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$124+ 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 5/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SAN — CHS
3월 27 — 4월 31
금 3/27
금 4/3
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 2월 25, 2026.

This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/24. 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.
화 4/710:23 am
SAN
-
CHS
1 stop8h 36m
United Airlines
화 4/148:00 am
CHS
-
SAN
1 stop9h 57m
United Airlines
Deal found 2/24$303
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/24. 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.
수 4/158:15 am
SAN
-
CHS
1 stop7h 25m
American Airlines
수 4/291:17 pm
CHS
-
SAN
1 stop8h 43m
American Airlines
Deal found 2/24$310
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/24. 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.
수 4/86:15 am
SAN
-
CHS
1 stop6h 56m
United Airlines
수 4/158:00 am
CHS
-
SAN
2 stops9h 57m
United Airlines
Deal found 2/24$314
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/23. 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.
수 4/110:30 pm
SAN
-
CHS
1 stop7h 11m
Delta
화 4/76:09 pm
CHS
-
SAN
1 stop8h 00m
Delta
Deal found 2/23$317
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/24. 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.
목 4/169:45 pm
SAN
-
CHS
1 stop9h 38m
United Airlines
화 4/2110:00 am
CHS
-
SAN
1 stop8h 15m
United Airlines
Deal found 2/24$331
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/24. 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.
화 4/76:45 am
SAN
-
CHS
2 stops10h 15m
Southwest
화 4/146:40 am
CHS
-
SAN
2 stops8h 30m
Southwest
Deal found 2/24$332
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/23. 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.
수 4/19:40 am
SAN
-
CHS
1 stop9h 45m
Southwest
화 4/71:15 pm
CHS
-
SAN
2 stops9h 10m
Southwest
Deal found 2/23$347
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/23. 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.
금 5/19:45 pm
SAN
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CHS
1 stop9h 24m
Delta
화 5/55:57 pm
CHS
-
SAN
1 stop8h 28m
Delta
Deal found 2/23$350
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/25. 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.
금 4/1711:00 am
SAN
-
CHS
2 stops9h 27m
United Airlines
화 4/214:55 pm
CHS
-
SAN
1 stop9h 04m
United Airlines
Deal found 2/25$355

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 2월 25, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$303
(United Airlines)

One-way from

$124
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

February

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$557
Provider with most accurate pricing for San Diego-Charleston flight deals.
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 5% potential increase in price ($28 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($11 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Average for round-trip flights in February 2026
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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 2월 25, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from San Diego to Charleston that are best for you.

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Route

Depart

Return

Price

San DiegoCharleston

SAN - CHS

SANCHS

San Diego

월 4/20

6:30 am-6:20 pm

2 stops8h 50m

Charleston

월 4/27

6:00 am-12:40 pm

2 stops9h 40m

$381

San DiegoCharleston

SAN - CHS

SANCHS

San Diego

금 5/8

10:30 pm-9:40 am

1 stop8h 10m

Charleston

일 5/10

6:15 am-9:48 am

1 stop6h 33m

$437

San DiegoCharleston

SAN - CHS

SANCHS

San Diego

수 5/20

10:55 am-11:59 pm

2 stops10h 04m

Charleston

일 5/24

6:50 am-10:51 am

1 stop7h 01m

$439

San DiegoCharleston

SAN - CHS

SANCHS

San Diego

화 4/7

6:20 pm-12:25 pm

2 stops15h 05m

Charleston

화 4/14

6:00 am-5:12 pm

3 stops14h 12m

$447

San DiegoCharleston

SAN - CHS

SANCHS

San Diego

수 4/8

6:20 am-11:59 pm

2 stops14h 39m

Charleston

월 4/13

4:55 pm-10:59 pm

1 stop9h 04m

$489

San DiegoCharleston

SAN - CHS

SANCHS

San Diego

일 3/15

10:15 pm-10:04 am

1 stop8h 49m

Charleston

수 3/18

6:30 am-7:00 pm

2 stops15h 30m

$490

San DiegoCharleston

SAN - CHS

SANCHS

San Diego

토 3/14

6:30 am-9:40 pm

1 stop12h 10m

Charleston

금 3/20

7:40 am-3:05 pm

2 stops10h 25m

$508

San DiegoCharleston

SAN - CHS

SANCHS

San Diego

토 3/14

6:30 am-9:40 pm

1 stop12h 10m

Charleston

일 3/22

5:15 pm-11:20 pm

1 stop9h 05m

$509

San DiegoCharleston

SAN - CHS

SANCHS

San Diego

일 3/15

9:40 pm-10:00 am

1 stop9h 20m

Charleston

토 3/21

5:30 am-11:50 am

2 stops9h 20m

$519

San DiegoCharleston

SAN - CHS

SANCHS

San Diego

목 5/7

10:40 pm-2:53 pm

2 stops13h 13m

Charleston

일 5/10

6:00 am-11:25 am

1 stop8h 25m

$560

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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 February.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice 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 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 FlightHub the most. FlightHub 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 February 20, 2026.

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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Diego to Charleston (average of $134). Flying from San Diego to Charleston in March is currently the most expensive (average of $279). 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 2월 25, 2026.
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
4,300 reviews

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

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
4,300 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,300 reviews

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

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
8,238 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,300 reviews

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

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
9,345 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,300 reviews

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

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
11,345 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,300 reviews

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

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
2,897 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,300 reviews

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

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?

    Southwest, Delta, and United Airlines can get you from San Diego to Charleston in just under 8h 10m. Your travel time can differ by up to 1h 54m. 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 $126. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are American Airlines, from $270, and Delta, from $296. 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 JetBlue, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $134. American Airlines flights start at $135 while deals on United Airlines start at $146 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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Diego to Charleston (average of $134). Flying from San Diego to Charleston in March is currently the most expensive (average of $279). 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 2월 25, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
JetBlueCheapest$126Average$252FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
American AirlinesCheapest$270Average$393FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$296Average$411FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$330Average$511FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$344Average$489FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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