Award flights from Charlotte (CLT) to San Francisco
Award space from Charlotte (CLT) to San Francisco
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AwardTool saw award space on 2 airport pairs between Charlotte (CLT) and San Francisco (SFO, SJC) in the last 30 days. Lowest economy: 8,000 miles + $5.60 on CLT–SFO (American Airlines AAdvantage). Lowest business class: 32,500 miles + $5.60 on CLT–SFO (American Airlines AAdvantage). Lowest first class: 25,000 miles + $5.60 on CLT–SFO (American Airlines AAdvantage).
Prices observed – .
Page regenerated from the Nov 12, 2026 data snapshot (normally daily). Summary last changed . Seats change quickly.
- Lowest economy
- 8,000 pts + $5.60
- CLT–SFO · AAdvantage
- Lowest premium economy
- 69,900 pts + $5.60
- CLT–SFO · Qantas
- Lowest business class
- 32,500 pts + $5.60
- CLT–SFO · AAdvantage
- Lowest first class
- 25,000 pts + $5.60
- CLT–SFO · AAdvantage
Economy was lowest on CLT–SFO: 8,000 miles + $5.60 with American Airlines AAdvantage. The lowest on another airport pair was 9,500 miles + $11.20 with American Airlines AAdvantage on CLT–SJC. With American Airlines AAdvantage, business class started at 32,500 miles + $5.60, about 4.1 times the points of its lowest economy award (8,000 miles + $5.60).
Compare programs by cabin
The lowest one-way award each program showed in each cabin, sorted by points.
Economy
Lowest economy from Charlotte (CLT) to San Francisco on points: 8,000 miles + $5.60 with American Airlines AAdvantage on CLT–SFO (seen on 318 dates).
| Program | Points + taxes | Airports | Dates seen |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Airlines AAdvantageLowest observed | 8,000 pts + $5.60 | CLT–SFO | 318 |
| Delta SkyMiles | 9,500 pts + $5.60 | CLT–SFO | 59 |
| United MileagePlus | 15,000 pts + $5.60 | CLT–SFO | 51 |
| Avianca LifeMiles | 15,000 pts + $5.60 | CLT–SFO | 37 |
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | 17,500 pts + $25.60 | CLT–SFO | 315 |
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 17,500 pts + $32.94 | CLT–SFO | 19 |
| Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 18,000 pts + $20.08 | CLT–SFO | 16 |
| Virgin Australia Velocity | 19,000 pts + $13.77 | CLT–SFO | 176 |
| JetBlue TrueBlue | 19,300 pts + $5.60 | CLT–SFO | 50 |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 20,700 pts + $5.60 | CLT–SFO | 266 |
| Etihad Guest | 27,000 pts + $43.43 | CLT–SFO | 42 |
| Virgin Atlantic Flying Club | 29,500 pts + $5.60 | CLT–SFO | 15 |
| GOL Smiles | 42,500 pts + taxes not reported | CLT–SFO | 52 |
Premium Economy
Lowest premium economy from Charlotte (CLT) to San Francisco on points: 69,900 points + $5.60 with Qantas Frequent Flyer on CLT–SFO (seen on 5 dates).
Business Class
Lowest business class from Charlotte (CLT) to San Francisco on points: 32,500 miles + $5.60 with American Airlines AAdvantage on CLT–SFO (seen on 314 dates).
| Program | Points + taxes | Airports | Dates seen |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Airlines AAdvantageLowest observed | 32,500 pts + $5.60 | CLT–SFO | 314 |
| Etihad Guest | 40,000 pts + $52.20Mixed cabin | CLT–SFO | 28 |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 43,600 pts + $5.60 | CLT–SFO | 235 |
| Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 68,500 pts + $50.41 | CLT–SFO | 3 |
| United MileagePlus | 80,000 pts + $5.60Mixed cabin | CLT–SFO | 25 |
| GOL Smiles | 85,100 pts + taxes not reportedMixed cabin | CLT–SFO | 30 |
First Class
Lowest first class from Charlotte (CLT) to San Francisco on points: 25,000 miles + $5.60 with American Airlines AAdvantage on CLT–SFO (seen on 318 dates).
| Program | Points + taxes | Airports | Dates seen |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Airlines AAdvantageLowest observed | 25,000 pts + $5.60 | CLT–SFO | 318 |
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | 35,000 pts + $25.60 | CLT–SFO | 302 |
| Delta SkyMiles | 44,800 pts + $5.60 | CLT–SFO | 59 |
| United MileagePlus | 59,000 pts + $5.60 | CLT–SFO | 51 |
| Virgin Atlantic Flying Club | 108,000 pts + $11.20 | CLT–SFO | 1 |
Not seen means AwardTool hasn't observed this cabin on this route in the last 30 days. It doesn't mean the airline has no seats.
Charlotte (CLT) to San Francisco at a glance
- From
- Charlotte (CLT)
- To
- San Francisco (SFO, SJC)
- Programs with award space seen
- 13 of 14 programs tracked on this route
- Nonstop award space seen
- Yes, in economy, business class and first class, via American Airlines AAdvantage, Alaska Atmos Rewards, Etihad Guest, GOL Smiles and Qantas Frequent Flyer
- Airlines seen on these awards
- American Airlines (AA), Alaska Airlines (AS), JetBlue (B6), Delta Air Lines (DL), United Airlines (UA)
- Departures with open awards
- Nov 2026 to Oct 2027
- Latest departure with space
- Observation window
- Awards observed in the last 30 days
- Distance
- 2,269–2,291 miles (3,652–3,687 km) between the airports, great-circle
- Destination guide
- Award flights to San Francisco
Compare airports
Lowest one-way award AwardTool observed on each airport pair between Charlotte (CLT) and San Francisco, with the program and the number of departure dates seen.
| Airports | Economy | Premium Economy | Business | First |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charlotte (CLT) to San Francisco (SFO) | 8,000 pts + $5.60AAdvantage · 318 dates | 69,900 pts + $5.60Qantas · 5 dates | 32,500 pts + $5.60AAdvantage · 314 dates | 25,000 pts + $5.60AAdvantage · 318 dates |
| Charlotte (CLT) to San Jose (SJC) | 9,500 pts + $11.20AAdvantage · 9 dates | — | — | 25,000 pts + $5.60AAdvantage · 9 dates |
Not seen means AwardTool hasn't observed this cabin on this route in the last 30 days. It doesn't mean the airline has no seats.
Prices are one-way per traveler: the program's points or miles plus taxes and carrier fees in USD, as AwardTool observed them in the observation window. Award space changes constantly. A seat we saw may be gone, and space we haven't seen may exist. Always confirm with a live search before transferring points; most transfers can't be reversed.
Lowest observed by cabin, Charlotte (CLT) to San Francisco
- Economy: 8,000 miles + $5.60 on Charlotte (CLT) to San Francisco (SFO) with American Airlines AAdvantage, which showed economy award space there on 318 dates.
- Premium Economy: 69,900 points + $5.60 on Charlotte (CLT) to San Francisco (SFO) with Qantas Frequent Flyer, which showed premium economy award space there on 5 dates.
- Business Class: 32,500 miles + $5.60 on Charlotte (CLT) to San Francisco (SFO) with American Airlines AAdvantage, which showed business-class award space there on 314 dates.
- First Class: 25,000 miles + $5.60 on Charlotte (CLT) to San Francisco (SFO) with American Airlines AAdvantage, which showed first-class award space there on 318 dates.
Observed award examples
| Departure | Cabin | Airports | Program | Points + taxes | Seats | Stops | Observed (UTC) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Economy | CLT–SJC | American Airlines AAdvantage | 10,500 pts + $5.60 | — | 2 stops | Check this date | ||
| Economy | CLT–SFO | Alaska Atmos Rewards | 17,500 pts + $25.60 | 9+ | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| Premium Economy | CLT–SFO | Delta SkyMiles | 73,900 pts + $5.60 | 6 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Business | CLT–SFO | American Airlines AAdvantage | 32,500 pts + $5.60 | — | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Business | CLT–SFO | Qantas Frequent Flyer | 43,600 pts + $5.60 | 2 | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| First | CLT–SFO | Alaska Atmos Rewards | 35,000 pts + $25.60 | 5 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| First | CLT–SFO | United MileagePlus | 70,800 pts + $5.60 | 9+ | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| First | CLT–SFO | Virgin Atlantic Flying Club | 108,000 pts + $11.20 | 1 | 1 stop | Check this date |
Prices are one-way per traveler: the program's points or miles plus taxes and carrier fees in USD, as AwardTool observed them in the observation window. Award space changes constantly. A seat we saw may be gone, and space we haven't seen may exist. Always confirm with a live search before transferring points; most transfers can't be reversed.
Nonstop award space
- Economy: nonstop from 8,000 miles + $5.60 via American Airlines AAdvantage on CLT–SFO, which showed nonstop space there on 318 dates (5 programs had nonstop space).
- Business class: nonstop from 43,600 points + $5.60 via Qantas Frequent Flyer on CLT–SFO, which showed nonstop space there on 43 dates (3 programs had nonstop space).
- First class: nonstop from 32,500 miles + taxes vary via American Airlines AAdvantage on CLT–SFO, which showed nonstop space there on 318 dates (2 programs had nonstop space).
Best months to fly from Charlotte (CLT) to San Francisco on points
Each month shows the lowest award seen across the 2 airport pairs, with that program's open dates on the airport pair behind it.
| Month | Economy | Premium Economy | Business | First |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12,000 pts + taxes not reported (16 dates)AAdvantage | 90,400 pts + $5.60 (1 date)SkyMiles | 37,500 pts + taxes not reported (16 dates)AAdvantage | 25,000 pts + $5.60 (16 dates)AAdvantage | |
| 10,500 pts + $5.60 (3 dates)AAdvantage | 73,900 pts + $5.60 (4 dates)SkyMiles | 32,500 pts + $5.60 (30 dates)AAdvantage | 25,000 pts + taxes not reported (30 dates)AAdvantage | |
| 8,000 pts + taxes not reported (31 dates)AAdvantage | 69,900 pts + taxes not reported (2 dates)Qantas | 50,000 pts + taxes not reported (1 date)Etihad Guest | 25,000 pts + taxes not reported (31 dates)AAdvantage | |
| 8,000 pts + taxes not reported (28 dates)AAdvantage | 69,900 pts + taxes not reported (3 dates)Qantas | 62,900 pts + taxes not reported (26 dates)Qantas | 25,000 pts + taxes not reported (28 dates)AAdvantage | |
| 11,000 pts + taxes not reported (31 dates)AAdvantage | — | 52,800 pts + taxes not reported (26 dates)Qantas | 25,000 pts + taxes not reported (31 dates)AAdvantage | |
| 9,500 pts + $11.20 (2 dates)AAdvantage | — | 43,600 pts + taxes not reported (25 dates)Qantas | 25,000 pts + taxes not reported (30 dates)AAdvantage | |
| 11,000 pts + taxes not reported (31 dates)AAdvantage | — | 43,600 pts + taxes not reported (22 dates)Qantas | 25,000 pts + taxes not reported (31 dates)AAdvantage | |
| 11,000 pts + taxes not reported (29 dates)AAdvantage | — | 32,500 pts + taxes not reported (29 dates)AAdvantage | 25,000 pts + taxes not reported (29 dates)AAdvantage | |
| 11,000 pts + taxes not reported (27 dates)AAdvantage | — | 32,500 pts + taxes not reported (27 dates)AAdvantage | 25,000 pts + taxes not reported (27 dates)AAdvantage | |
| 11,000 pts + taxes not reported (30 dates)AAdvantage | — | 32,500 pts + taxes not reported (30 dates)AAdvantage | 25,000 pts + taxes not reported (30 dates)AAdvantage | |
| 11,000 pts + taxes not reported (30 dates)AAdvantage | — | 32,500 pts + taxes not reported (30 dates)AAdvantage | 25,000 pts + taxes not reported (30 dates)AAdvantage | |
| 11,000 pts + taxes not reported (5 dates)AAdvantage | — | 32,500 pts + taxes not reported (5 dates)AAdvantage | 32,500 pts + taxes not reported (5 dates)AAdvantage |
A month's taxes are those of an award AwardTool recorded at that month's lowest price for a departure that month. “Taxes not reported” means the data has none for that month; the award still has taxes and fees.
Points that transfer to these programs
| Program | Amex | Bilt | Capital One | Chase | Citi | Wells Fargo |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Airlines AAdvantage | — | — | — | — | 1:1 · Instant | — |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 1:1 · Instant | — | 1:1 · ~1-2 days | — | 1:1 · Instant | — |
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Questions about Charlotte (CLT) to San Francisco award flights
Which airports had the lowest award prices from Charlotte (CLT) to San Francisco?
In business class, CLT–SFO with 32,500 miles + $5.60 (American Airlines AAdvantage). In economy, CLT–SFO with 8,000 miles + $5.60 (American Airlines AAdvantage). Prices are the lowest AwardTool observed in the last 30 days; search live before transferring points.
Which airport pairs between Charlotte (CLT) and San Francisco had award space?
CLT–SFO (economy, premium economy, business class and first class) and CLT–SJC (economy and first class). Airport pairs not listed had no award space AwardTool observed in the last 30 days.
How many points does it take to fly from Charlotte (CLT) to San Francisco?
The lowest economy award AwardTool has seen was 8,000 miles + $5.60 with American Airlines AAdvantage. American Airlines AAdvantage showed economy award space on 318 departure dates at any price (newest observation Nov 12, 2026, 09:02 UTC). The lowest business-class award AwardTool has seen was 32,500 miles + $5.60 with American Airlines AAdvantage. Seen Nov 10, 2026, 07:31 UTC for a Dec 5, 2026 departure. American Airlines AAdvantage showed business-class award space on 314 departure dates at any price (newest observation Nov 12, 2026, 09:02 UTC). Search live before transferring points.
Which loyalty programs had award space from Charlotte (CLT) to San Francisco?
13 programs in the last 30 days: American Airlines AAdvantage (economy 318 dates, business class 314 dates, first class 318 dates); Air Canada Aeroplan (economy 19 dates); Alaska Atmos Rewards (economy 315 dates, first class 302 dates); Avianca LifeMiles (economy 37 dates); JetBlue TrueBlue (economy 50 dates); Delta SkyMiles (economy 59 dates, premium economy 5 dates, first class 59 dates); Etihad Guest (economy 42 dates, business class 28 dates); GOL Smiles (economy 52 dates, business class 30 dates) and 5 more. Dates count departure dates with an open award.
Can you fly nonstop from Charlotte (CLT) to San Francisco on points?
Yes. AwardTool observed nonstop award space in economy, business class and first class, bookable via American Airlines AAdvantage, Alaska Atmos Rewards, Etihad Guest, GOL Smiles and Qantas Frequent Flyer. The lowest nonstop award in economy was 8,000 miles + $5.60 with American Airlines AAdvantage.
How much are taxes and fees on award flights from Charlotte (CLT) to San Francisco?
Taxes and fees on each program's lowest award ranged in economy from $5.60 with AAdvantage (8,000 miles + $5.60) to $43.43 with Etihad Guest (27,000 miles + $43.43); in business class from $5.60 with AAdvantage (32,500 miles + $5.60) to $52.20 with Etihad Guest (40,000 miles + $52.20 on a mixed-cabin itinerary). GOL Smiles did not report taxes for its lowest economy and business-class awards. Amounts are one way per traveler in USD and can differ on other dates and routings.
Which credit card points can book awards from Charlotte (CLT) to San Francisco?
American Express Membership Rewards: Air Canada Aeroplan (1:1), Avianca LifeMiles (1:1), JetBlue TrueBlue (5:4), Delta SkyMiles (1:1), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1), Qantas Frequent Flyer (1:1), Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (1:1). Bilt Rewards: Air Canada Aeroplan (1:1), Alaska Atmos Rewards (1:1), Avianca LifeMiles (1:1), JetBlue TrueBlue (1:1), Etihad Guest (1:1), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1), United MileagePlus (1:1), Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (1:1). Capital One Miles: Air Canada Aeroplan (1:1), Avianca LifeMiles (1:1), JetBlue TrueBlue (5:3), Etihad Guest (1:1), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1), Qantas Frequent Flyer (1:1), Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (1:1). Chase Ultimate Rewards: Air Canada Aeroplan (1:1), JetBlue TrueBlue (1:1), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1), United MileagePlus (1:1), Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (1:1). Citi ThankYou Points: American Airlines AAdvantage (1:1), Avianca LifeMiles (1:1), JetBlue TrueBlue (1:1), Etihad Guest (1:1), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1), Qantas Frequent Flyer (1:1), Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (1:1). Wells Fargo Rewards: Avianca LifeMiles (1:1), JetBlue TrueBlue (1:1), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1), Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (1:1). These are US card programs; ratios come from AwardTool's transfer partner list. Check current bonuses first.
What's the best month to fly from Charlotte (CLT) to San Francisco on points?
Counting only month prices from programs with award space on 2 or more dates that month, and leaving out unusually low outliers: in economy, the lowest award was for Jan 2027 departures, 8,000 miles + taxes not reported with AAdvantage (31 dates); in business class, the lowest award was for Dec 2026 departures, 32,500 miles + $5.60 with AAdvantage (30 dates). The month table shows every lowest price, including those. Based on dates we observed, not a forecast.
When do award seats open for flights from Charlotte (CLT) to San Francisco?
Booking windows before departure published by the programs with award space here (AwardTool's program data, reviewed Nov 6, 2026): Avianca LifeMiles about 360 days, Air France/KLM Flying Blue about 359 days, Air Canada Aeroplan about 355 days and 8 other programs. AwardTool saw award space on this route for departures as late as Oct 5, 2027; seats can open earlier or later, and released seats may already be booked. See award release dates by program.