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$172+ Cheap flights from Charleston to Sacramento (CHS - SMF)

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 5/19. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CHS — SMF
Apr 24 — May 11
Fri 4/24
Fri 5/1
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Charleston to Sacramento

Cheapest flights from Charleston to Sacramento
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Charleston to Sacramento. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on March 25, 2026.

This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/23. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 4/286:40 am
CHS
-
SMF
1 stop8h 58m
United Airlines
Sat 5/97:01 am
SMF
-
CHS
1 stop9h 38m
United Airlines
Deal found 3/23$326
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/23. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 4/286:40 am
CHS
-
SMF
2 stops11h 05m
Southwest
Sat 5/96:05 am
SMF
-
CHS
2 stops9h 00m
Southwest
Deal found 3/23$336
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/23. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 4/235:00 pm
CHS
-
SMF
1 stop8h 48m
United Airlines
Tue 4/287:00 am
SMF
-
CHS
1 stop8h 59m
United Airlines
Deal found 3/23$357
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/24. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 6/114:16 pm
CHS
-
SMF
1 stop8h 59m
United Airlines
Tue 6/1611:39 pm
SMF
-
CHS
1 stop7h 29m
United Airlines
Deal found 3/24$408
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/23. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 4/234:45 pm
CHS
-
SMF
1 stop8h 30m
Southwest
Tue 4/285:30 am
SMF
-
CHS
2 stops10h 05m
Southwest
Deal found 3/23$410
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/24. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 6/115:55 pm
CHS
-
SMF
1 stop9h 25m
Southwest
Tue 6/1611:05 pm
SMF
-
CHS
1 stop11h 05m
Southwest
Deal found 3/24$420
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/24. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 4/86:40 am
CHS
-
SMF
1 stop8h 58m
United Airlines
Tue 4/147:00 am
SMF
-
CHS
1 stop8h 59m
United Airlines
Deal found 3/24$446
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/23. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 9/196:45 am
CHS
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SMF
1 stop6h 45m
Southwest
Sat 9/2611:50 pm
SMF
-
CHS
1 stop8h 40m
Southwest
Deal found 3/23$459

Find flight deals from Charleston to Sacramento

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Charleston (CHS) to Sacramento (SMF). 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 March 25, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$326
(United Airlines)

One-way from

$172
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$557
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Cheapflights Fare Finder

 
Customize your flight search to find flights from Charleston to Sacramento 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 March 25, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Charleston to Sacramento that are best for you.

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Fly to

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

CharlestonSacramento

CHS - SMF

CHSSMF

Charleston

Tue 6/16

11:31 am-6:43 pm

1 stop10h 12m

Sacramento Intl

Tue 6/23

11:39 pm-10:08 am

1 stop7h 29m

$459

CharlestonSacramento

CHS - SMF

CHSSMF

Charleston

Sat 4/25

5:00 pm-10:52 pm

1 stop8h 52m

Sacramento Intl

Sat 5/2

8:00 am-6:59 pm

1 stop7h 59m

$467
Quickest round-trip

CharlestonSacramento

CHS - SMF

CHSSMF

Charleston

Fri 4/24

5:12 pm-10:30 pm

1 stop8h 18m

Sacramento Intl

Sun 4/26

5:15 am-4:11 pm

1 stop7h 56m

$477

CharlestonSacramento

CHS - SMF

CHSSMF

Charleston

Sat 5/2

5:07 pm-10:18 pm

1 stop8h 11m

Sacramento Intl

Tue 5/5

11:59 pm-12:17 pm

1 stop9h 18m

$486

CharlestonSacramento

CHS - SMF

CHSSMF

Charleston

Tue 5/26

7:15 am-3:35 pm

2 stops11h 20m

Sacramento Intl

Thu 6/4

11:05 pm-3:35 pm

1 stop13h 30m

$488

CharlestonSacramento

CHS - SMF

CHSSMF

Charleston

Fri 4/24

5:45 pm-11:30 pm

2 stops8h 45m

Sacramento Intl

Sun 4/26

11:00 pm-12:35 pm

1 stop10h 35m

$488
Cheapest one-way
Quickest one-way

CharlestonSacramento

CHS - SMF

CHSSMF

Charleston

Tue 5/19

5:08 pm-10:45 pm

1 stop8h 37m

$179

CharlestonSacramento

CHS - SMF

CHSSMF

Charleston

Tue 5/19

3:13 pm-7:31 pm

3 stops31h 18m

$199

CharlestonSacramento

CHS - SMF

CHSSMF

Charleston

Fri 6/5

5:15 am-12:24 pm

2 stops10h 09m

$222

CharlestonSacramento

CHS - SMF

CHSSMF

Charleston

Thu 5/7

6:34 pm-7:31 pm

3 stops51h 57m

$223

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Deals found on 3/24

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Compare providers for flights from Charleston to Sacramento

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 Sacramento in March.
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 Charleston-Sacramento flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Charleston-Sacramento flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Charleston-Sacramento flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Charleston-Sacramento 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-Sacramento 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 Sacramento

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Sacramento from Charleston with our price prediction graph.
Estimated round-trip price
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Cheapflights Insights

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

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Charleston to Sacramento?

Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Charleston to Sacramento (average of $160). Flying from Charleston to Sacramento in February is currently the most expensive (average of $261). 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.

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

Reviews of airlines servicing Sacramento

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Sacramento. 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 Sacramento. Reviews last updated March 25, 2026.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Charleston to Sacramento, such as Delta,United Airlines, andAmerican Airlines. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
7.9
Good
8,327 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.9

Food

7.2

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.8

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception
Delta
7.9
Good
8,327 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,327 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.9

Food

7.2

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.8

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,478 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,327 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.9

Food

7.2

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.8

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception
American Airlines
7.1
Good
11,493 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,327 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.9

Food

7.2

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.8

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Charleston to Sacramento. 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 Sacramento?

    For as low as $459, United Airlines can have you in Sacramento from Charleston in 10h 12m. The distance from Charleston to Sacramento is about 2341 mi.

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

    Flying on American Airlines is currently your cheapest option to Sacramento, with prices starting at $198. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Delta and United Airlines, with the lowest prices starting at $313 and $328, respectively. American Airlines is priced at 55% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Charleston to Sacramento one-way?

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $145 on American Airlines. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Delta from $158 and Southwest from $165 one-way.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Charleston to Sacramento 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 Sacramento?

    Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Charleston to Sacramento (average of $160). Flying from Charleston to Sacramento in February is currently the most expensive (average of $261). 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 Charleston to Sacramento

Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from Charleston to Sacramento. 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 March 25, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$198Average$367FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$313Average$372FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$328Average$470FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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