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$136+ Cheap flights from Santa Ana to Charleston (SNA - 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 9/17. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SNA — CHS
Apr 2 — Apr 91
Wed 4/2
Wed 4/9
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FlightHub
3 stars

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FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$276
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$136
(United Airlines)

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January

Average price

$554
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Cheapest flights from Santa Ana to Charleston
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Santa Ana 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 3/28. 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.
Tue 8/511:23 amSNA - CHS
1 stop7h 57mAmerican Airlines
Sat 8/99:25 amCHS - SNA
2 stops8h 28mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 3/28$276
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. 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 5/192:15 pmSNA - CHS
1 stop6h 29mDelta
Fri 5/233:12 pmCHS - SNA
1 stop8h 10mDelta
Deal found 3/27$331
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.
Fri 9/129:15 pmSNA - CHS
1 stop17h 40mAlaska Airlines
Mon 9/156:55 pmCHS - SNA
1 stop17h 54mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 3/26$398
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.
Tue 4/226:28 pmSNA - CHS
2 stops13h 03mUnited Airlines
Fri 4/255:10 pmCHS - SNA
1 stop7h 50mUnited Airlines
Deal found 3/26$406
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. 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 7/99:55 amSNA - CHS
2 stops9h 20mSouthwest
Mon 7/142:45 pmCHS - SNA
1 stop10h 05mSouthwest
Deal found 3/27$422
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. 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.
Mon 5/196:45 amSNA - CHS
3 stops36h 24mMultiple Airlines
Fri 5/2312:17 pmCHS - SNA
2 stops25h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/27$434
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. 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.
Mon 5/196:45 amSNA - CHS
3 stops36h 24mSpirit Airlines
Sat 5/249:43 amCHS - SNA
2 stops28h 09mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 3/27$444
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. 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 KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 7/912:59 pmSNA - CHS
2 stops19h 52mBreeze Airways
Mon 7/1411:29 amCHS - SNA
3 stops27h 45mBreeze Airways
Deal found 3/27$1,239

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Santa Ana 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 Santa Ana to Charleston that are best for you.

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Santa AnaCharleston

SNA - CHS

SNACHS

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Tue 8/5

11:23 am-10:20 pm

1 stop7h 57m

Charleston

Sat 8/9

9:25 am-2:53 pm

2 stops8h 28m

$276

Santa AnaCharleston

SNA - CHS

SNACHS

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Mon 5/19

2:15 pm-11:44 pm

1 stop6h 29m

Charleston

Fri 5/23

3:12 pm-8:22 pm

1 stop8h 10m

$331

Santa AnaCharleston

SNA - CHS

SNACHS

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Fri 9/12

9:15 pm-5:55 pm

1 stop17h 40m

Charleston

Mon 9/15

6:55 pm-9:49 am

1 stop17h 54m

$398

Santa AnaCharleston

SNA - CHS

SNACHS

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Tue 4/22

6:28 pm-10:31 am

2 stops13h 03m

Charleston

Fri 4/25

5:10 pm-10:00 pm

1 stop7h 50m

$406

Santa AnaCharleston

SNA - CHS

SNACHS

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Wed 7/9

9:55 am-10:15 pm

2 stops9h 20m

Charleston

Mon 7/14

2:45 pm-9:50 pm

1 stop10h 05m

$422

Santa AnaCharleston

SNA - CHS

SNACHS

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Mon 5/19

6:45 am-10:09 pm

3 stops36h 24m

Charleston

Fri 5/23

12:17 pm-10:52 am

2 stops25h 35m

$434

Santa AnaCharleston

SNA - CHS

SNACHS

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Mon 5/19

6:45 am-10:09 pm

3 stops36h 24m

Charleston

Sat 5/24

9:43 am-10:52 am

2 stops28h 09m

$444

Santa AnaCharleston

SNA - CHS

SNACHS

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Wed 7/9

12:59 pm-11:51 am

2 stops19h 52m

Charleston

Mon 7/14

11:29 am-12:14 pm

3 stops27h 45m

$1,239

Santa AnaCharleston

SNA - CHS

SNACHS

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Wed 9/17

12:15 pm-10:13 pm

1 stop6h 58m

$136

Santa AnaCharleston

SNA - CHS

SNACHS

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Wed 9/17

6:45 am-9:33 am

2 stops23h 48m

$148

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Compare providers for flights from Santa Ana 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 Santa Ana 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
MytripPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust 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 Santa Ana-Charleston flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Santa Ana-Charleston flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Santa Ana-Charleston flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Santa Ana-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 Santa Ana-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 Santa Ana to Charleston

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Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight from Santa Ana to Charleston

How far ahead should I book a flight from Santa Ana to Charleston?

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

The price you pay for your flight from Santa Ana to Charleston may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 7 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

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

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

Find hourly flight availability from Santa Ana 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.

Unlike in the afternoon, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 18% on flights from Santa Ana to Charleston by exploring options for tickets at noon.

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.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Santa Ana to Charleston, such as Breeze Airways, Southwest and Alaska Airlines. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Breeze Airways
8.1
Very good
157 reviews

Crew

8.8

Boarding

8.3

Overall

8.1

Food

6.7

Comfort

8.2

Entertainment

6.6

Reviews

1 / 11
10.0
Excellent

Dena,Dec 2024

LAS - BDL

It was comfortable and the crew was great! A few free snacks offered would be nice!
Breeze Airways
8.1
Very good
157 reviews
Breeze Airways
8.1
Very good
157 reviews

Crew

8.8

Boarding

8.3

Overall

8.1

Food

6.7

Comfort

8.2

Entertainment

6.6

Reviews

1 / 11
10.0
Excellent

Dena,Dec 2024

LAS - BDL

It was comfortable and the crew was great! A few free snacks offered would be nice!
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,273 reviews
Breeze Airways
8.1
Very good
157 reviews

Crew

8.8

Boarding

8.3

Overall

8.1

Food

6.7

Comfort

8.2

Entertainment

6.6

Reviews

1 / 11
10.0
Excellent

Dena,Dec 2024

LAS - BDL

It was comfortable and the crew was great! A few free snacks offered would be nice!
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,798 reviews
Breeze Airways
8.1
Very good
157 reviews

Crew

8.8

Boarding

8.3

Overall

8.1

Food

6.7

Comfort

8.2

Entertainment

6.6

Reviews

1 / 11
10.0
Excellent

Dena,Dec 2024

LAS - BDL

It was comfortable and the crew was great! A few free snacks offered would be nice!
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,896 reviews
Breeze Airways
8.1
Very good
157 reviews

Crew

8.8

Boarding

8.3

Overall

8.1

Food

6.7

Comfort

8.2

Entertainment

6.6

Reviews

1 / 11
10.0
Excellent

Dena,Dec 2024

LAS - BDL

It was comfortable and the crew was great! A few free snacks offered would be nice!
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,603 reviews
Breeze Airways
8.1
Very good
157 reviews

Crew

8.8

Boarding

8.3

Overall

8.1

Food

6.7

Comfort

8.2

Entertainment

6.6

Reviews

1 / 11
10.0
Excellent

Dena,Dec 2024

LAS - BDL

It was comfortable and the crew was great! A few free snacks offered would be nice!

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Santa Ana 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 Santa Ana to Charleston round-trip?

    Flying on American Airlines is currently your cheapest option to Charleston, with prices starting at $276. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Delta and Alaska Airlines, with the lowest prices starting at $331 and $398, respectively. Users have found that American Airlines is 44% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

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

    The cheapest airline one-way is United Airlines, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $136. However, be on the lookout for offers from Spirit Airlines and Delta, as they are both options that can get you from Santa Ana to Charleston for a low price.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Santa Ana to Charleston?

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Santa Ana 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 Santa Ana to Charleston?

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Santa Ana to Charleston (average of $217). Flying from Santa Ana 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 4 airlines flying from Santa Ana to Charleston

Discover the top 4 airlines that operate flights from Santa Ana 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
United AirlinesCheapest$300Average$532FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
DeltaCheapest$306Average$482FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$326Average$514FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
SouthwestCheapest$416Average$506FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
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