Charlotte (CLT) to San Francisco (SFO) flights
American Airlines flies nonstop from Charlotte Douglas International Airport to San Francisco International Airport, with about 32 flights a week in July 2026. The 2,296-mile flight takes about 5h 34m gate to gate.
- Distance
- 2,296 mi · 3,695 km
- Flight time
- 5h 34m
- Airlines
- 1
- Seats filled
- 85%
Airlines flying CLT to SFO
| Airline | Flights a week | Aircraft | Passengers (12 months) | Flight time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Airlines | 32 | Airbus A321 | 240,241 | 5h 34m |
Airlines are the operating carrier: regional airlines such as SkyWest or Horizon often fly under a larger airline's brand.
CLT to SFO flight schedule
9 flight numbers flew this route in August 2026, 4 of them almost daily. The first usually leaves at 8:58am and the last at 8:18pm. 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 2428American Airlines | 8:58am | 11:28am | 27 | 81% |
| AA 2562American Airlines | 9:40am | 12:19pm | 4 | 57% |
| AA 1687American Airlines | 12:08pm | 2:37pm | 4 | 65% |
| AA 1489American Airlines | 12:16pm | 2:37pm | 27 | 67% |
| AA 1538American Airlines | 4:48pm | 7:18pm | 27 | 63% |
| AA 2556American Airlines | 5:29pm | 8:06pm | 4 | 28% |
| AA 2069American Airlines | 8:15pm | 10:40pm | 20 | 70% |
| AA 2411American Airlines | 8:15pm | 10:40pm | 6 | 58% |
| AA 1580American Airlines | 8:18pm | 10:48pm | 4 | 49% |
Is CLT to SFO on time?
From September 2025 to August 2026, 66% of 1,492 flights arrived within 15 minutes of schedule and 1.2% were cancelled. Flights leaving around 9am were the most punctual (75%), those around 8pm the least (53%). Most delay time was caused by late-arriving aircraft (41%).
| Airline | Flights | On time | Average delay | Cancelled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Airlines | 1,492 | 66% | 21 min | 1.2% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8am to 9am | 47 | 83% | |
| 9am to 10am | 249 | 75% | |
| 10am to 11am | 69 | 94% | |
| 12pm to 1pm | 165 | 68% | |
| 1pm to 2pm | 31 | 61% | |
| 2pm to 3pm | 35 | 66% | |
| 3pm to 4pm | 43 | 61% | |
| 4pm to 5pm | 58 | 74% | |
| 5pm to 6pm | 230 | 57% | |
| 6pm to 7pm | 162 | 62% | |
| 7pm to 8pm | 161 | 68% | |
| 8pm to 9pm | 240 | 53% |
Flights by month
| Month | Flights | Flights, relative | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| August 2025 | 130 | 22,501 | |
| September 2025 | 137 | 21,606 | |
| October 2025 | 148 | 23,304 | |
| November 2025 | 103 | 16,231 | |
| December 2025 | 111 | 18,137 | |
| January 2026 | 82 | 13,091 | |
| February 2026 | 96 | 13,860 | |
| March 2026 | 117 | 18,769 | |
| April 2026 | 133 | 21,457 | |
| May 2026 | 143 | 23,616 | |
| June 2026 | 138 | 23,361 | |
| July 2026 | 142 | 24,308 |
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Source: US Department of Transportation, T-100 Segment data, August 2025 to July 2026.