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$113+ Cheap flights from San Francisco Bay Area 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 1/28. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SFO — CHS
Jan 17 — Jan 241
Sat 1/17
Sat 1/24
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from San Francisco Bay Area to Charleston

Cheapest flights from San Francisco Bay Area to Charleston
Explore the most affordable flight options available from San Francisco Bay Area to Charleston. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on December 18, 2025.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/307:00 amSFO - CHS
1 stop9h 28mAmerican Airlines
Wed 1/75:57 pmCHS - SFO
1 stop8h 15mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/16$354
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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.
Wed 12/242:05 pmSFO - CHS
1 stop6h 53mDelta
Mon 1/55:30 pmCHS - SFO
1 stop8h 55mDelta
Deal found 12/17$469
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/257:00 amSFO - CHS
1 stop7h 47mAmerican Airlines
Mon 12/297:10 pmCHS - SFO
1 stop8h 22mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/16$490
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/311:49 pmSFO - CHS
1 stop7h 56mAmerican Airlines
Sun 1/47:17 pmCHS - SFO
1 stop8h 15mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/16$518
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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 12/2412:39 pmSFO - CHS
1 stop7h 20mMultiple Airlines
Mon 1/52:15 pmCHS - SFO
2 stops35h 44mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/17$525
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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 12/238:55 amSFO - CHS
1 stop8h 35mSouthwest
Mon 1/510:40 amCHS - SFO
1 stop10h 40mSouthwest
Deal found 12/17$547
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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.
Wed 12/242:05 pmSFO - CHS
1 stop6h 53mDelta
Sun 1/41:04 pmCHS - SFO
1 stop8h 31mDelta
Deal found 12/17$549
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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 12/225:15 amSFO - CHS
2 stops11h 10mSouthwest
Mon 1/510:40 amCHS - SFO
1 stop10h 40mSouthwest
Deal found 12/17$552
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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 12/199:00 amOAK - CHS
2 stops8h 30mSouthwest
Sun 12/215:10 amCHS - OAK
1 stop8h 25mSouthwest
Deal found 12/17$620
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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.
Fri 12/195:55 amOAK - CHS
2 stops12h 06mDelta
Sun 12/214:09 pmCHS - OAK
2 stops10h 49mDelta
Deal found 12/17$625
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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.
Thu 12/185:55 amOAK - CHS
2 stops12h 06mDelta
Sun 12/212:41 pmCHS - OAK
2 stops12h 17mDelta
Deal found 12/17$697
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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.
Thu 12/185:35 amOAK - CHS
1 stop6h 35mSouthwest
Sun 12/215:10 amCHS - OAK
1 stop8h 25mSouthwest
Deal found 12/17$727

Find flight deals from San Francisco Bay Area to Charleston

Keep the following information in mind while searching for San Francisco Bay Area to Charleston flight deals. Data was last updated December 18, 2025.

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CheapOair
3 stars

Round-trip from

$251
(United Airlines)

One-way from

$113
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$521
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Customize your flight search to find flights from San Francisco Bay Area 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 December 18, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from San Francisco Bay Area to Charleston that are best for you.

Fly from

San Francisco Bay Area

Fly to

Charleston

Route

Depart

Return

Price

San FranciscoCharleston

SFO - CHS

SFOCHS

San Francisco

Thu 2/19

6:25 am-5:45 pm

1 stop8h 20m

Charleston

Wed 2/25

7:55 am-1:25 pm

1 stop8h 30m

$257

San FranciscoCharleston

SFO - CHS

SFOCHS

San Francisco

Wed 1/14

10:54 pm-10:59 am

1 stop9h 05m

Charleston

Thu 1/22

3:28 pm-7:49 pm

1 stop7h 21m

$260

San FranciscoCharleston

SFO - CHS

SFOCHS

San Francisco

Fri 1/9

5:00 am-3:05 pm

1 stop7h 05m

Charleston

Mon 1/12

2:58 pm-10:57 pm

1 stop10h 59m

$263

San FranciscoCharleston

SFO - CHS

SFOCHS

San Francisco

Thu 4/16

8:15 am-8:50 pm

1 stop9h 35m

Charleston

Tue 4/21

9:20 am-5:49 pm

1 stop11h 29m

$263

San FranciscoCharleston

SFO - CHS

SFOCHS

San Francisco

Fri 1/9

11:56 pm-12:32 pm

1 stop9h 36m

Charleston

Sun 1/11

7:45 pm-1:30 am

1 stop8h 45m

$263

San FranciscoCharleston

SFO - CHS

SFOCHS

San Francisco

Thu 1/8

8:29 pm-11:13 am

1 stop11h 44m

Charleston

Mon 1/12

12:09 pm-10:59 pm

1 stop13h 50m

$263

San FranciscoCharleston

SFO - CHS

SFOCHS

San Francisco

Tue 1/6

10:55 pm-11:20 am

1 stop9h 25m

Charleston

Tue 1/13

5:25 am-1:38 pm

2 stops11h 13m

$275

San FranciscoCharleston

SFO - CHS

SFOCHS

San Francisco

Tue 3/17

6:30 am-5:32 pm

1 stop8h 02m

Charleston

Fri 3/20

6:45 pm-10:31 am

1 stop18h 46m

$290

San FranciscoCharleston

SFO - CHS

SFOCHS

San Francisco

Thu 4/16

11:47 pm-11:40 am

1 stop8h 53m

Charleston

Tue 4/21

6:34 pm-10:52 pm

1 stop7h 18m

$301

OaklandCharleston

OAK - CHS

OAKCHS

Oakland

Thu 2/26

5:31 pm-5:32 pm

1 stop21h 01m

Charleston

Mon 3/2

6:32 pm-9:14 am

1 stop17h 42m

$303

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Best time to book a flight from San Francisco Bay Area to Charleston

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Charleston from San Francisco Bay Area with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from San Francisco Bay Area to Charleston

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

Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco Bay Area to Charleston (average of $148). Flying from San Francisco Bay Area 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.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from XIH to CHS?

Find hourly flight availability from San Francisco Bay Area 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 December 18, 2025.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from San Francisco Bay Area to Charleston in the afternoon. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 18% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the evening.

Weekly flight availability from San Francisco Bay Area to Charleston

Explore weekly flight availability from San Francisco Bay Area to Charleston. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated December 18, 2025.

The most flights from zzXIH to CHS are scheduled on a Monday (1 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (1 on average).

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 December 18, 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Breeze Airways, Southwest, and Delta from San Francisco Bay Area to Charleston have to say. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Breeze Airways
8.2
Very good
248 reviews

Crew

8.8

Food

6.7

Overall

8.2

Comfort

8.2

Boarding

8.4

Entertainment

6.7

Reviews

1 / 16
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

RSW - ISP

There was no food offered so I had to just put okay. Other than that all was great.
Breeze Airways
8.2
Very good
248 reviews
Breeze Airways
8.2
Very good
248 reviews

Crew

8.8

Food

6.7

Overall

8.2

Comfort

8.2

Boarding

8.4

Entertainment

6.7

Reviews

1 / 16
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

RSW - ISP

There was no food offered so I had to just put okay. Other than that all was great.
Southwest
7.9
Good
4,250 reviews
Breeze Airways
8.2
Very good
248 reviews

Crew

8.8

Food

6.7

Overall

8.2

Comfort

8.2

Boarding

8.4

Entertainment

6.7

Reviews

1 / 16
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

RSW - ISP

There was no food offered so I had to just put okay. Other than that all was great.
Delta
7.9
Good
8,005 reviews
Breeze Airways
8.2
Very good
248 reviews

Crew

8.8

Food

6.7

Overall

8.2

Comfort

8.2

Boarding

8.4

Entertainment

6.7

Reviews

1 / 16
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

RSW - ISP

There was no food offered so I had to just put okay. Other than that all was great.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,092 reviews
Breeze Airways
8.2
Very good
248 reviews

Crew

8.8

Food

6.7

Overall

8.2

Comfort

8.2

Boarding

8.4

Entertainment

6.7

Reviews

1 / 16
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

RSW - ISP

There was no food offered so I had to just put okay. Other than that all was great.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,055 reviews
Breeze Airways
8.2
Very good
248 reviews

Crew

8.8

Food

6.7

Overall

8.2

Comfort

8.2

Boarding

8.4

Entertainment

6.7

Reviews

1 / 16
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

RSW - ISP

There was no food offered so I had to just put okay. Other than that all was great.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from San Francisco Bay Area 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 San Francisco Bay Area?

    If you book a flight to Charleston from San Francisco Bay Area, you will be flying to Charleston, which is the city’s only airport. Charleston (CHS) is located 10.2 mi from the center of Charleston.

  • How long is the flight from San Francisco Bay Area to Charleston?

    For as low as $263, Southwest can have you in Charleston from San Francisco Bay Area in 7h 05m. The distance between San Francisco Bay Area and Charleston is about 2389 mi. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

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

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $89 on Breeze Airways. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include American Airlines from $125 and Southwest from $138 one-way.

  • What are the most popular routes from San Francisco Bay Area to Charleston?

    The most popular flight routes from San Francisco Bay Area to Charleston are San Francisco - Charleston, San Jose - Charleston and Oakland - Charleston.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from San Francisco Bay Area 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 Bay Area to Charleston.

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

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

    Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco Bay Area to Charleston (average of $148). Flying from San Francisco Bay Area 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 Bay Area to Charleston

Discover the top 6 airlines that operate flights from San Francisco Bay Area 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 December 18, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Breeze AirwaysCheapest$167Average$288FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$229Average$390FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$262Average$360FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$266Average$467FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
JetBlueCheapest$270Average$362FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
SouthwestCheapest$286Average$513FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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