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$148+ 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 8/16. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CHS — OAK
Jul 7 — Jul 141
Mon 7/7
Mon 7/14
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap 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 2, 2025.

Round-trip from

$289
(Cheapflightsfares)

One-way from

$148
(Alaska Airlines)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$393
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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 2, 2025.

This Cheapflightsfares 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 8/112:28 pmCHS - OAK
2 stops12h 05mSpirit Airlines
Mon 8/186:00 amOAK - CHS
2 stops11h 35mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 7/2$289
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/1. 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.
Sat 8/166:03 pmCHS - OAK
1 stop8h 58mAlaska Airlines
Sat 8/236:15 amOAK - CHS
1 stop8h 25mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 7/1$296

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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 2, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Charleston to Oakland that are best for you.

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Charleston

Fly to

Oakland

Route

Depart

Return

Price

CharlestonOakland

CHS - OAK

CHSOAK

Charleston

Mon 8/11

2:28 pm-11:33 pm

2 stops12h 05m

Oakland

Mon 8/18

6:00 am-8:35 pm

2 stops11h 35m

$289

CharlestonOakland

CHS - OAK

CHSOAK

Charleston

Sat 8/16

6:03 pm-12:01 am

1 stop8h 58m

Oakland

Sat 8/23

6:15 am-5:40 pm

1 stop8h 25m

$296

CharlestonOakland

CHS - OAK

CHSOAK

Charleston

Sat 8/16

6:03 pm-12:01 am

1 stop8h 58m

$148

CharlestonOakland

CHS - OAK

CHSOAK

Charleston

Fri 7/18

2:28 pm-11:33 pm

2 stops12h 05m

$191

CharlestonOakland

CHS - OAK

CHSOAK

Charleston

Fri 7/18

2:45 pm-7:55 pm

1 stop8h 10m

$199

CharlestonOakland

CHS - OAK

CHSOAK

Charleston

Sun 7/13

3:26 pm-12:27 pm

3 stops24h 01m

$288

CharlestonOakland

CHS - OAK

CHSOAK

Charleston

Thu 7/10

12:50 pm-11:55 pm

2 stops14h 05m

$374

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Charleston to Oakland

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

Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Charleston to Oakland, California (average of $183). Flying from Charleston to Oakland, California in November is currently the most expensive (average of $259). 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 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 2, 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Alaska Airlines, Southwest, and Delta 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.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,272 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,983 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
Spirit Airlines
6.3
Okay
8,103 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Related info for your journey

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  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Charleston to Oakland, California round-trip?

    Spirit Airlines, at $289, was found to be the cheapest airline from Charleston to Oakland, California. An alternate airline flying to your destination would be Alaska Airlines. Spirit Airlines is currently priced 34% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Charleston to Oakland, California one-way?

    The cheapest airlines for a one-way flight from Charleston to Oakland, California are Alaska Airlines ($148), Spirit Airlines ($191), and Southwest ($199).

  • 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.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Charleston to Oakland, California?

    Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Charleston to Oakland, California (average of $183). Flying from Charleston to Oakland, California in November is currently the most expensive (average of $259). 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 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 2, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
SouthwestCheapest$276Average$426FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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