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$85+ Cheap flights from Charleston to San Francisco (CHS - SFO)

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CHS — SFO
Jul 6 — Jul 131
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Charleston to San Francisco are usually found in November or May, booked 77 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Monday and return on a Tuesday

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 July 1, 2025.

Round-trip from

$168
(Priceline)

One-way from

$85
(Breeze Airways)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

November

Average price

$380
From Charleston to San Francisco
One-way flight from Charleston to San Francisco
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 5% potential increase in price ($20 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($11 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in July 2025

Find flight deals from Charleston to San Francisco

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 July 1, 2025.

This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/30. 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 Priceline is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 9/36:25 amCHS - SFO
1 stop8h 29mBreeze Airways
Sat 9/612:39 pmSFO - CHS
1 stop7h 20mBreeze Airways
Deal found 6/30$168
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/30. 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.
Sat 11/84:01 pmCHS - SFO
1 stop9h 38mAmerican Airlines
Fri 11/1412:31 amSFO - CHS
1 stop6h 31mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/30$251
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/30. 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 9/238:35 amCHS - SFO
1 stop7h 50mSouthwest
Sat 9/275:15 amSFO - CHS
2 stops9h 50mSouthwest
Deal found 6/30$256
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/29. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 8/143:18 pmCHS - SFO
1 stop9h 09mDelta
Fri 8/1512:40 amSFO - CHS
1 stop7h 05mDelta
Deal found 6/29$277

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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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CharlestonSan Francisco

CHS - SFO

CHSSFO

Charleston

Wed 9/3

6:25 am-11:54 am

1 stop8h 29m

San Francisco

Sat 9/6

12:39 pm-10:59 pm

1 stop7h 20m

$168

CharlestonSan Francisco

CHS - SFO

CHSSFO

Charleston

Tue 9/23

8:35 am-1:25 pm

1 stop7h 50m

San Francisco

Sat 9/27

5:15 am-6:05 pm

2 stops9h 50m

$256

CharlestonSan Francisco

CHS - SFO

CHSSFO

Charleston

Thu 8/7

2:40 pm-6:58 pm

1 stop7h 18m

San Francisco

Wed 8/13

6:10 am-4:41 pm

1 stop7h 31m

$264

CharlestonSan Francisco

CHS - SFO

CHSSFO

Charleston

Thu 8/14

3:18 pm-9:27 pm

1 stop9h 09m

San Francisco

Fri 8/15

12:40 am-10:45 am

1 stop7h 05m

$277

CharlestonSan Francisco

CHS - SFO

CHSSFO

Charleston

Fri 9/19

9:40 am-7:20 pm

1 stop12h 40m

San Francisco

Sun 9/21

7:00 am-7:26 pm

1 stop9h 26m

$279

CharlestonSan Francisco

CHS - SFO

CHSSFO

Charleston

Sun 8/31

7:05 am-11:48 am

1 stop7h 43m

$85

CharlestonSan Francisco

CHS - SFO

CHSSFO

Charleston

Tue 8/5

6:00 am-12:14 pm

1 stop9h 14m

$126

CharlestonSan Francisco

CHS - SFO

CHSSFO

Charleston

Sat 8/9

5:15 am-10:12 am

1 stop7h 57m

$139

CharlestonSan Francisco

CHS - SFO

CHSSFO

Charleston

Tue 8/5

6:35 am-2:40 pm

2 stops11h 05m

$214

CharlestonSan Francisco

CHS - SFO

CHSSFO

Charleston

Sun 8/24

10:38 am-8:06 am

2 stops24h 28m

$219

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Best time to book a flight from Charleston to San Francisco

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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 June 27, 2025.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Charleston to San Francisco, you should look to book at least 77 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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Charleston to San Francisco (average of $276). Flying from Charleston to San Francisco in June is currently the most expensive (average of $360). 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 CHS to SFO?

Find hourly flight availability from Charleston to San Francisco. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated July 1, 2025.

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from Charleston to San Francisco is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are at noon tend to be the most expensive. A flight in the evening could potentially save you up to 17% on airfare.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Charleston to San Francisco?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Charleston to San Francisco. Price data was last updated on December 16, 2024.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Charleston to San Francisco flight should consider departing on Sunday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Sunday afternoons flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

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

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 July 1, 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Breeze Airways, Alaska Airlines, and Southwest 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.

Crew

8.8

Overall

8.1

Food

6.8

Boarding

8.4

Entertainment

6.6

Comfort

8.2

Reviews

1 / 11
10.0
Excellent

Dena,Dec 2024

LAS - BDL

It was comfortable and the crew was great! A few free snacks offered would be nice!

Crew

8.8

Overall

8.1

Food

6.8

Boarding

8.4

Entertainment

6.6

Comfort

8.2

Reviews

1 / 11
10.0
Excellent

Dena,Dec 2024

LAS - BDL

It was comfortable and the crew was great! A few free snacks offered would be nice!

Crew

8.8

Overall

8.1

Food

6.8

Boarding

8.4

Entertainment

6.6

Comfort

8.2

Reviews

1 / 11
10.0
Excellent

Dena,Dec 2024

LAS - BDL

It was comfortable and the crew was great! A few free snacks offered would be nice!

Crew

8.8

Overall

8.1

Food

6.8

Boarding

8.4

Entertainment

6.6

Comfort

8.2

Reviews

1 / 11
10.0
Excellent

Dena,Dec 2024

LAS - BDL

It was comfortable and the crew was great! A few free snacks offered would be nice!
8.0
Very good

Crew

8.8

Overall

8.1

Food

6.8

Boarding

8.4

Entertainment

6.6

Comfort

8.2

Reviews

1 / 11
10.0
Excellent

Dena,Dec 2024

LAS - BDL

It was comfortable and the crew was great! A few free snacks offered would be nice!

Crew

8.8

Overall

8.1

Food

6.8

Boarding

8.4

Entertainment

6.6

Comfort

8.2

Reviews

1 / 11
10.0
Excellent

Dena,Dec 2024

LAS - BDL

It was comfortable and the crew was great! A few free snacks offered would be nice!

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.
  • 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 $168 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Southwest and American Airlines, starting at $256 and $264 round-trip. You may be able to fly from Charleston to San Francisco for 55% 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 ($85), American Airlines ($126), and Delta ($139).

  • 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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Charleston to San Francisco (average of $276). Flying from Charleston to San Francisco in June is currently the most expensive (average of $360). 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 July 1, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Breeze AirwaysCheapest$171Average$299FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$219Average$389FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$256Average$398FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$263Average$425FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$307Average$407FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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