Award flights from San Diego (SAN) to Charlotte (CLT)
In the last 30 days AwardTool saw award space on 10 programs for SAN→CLT. Lowest economy: 9,500 miles + $5.60 (American Airlines AAdvantage). Lowest business class: 40,000 miles + $52.20 (Etihad Guest). Lowest first class: 25,000 miles + $5.60 (American Airlines AAdvantage).
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San Diego (SAN) to Charlotte (CLT) at a glance
- From
- San Diego International, San Diego, California, United States (SAN)
- To
- Charlotte Douglas International Airport, Charlotte, North Carolina, United States (CLT)
- Programs with award space seen
- 10 of 11 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 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
- Oct 2026 to Sep 2027
- Observation window
- Awards observed in the last 30 days
- Destination guide
- Award flights to Charlotte (CLT)
Compare programs by cabin
The lowest one-way award each program showed in each cabin, sorted by points.
Economy
| Program | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Airlines AAdvantageLowest observed | 9,500 pts + $5.60 | Nonstop | American Airlines (AA), Alaska Airlines (AS) | — | 328 | See dates | |
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | 12,500 pts + $25.60 | Nonstop | American Airlines (AA), Alaska Airlines (AS) | 1 | 313 | See dates | |
| United MileagePlus | 15,000 pts + $5.60 | 1 stop | JetBlue (B6), United Airlines (UA) | 9+ | 324 | See dates | |
| Avianca LifeMiles | 15,000 pts + $5.60 | 1 stop | United Airlines (UA) | 9+ | 262 | See dates | |
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 17,500 pts + $32.98 | 1 stop | United Airlines (UA) | 9+ | 273 | See dates | |
| JetBlue TrueBlue | 18,900 pts + $5.60 | 1 stop | JetBlue (B6), United Airlines (UA) | 9+ | 309 | See dates | |
| Virgin Australia Velocity | 19,000 pts + $13.77 | 1 stop | United Airlines (UA) | 9+ | 223 | See dates | |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 20,700 pts + $5.60 | Nonstop | American Airlines (AA), Alaska Airlines (AS) | 2 | 305 | See dates | |
| Etihad Guest | 27,000 pts + $43.43 | 1 stopNonstop from 28,000 pts | American Airlines (AA), JetBlue (B6) | 5 | 289 | See dates | |
| Delta SkyMiles | 47,600 pts + $5.60 | 1 stop | Delta Air Lines (DL) | 6 | 313 | See dates |
Premium Economy
| Program | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United MileagePlus | 100,000 pts + $5.60 | 2 stops | United Airlines (UA) | 8 | 322 | See dates |
Not seen in premium economy: American Airlines AAdvantage, Air Canada Aeroplan, Alaska Atmos Rewards, Avianca LifeMiles, JetBlue TrueBlue, Delta SkyMiles, Etihad Guest, Qantas Frequent Flyer and Virgin Australia Velocity.
Business Class
| Program | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Etihad GuestLowest observed | 40,000 pts + $52.20 | 1 stopNonstop from 50,000 pts · Mixed cabin | American Airlines (AA) | 5 | 223 | See dates | |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 43,600 pts + $5.60 | Nonstop | American Airlines (AA), Alaska Airlines (AS) | 2 | 306 | See dates | |
| United MileagePlus | 80,000 pts + $5.60 | 2 stops | United Airlines (UA) | 8 | 309 | See dates |
Not seen in business class: American Airlines AAdvantage, Air Canada Aeroplan, Alaska Atmos Rewards, Avianca LifeMiles, JetBlue TrueBlue, Delta SkyMiles and Virgin Australia Velocity.
First Class
| Program | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Airlines AAdvantageLowest observed | 25,000 pts + $5.60 | 1 stopNonstop from 25,500 pts | American Airlines (AA), Alaska Airlines (AS) | 2 | 328 | See dates | |
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | 25,000 pts + $25.60 | Nonstop | American Airlines (AA), Alaska Airlines (AS) | 3 | 317 | See dates | |
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 30,000 pts + $32.98 | 1 stopMixed cabin | United Airlines (UA) | 4 | 3 | See dates | |
| United MileagePlus | 66,300 pts + $5.60 | 1 stop | United Airlines (UA) | 9+ | 324 | See dates | |
| Delta SkyMiles | 79,200 pts + $5.60 | 1 stop | Delta Air Lines (DL) | 3 | 313 | See dates |
Not seen in first class: Avianca LifeMiles, JetBlue TrueBlue, Etihad Guest, Qantas Frequent Flyer and Virgin Australia Velocity.
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. Dates seen counts departure dates with an open award in that cabin at any price; newest observation is the latest time AwardTool saw one of them. Seats is the count the program reported when we observed it; some programs report at most 9.
Observed award examples
| Departure | Cabin | Program | Points + taxes | Seats | Stops | Observed (UTC) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Economy | American Airlines AAdvantage | 9,500 pts + $5.60 | — | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| Economy | Avianca LifeMiles | 15,000 pts + $5.60 | 9+ | 2 stops | Check this date | ||
| Premium Economy | United MileagePlus | 100,000 pts + $5.60 | 9+ | 2 stops | Check this date | ||
| Business | Etihad Guest | 42,000 pts + $53.55 | 3 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Business | Qantas Frequent Flyer | 43,600 pts + $5.60 | 2 | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| First | Alaska Atmos Rewards | 25,000 pts + $25.60 | 9+ | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| First | Air Canada Aeroplan | 30,000 pts + $32.98 | 4 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| First | Delta SkyMiles | 79,200 pts + $5.60 | 3 | 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 at the time shown. 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 9,500 miles via American Airlines AAdvantage, which showed nonstop space on 328 dates (4 programs had nonstop space).
- Business class: nonstop from 43,600 points via Qantas Frequent Flyer, which showed nonstop space on 83 dates (2 programs had nonstop space).
- First class: nonstop from 25,000 points via Alaska Atmos Rewards, which showed nonstop space on 81 dates (2 programs had nonstop space).
Best months to fly from San Diego (SAN) to Charlotte (CLT) on points
| Month | Economy | Premium Economy | Business | First |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10,500 · AAdvantage (16 dates) | 100,000 · MileagePlus (15 dates) | 43,600 · Qantas (15 dates) | 25,000 · AAdvantage (16 dates) | |
| 9,500 · AAdvantage (29 dates) | 100,000 · MileagePlus (29 dates) | 42,000 · Etihad Guest (24 dates) | 25,000 · AAdvantage (29 dates) | |
| 9,500 · AAdvantage (31 dates) | 100,000 · MileagePlus (31 dates) | 40,000 · Etihad Guest (23 dates) | 25,000 · AAdvantage (31 dates) | |
| 9,500 · AAdvantage (31 dates) | 100,000 · MileagePlus (31 dates) | 42,000 · Etihad Guest (24 dates) | 25,000 · AAdvantage (31 dates) | |
| 9,500 · AAdvantage (28 dates) | 100,000 · MileagePlus (28 dates) | 42,000 · Etihad Guest (17 dates) | 25,000 · AAdvantage (28 dates) | |
| 9,500 · AAdvantage (31 dates) | 100,000 · MileagePlus (31 dates) | 42,000 · Etihad Guest (8 dates) | 25,000 · AAdvantage (31 dates) | |
| 9,500 · AAdvantage (30 dates) | 100,000 · MileagePlus (30 dates) | 42,000 · Etihad Guest (16 dates) | 25,000 · AAdvantage (30 dates) | |
| 9,500 · AAdvantage (31 dates) | 100,000 · MileagePlus (31 dates) | 43,000 · Etihad Guest (19 dates) | 25,000 · AAdvantage (31 dates) | |
| 9,500 · AAdvantage (30 dates) | 100,000 · MileagePlus (30 dates) | 42,000 · Etihad Guest (19 dates) | 25,000 · AAdvantage (30 dates) | |
| 9,500 · AAdvantage (31 dates) | 100,000 · MileagePlus (31 dates) | 43,000 · Etihad Guest (27 dates) | 25,000 · AAdvantage (31 dates) | |
| 9,500 · AAdvantage (31 dates) | 100,000 · MileagePlus (31 dates) | 43,000 · Etihad Guest (22 dates) | 25,000 · AAdvantage (31 dates) | |
| 9,500 · AAdvantage (9 dates) | 100,000 · MileagePlus (4 dates) | 40,000 · Etihad Guest (9 dates) | 25,000 · AAdvantage (9 dates) |
Points that transfer to these programs
| Program | Amex | Bilt | Capital One | Chase | Citi | Wells Fargo |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | — | — |
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | — | 1:1 · ~1 day | — | — | — | — |
| American Airlines AAdvantage | — | — | — | — | 1:1 · Instant | — |
| Avianca LifeMiles | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | — | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant |
| Delta SkyMiles | 1:1 · Instant | — | — | — | — | — |
| Etihad Guest | — | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · ~1 day | — | 1:1 · Instant | — |
| JetBlue TrueBlue | 5:4 · Instant | — | 1:0.6 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 1:1 · Instant | — | 1:1 · ~1-2 days | — | 1:1 · Instant | — |
| United MileagePlus | — | 1:1 · Instant | — | 1:1 · Instant | — | — |
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Search San Diego (SAN) to Charlotte (CLT)Questions about award flights from San Diego (SAN) to Charlotte (CLT)
What's the lowest San Diego (SAN) to Charlotte (CLT) award price AwardTool has seen?
In economy, 9,500 miles + $5.60 with American Airlines AAdvantage. American Airlines AAdvantage showed economy award space on 328 departure dates (newest observation Oct 16, 2026, 03:07 UTC). In business class, 40,000 miles + $52.20 with Etihad Guest. Etihad Guest showed business-class award space on 223 departure dates (newest observation Oct 15, 2026, 08:11 UTC). Search live before transferring points.
Which loyalty programs had award space from San Diego (SAN) to Charlotte (CLT)?
10 programs in the last 30 days: American Airlines AAdvantage (economy 328 dates, first class 328 dates); Air Canada Aeroplan (economy 273 dates, first class 3 dates); Alaska Atmos Rewards (economy 313 dates, first class 317 dates); Avianca LifeMiles (economy 262 dates); JetBlue TrueBlue (economy 309 dates); Delta SkyMiles (economy 313 dates, first class 313 dates); Etihad Guest (economy 289 dates, business class 223 dates); Qantas Frequent Flyer (economy 305 dates, business class 306 dates) and 2 more. Dates count departure dates with an open award.
Is there nonstop award space from San Diego (SAN) to Charlotte (CLT)?
Yes. AwardTool observed nonstop award space in economy, business class and first class, bookable via American Airlines AAdvantage, Alaska Atmos Rewards, Etihad Guest and Qantas Frequent Flyer. The lowest nonstop award in economy was 9,500 miles with American Airlines AAdvantage.
Which credit card points can book awards from San Diego (SAN) to Charlotte (CLT)?
American Express Membership Rewards: Air Canada Aeroplan (1:1), Avianca LifeMiles (1:1), JetBlue TrueBlue (5:4), Delta SkyMiles (1:1), Qantas Frequent Flyer (1:1). Bilt Rewards: Air Canada Aeroplan (1:1), Alaska Atmos Rewards (1:1), Avianca LifeMiles (1:1), Etihad Guest (1:1), United MileagePlus (1:1). Capital One Miles: Air Canada Aeroplan (1:1), Avianca LifeMiles (1:1), JetBlue TrueBlue (1:0.6), Etihad Guest (1:1), Qantas Frequent Flyer (1:1). Chase Ultimate Rewards: Air Canada Aeroplan (1:1), JetBlue TrueBlue (1:1), United MileagePlus (1:1). Citi ThankYou Points: American Airlines AAdvantage (1:1), Avianca LifeMiles (1:1), JetBlue TrueBlue (1:1), Etihad Guest (1:1), Qantas Frequent Flyer (1:1). Wells Fargo Rewards: Avianca LifeMiles (1:1), JetBlue TrueBlue (1:1). Ratios come from AwardTool's transfer partner list; check current bonuses first.
Which months had the lowest award prices from San Diego (SAN) to Charlotte (CLT)?
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 Dec 2026 departures, 9,500 miles with AAdvantage (31 dates); in business class, the lowest award was for Dec 2026 departures, 40,000 miles with Etihad Guest (23 dates). The month table shows every lowest price, including those. Based on dates we observed, not a forecast.