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$96+ Cheap flights from Charleston to San Francisco (CHS - SFO)

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 2/25. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CHS — SFO
Feb 7 — Feb 141
Sat 2/7
Sat 2/14
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Cheap flight deals from Charleston to San Francisco

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Charleston (CHS) to San Francisco (SFO). 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 January 8, 2026.

Most accurate provider

CheapOair
3 stars

Most trusted provider

CheapOair
3 stars

Round-trip from

$191
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$96
(American Airlines)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$383
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Cheapest flights from Charleston to San Francisco
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Charleston to San Francisco. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on January 8, 2026.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/7. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 4/15:10 amCHS - SFO
1 stop10h 07mAmerican Airlines
Tue 4/146:00 amSFO - CHS
1 stop8h 53mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 1/7$191
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/8. 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 2/107:55 amCHS - SFO
1 stop8h 30mSouthwest
Mon 2/236:25 amSFO - CHS
1 stop8h 20mSouthwest
Deal found 1/8$211
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/8. 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 1/297:55 amCHS - SFO
1 stop8h 30mSouthwest
Wed 2/46:05 amSFO - CHS
2 stops10h 55mSouthwest
Deal found 1/8$221
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/6. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 2/108:00 amCHS - SFO
2 stops11h 01mAmerican Airlines
Sat 2/149:14 amSFO - CHS
1 stop7h 18mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 1/6$226
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/7. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 2/243:45 pmCHS - SFO
1 stop10h 25mAmerican Airlines
Fri 2/2710:36 amSFO - CHS
1 stop9h 39mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 1/7$227
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/6. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 3/57:47 pmCHS - SFO
1 stop8h 41mUnited Airlines
Mon 3/911:59 pmSFO - CHS
1 stop7h 51mUnited Airlines
Deal found 1/6$231
This Breeze Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/6. 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 Breeze Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 8/266:30 amCHS - SFO
1 stop8h 07mBreeze Airways
Tue 9/112:47 pmSFO - CHS
1 stop7h 00mBreeze Airways
Deal found 1/6$237
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/8. 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 2/57:45 pmCHS - SFO
1 stop8h 45mUnited Airlines
Sun 2/89:30 pmSFO - CHS
1 stop9h 20mUnited Airlines
Deal found 1/8$247

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Charleston to San Francisco that are best for you.

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Charleston

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San Francisco

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Depart

Return

Price

CharlestonSan Francisco

CHS - SFO

CHSSFO

Charleston

Wed 4/1

5:10 am-12:17 pm

1 stop10h 07m

San Francisco

Tue 4/14

6:00 am-5:53 pm

1 stop8h 53m

$191

CharlestonSan Francisco

CHS - SFO

CHSSFO

Charleston

Thu 1/29

7:55 am-1:25 pm

1 stop8h 30m

San Francisco

Wed 2/4

9:30 pm-10:20 am

1 stop9h 50m

$211

CharlestonSan Francisco

CHS - SFO

CHSSFO

Charleston

Tue 2/10

5:57 pm-11:12 pm

1 stop8h 15m

San Francisco

Mon 2/23

10:55 pm-10:26 am

1 stop8h 31m

$211

CharlestonSan Francisco

CHS - SFO

CHSSFO

Charleston

Thu 3/5

1:12 pm-8:56 pm

1 stop10h 44m

San Francisco

Tue 3/10

11:29 pm-11:34 am

1 stop9h 05m

$211

CharlestonSan Francisco

CHS - SFO

CHSSFO

Charleston

Tue 2/10

9:05 am-5:05 pm

2 stops11h 00m

San Francisco

Mon 2/23

6:25 am-5:45 pm

1 stop8h 20m

$216

CharlestonSan Francisco

CHS - SFO

CHSSFO

Charleston

Tue 2/10

5:57 pm-11:12 pm

1 stop8h 15m

San Francisco

Sat 2/14

11:30 pm-11:53 am

1 stop9h 23m

$221

CharlestonSan Francisco

CHS - SFO

CHSSFO

Charleston

Tue 2/24

7:10 am-2:23 pm

1 stop10h 13m

San Francisco

Fri 2/27

11:30 pm-11:37 am

1 stop9h 07m

$227

CharlestonSan Francisco

CHS - SFO

CHSSFO

Charleston

Thu 2/5

5:13 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop9h 46m

San Francisco

Wed 2/11

5:00 am-4:17 pm

1 stop8h 17m

$231

CharlestonSan Francisco

CHS - SFO

CHSSFO

Charleston

Tue 3/10

11:10 am-5:35 pm

1 stop9h 25m

San Francisco

Thu 3/12

10:45 pm-10:04 am

1 stop8h 19m

$247

CharlestonSan Francisco

CHS - SFO

CHSSFO

Charleston

Thu 2/5

7:45 pm-1:30 am

1 stop8h 45m

San Francisco

Sun 2/8

9:30 pm-9:50 am

1 stop9h 20m

$247

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Compare providers for flights from Charleston to San Francisco

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 San Francisco in January.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star
CheapOairPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice 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-San Francisco flights, users find the pricing of CheapOair to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. CheapOair Users can find the same prices on Charleston-San Francisco flight deals on Cheapflights vs. CheapOair >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Charleston-San Francisco flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Charleston-San Francisco flights, Cheapflights users trust CheapOair the most. CheapOair 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-San Francisco 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 San Francisco

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to San Francisco from Charleston with our price prediction graph.
Estimated round-trip price
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Charleston to San Francisco

How far ahead should I book a flight from Charleston to San Francisco?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Charleston to San Francisco. Price data was last updated on January 2, 2026.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Charleston to San Francisco, you should look to book at least 33 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

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

Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Charleston to San Francisco (average of $160). Flying from Charleston to San Francisco 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.

Reviews of airlines servicing San Francisco

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to San Francisco. 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 San Francisco. Reviews last updated January 8, 2026.
See what other customers who have flown with Breeze Airways, Southwest, and Delta from Charleston to San Francisco have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Breeze Airways
8.2
Very good
255 reviews

Comfort

8.2

Overall

8.2

Boarding

8.3

Food

6.7

Crew

8.8

Entertainment

6.7

Reviews

1 / 16
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

RSW - ISP

There was no food offered so I had to just put okay. Other than that all was great.
Breeze Airways
8.2
Very good
255 reviews
Breeze Airways
8.2
Very good
255 reviews

Comfort

8.2

Overall

8.2

Boarding

8.3

Food

6.7

Crew

8.8

Entertainment

6.7

Reviews

1 / 16
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

RSW - ISP

There was no food offered so I had to just put okay. Other than that all was great.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,250 reviews
Breeze Airways
8.2
Very good
255 reviews

Comfort

8.2

Overall

8.2

Boarding

8.3

Food

6.7

Crew

8.8

Entertainment

6.7

Reviews

1 / 16
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

RSW - ISP

There was no food offered so I had to just put okay. Other than that all was great.
Delta
7.9
Good
8,025 reviews
Breeze Airways
8.2
Very good
255 reviews

Comfort

8.2

Overall

8.2

Boarding

8.3

Food

6.7

Crew

8.8

Entertainment

6.7

Reviews

1 / 16
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

RSW - ISP

There was no food offered so I had to just put okay. Other than that all was great.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,139 reviews
Breeze Airways
8.2
Very good
255 reviews

Comfort

8.2

Overall

8.2

Boarding

8.3

Food

6.7

Crew

8.8

Entertainment

6.7

Reviews

1 / 16
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

RSW - ISP

There was no food offered so I had to just put okay. Other than that all was great.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,097 reviews
Breeze Airways
8.2
Very good
255 reviews

Comfort

8.2

Overall

8.2

Boarding

8.3

Food

6.7

Crew

8.8

Entertainment

6.7

Reviews

1 / 16
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

RSW - ISP

There was no food offered so I had to just put okay. Other than that all was great.

Related info for your journey

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

    For as low as $211, American Airlines can have you in San Francisco from Charleston in 8h 30m. There are 2389 mi between Charleston and San Francisco. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

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

    Our cheapest airline available from Charleston to San Francisco is Breeze Airways. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $118 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Southwest and Delta, starting at $155 and $199 round-trip. You may be able to fly from Charleston to San Francisco for 66% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

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

    The cheapest airlines for a one-way flight from Charleston to San Francisco are Breeze Airways ($71), American Airlines ($108), and Southwest ($138).

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Charleston to San Francisco?

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Charleston to San Francisco 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 San Francisco?

    Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Charleston to San Francisco (average of $160). Flying from Charleston to San Francisco 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 5 airlines flying from Charleston to San Francisco

Discover the top 5 airlines that operate flights from Charleston to San Francisco. 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 January 8, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
SouthwestCheapest$155Average$396FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
Breeze AirwaysCheapest$162Average$290FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
DeltaCheapest$239Average$438FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$246Average$376FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$263Average$394FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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