Charlotte (CLT) to San Diego (SAN) flights
American Airlines flies nonstop from Charlotte Douglas International Airport to San Diego International Airport, with about 27 flights a week in July 2026. The 2,077-mile flight takes about 4h 59m gate to gate.
- Distance
- 2,077 mi · 3,343 km
- Flight time
- 4h 59m
- Airlines
- 1
- Seats filled
- 86%
Airlines flying CLT to SAN
| Airline | Flights a week | Aircraft | Passengers (12 months) | Flight time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Airlines | 27 | Airbus A321, Boeing 737-800, Boeing 737 MAX 8 | 225,110 | 4h 59m |
Airlines are the operating carrier: regional airlines such as SkyWest or Horizon often fly under a larger airline's brand.
CLT to SAN flight schedule
7 flight numbers flew this route in August 2026, 3 of them almost daily. The first usually leaves at 7:15am and the last at 7:50pm. Times are local and can change; check with the airline before you book.
| Flight | Departs | Arrives | Days flown in August 2026 | On time (12 months) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AA 2471American Airlines | 7:15am | 9:00am | 4 | 82% |
| AA 2100American Airlines | 8:20am | 10:07am | 27 | 85% |
| AA 466American Airlines | 11:00am | 12:48pm | 31 | 80% |
| AA 2056American Airlines | 4:54pm | 6:50pm | 4 | 59% |
| AA 562American Airlines | 5:53pm | 7:44pm | 27 | 62% |
| AA 465American Airlines | 7:20pm | 9:11pm | 4 | 67% |
| AA 3322American Airlines | 7:50pm | 9:45pm | 4 | 55% |
Is CLT to SAN on time?
From September 2025 to August 2026, 77% of 1,386 flights arrived within 15 minutes of schedule and 0.9% were cancelled. Flights leaving around 8am were the most punctual (89%), those around 7pm the least (54%). Most delay time was caused by late-arriving aircraft (39%).
| Airline | Flights | On time | Average delay | Cancelled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Airlines | 1,386 | 77% | 14 min | 0.9% |
Airlines as sold: flights operated by regional partners count under the airline on the ticket. Average delay is across all completed flights, early arrivals counted as zero.
On-time arrivals by departure time
| Scheduled departure | Flights | On time, relative | On time |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7am to 8am | 105 | 84% | |
| 8am to 9am | 199 | 89% | |
| 9am to 10am | 76 | 89% | |
| 11am to 12pm | 267 | 77% | |
| 2pm to 3pm | 39 | 81% | |
| 3pm to 4pm | 32 | 88% | |
| 4pm to 5pm | 239 | 69% | |
| 5pm to 6pm | 87 | 69% | |
| 6pm to 7pm | 191 | 76% | |
| 7pm to 8pm | 79 | 54% |
Flights by month
| Month | Flights | Flights, relative | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| August 2025 | 111 | 18,718 | |
| September 2025 | 118 | 19,154 | |
| October 2025 | 131 | 20,873 | |
| November 2025 | 95 | 15,558 | |
| December 2025 | 104 | 17,415 | |
| January 2026 | 87 | 14,539 | |
| February 2026 | 107 | 16,474 | |
| March 2026 | 137 | 21,901 | |
| April 2026 | 122 | 20,495 | |
| May 2026 | 124 | 20,194 | |
| June 2026 | 120 | 19,729 | |
| July 2026 | 121 | 20,060 |
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Source: US Department of Transportation, T-100 Segment data, August 2025 to July 2026.