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$108+ Cheap flights from San Francisco to Charleston (SFO - 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 1/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SFO — CHS
Nov 26 — Dec 31
Tue 11/26
Tue 12/3
1 adult, Economy
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The best prices from San Francisco to Charleston are usually found in January or September, booked 85 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Monday and return on a Wednesday

Cheap flight deals from San Francisco to Charleston

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from San Francisco (SFO) 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 November 21, 2024.

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FlightHub
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$258
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One-way from

$108
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Cheapest flights from San Francisco to Charleston
Explore the most affordable flight options available from San Francisco to Charleston. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on November 21, 2024.

This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/20. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/1012:38 amSFO - CHS
1 stop9h 47mDelta
Mon 12/166:35 pmCHS - SFO
1 stop9h 31mDelta
Deal found 11/20$276
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/20. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/306:00 amSFO - CHS
1 stop9h 38mAmerican Airlines
Wed 2/265:18 amCHS - SFO
1 stop10h 19mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 11/20$277
This JetBlue deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/19. 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 JetBlue is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/3010:05 pmSFO - CHS
1 stop7h 55mJetBlue
Wed 2/266:00 amCHS - SFO
1 stop10h 54mJetBlue
Deal found 11/19$290
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/20. 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 Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/128:00 amSFO - CHS
1 stop30h 50mAlaska Airlines
Mon 12/166:50 pmCHS - SFO
2 stops18h 01mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 11/20$313
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/21. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/47:55 amSFO - CHS
2 stops10h 45mSouthwest
Wed 12/117:45 amCHS - SFO
2 stops9h 30mSouthwest
Deal found 11/21$396
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/21. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/246:35 pmSFO - CHS
2 stops12h 43mUnited Airlines
Tue 12/317:47 pmCHS - SFO
1 stop8h 38mUnited Airlines
Deal found 11/21$432
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/20. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/116:00 pmSFO - CHS
3 stops22h 51mMultiple Airlines
Mon 12/167:45 pmCHS - SFO
3 stops24h 28mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/20$463
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/21. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/2412:33 pmSFO - CHS
1 stop7h 26mBreeze Airways
Thu 1/26:30 amCHS - SFO
1 stop8h 18mBreeze Airways
Deal found 11/21$575

Find flights from San Francisco to Charleston within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from San Francisco 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 2,629,791 searches. Data last updated November 21, 2024.

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San Francisco

Mon 1/13

11:59 pm-3:13 pm

1 stop12h 14m

Charleston

Fri 1/17

4:29 pm-12:14 am

1 stop10h 45m

$258

San FranciscoCharleston

SFO - CHS

SFOCHS

San Francisco

Sat 4/26

10:30 pm-9:26 am

1 stop7h 56m

Charleston

Mon 4/28

7:59 pm-12:18 am

1 stop7h 19m

$276

San FranciscoCharleston

SFO - CHS

SFOCHS

San Francisco

Mon 12/30

6:00 am-6:38 pm

1 stop9h 38m

Charleston

Wed 2/26

5:18 am-12:37 pm

1 stop10h 19m

$277

San FranciscoCharleston

SFO - CHS

SFOCHS

San Francisco

Thu 12/12

8:00 am-5:50 pm

1 stop30h 50m

Charleston

Mon 12/16

6:50 pm-9:51 am

2 stops18h 01m

$313

San FranciscoCharleston

SFO - CHS

SFOCHS

San Francisco

Wed 12/4

7:55 am-9:40 pm

2 stops10h 45m

Charleston

Wed 12/11

7:45 am-2:15 pm

2 stops9h 30m

$396

San FranciscoCharleston

SFO - CHS

SFOCHS

San Francisco

Sun 4/6

6:15 pm-12:53 pm

1 stop15h 38m

Charleston

Sun 4/13

1:04 pm-5:07 pm

1 stop31h 03m

$430

San FranciscoCharleston

SFO - CHS

SFOCHS

San Francisco

Sun 1/5

12:59 am-2:43 pm

2 stops10h 44m

Charleston

Wed 1/8

2:41 pm-10:56 pm

2 stops11h 15m

$431

San FranciscoCharleston

SFO - CHS

SFOCHS

San Francisco

Wed 12/11

6:00 pm-7:51 pm

3 stops22h 51m

Charleston

Mon 12/16

7:45 pm-5:13 pm

3 stops24h 28m

$463

San FranciscoCharleston

SFO - CHS

SFOCHS

San Francisco

Tue 12/24

12:33 pm-10:59 pm

1 stop7h 26m

Charleston

Thu 1/2

6:30 am-11:48 am

1 stop8h 18m

$575

San FranciscoCharleston

SFO - CHS

SFOCHS

San Francisco

Wed 1/8

9:00 am-7:50 pm

1 stop7h 50m

$108

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Compare providers for flights from San Francisco 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 Francisco to Charleston in November.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapflightsfaresPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star

*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 Francisco-Charleston flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on San Francisco-Charleston flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from San Francisco-Charleston flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on San Francisco-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 Francisco-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 Francisco to Charleston

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Travel insights for flights from San Francisco to Charleston

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

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from San Francisco to Charleston. Price data was last updated on November 15, 2024.

The best time to book flights from San Francisco to Charleston is 85 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

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

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Charleston (average of $217). Flying from San Francisco to Charleston in April is currently the most expensive (average of $314). 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 SFO to CHS?

Find hourly flight availability from San Francisco 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 November 21, 2024.

Unlike in the morning, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 6% on flights from San Francisco to Charleston by exploring options for tickets at noon.

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

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from San Francisco to Charleston. Price data was last updated on November 18, 2024.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their San Francisco to Charleston flight should consider departing on Friday at noon when fares are most often at their lowest. Thursday 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 November 21, 2024.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from San Francisco to Charleston, such as Delta, American Airlines and Southwest. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Breeze Airways
8.2
Very good
123 reviews

Boarding

8.4

Comfort

8.3

Entertainment

6.6

Food

6.7

Overall

8.2

Crew

8.9

Reviews

1 / 8

Good flight on Breeze, on time, comfortable, friendly pilot and crew

Breeze Airways
8.2
Very good
123 reviews
Breeze Airways
8.2
Very good
123 reviews

Boarding

8.4

Comfort

8.3

Entertainment

6.6

Food

6.7

Overall

8.2

Crew

8.9

Reviews

1 / 8

Good flight on Breeze, on time, comfortable, friendly pilot and crew

Southwest
8.1
Very good
5,015 reviews
Breeze Airways
8.2
Very good
123 reviews

Boarding

8.4

Comfort

8.3

Entertainment

6.6

Food

6.7

Overall

8.2

Crew

8.9

Reviews

1 / 8

Good flight on Breeze, on time, comfortable, friendly pilot and crew

Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,458 reviews
Breeze Airways
8.2
Very good
123 reviews

Boarding

8.4

Comfort

8.3

Entertainment

6.6

Food

6.7

Overall

8.2

Crew

8.9

Reviews

1 / 8

Good flight on Breeze, on time, comfortable, friendly pilot and crew

Delta
8.0
Very good
8,758 reviews
Breeze Airways
8.2
Very good
123 reviews

Boarding

8.4

Comfort

8.3

Entertainment

6.6

Food

6.7

Overall

8.2

Crew

8.9

Reviews

1 / 8

Good flight on Breeze, on time, comfortable, friendly pilot and crew

JetBlue
7.5
Good
3,396 reviews
Breeze Airways
8.2
Very good
123 reviews

Boarding

8.4

Comfort

8.3

Entertainment

6.6

Food

6.7

Overall

8.2

Crew

8.9

Reviews

1 / 8

Good flight on Breeze, on time, comfortable, friendly pilot and crew

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from San Francisco 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 Francisco to Charleston round-trip?

    Flying on JetBlue is currently your cheapest option to Charleston, with prices starting at $258. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Delta and American Airlines, with the lowest prices starting at $276 and $277, respectively. You may be able to fly from San Francisco to Charleston for 39% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

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

    The cheapest airline one-way is American Airlines, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $108. However, be on the lookout for offers from United Airlines and JetBlue, as they are both options that can get you from San Francisco to Charleston for a low price.

  • Where are the most common layover locations when flying from San Francisco to Charleston?

    San Francisco to Charleston flights have a layover in Charlotte most often. Dallas sees the second most layovers for non-direct flights flying from San Francisco to Charleston.

  • 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 Ovens Auditorium. Carowind, Mint Museum Uptown and Ovens Auditorium are located about 8.2 mi, 5.4 mi, and 8.5 mi, respectively from Charlotte Douglas if you are interested in checking them out. Those landing in Charlotte looking to spend some time exploring during their layover can rent a car for about $52 per day.

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

    The majority of Dallas visitors spend their time at American Airlines Center, Dos Equis Pavilion, and Majestic Theatre. American Airlines Center, Dos Equis Pavilion, and Majestic Theatre can be accessed by traveling approximately 15.0 mi, 18.3 mi, and 16.1 mi, respectively from Dallas/Fort Worth. Travelers in need of a car in Dallas can rent one for about $61 per day.

  • Where are the least popular layover locations for San Francisco to Charleston flights?

    San Francisco to Charleston flights have a layover in Atlanta least often.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Charleston (average of $217). Flying from San Francisco to Charleston in April is currently the most expensive (average of $314). 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 5 airlines flying from San Francisco to Charleston

Discover the top 5 airlines that operate flights from San Francisco 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 2,629,791 searches. Data last updated November 21, 2024.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Breeze AirwaysCheapest$189Average$342FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$221Average$461FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$255Average$483FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
DeltaCheapest$256Average$455FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
SouthwestCheapest$367Average$506FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
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