASE)American Airlines, then United Airlines


- Via Denver (DEN)Frontier Airlines, United Airlines and 1 more the whole way

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- Via Kansas City (MCI)American Airlines the whole way




- Via Saint Louis (STL)Southwest Airlines the whole way




- Via Louisville (SDF)American Airlines, then Breeze Airways


- Via Salt Lake City (SLC)Delta Air Lines the whole way





- Via Sacramento (SMF)American Airlines, then United Airlines


- Via Las Vegas (LAS)American Airlines, then Alaska Airlines, Frontier Airlines and 2 more


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- Via Omaha (OMA)American Airlines, then United Airlines


- Via Albuquerque (ABQ)American Airlines, then United Airlines


- Via Atlanta (ATL)Delta Air Lines the whole way





- Via Indianapolis (IND)American Airlines, then United Airlines


- Via Cincinnati (CVG)American Airlines, then United Airlines and Breeze Airways



- Via Dallas (DFW)American Airlines and Frontier Airlines the whole way





CLT to SFO: common questions
Which airlines fly nonstop from CLT to SFO?
American Airlines (oneworld) flies nonstop from Charlotte (CLT) to San Francisco (SFO).
How far is Charlotte from San Francisco by plane?
Charlotte (CLT) and San Francisco (SFO) are 2,292 miles (3,689 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 SFO 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.
How many miles does CLT to SFO cost?
It depends on the program: each prices the route from its own chart or dynamically. The Award Flight Pricer compares 30+ programs for CLT to SFO with taxes and fees.
Where can I connect between Charlotte and San Francisco?
The most direct connections are through Nashville (BNA), Aspen (ASE), Denver (DEN), Kansas City (MCI) and Saint Louis (STL). On 24 of them the same airline flies both flights, for example Southwest Airlines through Nashville.
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.