Charleston

$126+ Cheap flights from San Francisco to Charleston (SFO - CHS)

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SFO — CHS
Feb 25 — Mar 41
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Cheap flight deals from San Francisco to Charleston

Cheapest flights from San Francisco to Charleston
Explore the most affordable flight options available from San Francisco to Charleston. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on January 26, 2026.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/25. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 2/289:14 am
SFO
-
CHS
1 stop7h 18m
American Airlines
Tue 3/35:25 pm
CHS
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SFO
1 stop9h 22m
American Airlines
Deal found 1/25$251
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/26. 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.
Mon 3/29:30 pm
SFO
-
CHS
1 stop8h 29m
United Airlines
Tue 3/35:10 pm
CHS
-
SFO
1 stop8h 48m
United Airlines
Deal found 1/26$253
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/26. 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.
Sat 2/211:17 pm
SFO
-
CHS
1 stop7h 34m
American Airlines
Sat 2/286:08 pm
CHS
-
SFO
1 stop8h 41m
American Airlines
Deal found 1/26$254
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/26. 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 2/1911:20 pm
SFO
-
CHS
1 stop7h 49m
United Airlines
Tue 2/245:10 pm
CHS
-
SFO
1 stop8h 48m
United Airlines
Deal found 1/26$257
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/26. 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 4/2910:50 am
SFO
-
CHS
1 stop9h 03m
American Airlines
Sat 5/27:15 am
CHS
-
SFO
1 stop8h 23m
American Airlines
Deal found 1/26$263
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/26. 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 4/110:36 am
SFO
-
CHS
1 stop9h 47m
American Airlines
Wed 4/812:27 pm
CHS
-
SFO
1 stop8h 22m
American Airlines
Deal found 1/26$288
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/26. 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 5/2011:50 am
SFO
-
CHS
1 stop8h 03m
American Airlines
Sat 5/306:10 pm
CHS
-
SFO
1 stop7h 43m
American Airlines
Deal found 1/26$293
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/26. 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.
Mon 3/211:10 am
SFO
-
CHS
1 stop7h 30m
Southwest
Tue 3/36:55 am
CHS
-
SFO
2 stops11h 35m
Southwest
Deal found 1/26$299
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/26. 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.
Thu 2/191:17 pm
SFO
-
CHS
1 stop7h 34m
American Airlines
Mon 2/235:25 pm
CHS
-
SFO
1 stop9h 22m
American Airlines
Deal found 1/26$300
This Breeze Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/25. 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 Breeze Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 5/1112:18 pm
SFO
-
CHS
1 stop6h 48m
Breeze Airways
Sat 5/166:30 am
CHS
-
SFO
1 stop8h 07m
Breeze Airways
Deal found 1/25$303
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/26. 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.
Thu 3/57:00 am
SFO
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CHS
1 stop9h 35m
American Airlines
Mon 3/97:19 pm
CHS
-
SFO
1 stop8h 29m
American Airlines
Deal found 1/26$305

Find flight deals from San Francisco to Charleston

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from San Francisco (SFO) 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 26, 2026.

Most accurate provider

CheapOair
3 stars

Most trusted provider

CheapOair
3 stars

Round-trip from

$251
(Orbitz)

One-way from

$126
(Alaska Airlines)

Popular in

April

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$433
Provider with most accurate pricing for San Francisco-Charleston flight deals.
Provider most trusted by Cheapflights users for San Francisco-Charleston flights.
From San Francisco to Charleston
One-way flight from San Francisco to Charleston
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 7% potential increase in price ($34 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($7 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in January 2026

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Customize your flight search to find flights from San Francisco 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 January 26, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from San Francisco to Charleston that are best for you.

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San FranciscoCharleston

SFO - CHS

SFOCHS

San Francisco

Mon 3/2

9:30 pm-8:59 am

1 stop8h 29m

Charleston

Tue 3/3

5:10 pm-10:58 pm

1 stop8h 48m

$253

San FranciscoCharleston

SFO - CHS

SFOCHS

San Francisco

Sat 2/21

1:17 pm-11:51 pm

1 stop7h 34m

Charleston

Sat 2/28

6:08 pm-11:49 pm

1 stop8h 41m

$254

San FranciscoCharleston

SFO - CHS

SFOCHS

San Francisco

Sat 3/7

11:59 pm-12:05 pm

1 stop8h 06m

Charleston

Thu 3/12

7:47 pm-1:28 am

1 stop8h 41m

$263

San FranciscoCharleston

SFO - CHS

SFOCHS

San Francisco

Wed 3/4

7:00 am-10:04 pm

1 stop12h 04m

Charleston

Tue 3/10

6:00 am-1:05 pm

1 stop10h 05m

$293

San FranciscoCharleston

SFO - CHS

SFOCHS

San Francisco

Mon 3/2

11:10 am-9:40 pm

1 stop7h 30m

Charleston

Tue 3/3

6:55 am-3:30 pm

2 stops11h 35m

$299

San FranciscoCharleston

SFO - CHS

SFOCHS

San Francisco

Mon 4/27

8:00 pm-8:51 am

2 stops9h 51m

Charleston

Fri 5/1

5:57 pm-11:55 pm

1 stop8h 58m

$324

San FranciscoCharleston

SFO - CHS

SFOCHS

San Francisco

Sat 2/21

6:55 am-10:05 pm

2 stops12h 10m

Charleston

Sat 2/28

6:00 am-11:15 am

1 stop8h 15m

$348

San FranciscoCharleston

SFO - CHS

SFOCHS

San Francisco

Tue 4/14

8:00 pm-8:51 am

2 stops9h 51m

Charleston

Sat 4/18

6:00 am-12:37 pm

1 stop9h 37m

$351

San FranciscoCharleston

SFO - CHS

SFOCHS

San Francisco

Sat 2/21

10:50 pm-10:09 am

1 stop8h 19m

Charleston

Wed 2/25

4:00 pm-11:18 pm

1 stop10h 18m

$351

San FranciscoCharleston

SFO - CHS

SFOCHS

San Francisco

Wed 3/25

10:36 am-11:23 pm

1 stop9h 47m

Charleston

Thu 3/26

2:43 pm-8:56 pm

1 stop9h 13m

$374

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Compare providers for flights from San Francisco 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 Francisco to Charleston in January.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star
CheapOairPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
PricelinePrice Accuracy1 starTrust 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 Francisco-Charleston flights, users find the pricing of CheapOair to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. CheapOair Users can find the same prices on San Francisco-Charleston flight deals on Cheapflights vs. CheapOair >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from San Francisco-Charleston flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on San Francisco-Charleston flights, Cheapflights users trust CheapOair the most. CheapOair 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 Francisco-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 Francisco to Charleston

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Everything you need to know about your flight from San Francisco to Charleston

How far ahead should I book a flight from San Francisco to Charleston?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from San Francisco to Charleston. Price data was last updated on January 23, 2026.

The best time to book flights from San Francisco to Charleston is 69 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from San Francisco to Charleston?

Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Charleston (average of $148). Flying from San Francisco to Charleston in March is currently the most expensive (average of $276). 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 January 26, 2026.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from San Francisco to Charleston, such as Breeze Airways, Southwest, and Delta. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Comfort

8.2

Boarding

8.3

Overall

8.2

Entertainment

6.6

Crew

8.7

Food

6.7

Reviews

1 / 17
2.0
Mediocre

Justine,Jan 2026

RDU - MCO

1/10, I have never experienced the amount of delays, my flight was supposed to board at 8:34pm, we didn’t board until 3:35am from RDU. The staff got rude and very disrespectful when you asked what was going on it was like we didn’t board until something wrong or were pestering them for answers. I was 1 question 1 time, they were not communicating with us at all. So when our plane was now 6+ hrs delayed and nothing was being said to us .. yeah I think we have a right to ask a question. Everything took so long and was such a process; I have never experienced this before and I’m a frequent flyer, breeze makes spirit airlines look like a 100/10 airline.

Comfort

8.2

Boarding

8.3

Overall

8.2

Entertainment

6.6

Crew

8.7

Food

6.7

Reviews

1 / 17
2.0
Mediocre

Justine,Jan 2026

RDU - MCO

1/10, I have never experienced the amount of delays, my flight was supposed to board at 8:34pm, we didn’t board until 3:35am from RDU. The staff got rude and very disrespectful when you asked what was going on it was like we didn’t board until something wrong or were pestering them for answers. I was 1 question 1 time, they were not communicating with us at all. So when our plane was now 6+ hrs delayed and nothing was being said to us .. yeah I think we have a right to ask a question. Everything took so long and was such a process; I have never experienced this before and I’m a frequent flyer, breeze makes spirit airlines look like a 100/10 airline.

Comfort

8.2

Boarding

8.3

Overall

8.2

Entertainment

6.6

Crew

8.7

Food

6.7

Reviews

1 / 17
2.0
Mediocre

Justine,Jan 2026

RDU - MCO

1/10, I have never experienced the amount of delays, my flight was supposed to board at 8:34pm, we didn’t board until 3:35am from RDU. The staff got rude and very disrespectful when you asked what was going on it was like we didn’t board until something wrong or were pestering them for answers. I was 1 question 1 time, they were not communicating with us at all. So when our plane was now 6+ hrs delayed and nothing was being said to us .. yeah I think we have a right to ask a question. Everything took so long and was such a process; I have never experienced this before and I’m a frequent flyer, breeze makes spirit airlines look like a 100/10 airline.

Comfort

8.2

Boarding

8.3

Overall

8.2

Entertainment

6.6

Crew

8.7

Food

6.7

Reviews

1 / 17
2.0
Mediocre

Justine,Jan 2026

RDU - MCO

1/10, I have never experienced the amount of delays, my flight was supposed to board at 8:34pm, we didn’t board until 3:35am from RDU. The staff got rude and very disrespectful when you asked what was going on it was like we didn’t board until something wrong or were pestering them for answers. I was 1 question 1 time, they were not communicating with us at all. So when our plane was now 6+ hrs delayed and nothing was being said to us .. yeah I think we have a right to ask a question. Everything took so long and was such a process; I have never experienced this before and I’m a frequent flyer, breeze makes spirit airlines look like a 100/10 airline.

Comfort

8.2

Boarding

8.3

Overall

8.2

Entertainment

6.6

Crew

8.7

Food

6.7

Reviews

1 / 17
2.0
Mediocre

Justine,Jan 2026

RDU - MCO

1/10, I have never experienced the amount of delays, my flight was supposed to board at 8:34pm, we didn’t board until 3:35am from RDU. The staff got rude and very disrespectful when you asked what was going on it was like we didn’t board until something wrong or were pestering them for answers. I was 1 question 1 time, they were not communicating with us at all. So when our plane was now 6+ hrs delayed and nothing was being said to us .. yeah I think we have a right to ask a question. Everything took so long and was such a process; I have never experienced this before and I’m a frequent flyer, breeze makes spirit airlines look like a 100/10 airline.

Comfort

8.2

Boarding

8.3

Overall

8.2

Entertainment

6.6

Crew

8.7

Food

6.7

Reviews

1 / 17
2.0
Mediocre

Justine,Jan 2026

RDU - MCO

1/10, I have never experienced the amount of delays, my flight was supposed to board at 8:34pm, we didn’t board until 3:35am from RDU. The staff got rude and very disrespectful when you asked what was going on it was like we didn’t board until something wrong or were pestering them for answers. I was 1 question 1 time, they were not communicating with us at all. So when our plane was now 6+ hrs delayed and nothing was being said to us .. yeah I think we have a right to ask a question. Everything took so long and was such a process; I have never experienced this before and I’m a frequent flyer, breeze makes spirit airlines look like a 100/10 airline.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from San Francisco 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 Francisco to Charleston?

    For as low as $254, United Airlines can have you in Charleston from San Francisco in 7h 34m. The distance from San Francisco to Charleston is about 2389 mi. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from San Francisco to Charleston round-trip?

    Flying on Breeze Airways is currently your cheapest option to Charleston, with prices starting at $167. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by American Airlines and Delta, with the lowest prices starting at $217 and $262, respectively. You may be able to fly from San Francisco to Charleston for 58% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from San Francisco to Charleston one-way?

    The cheapest airline one-way is Breeze Airways, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $89. However, be on the lookout for offers from American Airlines and Delta, as they are both options that can get you from San Francisco to Charleston for a low price.

  • Where are the most common layover locations when flying from San Francisco to Charleston?

  • What are some popular things to do or see while on a layover in Charlotte?

    Most Charlotte visitors opt to spend their time experiencing Carowind, NASCAR Hall of Fame, and North Carolina Blumenthal Performing Arts Center. Carowind, NASCAR Hall of Fame and North Carolina Blumenthal Performing Arts Center are located about 8.2 mi, 5.7 mi, and 5.8 mi, respectively from Charlotte Douglas if you are interested in checking them out. Those landing in Charlotte looking to spend some time exploring during their layover can rent a car for about $46 per day.

  • Where are the least popular layover locations for San Francisco to Charleston flights?

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from San Francisco to Charleston?

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from San Francisco 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 Francisco to Charleston?

    Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Charleston (average of $148). Flying from San Francisco to Charleston in March is currently the most expensive (average of $276). 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 6 airlines flying from San Francisco to Charleston

Discover the top 6 airlines that operate flights from San Francisco 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 January 26, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Breeze AirwaysCheapest$167Average$288FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$218Average$421FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$262Average$396FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$266Average$461FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
JetBlueCheapest$270Average$362FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
SouthwestCheapest$293Average$483FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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