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$110+ Cheap flights from San Diego to Charleston (SAN - CHS)

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SAN — CHS
Oct 16 — Oct 231
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from San Diego to Charleston are usually found in January or September, booked 78 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Tuesday and return on a Friday

Cheap 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 September 16, 2025.

Round-trip from

$275
(JetBlue)

One-way from

$110
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$400
From San Diego to Charleston
One-way flight from San Diego to Charleston
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 5% potential increase in price ($25 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($13 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in September 2025

Find 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 September 16, 2025.

This JetBlue deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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.
Sat 11/19:20 pmSAN - CHS
1 stop11h 08mJetBlue
Tue 11/46:05 amCHS - SAN
1 stop9h 43mJetBlue
Deal found 9/15$275
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/13. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 10/812:30 pmSAN - CHS
1 stop8h 29mAmerican Airlines
Tue 10/146:00 amCHS - SAN
1 stop8h 26mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/13$317
This JetBlue deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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.
Sat 10/188:55 pmSAN - CHS
1 stop12h 10mJetBlue
Tue 10/2111:10 amCHS - SAN
1 stop11h 20mJetBlue
Deal found 9/15$320
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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 10/149:20 pmSAN - CHS
1 stop8h 55mUnited Airlines
Tue 10/2111:31 amCHS - SAN
2 stops11h 21mUnited Airlines
Deal found 9/14$322
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 11/72:12 pmSAN - CHS
1 stop29h 15mJetBlue
Mon 11/106:15 amCHS - SAN
1 stop9h 32mJetBlue
Deal found 9/15$324
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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.
Sat 11/810:47 amSAN - CHS
2 stops8h 30mAmerican Airlines
Tue 11/113:21 pmCHS - SAN
1 stop7h 59mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/14$332
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 11/19:20 pmSAN - CHS
1 stop11h 08mJetBlue
Mon 11/37:40 pmCHS - SAN
1 stop17h 59mJetBlue
Deal found 9/14$334
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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.
Thu 10/1612:30 pmSAN - CHS
1 stop8h 29mAmerican Airlines
Mon 10/206:00 amCHS - SAN
1 stop8h 30mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/15$337
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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.
Sat 11/110:02 amSAN - CHS
2 stops8h 37mAmerican Airlines
Mon 11/36:00 amCHS - SAN
1 stop8h 27mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/14$342
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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.
Wed 10/1512:30 pmSAN - CHS
1 stop8h 29mAmerican Airlines
Fri 10/172:36 pmCHS - SAN
1 stop8h 57mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/14$348
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/13. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/1512:43 pmSAN - CHS
1 stop6h 29mAmerican Airlines
Thu 1/17:00 amCHS - SAN
1 stop8h 23mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/13$351
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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 10/146:35 amSAN - CHS
1 stop8h 10mSouthwest
Tue 10/213:25 pmCHS - SAN
2 stops10h 20mSouthwest
Deal found 9/14$353

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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 September 16, 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 Diego

Fly to

Charleston

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Depart

Return

Price

San DiegoCharleston

SAN - CHS

SANCHS

San Diego

Sat 11/1

9:20 pm-11:28 am

1 stop11h 08m

Charleston

Tue 11/4

6:05 am-12:48 pm

1 stop9h 43m

$275

San DiegoCharleston

SAN - CHS

SANCHS

San Diego

Sat 10/18

8:55 pm-12:05 pm

1 stop12h 10m

Charleston

Tue 10/21

11:10 am-7:30 pm

1 stop11h 20m

$320

San DiegoCharleston

SAN - CHS

SANCHS

San Diego

Sat 11/8

10:47 am-10:17 pm

2 stops8h 30m

Charleston

Tue 11/11

3:21 pm-8:20 pm

1 stop7h 59m

$332

San DiegoCharleston

SAN - CHS

SANCHS

San Diego

Sat 10/18

10:20 pm-10:42 am

1 stop9h 22m

Charleston

Sat 10/25

6:00 am-9:48 am

1 stop6h 48m

$337

San DiegoCharleston

SAN - CHS

SANCHS

San Diego

Tue 3/3

7:00 am-8:52 pm

1 stop10h 52m

Charleston

Wed 3/4

6:00 am-12:19 pm

1 stop9h 19m

$351

San DiegoCharleston

SAN - CHS

SANCHS

San Diego

Wed 12/10

9:55 am-9:15 pm

2 stops8h 20m

Charleston

Thu 1/1

7:20 pm-11:25 pm

1 stop7h 05m

$353

San DiegoCharleston

SAN - CHS

SANCHS

San Diego

Sat 10/11

10:30 pm-10:35 am

1 stop9h 05m

Charleston

Fri 10/17

4:35 pm-10:15 pm

1 stop8h 40m

$358

San DiegoCharleston

SAN - CHS

SANCHS

San Diego

Sun 12/14

8:31 pm-10:06 am

1 stop10h 35m

$138

San DiegoCharleston

SAN - CHS

SANCHS

San Diego

Wed 1/28

8:55 pm-9:20 am

1 stop9h 25m

$138

San DiegoCharleston

SAN - CHS

SANCHS

San Diego

Fri 12/26

8:49 pm-9:08 am

1 stop9h 19m

$138

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Best time to book a flight from San Diego to Charleston

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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 September 12, 2025.

Booking 77 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, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Diego to Charleston (average of $217). Flying from San Diego 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 SAN to CHS?

Find hourly flight availability from San Diego 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 September 16, 2025.

When flying from San Diego to Charleston, the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight in the afternoon, which can drop the price by up to 44% versus a flight in the morning.

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 September 16, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Alaska Airlines, Southwest, and Delta 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.

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Hannah,Aug 2025

SFO - SAN

Ticket said TSA pre check, but then the TSA agent said that Alaska Airlines has not actually entered the pre check information for the ticket, so I had to use regular security. During boarding, I have a disability and need to board early. The Alaska Airlines employee announced disability boarding, but then immediately announced 2 other groups to board, so I still had to fight the crowds. On the plane, the stewardess was brusk and rude. Seats were very uncomfortable, especially on lower back.

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Hannah,Aug 2025

SFO - SAN

Ticket said TSA pre check, but then the TSA agent said that Alaska Airlines has not actually entered the pre check information for the ticket, so I had to use regular security. During boarding, I have a disability and need to board early. The Alaska Airlines employee announced disability boarding, but then immediately announced 2 other groups to board, so I still had to fight the crowds. On the plane, the stewardess was brusk and rude. Seats were very uncomfortable, especially on lower back.

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Hannah,Aug 2025

SFO - SAN

Ticket said TSA pre check, but then the TSA agent said that Alaska Airlines has not actually entered the pre check information for the ticket, so I had to use regular security. During boarding, I have a disability and need to board early. The Alaska Airlines employee announced disability boarding, but then immediately announced 2 other groups to board, so I still had to fight the crowds. On the plane, the stewardess was brusk and rude. Seats were very uncomfortable, especially on lower back.
8.0
Very good

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Hannah,Aug 2025

SFO - SAN

Ticket said TSA pre check, but then the TSA agent said that Alaska Airlines has not actually entered the pre check information for the ticket, so I had to use regular security. During boarding, I have a disability and need to board early. The Alaska Airlines employee announced disability boarding, but then immediately announced 2 other groups to board, so I still had to fight the crowds. On the plane, the stewardess was brusk and rude. Seats were very uncomfortable, especially on lower back.

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Hannah,Aug 2025

SFO - SAN

Ticket said TSA pre check, but then the TSA agent said that Alaska Airlines has not actually entered the pre check information for the ticket, so I had to use regular security. During boarding, I have a disability and need to board early. The Alaska Airlines employee announced disability boarding, but then immediately announced 2 other groups to board, so I still had to fight the crowds. On the plane, the stewardess was brusk and rude. Seats were very uncomfortable, especially on lower back.

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Hannah,Aug 2025

SFO - SAN

Ticket said TSA pre check, but then the TSA agent said that Alaska Airlines has not actually entered the pre check information for the ticket, so I had to use regular security. During boarding, I have a disability and need to board early. The Alaska Airlines employee announced disability boarding, but then immediately announced 2 other groups to board, so I still had to fight the crowds. On the plane, the stewardess was brusk and rude. Seats were very uncomfortable, especially on lower back.

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 and American Airlines can get you from San Diego to Charleston in just under 8h 30m. Your travel time can differ by up to 2h 38m. San Diego and Charleston are separated by a distance of 2145 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

  • 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 $270. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are Delta, from $296, and United Airlines, from $321. You may be able to fly from San Diego to Charleston for 39% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

  • 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, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Diego to Charleston (average of $217). Flying from San Diego 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 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 September 16, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$270Average$403FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$296Average$448FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$321Average$492FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$362Average$461FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$465Average$784FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%

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