Charlotte (CLT) to San Diego (SAN)

Flight Distance & Air Miles

✈️ 2,073
miles
3,335
kilometers
1,801
nautical miles

🕐 4h 27m
Flight Time
🧭 W (276°)
Direction
🌍 -3h
Time Difference

💳 Frequent Flyer Miles You'll Earn

Airline Base Miles Elite Total
🇺🇸
American Airlines
AAdvantage
2,073 3,317
Platinum
🔺
Delta Air Lines
SkyMiles
2,073 3,317
Gold Medallion
United Airlines
MileagePlus
2,073 3,110
Premier Gold
❤️
Southwest Airlines
Rapid Rewards
2,073 3,110
A-List Preferred
🏔️
Alaska Airlines
Mileage Plan
2,073 4,146
MVP Gold
🔵
JetBlue Airways
TrueBlue
2,073 3,110
Mosaic

* Elite bonus miles shown for mid-tier status. Actual miles earned depend on your fare class and elite status level.

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💡 Did You Know?

Flights between Charlotte and San Diego follow a "great circle" route that curves over the Earth's surface - this is actually shorter than flying in a straight line on a flat map!

✈️ Flight Details

The CLT to SAN route connects Charlotte, United States with San Diego, United States. This long-haul flight covers 2,073 miles and typically uses wide-body aircraft like Boeing 777 or Airbus A350.

This is a domestic flight within United States. The flight follows a W bearing of 276° from Charlotte. There is a 3 hour time difference between the airports.

🛫 About CLT

Charlotte Douglas International Airport

Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) serves Charlotte, United States.

🛬 About SAN

San Diego International Airport

San Diego International Airport (SAN) serves San Diego, United States.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

The flight distance from Charlotte Douglas International Airport to San Diego International Airport is 2,073 miles (3,335 kilometers). This is the great circle distance - the shortest path between the two airports.
Direct flights from CLT to SAN typically take around 4h 27m. Return flights may vary slightly due to prevailing winds.
You'll earn approximately 2,073 base miles on most airline loyalty programs. Elite status members earn bonus miles on top of this base amount.
Multiple airlines typically operate this route. Check with major carriers including American, Delta, United, and other airlines that serve these airports.