1 airline flies nonstop from San Francisco to Charlotte.
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| Airline | From | To |
|---|---|---|
| American Airlines | SFO San Francisco International Airport | CLT Charlotte Douglas International Airport |
Nonstop service as of October 2026. Airlines change schedules seasonally.
6 miles (9.7 km) from the city centre
| How | Route | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Bus | CATS Sprinter bus to the Charlotte Transportation Center in Uptown, every 30 minutes on weekdays | $2.50 per ride |
| Bus | CATS Route 60 to the LYNX Blue Line Tyvola Station, every 30 minutes daily | – |
Domestic travel: a REAL ID-compliant license or other acceptable ID, such as a US passport, is required to board flights within the US.
Charlotte is 3 hours ahead of San Francisco. Charlotte uses the US dollar (USD).
Read the Charlotte guide: when to go, weather, airports and tips
Nonstop flight times vary by airline and season; flights with a connection take longer.
As of October 2026, American Airlines flies this route nonstop.
About 2,297 miles (3,697 km), measured between the city centres.
Charlotte is 3 hours ahead of San Francisco.
Domestic travel: a REAL ID-compliant license or other acceptable ID, such as a US passport, is required to board flights within the US.
CATS Sprinter bus to the Charlotte Transportation Center in Uptown, every 30 minutes on weekdays, $2.50 per ride.
Information checked in October 2026. Schedules, fares and entry rules change, so confirm with the airline or the official source before you travel.