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$87+ 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 3/19. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SAN — CHS
Jan 22 — Jan 291
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The best prices from San Diego to Charleston are usually found in January or February, booked 4 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 January 17, 2025.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$208
(FlightHub)

One-way from

$87
(FlightHub)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$371
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From San Diego to Charleston
One-way flight from San Diego to Charleston
High demand for flights, 9% potential price rise
Best time to find cheap flights, 2% potential price drop
Average for round-trip flights in January 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 January 17, 2025.

This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/16. 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 2/277:41 pmSAN - CHS
2 stops13h 24mSpirit Airlines
Mon 3/31:03 pmCHS - SAN
2 stops12h 53mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 1/16$208
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/15. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 1/286:15 amSAN - CHS
2 stops12h 44mMultiple Airlines
Tue 2/47:10 amCHS - SAN
2 stops11h 16mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/15$228
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/15. 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.
Wed 3/1212:48 pmSAN - CHS
1 stop6h 41mAmerican Airlines
Wed 3/262:47 pmCHS - SAN
1 stop9h 11mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 1/15$271
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/14. 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 Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 2/56:52 pmSAN - CHS
1 stop19h 40mAlaska Airlines
Mon 2/106:32 pmCHS - SAN
2 stops23h 45mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 1/14$292
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/15. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 2/17:10 amSAN - CHS
1 stop10h 42mDelta
Sat 2/82:41 pmCHS - SAN
1 stop9h 24mDelta
Deal found 1/15$297
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/15. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 2/2010:25 pmSAN - CHS
1 stop8h 59mUnited Airlines
Wed 2/264:01 pmCHS - SAN
2 stops10h 57mUnited Airlines
Deal found 1/15$306
This JetBlue deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/15. 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.
Tue 1/288:30 pmSAN - CHS
1 stop12h 10mJetBlue
Wed 2/512:25 pmCHS - SAN
1 stop9h 53mJetBlue
Deal found 1/15$313
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/14. 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.
Fri 2/284:40 pmSAN - CHS
1 stop14h 25mSouthwest
Wed 3/58:50 amCHS - SAN
2 stops10h 00mSouthwest
Deal found 1/14$356

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SAN - CHS

SANCHS

San Diego

Thu 2/27

7:41 pm-12:05 pm

2 stops13h 24m

Charleston

Mon 3/3

1:03 pm-10:56 pm

2 stops12h 53m

$208

San DiegoCharleston

SAN - CHS

SANCHS

San Diego

Tue 1/28

6:15 am-9:59 pm

2 stops12h 44m

Charleston

Tue 2/4

7:10 am-3:26 pm

2 stops11h 16m

$228

San DiegoCharleston

SAN - CHS

SANCHS

San Diego

Wed 3/12

12:48 pm-10:29 pm

1 stop6h 41m

Charleston

Wed 3/26

2:47 pm-8:58 pm

1 stop9h 11m

$271

San DiegoCharleston

SAN - CHS

SANCHS

San Diego

Wed 2/5

6:52 pm-5:32 pm

1 stop19h 40m

Charleston

Mon 2/10

6:32 pm-3:17 pm

2 stops23h 45m

$292

San DiegoCharleston

SAN - CHS

SANCHS

San Diego

Sat 2/1

7:10 am-8:52 pm

1 stop10h 42m

Charleston

Sat 2/8

2:41 pm-9:05 pm

1 stop9h 24m

$297

San DiegoCharleston

SAN - CHS

SANCHS

San Diego

Mon 2/24

9:30 pm-10:04 am

1 stop9h 34m

Charleston

Wed 2/26

6:00 am-1:06 pm

1 stop10h 06m

$301

San DiegoCharleston

SAN - CHS

SANCHS

San Diego

Tue 1/28

8:30 pm-11:40 am

1 stop12h 10m

Charleston

Wed 2/5

12:25 pm-7:18 pm

1 stop9h 53m

$313

San DiegoCharleston

SAN - CHS

SANCHS

San Diego

Fri 2/28

4:40 pm-10:05 am

1 stop14h 25m

Charleston

Wed 3/5

8:50 am-3:50 pm

2 stops10h 00m

$356

San DiegoCharleston

SAN - CHS

SANCHS

San Diego

Wed 3/19

8:07 pm-10:13 am

2 stops11h 06m

$87

San DiegoCharleston

SAN - CHS

SANCHS

San Diego

Tue 2/18

6:15 am-9:59 pm

2 stops12h 44m

$106

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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 January.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 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 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.

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Travel insights for flights from San Diego to Charleston

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from San Diego to Charleston including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

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 January 10, 2025.

Booking 4 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 January 17, 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 January 17, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with American Airlines, Alaska Airlines and Spirit Airlines 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.
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Very good
4,659 reviews

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Food

7.2

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

My original flight was delayed so they found this flight for me so I could arrive at a reasonable time

8.1
Very good
4,659 reviews
8.1
Very good
4,659 reviews

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Food

7.2

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

My original flight was delayed so they found this flight for me so I could arrive at a reasonable time

8.1
Very good
142 reviews
8.1
Very good
4,659 reviews

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Food

7.2

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

My original flight was delayed so they found this flight for me so I could arrive at a reasonable time

8.0
Very good
9,681 reviews
8.1
Very good
4,659 reviews

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Food

7.2

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

My original flight was delayed so they found this flight for me so I could arrive at a reasonable time

8.0
Very good
8,511 reviews
8.1
Very good
4,659 reviews

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.7