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$96+ Cheap flights from Charleston (CHS) to California

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CHS — LAX
Feb 10 — Feb 171
Tue 2/10
Tue 2/17
1 adult, Economy
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Most accurate provider

CheapOair
3 stars

Most trusted provider

CheapOair
3 stars

Round-trip from

$218
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$96
(American Airlines)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$423

Good round-trip deal

$451 or less

Good one-way deal

$231 or less
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This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/9. 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.
Fri 1/305:05 pmCHS - LAX
1 stop22h 28mSpirit Airlines
Sun 2/18:20 amLAX - CHS
1 stop28h 50mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 1/9$199
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/8. 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.
Tue 2/107:55 amCHS - SFO
1 stop8h 30mSouthwest
Mon 2/236:25 amSFO - CHS
1 stop8h 20mSouthwest
Deal found 1/8$211
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/9. 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.
Sat 2/285:40 pmCHS - LAX
1 stop8h 09mBreeze Airways
Mon 3/911:59 pmLAX - CHS
1 stop8h 18mBreeze Airways
Deal found 1/9$213
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/9. 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.
Sun 2/16:35 pmCHS - LAX
1 stop31h 21mSpirit Airlines
Wed 2/48:20 amLAX - CHS
1 stop28h 50mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 1/9$218
This Breeze Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/10. 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 Breeze Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 2/245:02 pmCHS - LAX
1 stop8h 42mBreeze Airways
Tue 3/1711:59 pmLAX - CHS
1 stop8h 03mBreeze Airways
Deal found 1/10$222
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/11. 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.
Mon 1/265:05 pmCHS - LAX
2 stops22h 45mMultiple Airlines
Fri 1/3011:59 pmLAX - CHS
1 stop14h 37mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/11$224
This Breeze Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/9. 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 Breeze Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 5/69:13 amCHS - LAX
Nonstop5h 25mBreeze Airways
Wed 5/1312:23 pmLAX - CHS
Nonstop5h 01mBreeze Airways
Deal found 1/9$228
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/9. 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.
Sat 5/25:40 pmCHS - LAX
1 stop8h 09mBreeze Airways
Mon 5/1111:05 pmLAX - CHS
1 stop9h 01mBreeze Airways
Deal found 1/9$229
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/9. 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.
Fri 5/15:45 pmCHS - LAX
1 stop7h 59mBreeze Airways
Mon 5/1111:05 pmLAX - CHS
1 stop9h 01mBreeze Airways
Deal found 1/9$232
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/9. 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.
Fri 2/66:35 pmCHS - LAX
1 stop31h 21mMultiple Airlines
Tue 2/104:07 pmLAX - CHS
2 stops15h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/9$234
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/10. 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.
Thu 1/295:05 pmCHS - LAX
1 stop22h 28mSpirit Airlines
Sun 2/111:59 pmLAX - CHS
1 stop14h 40mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 1/10$235
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/9. 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.
Fri 5/15:45 pmCHS - LAX
1 stop7h 59mBreeze Airways
Sat 5/912:23 pmLAX - CHS
Nonstop5h 01mBreeze Airways
Deal found 1/9$236

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Charleston to California 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 11, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Charleston to California that are best for you.

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Charleston

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California

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Depart

Return

Price

CharlestonSan Francisco

CHS - SFO

CHSSFO

Charleston

Tue 2/10

6:55 am-3:30 pm

2 stops11h 35m

San Francisco

Mon 2/23

6:25 am-5:45 pm

1 stop8h 20m

$216

CharlestonSan Francisco

CHS - SFO

CHSSFO

Charleston

Sat 2/7

2:58 pm-9:35 pm

1 stop9h 37m

San Francisco

Tue 2/10

11:56 pm-12:32 pm

1 stop9h 36m

$251

CharlestonSan Francisco

CHS - SFO

CHSSFO

Charleston

Sat 2/7

2:06 pm-9:37 pm

2 stops10h 31m

San Francisco

Sat 2/14

11:30 pm-11:53 am

1 stop9h 23m

$256

CharlestonSan Francisco

CHS - SFO

CHSSFO

Charleston

Tue 2/3

3:28 pm-8:25 pm

1 stop7h 57m

San Francisco

Wed 2/18

9:10 am-10:04 pm

1 stop9h 54m

$257

CharlestonSan Francisco

CHS - SFO

CHSSFO

Charleston

Sat 1/31

10:31 am-5:43 pm

1 stop10h 12m

San Francisco

Wed 2/18

10:45 pm-10:44 am

1 stop8h 59m

$257

CharlestonSan Francisco

CHS - SFO

CHSSFO

Charleston

Tue 3/3

11:15 am-6:16 pm

1 stop10h 01m

San Francisco

Thu 3/5

10:45 pm-10:04 am

1 stop8h 19m

$257

CharlestonSan Francisco

CHS - SFO

CHSSFO

Charleston

Sat 2/7

10:30 am-5:36 pm

1 stop10h 06m

San Francisco

Sun 2/15

11:20 pm-10:09 am

1 stop7h 49m

$257

CharlestonSan Francisco

CHS - SFO

CHSSFO

Charleston

Thu 2/12

7:47 pm-1:28 am

1 stop8h 41m

San Francisco

Tue 2/17

5:00 am-4:13 pm

1 stop8h 13m

$257

CharlestonSan Francisco

CHS - SFO

CHSSFO

Charleston

Tue 2/3

3:28 pm-8:25 pm

1 stop7h 57m

San Francisco

Sun 2/15

10:45 pm-10:48 am

1 stop9h 03m

$260

CharlestonSan Francisco

CHS - SFO

CHSSFO

Charleston

Sat 1/31

1:10 pm-5:43 pm

1 stop7h 33m

San Francisco

Fri 2/20

5:45 am-5:38 pm

1 stop8h 53m

$260

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

Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Charleston to California (average of $91). Flying from Charleston to California in January is currently the most expensive (average of $224). 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 CHS to CA?

Find hourly flight availability from Charleston to California. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated January 11, 2026.

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

Reviews of airlines servicing California

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to California. 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 California. Reviews last updated January 11, 2026.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Breeze Airways, Southwest, and Delta from Charleston to California to help guide your decision. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Breeze Airways
8.2
Very good
257 reviews

Entertainment

6.7

Food

6.7

Comfort

8.2

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.2

Boarding

8.3

Reviews

1 / 17
2.0
Mediocre

Justine,Jan 2026

RDU - MCO

1/10, I have never experienced the amount of delays, my flight was supposed to board at 8:34pm, we didn’t board until 3:35am from RDU. The staff got rude and very disrespectful when you asked what was going on it was like we didn’t board until something wrong or were pestering them for answers. I was 1 question 1 time, they were not communicating with us at all. So when our plane was now 6+ hrs delayed and nothing was being said to us .. yeah I think we have a right to ask a question. Everything took so long and was such a process; I have never experienced this before and I’m a frequent flyer, breeze makes spirit airlines look like a 100/10 airline.
Breeze Airways
8.2
Very good
257 reviews
Breeze Airways
8.2
Very good
257 reviews

Entertainment

6.7

Food

6.7

Comfort

8.2

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.2

Boarding

8.3

Reviews

1 / 17
2.0
Mediocre

Justine,Jan 2026

RDU - MCO

1/10, I have never experienced the amount of delays, my flight was supposed to board at 8:34pm, we didn’t board until 3:35am from RDU. The staff got rude and very disrespectful when you asked what was going on it was like we didn’t board until something wrong or were pestering them for answers. I was 1 question 1 time, they were not communicating with us at all. So when our plane was now 6+ hrs delayed and nothing was being said to us .. yeah I think we have a right to ask a question. Everything took so long and was such a process; I have never experienced this before and I’m a frequent flyer, breeze makes spirit airlines look like a 100/10 airline.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,252 reviews
Breeze Airways
8.2
Very good
257 reviews

Entertainment

6.7

Food

6.7

Comfort

8.2

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.2

Boarding

8.3

Reviews

1 / 17
2.0
Mediocre

Justine,Jan 2026

RDU - MCO

1/10, I have never experienced the amount of delays, my flight was supposed to board at 8:34pm, we didn’t board until 3:35am from RDU. The staff got rude and very disrespectful when you asked what was going on it was like we didn’t board until something wrong or were pestering them for answers. I was 1 question 1 time, they were not communicating with us at all. So when our plane was now 6+ hrs delayed and nothing was being said to us .. yeah I think we have a right to ask a question. Everything took so long and was such a process; I have never experienced this before and I’m a frequent flyer, breeze makes spirit airlines look like a 100/10 airline.
Delta
7.9
Good
8,038 reviews
Breeze Airways
8.2
Very good
257 reviews

Entertainment

6.7

Food

6.7

Comfort

8.2

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.2

Boarding

8.3

Reviews

1 / 17
2.0
Mediocre

Justine,Jan 2026

RDU - MCO

1/10, I have never experienced the amount of delays, my flight was supposed to board at 8:34pm, we didn’t board until 3:35am from RDU. The staff got rude and very disrespectful when you asked what was going on it was like we didn’t board until something wrong or were pestering them for answers. I was 1 question 1 time, they were not communicating with us at all. So when our plane was now 6+ hrs delayed and nothing was being said to us .. yeah I think we have a right to ask a question. Everything took so long and was such a process; I have never experienced this before and I’m a frequent flyer, breeze makes spirit airlines look like a 100/10 airline.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,145 reviews
Breeze Airways
8.2
Very good
257 reviews

Entertainment

6.7

Food

6.7

Comfort

8.2

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.2

Boarding

8.3

Reviews

1 / 17
2.0
Mediocre

Justine,Jan 2026

RDU - MCO

1/10, I have never experienced the amount of delays, my flight was supposed to board at 8:34pm, we didn’t board until 3:35am from RDU. The staff got rude and very disrespectful when you asked what was going on it was like we didn’t board until something wrong or were pestering them for answers. I was 1 question 1 time, they were not communicating with us at all. So when our plane was now 6+ hrs delayed and nothing was being said to us .. yeah I think we have a right to ask a question. Everything took so long and was such a process; I have never experienced this before and I’m a frequent flyer, breeze makes spirit airlines look like a 100/10 airline.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,100 reviews
Breeze Airways
8.2
Very good
257 reviews

Entertainment

6.7

Food

6.7

Comfort

8.2

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.2

Boarding

8.3

Reviews

1 / 17
2.0
Mediocre

Justine,Jan 2026

RDU - MCO

1/10, I have never experienced the amount of delays, my flight was supposed to board at 8:34pm, we didn’t board until 3:35am from RDU. The staff got rude and very disrespectful when you asked what was going on it was like we didn’t board until something wrong or were pestering them for answers. I was 1 question 1 time, they were not communicating with us at all. So when our plane was now 6+ hrs delayed and nothing was being said to us .. yeah I think we have a right to ask a question. Everything took so long and was such a process; I have never experienced this before and I’m a frequent flyer, breeze makes spirit airlines look like a 100/10 airline.

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

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

  • How popular is this Charleston to California flight route?

    Flights from Charleston to California have been viewed 8 times in the past calendar month.

  • How long is the flight from Charleston to California?

    Airlines like Southwest, United Airlines, and American Airlines fly from Charleston to California in about 9h 37m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 1h 58m. Charleston and California are separated by a distance of 2389 mi. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both nonstop flights and flights with stops.

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

    $71 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Breeze Airways. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Spirit Airlines and American Airlines, with prices starting from $105 and $108, respectively.

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

    The most popular route from Charleston to California is Charleston - Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl. You may also consider Charleston - Los Angeles or Charleston - San Francisco.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Charleston to California?

    Looking for the cheapest flight from Charleston to California? While on average our users pay $461, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $139. The most popular route (Charleston - Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl), is priced around $195.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Charleston to California 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 Charleston to California?

    Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Charleston to California (average of $91). Flying from Charleston to California in January is currently the most expensive (average of $224). 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 Charleston to California

Discover the top 7 airlines that operate flights from Charleston to California. 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 11, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$94Average$185FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
Breeze AirwaysCheapest$114Average$274FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
JetBlueCheapest$118Average$278FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
DeltaCheapest$148Average$404FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
SouthwestCheapest$155Average$467FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
American AirlinesCheapest$168Average$397FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$215Average$446FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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