Charleston

$105+ Cheap flights from San Diego to Charleston (SAN - 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 5/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SAN — CHS
Apr 2 — Apr 91
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Cheap flight deals from San Diego to Charleston

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from San Diego (SAN) to Charleston (CHS). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated March 28, 2025.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$294
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$105
(FlightHub)

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$579
Provider with most accurate pricing for San Diego-Charleston flight deals.
Provider most trusted by Cheapflights users for San Diego-Charleston flights.
From San Diego to Charleston
One-way flight from San Diego to Charleston
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 2% potential increase in price ($12 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($11 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in March 2025

Find flight deals from San Diego to Charleston

Cheapest flights from San Diego to Charleston
Explore the most affordable flight options available from San Diego to Charleston. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on March 28, 2025.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/25. 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.
Sat 4/1211:04 amSAN - CHS
1 stop8h 36mAmerican Airlines
Sun 4/206:44 amCHS - SAN
1 stop7h 14mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 3/25$294
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/26. 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.
Mon 6/910:40 pmSAN - CHS
1 stop6h 55mDelta
Thu 6/125:02 pmCHS - SAN
1 stop7h 18mDelta
Deal found 3/26$297
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/26. 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.
Thu 5/85:43 pmSAN - CHS
2 stops35h 55mSpirit Airlines
Mon 5/123:35 pmCHS - SAN
3 stops35h 18mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 3/26$306
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/26. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 4/289:30 pmSAN - CHS
1 stop9h 46mUnited Airlines
Fri 5/24:26 pmCHS - SAN
1 stop8h 48mUnited Airlines
Deal found 3/26$314
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/26. 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.
Mon 4/286:55 amSAN - CHS
1 stop8h 25mSouthwest
Fri 5/25:25 pmCHS - SAN
2 stops8h 35mSouthwest
Deal found 3/26$319
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/26. 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 5/208:48 pmSAN - CHS
3 stops32h 50mMultiple Airlines
Thu 5/292:56 pmCHS - SAN
2 stops31h 57mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/26$328
This Sun Country Air deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/25. 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 Sun Country Air is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 4/125:45 pmSAN - CHS
1 stop15h 24mSun Country Air
Thu 4/171:31 pmCHS - SAN
1 stop30h 27mSun Country Air
Deal found 3/25$335
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/26. 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.
Thu 9/117:30 pmSAN - CHS
1 stop19h 25mAlaska Airlines
Sun 9/146:55 pmCHS - SAN
1 stop18h 17mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 3/26$416
This JetBlue deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/26. 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 is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 4/49:35 pmSAN - CHS
1 stop11h 10mJetBlue
Sun 4/612:30 pmCHS - SAN
1 stop10h 52mJetBlue
Deal found 3/26$661

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Customize your flight search to find flights from San Diego 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 March 28, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from San Diego to Charleston that are best for you.

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San Diego

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Price

San DiegoCharleston

SAN - CHS

SANCHS

San Diego

Sat 4/12

11:04 am-10:40 pm

1 stop8h 36m

Charleston

Sun 4/20

6:44 am-10:58 am

1 stop7h 14m

$294

San DiegoCharleston

SAN - CHS

SANCHS

San Diego

Mon 6/9

10:40 pm-8:35 am

1 stop6h 55m

Charleston

Thu 6/12

5:02 pm-9:20 pm

1 stop7h 18m

$297

San DiegoCharleston

SAN - CHS

SANCHS

San Diego

Thu 5/8

5:43 pm-8:38 am

2 stops35h 55m

Charleston

Mon 5/12

3:35 pm-11:53 pm

3 stops35h 18m

$306

San DiegoCharleston

SAN - CHS

SANCHS

San Diego

Mon 4/28

9:30 pm-10:16 am

1 stop9h 46m

Charleston

Fri 5/2

4:26 pm-10:14 pm

1 stop8h 48m

$314

San DiegoCharleston

SAN - CHS

SANCHS

San Diego

Mon 4/28

6:55 am-6:20 pm

1 stop8h 25m

Charleston

Fri 5/2

5:25 pm-11:00 pm

2 stops8h 35m

$319

San DiegoCharleston

SAN - CHS

SANCHS

San Diego

Tue 5/20

8:48 pm-8:38 am

3 stops32h 50m

Charleston

Thu 5/29

2:56 pm-7:53 pm

2 stops31h 57m

$328

San DiegoCharleston

SAN - CHS

SANCHS

San Diego

Sat 4/12

5:45 pm-12:09 pm

1 stop15h 24m

Charleston

Thu 4/17

1:31 pm-4:58 pm

1 stop30h 27m

$335

San DiegoCharleston

SAN - CHS

SANCHS

San Diego

Fri 4/4

9:35 pm-11:45 am

1 stop11h 10m

Charleston

Sun 4/6

12:30 pm-8:22 pm

1 stop10h 52m

$661

San DiegoCharleston

SAN - CHS

SANCHS

San Diego

Wed 5/14

6:15 am-10:05 pm

2 stops12h 50m

Charleston

Sun 5/18

7:00 am-12:48 pm

1 stop8h 48m

$732

San DiegoCharleston

SAN - CHS

SANCHS

San Diego

Mon 5/5

9:08 pm-9:20 am

2 stops9h 12m

$105

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Compare providers for flights from San Diego to Charleston

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 San Diego to Charleston in March.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
PricelinePrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 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 San Diego-Charleston flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on San Diego-Charleston flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from San Diego-Charleston flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on San Diego-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 San Diego-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 San Diego to Charleston

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Charleston from San Diego with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from San Diego to Charleston

How far ahead should I book a flight from San Diego to Charleston?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from San Diego to Charleston. Price data was last updated on March 21, 2025.

Booking 80 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from San Diego 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 San Diego to Charleston?

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

Find hourly flight availability from San Diego 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 March 28, 2025.

When flying from San Diego 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 44% versus a flight in the morning.

What is the cheapest day to fly from San Diego to Charleston?

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

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their San Diego to Charleston flight should consider departing on Thursday afternoons when fares are most often at their lowest. Monday mornings 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 March 28, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Southwest, Alaska Airlines and Delta from San Diego to Charleston by reading reviews from past customers. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

7.6

Comfort

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

7.6

Comfort

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

7.6

Comfort

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.
8.0
Very good

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

7.6

Comfort

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

7.6

Comfort

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

7.6

Comfort

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from San Diego to Charleston. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.
  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from San Diego to Charleston round-trip?

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from San Diego to Charleston round-trip from $294. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are Delta, from $297, and Spirit Airlines, from $306. You may be able to fly from San Diego to Charleston for 37% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

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

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Spirit Airlines, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $105. JetBlue flights start at $127 while deals on United Airlines start at $141 one-way.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from San Diego to Charleston?

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from San Diego 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 San Diego to Charleston?

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Diego to Charleston (average of $217). Flying from San Diego 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 6 airlines flying from San Diego to Charleston

Discover the top 6 airlines that operate flights from San Diego 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 March 28, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$143Average$226FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
American AirlinesCheapest$294Average$462FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$306Average$507FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$307Average$472FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
DeltaCheapest$312Average$520FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$465Average$816FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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