Charleston

$126+ 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 6/13. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SAN — CHS
May 17 — May 241
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from San Diego to Charleston are usually found in January or July, booked 80 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 May 12, 2025.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

Priceline
3 stars

Round-trip from

$235
(FlightHub)

One-way from

$126
(FlightHub)

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$444
Provider with most accurate pricing for San Diego-Charleston flight deals.
Provider most trusted by Cheapflights users for San Diego-Charleston flights.
From San Diego to Charleston
One-way flight from San Diego to Charleston
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 3% potential increase in price ($16 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 May 2025

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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 May 12, 2025.

This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/11. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 5/296:58 pmSAN - CHS
2 stops15h 10mSpirit Airlines
Mon 6/212:33 pmCHS - SAN
2 stops21h 40mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 5/11$235
This JetBlue deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/11. 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 JetBlue is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 6/38:39 pmSAN - CHS
1 stop10h 15mJetBlue
Wed 6/1110:39 amCHS - SAN
1 stop11h 33mJetBlue
Deal found 5/11$253
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/12. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 6/1111:32 amSAN - CHS
1 stop7h 22mAmerican Airlines
Tue 6/175:00 amCHS - SAN
1 stop7h 00mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/12$271
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/10. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 5/258:30 pmSAN - CHS
2 stops10h 44mUnited Airlines
Thu 5/295:14 pmCHS - SAN
1 stop7h 06mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/10$276
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/12. 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 6/256:01 pmSAN - CHS
1 stop14h 58mMultiple Airlines
Mon 6/307:03 amCHS - SAN
2 stops19h 26mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/12$320
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/11. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 7/88:50 amSAN - CHS
2 stops10h 25mSouthwest
Sat 7/125:10 pmCHS - SAN
1 stop6h 25mSouthwest
Deal found 5/11$356
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/12. 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 Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 8/286:53 pmSAN - CHS
2 stops19h 24mAlaska Airlines
Mon 9/16:17 pmCHS - SAN
1 stop23h 31mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 5/12$559
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/12. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 11/2410:40 pmSAN - CHS
1 stop7h 47mDelta
Sat 11/295:55 pmCHS - SAN
1 stop8h 04mDelta
Deal found 5/12$675
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/11. 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 KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 7/812:41 pmSAN - CHS
2 stops26h 50mBreeze Airways
Sat 7/127:00 amCHS - SAN
3 stops55h 42mBreeze Airways
Deal found 5/11$914

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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

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San DiegoCharleston

SAN - CHS

SANCHS

San Diego

Thu 5/29

6:58 pm-1:08 pm

2 stops15h 10m

Charleston

Mon 6/2

12:33 pm-7:13 am

2 stops21h 40m

$235

San DiegoCharleston

SAN - CHS

SANCHS

San Diego

Tue 6/3

8:39 pm-9:54 am

1 stop10h 15m

Charleston

Wed 6/11

10:39 am-7:12 pm

1 stop11h 33m

$253

San DiegoCharleston

SAN - CHS

SANCHS

San Diego

Wed 6/11

11:32 am-9:54 pm

1 stop7h 22m

Charleston

Tue 6/17

5:00 am-9:00 am

1 stop7h 00m

$271

San DiegoCharleston

SAN - CHS

SANCHS

San Diego

Sun 5/25

8:30 pm-10:14 am

2 stops10h 44m

Charleston

Thu 5/29

5:14 pm-9:20 pm

1 stop7h 06m

$276

San DiegoCharleston

SAN - CHS

SANCHS

San Diego

Wed 6/25

6:01 pm-11:59 am

1 stop14h 58m

Charleston

Mon 6/30

7:03 am-11:29 pm

2 stops19h 26m

$320

San DiegoCharleston

SAN - CHS

SANCHS

San Diego

Tue 7/8

8:50 am-10:15 pm

2 stops10h 25m

Charleston

Sat 7/12

5:10 pm-8:35 pm

1 stop6h 25m

$356

San DiegoCharleston

SAN - CHS

SANCHS

San Diego

Fri 5/16

8:50 pm-5:51 pm

1 stop18h 01m

Charleston

Tue 5/20

6:56 pm-9:48 am

1 stop17h 52m

$673

San DiegoCharleston

SAN - CHS

SANCHS

San Diego

Tue 7/8

12:41 pm-6:31 pm

2 stops26h 50m

Charleston

Sat 7/12

7:00 am-11:42 am

3 stops55h 42m

$914

San DiegoCharleston

SAN - CHS

SANCHS

San Diego

Fri 6/13

5:50 pm-8:37 am

2 stops11h 47m

$126

San DiegoCharleston

SAN - CHS

SANCHS

San Diego

Wed 6/11

11:32 am-11:48 pm

1 stop9h 16m

$136

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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 May.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 stars
PricelinePrice Accuracy2 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 San Diego-Charleston flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on San Diego-Charleston flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >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 Priceline the most. Priceline 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

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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 May 9, 2025.

Booking 80 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 May 12, 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.

What is the cheapest day to fly from San Diego to Charleston?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from San Diego to Charleston. Price data was last updated on December 16, 2024.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their San Diego to Charleston flight should consider departing on Thursday afternoons when fares are most often at their lowest. Monday mornings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

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 May 12, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Breeze Airways, Alaska Airlines and Southwest from San Diego to Charleston by reading reviews from past customers. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Boarding

8.3

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.8

Comfort

8.2

Entertainment

6.6

Food

6.7

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!

Boarding

8.3

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.8

Comfort

8.2

Entertainment

6.6

Food

6.7

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!

Boarding

8.3

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.8

Comfort

8.2

Entertainment

6.6

Food

6.7

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!

Boarding

8.3

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.8

Comfort

8.2

Entertainment

6.6

Food

6.7

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!
8.0
Very good

Boarding

8.3

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.8

Comfort

8.2

Entertainment

6.6

Food

6.7

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!

Boarding

8.3

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.8

Comfort

8.2

Entertainment

6.6

Food

6.7

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 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.
  • 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 $235. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are JetBlue, from $253, and American Airlines, from $271. You may be able to fly from San Diego to Charleston for 48% 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 Spirit Airlines, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $126. American Airlines flights start at $136 while deals on JetBlue start at $137 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, 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 7 airlines flying from San Diego to Charleston

Discover the top 7 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 May 12, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
JetBlueCheapest$126Average$255FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$153Average$237FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
American AirlinesCheapest$281Average$430FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$296Average$484FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$300Average$491FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$327Average$477FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$573Average$816FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%

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