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$111+ Cheap flights from San Francisco to Charleston (SFO - CHS)

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SFO — CHS
Apr 12 — Apr 191
Sun 4/12
Sun 4/19
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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 March 13, 2026.

This Breeze Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/12. 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.
Tue 9/2212:46 pm
SFO
-
CHS
1 stop6h 50m
Breeze Airways
Sat 9/266:20 am
CHS
-
SFO
1 stop8h 31m
Breeze Airways
Deal found 3/12$269
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/12. 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 4/2012:45 am
SFO
-
CHS
1 stop8h 40m
United Airlines
Tue 5/56:00 am
CHS
-
SFO
1 stop8h 25m
United Airlines
Deal found 3/12$271
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/8. 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.
Fri 4/1710:00 pm
SFO
-
CHS
1 stop9h 34m
American Airlines
Tue 4/214:41 pm
CHS
-
SFO
1 stop9h 28m
American Airlines
Deal found 3/8$277
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/12. 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 4/215:25 am
SFO
-
CHS
1 stop12h 40m
Southwest
Tue 5/51:15 pm
CHS
-
SFO
2 stops11h 55m
Southwest
Deal found 3/12$282
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/9. 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.
Sun 4/195:00 am
SFO
-
CHS
1 stop7h 01m
United Airlines
Thu 4/235:12 pm
CHS
-
SFO
1 stop9h 47m
United Airlines
Deal found 3/9$283
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/12. 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 4/2011:52 pm
SFO
-
CHS
1 stop9h 33m
United Airlines
Tue 5/56:00 am
CHS
-
SFO
1 stop8h 25m
United Airlines
Deal found 3/12$287
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/8. 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 4/179:15 pm
SFO
-
CHS
1 stop13h 50m
Southwest
Tue 4/211:15 pm
CHS
-
SFO
2 stops12h 30m
Southwest
Deal found 3/8$288
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/9. 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 4/2910:42 am
SFO
-
CHS
1 stop9h 26m
American Airlines
Sat 5/26:20 pm
CHS
-
SFO
1 stop7h 44m
American Airlines
Deal found 3/9$291
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/12. 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 4/209:15 pm
SFO
-
CHS
1 stop10h 45m
Southwest
Tue 5/51:15 pm
CHS
-
SFO
2 stops11h 55m
Southwest
Deal found 3/12$292
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/9. 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 6/110:55 pm
SFO
-
CHS
2 stops11h 40m
Southwest
Mon 6/85:30 pm
CHS
-
SFO
2 stops10h 00m
Southwest
Deal found 3/9$293
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/8. 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 3/315:40 am
SFO
-
CHS
1 stop7h 10m
Southwest
Thu 4/25:45 pm
CHS
-
SFO
1 stop9h 20m
Southwest
Deal found 3/8$295
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/10. 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.
Sat 4/189:15 pm
SFO
-
CHS
1 stop9h 55m
Southwest
Tue 4/216:40 am
CHS
-
SFO
2 stops11h 40m
Southwest
Deal found 3/10$296

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 March 13, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$271
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$111
(Breeze Airways)

Popular in

November

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$421
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 2% potential increase in price ($10 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapflights Fare Finder

 
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 March 13, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from San Francisco to Charleston that are best for you.

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Route

Depart

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Price

Cheapest round-trip

San FranciscoCharleston

SFO - CHS

SFOCHS

San Francisco

Mon 5/18

11:05 pm-10:13 am

1 stop8h 08m

Charleston

Wed 5/20

7:44 pm-1:16 am

1 stop8h 32m

$287

San FranciscoCharleston

SFO - CHS

SFOCHS

San Francisco

Fri 4/17

9:15 pm-2:05 pm

1 stop13h 50m

Charleston

Tue 4/21

1:15 pm-10:45 pm

2 stops12h 30m

$288

San FranciscoCharleston

SFO - CHS

SFOCHS

San Francisco

Fri 5/8

9:15 pm-10:10 am

1 stop9h 55m

Charleston

Mon 5/11

5:45 pm-11:45 pm

2 stops9h 00m

$346

San FranciscoCharleston

SFO - CHS

SFOCHS

San Francisco

Mon 4/13

12:45 am-12:25 pm

1 stop8h 40m

Charleston

Wed 4/15

7:44 pm-1:17 am

1 stop8h 33m

$371

San FranciscoCharleston

SFO - CHS

SFOCHS

San Francisco

Wed 4/1

5:05 am-5:30 pm

2 stops9h 25m

Charleston

Thu 5/7

1:15 pm-7:35 pm

1 stop9h 20m

$376

San FranciscoCharleston

SFO - CHS

SFOCHS

San Francisco

Tue 5/12

6:00 am-3:49 pm

1 stop6h 49m

Charleston

Tue 5/19

7:20 am-7:20 pm

2 stops15h 00m

$378

San FranciscoCharleston

SFO - CHS

SFOCHS

San Francisco

Wed 5/20

6:20 am-8:00 pm

2 stops10h 40m

Charleston

Wed 5/27

2:25 pm-11:15 pm

2 stops11h 50m

$381

San FranciscoCharleston

SFO - CHS

SFOCHS

San Francisco

Mon 7/13

11:40 pm-1:30 pm

2 stops10h 50m

Charleston

Fri 7/17

5:55 pm-12:10 am

1 stop9h 15m

$384

San FranciscoCharleston

SFO - CHS

SFOCHS

San Francisco

Tue 3/31

6:25 am-8:30 pm

2 stops11h 05m

Charleston

Thu 4/2

6:05 am-1:50 pm

2 stops10h 45m

$405
Quickest round-trip

San FranciscoCharleston

SFO - CHS

SFOCHS

San Francisco

Fri 5/8

11:41 am-9:52 pm

1 stop7h 11m

Charleston

Sat 5/16

3:10 pm-8:41 pm

1 stop8h 31m

$409

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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 March.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
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 FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on San Francisco-Charleston flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >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 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 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

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Charleston from San Francisco with our price prediction graph.
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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 March 6, 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 $147). Flying from San Francisco to Charleston in March is currently the most expensive (average of $266). 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 March 13, 2026.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from San Francisco to Charleston, such as Breeze Airways,Southwest, andDelta. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Breeze Airways
8.1
Very good
271 reviews

Overall

8.1

Food

6.6

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.3

Entertainment

6.6

Comfort

8.2

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.
Breeze Airways
8.1
Very good
271 reviews
Breeze Airways
8.1
Very good
271 reviews

Overall

8.1

Food

6.6

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.3

Entertainment

6.6

Comfort

8.2

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.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,318 reviews
Breeze Airways
8.1
Very good
271 reviews

Overall

8.1

Food

6.6

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.3

Entertainment

6.6

Comfort

8.2

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.
Delta
7.9
Good
8,286 reviews
Breeze Airways
8.1
Very good
271 reviews

Overall

8.1

Food

6.6

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.3

Entertainment

6.6

Comfort

8.2

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.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,421 reviews
Breeze Airways
8.1
Very good
271 reviews

Overall

8.1

Food

6.6

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.3

Entertainment

6.6

Comfort

8.2

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.
American Airlines
7.1
Good
11,442 reviews
Breeze Airways
8.1
Very good
271 reviews

Overall

8.1

Food

6.6

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.3

Entertainment

6.6

Comfort

8.2

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 $348, United Airlines can have you in Charleston from San Francisco in 8h 17m. 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 JetBlue, with the lowest prices starting at $219 and $234, respectively. You may be able to fly from San Francisco to Charleston for 56% 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 Alaska Airlines, 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?

    San Francisco to Charleston flights have a layover in Atlanta most often.

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

    Most Atlanta visitors opt to spend their time experiencing Georgia Aquarium, Fox Theatre, and Centennial Olympic Park. Georgia Aquarium, Fox Theatre and Centennial Olympic Park are located about 8.6 mi, 9.3 mi, and 8.4 mi, respectively from Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson if you are interested in checking them out. Those landing in Atlanta looking to spend some time exploring during their layover can rent a car for about $53 per day.

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

    San Francisco to Charleston flights have a layover in Charlotte least often.

  • 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 $147). Flying from San Francisco to Charleston in March is currently the most expensive (average of $266). 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 March 13, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Breeze AirwaysCheapest$167Average$277FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$219Average$407FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
JetBlueCheapest$234Average$362FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
DeltaCheapest$256Average$394FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$262Average$377FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$293Average$533FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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