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$99+ Cheap flights from California to Charleston (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 8/19. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LAX — CHS
Aug 13 — Aug 201
Thu 8/13
Thu 8/20
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from California to Charleston

Cheapest flights from California to Charleston
Explore the most affordable flight options available from California to Charleston. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on July 14, 2026.

This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/10. 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.
Wed 8/269:41 pm
LAS
-
CHS
1 stop7h 57m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 9/13:13 pm
CHS
-
LAS
1 stop9h 31m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 7/10$198
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/9. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 8/246:40 am
SAN
-
CHS
1 stop7h 45m
Southwest
Sat 8/291:20 pm
CHS
-
SAN
1 stop8h 05m
Southwest
Deal found 7/9$209
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/9. 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.
Wed 8/199:41 pm
LAS
-
CHS
1 stop7h 57m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 8/264:04 pm
CHS
-
LAS
1 stop8h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 7/9$213
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/10. 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.
Wed 8/269:41 pm
LAS
-
CHS
1 stop7h 57m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 8/295:26 pm
CHS
-
LAS
1 stop8h 23m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 7/10$216
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/10. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 8/187:25 am
SAN
-
CHS
2 stops9h 20m
Southwest
Tue 8/257:35 am
CHS
-
SAN
2 stops8h 25m
Southwest
Deal found 7/10$220
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/9. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 8/299:20 am
SMF
-
CHS
1 stop9h 14m
United Airlines
Sat 9/57:00 am
CHS
-
SMF
1 stop8h 04m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/9$234
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/12. 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.
Wed 8/2611:25 am
LAS
-
CHS
1 stop7h 04m
Breeze Airways
Sat 8/295:26 pm
CHS
-
LAS
1 stop8h 23m
Breeze Airways
Deal found 7/12$234
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/13. 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 Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 8/2112:18 pm
SFO
-
CHS
1 stop6h 48m
Breeze Airways
Sat 8/296:30 am
CHS
-
SFO
1 stop8h 07m
Breeze Airways
Deal found 7/13$235
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/11. 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.
Fri 8/2812:18 pm
SFO
-
CHS
1 stop6h 48m
Breeze Airways
Mon 8/317:00 am
CHS
-
SFO
1 stop7h 33m
Breeze Airways
Deal found 7/11$239
This Breeze Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/11. 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 Breeze Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 8/2611:25 am
LAS
-
CHS
1 stop7h 04m
Breeze Airways
Tue 9/16:00 am
CHS
-
LAS
1 stop7h 16m
Breeze Airways
Deal found 7/11$243
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/12. 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 9/2612:36 pm
SFO
-
CHS
1 stop7h 19m
Breeze Airways
Tue 9/297:00 am
CHS
-
SFO
1 stop8h 01m
Breeze Airways
Deal found 7/12$245
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/10. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 10/68:25 am
SMF
-
CHS
1 stop10h 30m
Southwest
Thu 10/87:15 pm
CHS
-
SMF
1 stop8h 45m
Southwest
Deal found 7/10$248

Find flight deals from California to Charleston

Keep the following information in mind while searching for California to Charleston flight deals. Data was last updated July 14, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$198
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$99
(Southwest)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$432

Good round-trip deal

$296 or less

Good one-way deal

$173 or less
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Customize your flight search to find flights from California 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 July 14, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from California to Charleston that are best for you.

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Cheapest round-trip

SacramentoCharleston

SMF - CHS

SMFCHS

Sacramento Intl

Sat 8/29

9:20 am-9:34 pm

1 stop9h 14m

Charleston

Sat 9/5

7:00 am-12:04 pm

1 stop8h 04m

$234

Las VegasCharleston

LAS - CHS

LASCHS

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Wed 8/26

11:25 am-9:29 pm

1 stop7h 04m

Charleston

Tue 9/1

6:00 am-10:16 am

1 stop7h 16m

$243

SacramentoCharleston

SMF - CHS

SMFCHS

Sacramento Intl

Tue 10/6

8:25 am-9:55 pm

1 stop10h 30m

Charleston

Thu 10/8

7:15 pm-1:00 am

1 stop8h 45m

$248

San FranciscoCharleston

SFO - CHS

SFOCHS

San Francisco

Sat 9/5

10:35 pm-10:36 am

1 stop9h 01m

Charleston

Wed 9/9

2:54 pm-8:30 pm

1 stop8h 36m

$262

San JoseCharleston

SJC - CHS

SJCCHS

San Jose

Mon 8/10

10:30 pm-10:05 am

1 stop8h 35m

Charleston

Tue 8/18

1:15 pm-8:05 pm

2 stops9h 50m

$266

San FranciscoCharleston

SFO - CHS

SFOCHS

San Francisco

Sat 10/10

11:45 pm-10:10 am

1 stop7h 25m

Charleston

Sat 10/24

6:19 pm-10:51 pm

1 stop7h 32m

$267

Las VegasCharleston

LAS - CHS

LASCHS

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Tue 8/4

10:31 am-8:44 pm

1 stop7h 13m

Charleston

Wed 8/5

12:47 pm-7:44 pm

1 stop9h 57m

$267

Las VegasCharleston

LAS - CHS

LASCHS

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Mon 11/2

11:25 pm-12:33 pm

1 stop10h 08m

Charleston

Mon 11/9

4:10 pm-10:18 pm

1 stop9h 08m

$267

San FranciscoCharleston

SFO - CHS

SFOCHS

San Francisco

Sat 10/3

9:20 am-8:35 pm

1 stop8h 15m

Charleston

Thu 10/8

7:15 pm-12:05 am

1 stop7h 50m

$267

Las VegasCharleston

LAS - CHS

LASCHS

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Fri 8/14

10:00 pm-9:19 am

1 stop8h 19m

Charleston

Mon 8/17

2:17 pm-5:52 pm

1 stop6h 35m

$267

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Best time to book a flight from California to Charleston

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Everything you need to know about your flight from California to Charleston

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

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to Charleston (average of $103). Flying from California to Charleston in April is currently the most expensive (average of $250). 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 CA to CHS?

Find hourly flight availability from California 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 July 14, 2026.

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

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from California to Charleston?

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

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from California to Charleston, you should look to book at least 68 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

Related info for your journey

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

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

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

  • How popular is this California to Charleston flight route?

    Within the past month, 1 users have taken a look at flights from California to Charleston.

  • How long is the flight from California to Charleston?

    For as low as $235, United Airlines can have you in Charleston from California in 6h 48m. The distance between California and Charleston is about 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 California to Charleston one-way?

    $89 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 Southwest and American Airlines, with prices starting from $122 and $124, respectively.

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

    Most travelers choose San Francisco - Charleston, Los Angeles - Charleston or San Diego - Charleston when deciding on the best route from California to Charleston.

  • What are the cheapest flights from California to Charleston?

    On average you can expect to pay $299 for a flight from California to Charleston. The cheapest flight overall is $129 while the most popular route, (San Francisco - Charleston) is currently priced at $235.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to Charleston (average of $103). Flying from California to Charleston in April is currently the most expensive (average of $250). 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 California to Charleston

Discover the top 6 airlines that operate flights from California 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 July 14, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
JetBlueCheapest$134Average$311FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Breeze AirwaysCheapest$170Average$310FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$249Average$484FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$256Average$467FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$262Average$481FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$326Average$508FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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