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$157+ Cheap flights from Oakland, CA to Charleston (OAK - 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 6/24. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
OAK — CHS
May 6 — May 131
Tue 5/6
Tue 5/13
1 adult, Economy
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Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Oakland (OAK) 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 1, 2025.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$331
(Mytrip)

One-way from

$157
(Mytrip)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$450
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Cheapest flights from Oakland to Charleston
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Oakland to Charleston. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on May 1, 2025.

This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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.
Sun 6/15:45 amOAK - CHS
3 stops37h 24mSpirit Airlines
Tue 6/36:00 amCHS - OAK
3 stops37h 41mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 4/30$331
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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.
Sun 6/15:32 pmOAK - CHS
2 stops25h 37mMultiple Airlines
Tue 6/36:00 amCHS - OAK
2 stops31h 56mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/30$340
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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 7/226:50 amOAK - CHS
2 stops10h 05mSouthwest
Sun 7/277:05 pmCHS - OAK
1 stop8h 00mSouthwest
Deal found 4/30$372
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/1. 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 5/54:43 pmOAK - CHS
1 stop22h 11mAlaska Airlines
Wed 5/76:54 pmCHS - OAK
1 stop20h 07mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 5/1$482
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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.
Sun 6/294:58 pmOAK - CHS
2 stops14h 37mDelta
Sun 7/65:20 pmCHS - OAK
2 stops9h 37mDelta
Deal found 4/30$1,818

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OAK - CHS

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Oakland

Sun 6/1

5:45 am-10:09 pm

3 stops37h 24m

Charleston

Tue 6/3

6:00 am-4:41 pm

3 stops37h 41m

$331

OaklandCharleston

OAK - CHS

OAKCHS

Oakland

Sun 6/1

5:32 pm-10:09 pm

2 stops25h 37m

Charleston

Tue 6/3

6:00 am-10:56 am

2 stops31h 56m

$340

OaklandCharleston

OAK - CHS

OAKCHS

Oakland

Tue 7/22

6:50 am-7:55 pm

2 stops10h 05m

Charleston

Sun 7/27

7:05 pm-12:05 am

1 stop8h 00m

$372

OaklandCharleston

OAK - CHS

OAKCHS

Oakland

Mon 5/5

4:43 pm-5:54 pm

1 stop22h 11m

Charleston

Wed 5/7

6:54 pm-12:01 pm

1 stop20h 07m

$482

OaklandCharleston

OAK - CHS

OAKCHS

Oakland

Sun 6/29

4:58 pm-10:35 am

2 stops14h 37m

Charleston

Sun 7/6

5:20 pm-11:57 pm

2 stops9h 37m

$1,818

OaklandCharleston

OAK - CHS

OAKCHS

Oakland

Tue 6/24

9:38 pm-8:37 am

2 stops31h 59m

$157

OaklandCharleston

OAK - CHS

OAKCHS

Oakland

Sun 6/1

5:55 am-8:30 pm

1 stop11h 35m

$184

OaklandCharleston

OAK - CHS

OAKCHS

Oakland

Thu 6/12

7:00 am-5:00 pm

1 stop31h 00m

$388

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Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Oakland to Charleston in May.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 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 Oakland, California-Charleston flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Oakland, California-Charleston flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Oakland, California-Charleston flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Oakland, California-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 Oakland, California-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 Oakland to Charleston

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Oakland to Charleston

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Oakland, California to Charleston?

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Oakland, California to Charleston (average of $217). Flying from Oakland, California 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 OAK to CHS?

Find hourly flight availability from Oakland 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 1, 2025.

Unlike at noon, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 12% on flights from Oakland, California to Charleston by exploring options for tickets in the morning.

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 1, 2025.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,972 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,972 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,972 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,294 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,972 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,934 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,972 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
Spirit Airlines
6.3
Okay
7,963 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,972 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Oakland 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 Oakland, California to Charleston round-trip?

    Currently priced at $331, Spirit Airlines will fly you from Oakland, California to Charleston and back. In addition to Spirit Airlines, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from Southwest and Alaska Airlines - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $372 and $518, respectively. Spirit Airlines is priced at 31% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Oakland, California to Charleston one-way?

    The cheapest airlines for a one-way flight from Oakland, California to Charleston are Spirit Airlines ($157), Southwest ($184), and Alaska Airlines ($388).

  • Can I find deals for flights from Oakland to Charleston that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Oakland to Charleston flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Oakland to Charleston?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Oakland to Charleston.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Oakland to Charleston?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Oakland 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 Oakland, California to Charleston?

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Oakland, California to Charleston (average of $217). Flying from Oakland, California 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 2 airlines flying from Oakland to Charleston

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from Oakland 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 1, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$267Average$496FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
SouthwestCheapest$336Average$512FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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