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$71+ 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 12/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LAX — CHS
Dec 6 — Dec 131
Sat 12/6
Sat 12/13
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from California to Charleston

Keep the following information in mind while searching for California to Charleston flight deals. Data was last updated November 6, 2025.

Most accurate provider

CheapOair
3 stars

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3 stars

Round-trip from

$169
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$71
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

November

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$467

Good round-trip deal

$228 or less

Good one-way deal

$96 or less
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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 November 6, 2025.

This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/5. 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.
Tue 11/1810:29 pmLAS - CHS
1 stop15h 37mMultiple Airlines
Sat 11/226:15 pmCHS - LAS
1 stop19h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/5$169
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/5. 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 11/2610:14 pmLAS - CHS
1 stop30h 12mMultiple Airlines
Mon 12/16:13 pmCHS - LAS
1 stop18h 32mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/5$199
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/5. 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.
Thu 11/279:14 amLAS - CHS
1 stop10h 29mMultiple Airlines
Mon 12/16:13 pmCHS - LAS
1 stop18h 32mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/5$204
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/5. 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 11/2610:14 pmLAS - CHS
1 stop30h 12mMultiple Airlines
Tue 12/22:59 pmCHS - LAS
1 stop22h 24mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/5$209
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/5. 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.
Thu 11/279:14 amLAS - CHS
1 stop10h 29mMultiple Airlines
Tue 12/22:59 pmCHS - LAS
1 stop22h 24mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/5$214
This Breeze Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/3. 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 12/312:43 pmLAX - CHS
Nonstop4h 45mBreeze Airways
Sat 12/69:13 amCHS - LAX
Nonstop5h 45mBreeze Airways
Deal found 11/3$218
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/6. 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.
Tue 12/29:34 pmLAS - CHS
1 stop16h 46mMultiple Airlines
Sun 12/77:05 amCHS - LAS
2 stops27h 32mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/6$219
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/6. 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.
Tue 12/29:34 pmLAS - CHS
1 stop16h 46mMultiple Airlines
Mon 12/89:49 pmCHS - LAS
2 stops22h 29mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/6$220
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/4. 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.
Wed 12/312:43 pmLAX - CHS
Nonstop4h 45mMultiple Airlines
Thu 12/411:55 amCHS - LAX
1 stop13h 01mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/4$220
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/5. 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 11/2211:56 pmLAS - CHS
2 stops28h 30mMultiple Airlines
Tue 12/22:59 pmCHS - LAS
1 stop22h 24mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/5$225
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/5. 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 12/31:42 pmLAX - CHS
2 stops28h 12mMultiple Airlines
Wed 12/109:13 amCHS - LAX
Nonstop5h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/5$225
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/4. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/35:35 amLAX - CHS
1 stop8h 45mSpirit Airlines
Thu 12/49:49 pmCHS - LAX
2 stops27h 35mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 11/4$226

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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 November 6, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from California to Charleston that are best for you.

Fly from

California

Fly to

Charleston

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Los AngelesCharleston

LAX - CHS

LAXCHS

Los Angeles

Wed 12/3

12:43 pm-8:28 pm

Nonstop4h 45m

Charleston

Sat 12/6

9:13 am-11:58 am

Nonstop5h 45m

$228

Las VegasCharleston

LAS - CHS

LASCHS

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Tue 3/17

11:59 pm-11:02 am

1 stop8h 03m

Charleston

Tue 3/31

5:02 pm-10:29 pm

1 stop8h 27m

$251

Las VegasCharleston

LAS - CHS

LASCHS

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Sat 11/22

10:14 pm-7:26 am

1 stop30h 12m

Charleston

Tue 12/2

2:59 pm-10:23 am

1 stop22h 24m

$254

Santa AnaCharleston

SNA - CHS

SNACHS

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Fri 12/5

11:39 am-11:00 am

3 stops20h 21m

Charleston

Mon 12/8

9:49 pm-10:23 pm

3 stops27h 34m

$262

Las VegasCharleston

LAS - CHS

LASCHS

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Mon 12/1

7:00 am-8:37 am

1 stop22h 37m

Charleston

Sun 12/7

7:05 am-7:37 am

2 stops27h 32m

$263

Las VegasCharleston

LAS - CHS

LASCHS

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Mon 11/24

7:20 pm-8:37 am

2 stops10h 17m

Charleston

Wed 12/3

7:00 am-12:04 pm

1 stop8h 04m

$263

Las VegasCharleston

LAS - CHS

LASCHS

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Mon 12/1

9:05 pm-10:06 am

1 stop10h 01m

Charleston

Mon 12/8

9:22 am-6:22 pm

1 stop12h 00m

$266

San FranciscoCharleston

SFO - CHS

SFOCHS

San Francisco

Sat 12/13

1:31 pm-11:57 pm

1 stop7h 26m

Charleston

Thu 12/18

3:38 pm-10:51 pm

1 stop10h 13m

$267

San DiegoCharleston

SAN - CHS

SANCHS

San Diego

Mon 1/19

9:30 pm-12:13 pm

1 stop11h 43m

Charleston

Mon 1/26

10:10 am-7:50 pm

1 stop12h 40m

$275

San DiegoCharleston

SAN - CHS

SANCHS

San Diego

Fri 2/6

9:30 pm-12:13 pm

1 stop11h 43m

Charleston

Mon 2/9

1:10 pm-8:20 pm

1 stop10h 10m

$275

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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, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to Charleston (average of $117). Flying from California to Charleston in January is currently the most expensive (average of $256). 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 November 6, 2025.

It’s typically best to fly out from California to Charleston in the afternoon. Doing so could potentially save you 29% on the flight price compared to flying in the morning, which is usually more expensive.

What is the cheapest day to fly from California to Charleston?

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

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

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, 5 users have taken a look at flights from California to Charleston.

  • How long is the flight from California to Charleston?

    For as low as $228, Breeze Airways can have you in Charleston from California in 4h 45m. The distance between California and Charleston is about 2199 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?

    $79 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 Spirit Airlines and United Airlines, with prices starting from $114 and $126, respectively.

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

    Most travelers choose San Francisco - Charleston, Ontario - Charleston or Los Angeles - 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 $217 for a flight from California to Charleston. The cheapest flight overall is $89 while the most popular route, (San Francisco - Charleston) is currently priced at $142.

  • 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, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to Charleston (average of $117). Flying from California to Charleston in January is currently the most expensive (average of $256). 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 8 airlines flying from California to Charleston

Discover the top 8 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 November 6, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$128Average$394FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
Breeze AirwaysCheapest$165Average$275FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$242Average$434FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$256Average$454FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
JetBlueCheapest$256Average$290FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
DeltaCheapest$258Average$416FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$275Average$460FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
SouthwestCheapest$283Average$482FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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