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$62+ Cheap flights from California to Charleston (CHS)

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LAX — CHS
Feb 25 — Mar 41
Tue 2/25
Tue 3/4
1 adult, Economy
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FlightHub
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Round-trip from

$128
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One-way from

$62
(Cheapflightsfares)

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$433

Good round-trip deal

$165 or less

Good one-way deal

$91 or less
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This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 3/2510:30 pmLAS - CHS
1 stop8h 03mSpirit Airlines
Tue 4/12:15 pmCHS - LAS
1 stop10h 26mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 2/19$128
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Priceline is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 4/18:07 pmSAN - CHS
2 stops14h 12mSpirit Airlines
Tue 4/82:15 pmCHS - SAN
2 stops13h 21mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 2/20$155
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 3/1912:40 pmBUR - CHS
2 stops18h 53mSpirit Airlines
Tue 3/2511:40 amCHS - BUR
2 stops22h 45mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 2/19$187
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Fri 3/71:55 pmLAS - CHS
2 stops18h 25mMultiple Airlines
Tue 3/182:59 pmCHS - LAS
1 stop9h 49mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/20$191
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Mon 3/244:29 pmLAX - CHS
2 stops17h 50mSpirit Airlines
Fri 3/282:15 pmCHS - LAX
2 stops34h 42mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 2/20$209
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Tue 4/812:21 pmLAX - CHS
Nonstop4h 58mMultiple Airlines
Thu 4/1011:14 amCHS - LAX
2 stops27h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/20$211
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Fri 4/43:33 pmSNA - CHS
2 stops18h 46mSpirit Airlines
Tue 4/82:15 pmCHS - SNA
2 stops22h 30mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 2/20$240
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Thu 3/1312:53 pmBUR - CHS
2 stops19h 12mMultiple Airlines
Tue 3/182:59 pmCHS - BUR
2 stops31h 04mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/18$244
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Mon 3/247:00 pmSMF - CHS
3 stops35h 33mMultiple Airlines
Wed 3/265:24 pmCHS - SMF
3 stops29h 16mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/20$246
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Mon 3/247:00 pmSMF - CHS
2 stops15h 19mSpirit Airlines
Wed 3/2610:28 amCHS - SMF
2 stops31h 00mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 2/20$247
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Wed 4/306:15 amSAN - CHS
3 stops25h 32mMultiple Airlines
Sun 5/42:48 pmCHS - SAN
2 stops36h 54mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/20$255
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Tue 3/2512:15 pmLAS - CHS
Nonstop6h 44mBreeze Airways
Tue 4/17:00 amCHS - LAS
Nonstop7h 21mBreeze Airways
Deal found 2/19$260

Find flights from California to Charleston within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from California to Charleston that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated February 20, 2025.

Fly from

California

Fly to

Charleston

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Las VegasCharleston

LAS - CHS

LASCHS

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Tue 3/25

10:30 pm-9:33 am

1 stop8h 03m

Charleston

Tue 4/1

2:15 pm-9:41 pm

1 stop10h 26m

$128

San DiegoCharleston

SAN - CHS

SANCHS

San Diego

Tue 4/1

8:07 pm-1:19 pm

2 stops14h 12m

Charleston

Tue 4/8

2:15 pm-12:36 am

2 stops13h 21m

$155

BurbankCharleston

BUR - CHS

BURCHS

Burbank Bob Hope

Wed 3/19

12:40 pm-10:33 am

2 stops18h 53m

Charleston

Tue 3/25

11:40 am-7:25 am

2 stops22h 45m

$187

Las VegasCharleston

LAS - CHS

LASCHS

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Fri 3/7

1:55 pm-11:20 am

2 stops18h 25m

Charleston

Tue 3/18

2:59 pm-9:48 pm

1 stop9h 49m

$191

Los AngelesCharleston

LAX - CHS

LAXCHS

Los Angeles

Mon 3/24

4:29 pm-1:19 pm

2 stops17h 50m

Charleston

Fri 3/28

2:15 pm-9:57 pm

2 stops34h 42m

$209

Los AngelesCharleston

LAX - CHS

LAXCHS

Los Angeles

Tue 4/8

12:21 pm-8:19 pm

Nonstop4h 58m

Charleston

Thu 4/10

11:14 am-11:54 am

2 stops27h 40m

$211

Santa AnaCharleston

SNA - CHS

SNACHS

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Fri 4/4

3:33 pm-1:19 pm

2 stops18h 46m

Charleston

Tue 4/8

2:15 pm-9:45 am

2 stops22h 30m

$240

BurbankCharleston

BUR - CHS

BURCHS

Burbank Bob Hope

Thu 3/13

12:53 pm-11:05 am

2 stops19h 12m

Charleston

Tue 3/18

2:59 pm-7:03 pm

2 stops31h 04m

$244

SacramentoCharleston

SMF - CHS

SMFCHS

Sacramento Intl

Mon 3/24

7:00 pm-9:33 am

3 stops35h 33m

Charleston

Wed 3/26

5:24 pm-7:40 pm

3 stops29h 16m

$246

SacramentoCharleston

SMF - CHS

SMFCHS

Sacramento Intl

Mon 3/24

7:00 pm-1:19 pm

2 stops15h 19m

Charleston

Wed 3/26

10:28 am-2:28 pm

2 stops31h 00m

$247

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Travel insights for flights from California to Charleston

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from California to Charleston including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from California to Charleston?

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to Charleston (average of $217). Flying from California to Charleston in March is currently the most expensive (average of $335). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from CA to CHS?

Find hourly flight availability from California to Charleston. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated February 20, 2025.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from California to Charleston as you normally would.

Rainfall in Charleston by month

Plan your trip to Charleston by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Charleston ranges from 2.4 - 7.2 inches per month. August is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 7.2 in. November is typically the driest time to visit Charleston when rainfall is around 2.4 in.

Temperature in Charleston by month

Plan your trip to Charleston by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Charleston, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 82.4 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 48.2 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing Charleston

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Charleston. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Charleston. Reviews last updated February 20, 2025.
To help decide which airline to fly from California to Charleston, see what other customers have to say about Southwest, Breeze Airways and Alaska Airlines. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,411 reviews

Entertainment

7.6

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.1

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2025

MCO - STL

Cancelled at last minute, SWA unable to assist in formulating alternate plans. Wound up renting a car and driving 13 hours to beat bad weather forecast at home. Not SWA’s fault that there was significant bad weather across the country.

Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,411 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,411 reviews

Entertainment

7.6

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.1

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2025

MCO - STL

Cancelled at last minute, SWA unable to assist in formulating alternate plans. Wound up renting a car and driving 13 hours to beat bad weather forecast at home. Not SWA’s fault that there was significant bad weather across the country.

Breeze Airways
8.1
Very good
150 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,411 reviews

Entertainment

7.6

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.1

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2025

MCO - STL

Cancelled at last minute, SWA unable to assist in formulating alternate plans. Wound up renting a car and driving 13 hours to beat bad weather forecast at home. Not SWA’s fault that there was significant bad weather across the country.

Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,697 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,411 reviews

Entertainment

7.6

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.1

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2025

MCO - STL

Cancelled at last minute, SWA unable to assist in formulating alternate plans. Wound up renting a car and driving 13 hours to beat bad weather forecast at home. Not SWA’s fault that there was significant bad weather across the country.

Delta
8.0
Very good
8,219 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,411 reviews

Entertainment

7.6

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.1

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2025

MCO - STL

Cancelled at last minute, SWA unable to assist in formulating alternate plans. Wound up renting a car and driving 13 hours to beat bad weather forecast at home. Not SWA’s fault that there was significant bad weather across the country.

Hawaiian Airlines
7.9
Good
2,317 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,411 reviews

Entertainment

7.6

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.1

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2025

MCO - STL

Cancelled at last minute, SWA unable to assist in formulating alternate plans. Wound up renting a car and driving 13 hours to beat bad weather forecast at home. Not SWA’s fault that there was significant bad weather across the country.

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  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Charleston from California?

    Charleston (CHS) is the airport you will fly into if you book a flight from California to Charleston. It is only a 10.2 mi journey from Charleston (CHS) to Charleston’s city center.

  • How popular is this California to Charleston flight route?

    Within the past month, 3 users have taken a look at flights from California to Charleston.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from California to Charleston one-way?

    $62 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Spirit Airlines. You may also be able to find cheap deals on JetBlue and Breeze Airways, with prices starting from $117 and $118, respectively.

  • What are the most popular routes from California to Charleston?

    Most travelers choose Los Angeles - Charleston, Ontario - Charleston or San Francisco - Charleston when deciding on the best route from California to Charleston.

  • What are the cheapest flights from California to Charleston?

    On average you can expect to pay $167 for a flight from California to Charleston. The cheapest flight overall is $81 while the most popular route, (Los Angeles - Charleston) is currently priced at $127.

  • Can I find deals for flights from California to Charleston that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on California to Charleston flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from California to Charleston?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from California to Charleston.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from California to Charleston?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from California to Charleston by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from California to Charleston?

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to Charleston (average of $217). Flying from California to Charleston in March is currently the most expensive (average of $335). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 8 airlines flying from California to Charleston

Discover the top 8 airlines that operate flights from California to Charleston. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated February 20, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
JetBlueCheapest$118Average$303FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$135Average$272FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
Breeze AirwaysCheapest$140Average$313FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$222Average$502FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$240Average$486FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$255Average$522FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$296Average$492FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$465Average$825FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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