Charlotte (CLT) to San Jose (SJC)

Flight Distance & Air Miles

✈️ 2,270
miles
3,652
kilometers
1,972
nautical miles

🕐 4h 49m
Flight Time
🧭 W (286°)
Direction
🌍 -3h
Time Difference

💳 Frequent Flyer Miles You'll Earn

Airline Base Miles Elite Total
🇺🇸
American Airlines
AAdvantage
2,270 3,632
Platinum
🔺
Delta Air Lines
SkyMiles
2,270 3,632
Gold Medallion
United Airlines
MileagePlus
2,270 3,405
Premier Gold
❤️
Southwest Airlines
Rapid Rewards
2,270 3,405
A-List Preferred
🏔️
Alaska Airlines
Mileage Plan
2,270 4,540
MVP Gold
🔵
JetBlue Airways
TrueBlue
2,270 3,405
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 Jose 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 SJC route connects Charlotte, United States with San Jose, United States. This long-haul flight covers 2,270 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 286° 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 SJC

Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport

Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC) serves San Jose, United States.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

The flight distance from Charlotte Douglas International Airport to Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport is 2,270 miles (3,652 kilometers). This is the great circle distance - the shortest path between the two airports.
Direct flights from CLT to SJC typically take around 4h 49m. Return flights may vary slightly due to prevailing winds.
You'll earn approximately 2,270 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.