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$96+ 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 2/25. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SAN — CHS
Jan 27 — Feb 31
Tue 1/27
Tue 2/3
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap 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 December 28, 2025.

This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/25. 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 Priceline is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 12/286:25 amSAN - CHS
1 stop9h 40mFrontier
Thu 1/13:06 pmCHS - SAN
1 stop9h 59mFrontier
Deal found 12/25$512
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/25. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/311:12 pmSAN - CHS
1 stop21h 49mMultiple Airlines
Sun 1/47:05 amCHS - SAN
2 stops38h 21mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/25$741
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/27. 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 Priceline is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 12/286:25 amSAN - CHS
1 stop9h 40mMultiple Airlines
Fri 1/212:21 pmCHS - SAN
1 stop9h 58mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/27$753
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/27. 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 Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/299:24 pmSAN - CHS
2 stops17h 33mAlaska Airlines
Sun 1/117:22 pmCHS - SAN
2 stops23h 40mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 12/27$786
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/25. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 12/289:30 pmSAN - CHS
1 stop9h 54mUnited Airlines
Thu 1/111:25 amCHS - SAN
2 stops13h 31mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/25$810
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/25. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/318:45 pmSAN - CHS
2 stops15h 24mUnited Airlines
Sun 1/45:00 pmCHS - SAN
2 stops9h 37mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/25$834
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/27. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/297:00 amSAN - CHS
1 stop9h 18mUnited Airlines
Sun 1/111:13 pmCHS - SAN
2 stops12h 24mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/27$867
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/25. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/291:12 pmSAN - CHS
1 stop21h 49mMultiple Airlines
Sun 1/47:05 amCHS - SAN
2 stops32h 33mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/25$920
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/25. 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 Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/309:24 pmSAN - CHS
2 stops17h 33mAlaska Airlines
Sun 1/46:57 pmCHS - SAN
1 stop17h 28mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 12/25$925

Find 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 December 28, 2025.

Most accurate provider

eDreams
3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$269
(JetBlue)

One-way from

$96
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$571
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 5% potential increase in price ($27 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($12 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Average for round-trip flights in December 2025
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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 December 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 DiegoCharleston

SAN - CHS

SANCHS

San Diego

Sat 1/17

9:00 pm-9:20 am

1 stop9h 20m

Charleston

Wed 1/21

12:09 pm-8:20 pm

1 stop11h 11m

$269

San DiegoCharleston

SAN - CHS

SANCHS

San Diego

Thu 1/15

9:00 pm-9:19 am

1 stop9h 19m

Charleston

Sun 1/18

10:10 am-7:50 pm

1 stop12h 40m

$286

San DiegoCharleston

SAN - CHS

SANCHS

San Diego

Thu 1/22

9:00 pm-9:20 am

1 stop9h 20m

Charleston

Tue 1/27

12:09 pm-8:20 pm

1 stop11h 11m

$307

San DiegoCharleston

SAN - CHS

SANCHS

San Diego

Thu 1/15

9:00 pm-9:19 am

1 stop9h 19m

Charleston

Sat 1/17

12:09 pm-8:20 pm

1 stop11h 11m

$324

San DiegoCharleston

SAN - CHS

SANCHS

San Diego

Tue 1/13

9:30 pm-11:13 am

1 stop10h 43m

Charleston

Sun 1/18

10:10 am-7:50 pm

1 stop12h 40m

$331

San DiegoCharleston

SAN - CHS

SANCHS

San Diego

Tue 2/24

9:10 pm-10:58 am

1 stop10h 48m

Charleston

Wed 3/4

10:20 am-7:28 pm

1 stop12h 08m

$335

San DiegoCharleston

SAN - CHS

SANCHS

San Diego

Thu 1/22

8:05 am-5:53 pm

1 stop6h 48m

Charleston

Tue 1/27

5:25 am-2:29 pm

2 stops12h 04m

$336

San DiegoCharleston

SAN - CHS

SANCHS

San Diego

Sat 1/24

5:35 pm-11:09 am

2 stops14h 34m

Charleston

Sat 1/31

5:25 am-10:01 am

1 stop7h 36m

$336

San DiegoCharleston

SAN - CHS

SANCHS

San Diego

Thu 1/22

11:11 am-10:07 pm

1 stop7h 56m

Charleston

Thu 1/29

5:25 am-2:29 pm

2 stops12h 04m

$336

San DiegoCharleston

SAN - CHS

SANCHS

San Diego

Thu 2/26

8:26 pm-5:32 pm

1 stop18h 06m

Charleston

Sat 2/28

6:32 pm-1:20 pm

1 stop21h 48m

$342

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Deals found on 12/25

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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 December.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
JustAirTicketPrice Accuracy-Trust 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 Diego-Charleston flights, users find the pricing of eDreams to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. eDreams Users can find the same prices on San Diego-Charleston flight deals on Cheapflights vs. eDreams >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 eDreams the most. eDreams 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 December 26, 2025.

Booking 85 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, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Diego to Charleston (average of $154). Flying from San Diego to Charleston in March is currently the most expensive (average of $282). 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.

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 December 28, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Southwest, Delta, and United Airlines from San Diego to Charleston by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,256 reviews

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

William Drew,Nov 2025

SJC - HNL

Flight crew was amazing! Usually they're very good on Southwest, but this crew went above and beyond. I have never ever seen so many rounds of drink service on a flight before.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,256 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,256 reviews

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

William Drew,Nov 2025

SJC - HNL

Flight crew was amazing! Usually they're very good on Southwest, but this crew went above and beyond. I have never ever seen so many rounds of drink service on a flight before.
Delta
7.9
Good
8,019 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,256 reviews

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

William Drew,Nov 2025

SJC - HNL

Flight crew was amazing! Usually they're very good on Southwest, but this crew went above and beyond. I have never ever seen so many rounds of drink service on a flight before.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,113 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,256 reviews

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

William Drew,Nov 2025

SJC - HNL

Flight crew was amazing! Usually they're very good on Southwest, but this crew went above and beyond. I have never ever seen so many rounds of drink service on a flight before.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,073 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,256 reviews

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

William Drew,Nov 2025

SJC - HNL

Flight crew was amazing! Usually they're very good on Southwest, but this crew went above and beyond. I have never ever seen so many rounds of drink service on a flight before.
JetBlue
7.2
Good
2,901 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,256 reviews

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

William Drew,Nov 2025

SJC - HNL

Flight crew was amazing! Usually they're very good on Southwest, but this crew went above and beyond. I have never ever seen so many rounds of drink service on a flight before.

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.

  • How long is the flight from San Diego to Charleston?

    JetBlue can get you from San Diego to Charleston in just under 9h 20m. Your travel time can differ by up to . San Diego and Charleston are separated by a distance of 2145 mi.

  • 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 $126. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are Delta, from $264, and American Airlines, from $270. You may be able to fly from San Diego to Charleston for 71% 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 American Airlines, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $135. United Airlines flights start at $146 while deals on Delta start at $148 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, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Diego to Charleston (average of $154). Flying from San Diego to Charleston in March is currently the most expensive (average of $282). 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 Diego to Charleston

Discover the top 5 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 December 28, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
JetBlueCheapest$126Average$268FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
American AirlinesCheapest$267Average$395FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$296Average$430FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$300Average$492FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$344Average$489FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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