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$179+ Cheap flights from Charleston to Oakland, CA (CHS - OAK)

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 8/31. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CHS — OAK
Aug 6 — Aug 131
Thu 8/6
Thu 8/13
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Charleston to Oakland

Cheapest flights from Charleston to Oakland
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Charleston to Oakland. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on July 7, 2026.

This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/7. 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 8/134:05 pm
CHS
-
OAK
1 stop11h 00m
Southwest
Mon 8/176:05 am
OAK
-
CHS
2 stops8h 45m
Southwest
Deal found 7/7$317
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/2. 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 8/116:45 am
CHS
-
OAK
2 stops9h 30m
Southwest
Thu 8/135:05 am
OAK
-
CHS
2 stops9h 20m
Southwest
Deal found 7/2$381
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/3. 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 7/305:55 pm
CHS
-
OAK
1 stop9h 20m
Southwest
Mon 8/175:05 am
OAK
-
CHS
2 stops9h 20m
Southwest
Deal found 7/3$453
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/2. 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 Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 8/257:05 am
CHS
-
OAK
2 stops14h 50m
Alaska Airlines
Wed 8/266:04 am
OAK
-
CHS
1 stop9h 01m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 7/2$457
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/6. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 8/247:08 pm
CHS
-
OAK
1 stop17h 15m
Alaska Airlines
Sun 8/307:51 pm
OAK
-
CHS
1 stop19h 14m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 7/6$477

Find flight deals from Charleston to Oakland

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Charleston (CHS) to Oakland (OAK). 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 7, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$317
(Southwest)

One-way from

$179
(Southwest)

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$363
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 16% potential increase in price ($79 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Charleston to Oakland 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 7, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Charleston to Oakland that are best for you.

Fly from

Fly to

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

CharlestonOakland

CHS - OAK

CHSOAK

Charleston

Thu 8/13

4:05 pm-12:05 am

1 stop11h 00m

Oakland

Mon 8/17

6:05 am-5:50 pm

2 stops8h 45m

$317

CharlestonOakland

CHS - OAK

CHSOAK

Charleston

Tue 8/11

6:45 am-1:15 pm

2 stops9h 30m

Oakland

Thu 8/13

5:05 am-5:25 pm

2 stops9h 20m

$381
Quickest round-trip

CharlestonOakland

CHS - OAK

CHSOAK

Charleston

Thu 7/30

5:40 pm-11:50 pm

1 stop9h 10m

Oakland

Mon 8/17

8:25 am-5:50 pm

1 stop6h 25m

$478

CharlestonOakland

CHS - OAK

CHSOAK

Charleston

Tue 8/25

7:08 pm-1:13 pm

1 stop21h 05m

Oakland

Wed 8/26

7:51 pm-6:05 pm

1 stop19h 14m

$553

CharlestonOakland

CHS - OAK

CHSOAK

Charleston

Wed 8/26

7:00 am-6:55 pm

2 stops14h 55m

Oakland

Sat 8/29

2:11 pm-6:05 pm

1 stop24h 54m

$675

CharlestonOakland

CHS - OAK

CHSOAK

Charleston

Wed 9/16

2:06 pm-10:54 pm

2 stops11h 48m

Oakland

Sun 9/20

6:01 am-6:06 pm

1 stop9h 05m

$725
Cheapest one-way

CharlestonOakland

CHS - OAK

CHSOAK

Charleston

Mon 8/31

4:05 pm-12:05 am

1 stop11h 00m

$179

CharlestonOakland

CHS - OAK

CHSOAK

Charleston

Sat 11/7

5:55 pm-9:36 am

2 stops18h 41m

$312

CharlestonOakland

CHS - OAK

CHSOAK

Charleston

Wed 8/5

6:01 pm-11:21 am

2 stops20h 20m

$327

CharlestonOakland

CHS - OAK

CHSOAK

Charleston

Mon 8/17

6:01 pm-1:59 pm

1 stop22h 58m

$335

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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 Charleston to Oakland in July.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
ExpediaPrice 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 Charleston-Oakland, California flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Charleston-Oakland, California flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Charleston-Oakland, California flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Charleston-Oakland, California 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 Charleston-Oakland, California 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 Charleston to Oakland

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Reviews of airlines servicing Oakland

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Oakland. 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 Oakland. Reviews last updated July 7, 2026.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Southwest from Charleston to Oakland 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
7.9
Good
4,250 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Overall

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Walter,May 2026

LAS - BUR

Short but excellent flight. Everyone was friendly and professional it was a great flight!
Southwest
7.9
Good
4,250 reviews
Southwest
7.9
Good
4,250 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Overall

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Walter,May 2026

LAS - BUR

Short but excellent flight. Everyone was friendly and professional it was a great flight!

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Charleston to Oakland. 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 Charleston to Oakland, California?

    A quick flight from Charleston to Oakland, California can take about 11h. Southwest provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $317. Charleston and Oakland, California are separated by a distance of 2380 mi.

  • What is the cheapest airline to fly from Charleston to Oakland, California round-trip?

    Southwest, at $378, was found to be the cheapest airline from Charleston to Oakland, California..

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Charleston to Oakland?

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Charleston to Oakland by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

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Top airline flying from Charleston to Oakland

Discover the top airline that operate flights from Charleston to Oakland. 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 7, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
SouthwestCheapest$378Average$591FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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