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$138+ Cheap flights from San Francisco to Charleston (SFO - CHS)

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SFO — CHS
Aug 24 — Aug 311
Mon 8/24
Mon 8/31
1 adult, Economy
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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 July 25, 2026.

This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/24. 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.
Fri 8/2812:18 pm
SFO
-
CHS
1 stop6h 48m
Breeze Airways
Mon 8/317:00 am
CHS
-
SFO
1 stop7h 33m
Breeze Airways
Deal found 7/24$220
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/22. 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 8/2611:20 am
SFO
-
CHS
2 stops18h 18m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 9/17:25 am
CHS
-
SFO
1 stop7h 37m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 7/22$231
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/23. 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.
Tue 8/258:56 pm
SFO
-
CHS
2 stops32h 42m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 8/296:30 am
CHS
-
SFO
1 stop8h 07m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 7/23$246
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/23. 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 8/2611:20 am
SFO
-
CHS
2 stops18h 18m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 8/296:30 am
CHS
-
SFO
1 stop8h 07m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 7/23$250
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/22. 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.
Mon 8/243:38 pm
SFO
-
CHS
2 stops14h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 8/317:00 am
CHS
-
SFO
1 stop7h 33m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 7/22$259
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/23. 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.
Tue 8/2512:47 pm
SFO
-
CHS
1 stop7h 00m
Breeze Airways
Sat 8/296:30 am
CHS
-
SFO
1 stop8h 07m
Breeze Airways
Deal found 7/23$262
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/23. 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 8/2612:22 pm
SFO
-
CHS
1 stop7h 27m
Breeze Airways
Sat 8/296:30 am
CHS
-
SFO
1 stop8h 07m
Breeze Airways
Deal found 7/23$264
This Breeze Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/22. 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.
Wed 8/2612:22 pm
SFO
-
CHS
1 stop7h 27m
Breeze Airways
Tue 9/17:25 am
CHS
-
SFO
1 stop7h 37m
Breeze Airways
Deal found 7/22$266
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/23. 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.
Tue 9/111:20 am
SFO
-
CHS
2 stops18h 48m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 9/56:30 am
CHS
-
SFO
1 stop8h 07m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 7/23$269
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/21. 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 10/2812:36 pm
SFO
-
CHS
1 stop7h 19m
Breeze Airways
Sat 10/316:20 am
CHS
-
SFO
1 stop8h 31m
Breeze Airways
Deal found 7/21$271
This Breeze Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/23. 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 8/2512:47 pm
SFO
-
CHS
1 stop7h 00m
Breeze Airways
Sun 8/307:25 am
CHS
-
SFO
1 stop7h 37m
Breeze Airways
Deal found 7/23$275

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 July 25, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$220
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$138
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

May

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$420
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One-way flight from San Francisco to Charleston
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 14% potential increase in price ($73 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($13 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Average for round-trip flights in July 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 July 25, 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

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

San FranciscoCharleston

SFO - CHS

SFOCHS

San Francisco

Fri 11/6

11:54 am-9:34 pm

1 stop6h 40m

Charleston

Wed 11/11

6:20 am-11:51 am

1 stop8h 31m

$314
Quickest round-trip

San FranciscoCharleston

SFO - CHS

SFOCHS

San Francisco

Thu 11/5

12:46 pm-10:36 pm

1 stop6h 50m

Charleston

Sun 11/8

7:00 am-12:01 pm

1 stop8h 01m

$326

San FranciscoCharleston

SFO - CHS

SFOCHS

San Francisco

Wed 9/23

6:35 am-9:10 pm

2 stops11h 35m

Charleston

Sat 9/26

8:05 am-4:50 pm

2 stops11h 45m

$333

San FranciscoCharleston

SFO - CHS

SFOCHS

San Francisco

Mon 8/10

10:35 pm-12:07 pm

1 stop10h 32m

Charleston

Mon 8/17

5:06 pm-11:58 pm

1 stop9h 52m

$359

San FranciscoCharleston

SFO - CHS

SFOCHS

San Francisco

Fri 10/9

5:35 am-7:25 pm

2 stops10h 50m

Charleston

Thu 10/22

7:25 am-2:35 pm

1 stop10h 10m

$405

San FranciscoCharleston

SFO - CHS

SFOCHS

San Francisco

Sun 10/11

6:55 am-10:00 pm

2 stops12h 05m

Charleston

Thu 10/15

7:15 pm-12:05 am

1 stop7h 50m

$410

San FranciscoCharleston

SFO - CHS

SFOCHS

San Francisco

Wed 10/28

11:40 pm-2:00 pm

2 stops11h 20m

Charleston

Sun 11/1

2:00 pm-9:55 pm

2 stops10h 55m

$415
Cheapest one-way

San FranciscoCharleston

SFO - CHS

SFOCHS

San Francisco

Thu 1/7

9:00 pm-11:00 am

1 stop11h 00m

$162

San FranciscoCharleston

SFO - CHS

SFOCHS

San Francisco

Mon 8/24

6:20 am-5:50 pm

1 stop8h 30m

$162

San FranciscoCharleston

SFO - CHS

SFOCHS

San Francisco

Wed 1/6

7:30 am-6:54 pm

1 stop8h 24m

$162

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Deals found on 7/23

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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 July.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice 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 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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Cheapflights Insights

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?

The best time to book flights from San Francisco to Charleston is 42 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, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Charleston (average of $313). Flying from San Francisco to Charleston in May is currently the most expensive (average of $554). 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 SFO to CHS?

Find hourly flight availability from San Francisco 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 July 25, 2026.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from San Francisco to Charleston as you normally would.

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from San Francisco to Charleston?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.

San Francisco to Charleston flights typically cost between $306 and $538 in August.
The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 5 days was $220 on Breeze Airways (Aug 28-Aug 31).

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 July 25, 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
8.2
Very good
300 reviews

Comfort

8.2

Crew

8.8

Boarding

8.3

Entertainment

6.7

Overall

8.2

Food

6.7

Reviews

1 / 18
4.0
Okay

Lisa,Mar 2026

ORF - JAX

*Flight was delayed twice *Once plane arrived crew closed the entryway to discuss whatever, leaving us to wait again. *Finally arriving Jax, we were delayed again for 20 minutes because another plane at the gate hadn’t pushed back Overall, score 2 out of 5. Lots of passengers upset.
Breeze Airways
8.2
Very good
300 reviews
Breeze Airways
8.2
Very good
300 reviews

Comfort

8.2

Crew

8.8

Boarding

8.3

Entertainment

6.7

Overall

8.2

Food

6.7

Reviews

1 / 18
4.0
Okay

Lisa,Mar 2026

ORF - JAX

*Flight was delayed twice *Once plane arrived crew closed the entryway to discuss whatever, leaving us to wait again. *Finally arriving Jax, we were delayed again for 20 minutes because another plane at the gate hadn’t pushed back Overall, score 2 out of 5. Lots of passengers upset.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,233 reviews
Breeze Airways
8.2
Very good
300 reviews

Comfort

8.2

Crew

8.8

Boarding

8.3

Entertainment

6.7

Overall

8.2

Food

6.7

Reviews

1 / 18
4.0
Okay

Lisa,Mar 2026

ORF - JAX

*Flight was delayed twice *Once plane arrived crew closed the entryway to discuss whatever, leaving us to wait again. *Finally arriving Jax, we were delayed again for 20 minutes because another plane at the gate hadn’t pushed back Overall, score 2 out of 5. Lots of passengers upset.
Delta
7.8
Good
8,488 reviews
Breeze Airways
8.2
Very good
300 reviews

Comfort

8.2

Crew

8.8

Boarding

8.3

Entertainment

6.7

Overall

8.2

Food

6.7

Reviews

1 / 18
4.0
Okay

Lisa,Mar 2026

ORF - JAX

*Flight was delayed twice *Once plane arrived crew closed the entryway to discuss whatever, leaving us to wait again. *Finally arriving Jax, we were delayed again for 20 minutes because another plane at the gate hadn’t pushed back Overall, score 2 out of 5. Lots of passengers upset.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
10,034 reviews
Breeze Airways
8.2
Very good
300 reviews

Comfort

8.2

Crew

8.8

Boarding

8.3

Entertainment

6.7

Overall

8.2

Food

6.7

Reviews

1 / 18
4.0
Okay

Lisa,Mar 2026

ORF - JAX

*Flight was delayed twice *Once plane arrived crew closed the entryway to discuss whatever, leaving us to wait again. *Finally arriving Jax, we were delayed again for 20 minutes because another plane at the gate hadn’t pushed back Overall, score 2 out of 5. Lots of passengers upset.
American Airlines
7.1
Good
11,848 reviews
Breeze Airways
8.2
Very good
300 reviews

Comfort

8.2

Crew

8.8

Boarding

8.3

Entertainment

6.7

Overall

8.2

Food

6.7

Reviews

1 / 18
4.0
Okay

Lisa,Mar 2026

ORF - JAX

*Flight was delayed twice *Once plane arrived crew closed the entryway to discuss whatever, leaving us to wait again. *Finally arriving Jax, we were delayed again for 20 minutes because another plane at the gate hadn’t pushed back Overall, score 2 out of 5. Lots of passengers upset.

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.

  • What airports do I use to fly from San Francisco to Charleston?

    You will need to book a flight from San Francisco to Charleston if you want to fly from San Francisco to Charleston. At least 6 different airlines have flights from San Francisco (SFO) to Charleston (CHS) on a regular basis. There is 1 flight to Charleston from the San Francisco airport per day. If you manage to book one that is nonstop, then you can expect the flight time from SFO to CHS to be around 6h 40m.

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

    For as low as $314, Breeze Airways can have you in Charleston from San Francisco in 6h 40m. The distance from San Francisco to Charleston is about 2389 mi.

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

    Flying on JetBlue is currently your cheapest option to Charleston, with prices starting at $166. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Breeze Airways and American Airlines, with the lowest prices starting at $170 and $250, respectively. You may be able to fly from San Francisco to Charleston for 60% 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 $95. However, be on the lookout for offers from United Airlines and JetBlue, 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, Centennial Olympic Park, and Fox Theatre. Georgia Aquarium, Centennial Olympic Park and Fox Theatre are located about 8.6 mi, 8.4 mi, and 9.3 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 $54 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, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Charleston (average of $313). Flying from San Francisco to Charleston in May is currently the most expensive (average of $554). 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 July 25, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
JetBlueCheapest$166Average$362FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Breeze AirwaysCheapest$170Average$316FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$250Average$474FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$256Average$428FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$262Average$381FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$339Average$520FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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