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$144+ Cheap flights from Los Angeles to Charleston (LAX - CHS)

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 2/21. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LAX — CHS
Jan 26 — Feb 21
Sun 1/26
Sun 2/2
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The best prices from Los Angeles to Charleston are usually found in August or July, booked 72 days in advance, depart on a Thursday or Wednesday and return on a Tuesday

Cheap flight deals from Los Angeles to Charleston

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FlightHub
3 stars

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FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$259
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One-way from

$144
(Mytrip)

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$326

Good round-trip deal

$144 or less

Good one-way deal

$108 or less
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Cheapest flights from Los Angeles to Charleston
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Los Angeles to Charleston. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on January 21, 2025.

This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 3/204:29 pmLAX - CHS
1 stop14h 04mSpirit Airlines
Thu 3/2711:40 amCHS - LAX
1 stop25h 18mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 1/21$259
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. 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.
Tue 1/289:11 amLAX - CHS
2 stops9h 48mMultiple Airlines
Mon 2/31:01 pmCHS - LAX
3 stops26h 44mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/21$262
This JetBlue Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. 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 JetBlue Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 3/510:40 pmLAX - CHS
1 stop10h 35mJetBlue
Sat 3/85:14 pmCHS - LAX
1 stop9h 32mJetBlue
Deal found 1/21$271
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 2/197:35 amLAX - CHS
1 stop9h 15mSouthwest
Wed 2/268:50 amCHS - LAX
2 stops10h 40mSouthwest
Deal found 1/20$276
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 2/1810:55 pmLAX - CHS
1 stop7h 28mDelta
Sat 2/226:00 amCHS - LAX
1 stop9h 50mDelta
Deal found 1/21$277
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. 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.
Tue 4/812:21 pmLAX - CHS
Nonstop4h 58mBreeze Airways
Tue 4/159:12 amCHS - LAX
Nonstop5h 24mBreeze Airways
Deal found 1/21$285
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 2/192:08 pmLAX - CHS
1 stop6h 49mAmerican Airlines
Sun 2/235:18 amCHS - LAX
1 stop7h 30mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 1/21$301
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. 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 Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 3/18:59 pmLAX - CHS
2 stops17h 37mAlaska Airlines
Tue 3/46:36 pmCHS - LAX
2 stops24h 36mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 1/21$370
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Wed 5/146:17 pmLAX - CHS
1 stop13h 56mSun Country Air
Sun 5/1812:10 pmCHS - LAX
1 stop13h 39mSun Country Air
Deal found 1/21$422

Find flights from Los Angeles to Charleston within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from Los Angeles 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 January 21, 2025.

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Los Angeles

Thu 3/20

4:29 pm-9:33 am

1 stop14h 04m

Charleston

Thu 3/27

11:40 am-9:58 am

1 stop25h 18m

$259

Los AngelesCharleston

LAX - CHS

LAXCHS

Los Angeles

Tue 2/18

3:50 pm-10:38 pm

3 stops27h 48m

Charleston

Tue 2/25

7:15 am-11:48 pm

2 stops19h 33m

$265

Los AngelesCharleston

LAX - CHS

LAXCHS

Los Angeles

Wed 3/5

10:40 pm-12:15 pm

1 stop10h 35m

Charleston

Sat 3/8

5:14 pm-11:46 pm

1 stop9h 32m

$271

Los AngelesCharleston

LAX - CHS

LAXCHS

Los Angeles

Wed 2/19

7:35 am-7:50 pm

1 stop9h 15m

Charleston

Wed 2/26

8:50 am-4:30 pm

2 stops10h 40m

$276

Los AngelesCharleston

LAX - CHS

LAXCHS

Los Angeles

Tue 2/18

10:55 pm-9:23 am

1 stop7h 28m

Charleston

Sat 2/22

6:00 am-12:50 pm

1 stop9h 50m

$277

Los AngelesCharleston

LAX - CHS

LAXCHS

Los Angeles

Tue 4/8

12:21 pm-8:19 pm

Nonstop4h 58m

Charleston

Tue 4/15

9:12 am-11:36 am

Nonstop5h 24m

$285

Los AngelesCharleston

LAX - CHS

LAXCHS

Los Angeles

Wed 2/19

2:08 pm-11:57 pm

1 stop6h 49m

Charleston

Sun 2/23

5:18 am-9:48 am

1 stop7h 30m

$301

Los AngelesCharleston

LAX - CHS

LAXCHS

Los Angeles

Sat 3/1

8:59 pm-5:36 pm

2 stops17h 37m

Charleston

Tue 3/4

6:36 pm-4:12 pm

2 stops24h 36m

$370

Los AngelesCharleston

LAX - CHS

LAXCHS

Los Angeles

Wed 5/14

6:17 pm-11:13 am

1 stop13h 56m

Charleston

Sun 5/18

12:10 pm-10:49 pm

1 stop13h 39m

$422

Los AngelesCharleston

LAX - CHS

LAXCHS

Los Angeles

Fri 2/21

12:55 am-7:05 pm

2 stops15h 10m

Charleston

Mon 2/24

7:44 pm-1:20 am

1 stop8h 36m

$491

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Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Los Angeles to Charleston in January.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
MytripPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
PricelinePrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapflightsfaresPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star
MytripPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
AranGrantPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
Justfly.comPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapOairPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*2 stars

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Los Angeles-Charleston flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Los Angeles-Charleston flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Los Angeles-Charleston flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Los Angeles-Charleston flights, Cheapflights users trust FlightHub the most. FlightHub has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for Los Angeles-Charleston flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Best time to book a flight from Los Angeles to Charleston

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Charleston from Los Angeles with our price prediction graph.
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Travel insights for flights from Los Angeles to Charleston

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

How far ahead should I book a flight from Los Angeles to Charleston?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Los Angeles to Charleston. Price data was last updated on January 17, 2025.

Booking 72 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Los Angeles to Charleston. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

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

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Los Angeles to Charleston (average of $217). Flying from Los Angeles 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 LAX to CHS?

Find hourly flight availability from Los Angeles 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 January 21, 2025.

When flying from Los Angeles to Charleston, the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight in the afternoon, which can drop the price by up to 46% versus a flight at noon.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Los Angeles to Charleston?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Los Angeles to Charleston. Price data was last updated on December 16, 2024.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Los Angeles to Charleston flight should consider departing on Thursday afternoons when fares are most often at their lowest. Sunday at noon flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

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 January 21, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Alaska Airlines, United Airlines and Spirit Airlines from Los Angeles to Charleston. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,662 reviews

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.2

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.7

Reviews

1 / 10

My original flight was delayed so they found this flight for me so I could arrive at a reasonable time

Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,662 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,662 reviews

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.2

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.7

Reviews

1 / 10

My original flight was delayed so they found this flight for me so I could arrive at a reasonable time

Breeze Airways
8.1
Very good
143 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,662 reviews

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.2

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.7

Reviews

1 / 10

My original flight was delayed so they found this flight for me so I could arrive at a reasonable time

Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,706 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,662 reviews

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.2

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.7

Reviews

1 / 10

My original flight was delayed so they found this flight for me so I could arrive at a reasonable time

Delta
8.0
Very good
8,521 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,662 reviews

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.2

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.7

Reviews

1 / 10

My original flight was delayed so they found this flight for me so I could arrive at a reasonable time

JetBlue
7.4
Good
3,200 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,662 reviews

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.2

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.7

Reviews

1 / 10

My original flight was delayed so they found this flight for me so I could arrive at a reasonable time

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Los Angeles to Charleston. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • How popular is this Los Angeles to Charleston flight route?

    Flights from Los Angeles to Charleston have been viewed 3 times in the past calendar month.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Los Angeles to Charleston round-trip?

    Flying on Spirit Airlines is currently your cheapest option to Charleston, with prices starting at $259. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by JetBlue and Southwest, with the lowest prices starting at $271 and $276, respectively. Spirit Airlines is 30% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

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

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $146 on Breeze Airways. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Spirit Airlines from $150 and Delta from $159 one-way.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Los Angeles to Charleston?

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $52. While the most popular route (Los Angeles - Charleston) can be booked for $162 on average our data indicates $258 when flying from Los Angeles to Charleston.

  • Where are the most common layover locations when flying from Los Angeles to Charleston?

    Most of the time, Los Angeles to Charleston flights that have layovers will stop in Charlotte. Atlanta sees the next most layovers on Los Angeles to Charleston flights.

  • What are some popular things to do or see while on a layover in Charlotte?

    Most Charlotte visitors opt to spend their time experiencing Carowind, Mint Museum Uptown, and North Carolina Blumenthal Performing Arts Center. Carowind, Mint Museum Uptown, and North Carolina Blumenthal Performing Arts Center can be accessed by traveling approximately 8.2 mi, 5.4 mi, and 5.8 mi, respectively from Charlotte Douglas. Those looking to explore during their layover in Charlotte can rent a car from Charlotte Douglas for about $43 per day.

  • What are some popular points of interest to see during a layover in Atlanta?

    Atlanta travelers tend to visit Georgia Aquarium, Fox Theatre, and World of Coca-Cola more than any other notable places. Travelers on a layover in Atlanta can visit Georgia Aquarium, Fox Theatre, and World of Coca-Cola, by traveling 8.6 mi, 9.3 mi, and 8.6 mi, respectively after landing at Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson. Travelers can book a car rental at Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson for about $42 per day to make their sightseeing more efficient.

  • Where are the least popular layover locations for Los Angeles to Charleston flights?

    Flights departing from Los Angeles and landing in Charleston layover in Dallas least frequently.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Los Angeles to Charleston?

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Los Angeles 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 Los Angeles to Charleston?

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Los Angeles to Charleston (average of $217). Flying from Los Angeles 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 7 airlines flying from Los Angeles to Charleston

Discover the top 7 airlines that operate flights from Los Angeles 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 January 21, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$143Average$238FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
Breeze AirwaysCheapest$154Average$283FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
JetBlueCheapest$180Average$323FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
DeltaCheapest$247Average$363FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$255Average$457FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$274Average$457FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
SouthwestCheapest$371Average$555FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
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