How long is the flight from San Jose, California to Charleston?

Airlines like Delta and Alaska Airlines fly from San Jose, California to Charleston in about 6h 57m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 23h 35m. The distance from San Jose, California to Charleston is about 2366 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

What are the cheapest airlines flying from San Jose, California to Charleston round-trip?

Our cheapest airline available from San Jose, California to Charleston is Delta. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $218 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are American Airlines and Southwest, starting at $270 and $378 round-trip. Users have found that Delta is 50% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

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.

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).

What are the most popular airlines that fly from San Jose, California to Charleston?

When booking a flight from San Jose, California to Charleston, you may want to consider flying on Southwest, Delta or American Airlines as they are the most popular for this route.

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Most trusted provider : When it comes to deals on San Jose, California-Charleston flights, Cheapflights users trust Mytrip the most. Mytrip 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 Jose, California-Charleston flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

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

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Cheapest flights from San Jose to Charleston
Explore the most affordable flight options available from San Jose to Charleston. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on December 28, 2025.

Sat 12/2712:31 pmSJC - CHS

1 stop6h 28mDelta

Sat 1/35:25 amCHS - SJC

1 stop8h 49mDelta

Deal found 12/26

$1,103

Best flights from San Jose to Charleston
Discover carefully curated flight deals from San Jose to Charleston that have cost, travel time, and layovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated December 28, 2025.

Sat 2/281:57 pmSJC - CHS

1 stop6h 57mDelta

Tue 3/37:30 amCHS - SJC

2 stops13h 08mDelta

Deal found 12/27

$330

Sat 2/288:00 amSJC - CHS

1 stop30h 32mAlaska Airlines

Tue 3/36:32 pmCHS - SJC

1 stop18h 59mAlaska Airlines

Deal found 12/27

$363

Thu 2/56:25 pmSJC - CHS

2 stops13h 55mDelta

Sun 2/83:00 pmCHS - SJC

1 stop9h 22mDelta

Deal found 12/26

$365

Fri 1/236:15 amSJC - CHS

1 stop9h 07mAlaska Airlines

Wed 1/287:22 pmCHS - SJC

1 stop17h 26mAlaska Airlines

Deal found 12/26

$380

Fri 1/2310:45 pmSJC - CHS

1 stop7h 41mDelta

Wed 1/285:25 amCHS - SJC

2 stops11h 09mDelta

Deal found 12/26

$366

Sat 2/146:30 pmSJC - CHS

2 stops11h 52mDelta

Fri 2/203:00 pmCHS - SJC

1 stop8h 53mDelta

Deal found 12/27

$374

Last-minute flights from San Jose to Charleston
Discover last-minute flight deals from San Jose to Charleston. Data last updated December 28, 2025 and is based on user searches.

Sat 1/102:06 pmSJC - CHS

1 stop6h 49mDelta

Wed 1/145:25 amCHS - SJC

2 stops13h 55mDelta

Deal found 12/26

$562

Sat 1/108:40 amSJC - CHS

2 stops12h 04mUnited Airlines

Wed 1/1411:00 amCHS - SJC

2 stops12h 56mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/26

$567

Sun 1/186:15 amSJC - CHS

1 stop9h 07mAlaska Airlines

Tue 1/203:16 pmCHS - SJC

1 stop9h 13mAlaska Airlines

Deal found 12/26

$499

Sun 1/188:40 amSJC - CHS

2 stops26h 22mUnited Airlines

Tue 1/204:01 pmCHS - SJC

1 stop7h 55mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/27

$609

Thu 1/2211:00 amSJC - CHS

1 stop28h 22mAlaska Airlines

Mon 1/267:22 pmCHS - SJC

1 stop17h 26mAlaska Airlines

Deal found 12/26

$384

Fri 1/2310:45 pmSJC - CHS

1 stop7h 41mDelta

Wed 1/285:25 amCHS - SJC

2 stops11h 09mDelta

Deal found 12/26

$366

Fri 1/236:15 amSJC - CHS

1 stop9h 07mAlaska Airlines

Wed 1/287:22 pmCHS - SJC

1 stop17h 26mAlaska Airlines

Deal found 12/26

$380

Thu 1/2910:45 pmSJC - CHS

1 stop7h 41mDelta

Mon 2/23:00 pmCHS - SJC

1 stop9h 28mDelta

Deal found 12/27

$385

One-way flights from San Jose to Charleston
Search for one-way flight options from San Jose to Charleston. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated December 28, 2025.

Sat 2/146:30 pmSJC - CHS

2 stops11h 52mDelta

Deal found 12/27

$156

Sat 2/147:10 pmSJC - CHS

1 stop19h 22mAlaska Airlines

Deal found 12/27

$187

Fri 2/1310:35 pmSJC - CHS

1 stop7h 48mDelta

Deal found 12/27

$219

Wed 1/146:15 amSJC - CHS

1 stop9h 07mAlaska Airlines

Deal found 12/26

$278

Wed 1/145:54 amSJC - CHS

2 stops13h 28mDelta

Deal found 12/26

$284

Wed 1/147:00 amSJC - CHS

3 stops29h 22mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/27

$378

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Most accurate provider	Mytrip 3 stars
Most trusted provider	Mytrip 3 stars
Round-trip from	$330 (Delta)
One-way from	$156 (Delta)
Popular in	December
Cheapest in	October
Average price	$662

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SJC - CHS

SJCCHS

San Jose

Sat 2/28

1:57 pm-11:54 pm

1 stop6h 57m

Charleston

Tue 3/3

7:30 am-5:38 pm

2 stops13h 08m

$330

San JoseCharleston

SJC - CHS

SJCCHS

San Jose

Sat 2/28

8:00 am-5:32 pm

1 stop30h 32m

Charleston

Tue 3/3

6:32 pm-10:31 am

1 stop18h 59m

$363

San JoseCharleston

SJC - CHS

SJCCHS

San Jose

Thu 2/5

6:25 pm-11:20 am

2 stops13h 55m

Charleston

Sun 2/8

3:00 pm-9:22 pm

1 stop9h 22m

$365

San JoseCharleston

SJC - CHS

SJCCHS

San Jose

Fri 1/23

10:45 pm-9:26 am

1 stop7h 41m

Charleston

Wed 1/28

5:25 am-1:34 pm

2 stops11h 09m

$366

San JoseCharleston

SJC - CHS

SJCCHS

San Jose

Sat 2/14

6:30 pm-9:22 am

2 stops11h 52m

Charleston

Fri 2/20

3:00 pm-8:53 pm

1 stop8h 53m

$374

San JoseCharleston

SJC - CHS

SJCCHS

San Jose

Fri 1/23

6:15 am-6:22 pm

1 stop9h 07m

Charleston

Wed 1/28

7:22 pm-9:48 am

1 stop17h 26m

$380

San JoseCharleston

SJC - CHS

SJCCHS

San Jose

Sat 2/14

6:30 pm-9:22 am

2 stops11h 52m

$156

San JoseCharleston

SJC - CHS

SJCCHS

San Jose

Sat 2/14

7:10 pm-5:32 pm

1 stop19h 22m

$187

San JoseCharleston

SJC - CHS

SJCCHS

San Jose

Fri 2/13

10:35 pm-9:23 am

1 stop7h 48m

$219

San JoseCharleston

SJC - CHS

SJCCHS

San Jose

Sun 2/15

10:35 pm-9:23 am

1 stop7h 48m

$219

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Provider	Price Accuracy	Trust Score*
Expedia	Price Accuracy2 stars	Trust Score*3 stars
FlightHub	Price Accuracy3 stars	Trust Score*1 star
eDreams	Price Accuracy3 stars	Trust Score*3 stars
Priceline	Price Accuracy1 star	Trust Score*3 stars
Mytrip	Price Accuracy3 stars	Trust 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 Jose, California-Charleston flights, users find the pricing of Mytrip to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. Mytrip Users can find the same prices on San Jose, California-Charleston flight deals on Cheapflights vs. Mytrip >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from San Jose, California-Charleston flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on San Jose, California-Charleston flights, Cheapflights users trust Mytrip the most. Mytrip 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 Jose, California-Charleston flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

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What is the cheapest month to book a flight from San Jose, California to Charleston?

Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Jose, California to Charleston (average of $148). Flying from San Jose, California 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 SJC to CHS?

When flying from San Jose, California 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 30% versus a flight in the evening.

Reviews of airlines servicing Charleston

Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Southwest, Delta, and American Airlines from San Jose to Charleston to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Southwest

8.0

Very good

4,256 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

William Drew,Nov 2025

SJC - HNL

Flight crew was amazing! Usually they're very good on Southwest, but this crew went above and beyond. I have never ever seen so many rounds of drink service on a flight before.

Southwest

8.0

Very good

4,256 reviews

Southwest

8.0

Very good

4,256 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

William Drew,Nov 2025

SJC - HNL

Flight crew was amazing! Usually they're very good on Southwest, but this crew went above and beyond. I have never ever seen so many rounds of drink service on a flight before.

Delta

7.9

Good

8,019 reviews

Southwest

8.0

Very good

4,256 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

William Drew,Nov 2025

SJC - HNL

Flight crew was amazing! Usually they're very good on Southwest, but this crew went above and beyond. I have never ever seen so many rounds of drink service on a flight before.

American Airlines

7.2

Good

11,073 reviews

Southwest

8.0

Very good

4,256 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

William Drew,Nov 2025

SJC - HNL

Flight crew was amazing! Usually they're very good on Southwest, but this crew went above and beyond. I have never ever seen so many rounds of drink service on a flight before.

Related info for your journey

How long is the flight from San Jose, California to Charleston?
Airlines like Delta and Alaska Airlines fly from San Jose, California to Charleston in about 6h 57m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 23h 35m. The distance from San Jose, California to Charleston is about 2366 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.
What are the cheapest airlines flying from San Jose, California to Charleston round-trip?
Our cheapest airline available from San Jose, California to Charleston is Delta. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $218 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are American Airlines and Southwest, starting at $270 and $378 round-trip. Users have found that Delta is 50% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.
Can I find deals for flights from San Jose to Charleston that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on San Jose to Charleston flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from San Jose to Charleston?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from San Jose to Charleston.
Can I find deals for business class flights from San Jose to Charleston?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from San Jose 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 Jose, California to Charleston?
Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Jose, California to Charleston (average of $148). Flying from San Jose, California 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 3 airlines flying from San Jose to Charleston

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
American Airlines	Cheapest$270	Average$367	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time71%
Delta	Cheapest$276	Average$371	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A
Southwest	Cheapest$378	Average$536	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time63%

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What is the cheapest month to book a flight from San Jose, California to Charleston?

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Reviews of airlines servicing Charleston

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