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Find cheap flights from San Francisco to Charleston from $96

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a KAYAK user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from San Francisco to Charleston departing on 4/26. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
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Cheap flight deals from San Francisco to Charleston

Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from San Francisco to Charleston that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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9:41 pm - 6:54 pmSFO-CHS
18h 13m1 stop
5:05 pm - 7:43 amCHS-SFO
17h 38m1 stop
Wed, May 8 - Tue, May 14
1:18 pm - 10:59 pmSFO-CHS
6h 41m1 stop
7:00 am - 11:48 amCHS-SFO
7h 48m1 stop
$194Breeze Airways
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Fri, Sep 6 - Sat, Sep 14
12:32 pm - 10:16 pmSFO-CHS
6h 44m1 stop
5:02 pm - 9:44 amCHS-SFO
19h 42m1 stop
Fri, Apr 12 - Tue, Apr 23
7:00 am - 5:52 pmSFO-CHS
7h 52m1 stop
4:15 pm - 10:50 pmCHS-SFO
9h 35m1 stop
$233American Airlines
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Tue, Apr 23 - Thu, Apr 25
10:35 am - 10:50 pmSFO-CHS
9h 15m2 stops
4:15 pm - 10:50 pmCHS-SFO
9h 35m1 stop
$239American Airlines
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Tue, Apr 23 - Thu, Apr 25
12:09 am - 10:29 amSFO-CHS
7h 20m1 stop
7:42 pm - 1:04 amCHS-SFO
8h 22m1 stop
$256United Airlines
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Sun, Apr 21 - Fri, Apr 26
6:00 am - 4:44 pmSFO-CHS
7h 44m1 stop
5:47 pm - 1:33 amCHS-SFO
10h 46m1 stop
$267Delta
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Tue, Apr 23 - Wed, Apr 24
9:59 pm - 10:59 amSFO-CHS
10h 00m1 stop
6:00 pm - 11:24 pmCHS-SFO
8h 24m1 stop
$297Delta
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Tue, Apr 16 - Wed, Apr 17
12:09 am - 10:29 amSFO-CHS
7h 20m1 stop
4:45 pm - 12:21 amCHS-SFO
10h 36m1 stop
$336United Airlines
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Mon, Apr 22 - Thu, Apr 25
10:50 am - 10:37 pmSFO-CHS
8h 47m1 stop
6:30 am - 12:40 pmCHS-SFO
9h 10m1 stop
$416JetBlue
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Wed, May 8 - Sat, May 18

Flights from San Francisco to Charleston - Travel Insights & Trends

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from San Francisco to Charleston to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from San Francisco to Charleston?

The average price of all flights from San Francisco to Charleston clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
If you are looking for a flight deal from San Francisco to Charleston, look for departures on Saturdays and avoid leaving on a Thursday, as it's usually the priciest day. When flying back from Charleston, Wednesday is the cheapest day to fly and Sunday is the most expensive.

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights from San Francisco to Charleston, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.
The cheapest month for flights from San Francisco to Charleston is September, where tickets cost $297 on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are June and November, where the average cost of tickets is $598 and $526 respectively.

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

To calculate daily average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each day before departure over the last year for flights from San Francisco to Charleston, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each month.
To get a below average price on the flight from San Francisco to Charleston, you should book around 2 days before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 49 days before departure.

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from San Francisco to Charleston?

The cheapest price for the route for each airline clicked by KAYAK users in the last 72 hours.
The best deals for a one-way ticket found by KAYAK users over the last 3 days were on Breeze Airways ($96) and American Airlines ($117). The cheapest round-trip tickets were found on Breeze Airways ($194) and American Airlines ($233).

Which cabin class options are there for flights between San Francisco and Charleston?

The average price of flights for each cabin class for the route found by users searching on KAYAK over the last 2 weeks.
There is only one cabin class option available for the route, which is Economy. Perform a search on KAYAK to find the latest prices and availability for all cabin fares, which differ across airlines.

How long does a flight from San Francisco to Charleston take?

Flying to Charleston from San Francisco requires at least one layover, as there are no direct flights for this route. The shortest flight duration is 6h 29m.

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Low season

January

High season

March

Cheapest flight

$96
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 28% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 16% lower on average.
Flight from San Francisco to Charleston

When to book flights from San Francisco to Charleston

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from San Francisco to Charleston based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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FAQs for booking flights from San Francisco to Charleston

  • How do I get from Charleston Airport (CHS) to the city center?

    Uber and taxi services are available to take you from CHS to the city center. The cost for this service is estimated to be approximately $25-$35 and the duration of the trip is around 20-25 minutes. There are shuttles available from CHS to the downtown area. The cost for this service is around $30 and the duration of the trip is around 30-40 minutes. Public buses from CHS to the city center cost around $2.40 and the duration of the trip is around 45-60 minutes.

  • What class seat options are available on Alaska Airlines flights from San Francisco to Charleston?

    Alaska Airlines offers several class seat options on flights from San Francisco to Charleston. Premium Class tickets come with free beer, wine, and drinks, 4 inches extra legroom than regular Main Cabin seats, and early boarding. First Class seating offers spacious seating, priority boarding, and a premium menu while Main Cabin seating is Alaska Airlines' standard seating option.

  • What is the luggage allowance on Spirit Airlines flights from San Francisco to Charleston?

    Spirit Airlines passengers are not entitled to any free checked baggage allowance on flights from San Francisco to Charleston. Passengers are required to pay a fee for checked baggage, and the baggage must adhere to specific size and weight limits. The maximum size limit for a carry-on bag is 22 x 18 x10 inches, the maximum weight limit for checked bags is 40 lbs, and the maximum size limit is 62 linear inches.

  • What services does United Airlines offer to economy passengers on flights from San Francisco to Charleston?

    United Economy passengers have access to a wide range of customizable flight experiences on flights from San Francisco to Charleston. They have the option to purchase Economy Plus seating for extra legroom and the airline offers bundles that include a combination of Economy Plus seating, a standard checked bag, Premier Access, and a United Club pass.

  • What is the cheapest flight from San Francisco to Charleston?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from San Francisco to Charleston was $96 for a one-way ticket and $179 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between San Francisco and Charleston?

    A passport is not required to fly from San Francisco to Charleston.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from San Francisco to Charleston?

    The Airbus A220-300 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the San Francisco to Charleston flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from San Francisco to Charleston?

    oneworld, Star Alliance, and SkyTeam are the airline alliances operating flights between San Francisco and Charleston, with SkyTeam being the most commonly used for this route.

  • What is the most popular layover when flying to Charleston from San Francisco?

    Charlotte is the most popular layover city among KAYAK users traveling from San Francisco to Charleston.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from San Francisco to Charleston, Breeze Airways or Delta?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from San Francisco to Charleston are Breeze Airways and Delta. With an average price for the route of $382 and an overall rating of 8.1, Breeze Airways is the most popular choice. Delta is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $440 and an overall rating of 8.0.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from San Francisco to Charleston?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from San Francisco to Charleston.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from San Francisco to Charleston?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Charleston from San Francisco is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from San Francisco to Charleston?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to Charleston with an airline and back to San Francisco with another airline. Booking your flights between San Francisco and CHS can sometimes prove cheaper using this method.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from San Francisco to Charleston?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Charleston from San Francisco up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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Top tips for finding a cheap flight from SFO to Charleston

  • Connecting flights from San Francisco (SFO) to Charleston (CHS) usually have layovers in different cities but this will depend on the airline. Some common layovers for the route include Atlanta (ATL), Orlando (MCO), Fort Lauderdale (FLL), Dallas (DFW), and Charlotte (CLT).
  • Sun Country Airlines allows pets on board their flights from San Francisco to Charleston. Pets are accepted as carry-on or checked baggage, but fees and restrictions apply.
  • Delta offers early boarding for families with small children so that they can get settled before takeoff. The airline also offers a range of in-flight entertainment options, including movies, TV shows, and games suitable for kids and an on-board menu that includes kid-friendly, parent-approved dishes on flights from San Francisco to Charleston.
  • For families with children, Frontier Airlines offers the "Kids Fly Free" program, which lets one child under the age of 15 to fly free for every adult discounted ticket cost booked on flights from San Francisco to Charleston.
  • Southwest Airlines offers various services to passengers with reduced mobility on flights from San Francisco to Charleston. These services include wheelchair assistance which is available at both San Francisco Airport (SFO) and Charleston Airport (CHS). Passengers may also request special accommodations, such as boarding assistance or seating accommodations.
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Top 5 airlines serving from San Francisco to Charleston

Need help choosing which airline to fly with from San Francisco to Charleston? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to KAYAK reviews.
8.1
Breeze AirwaysOverall score based on 72 reviews
88crew
83boarding
81overall
68food
81comfort
64entertainment
Airline reviews

Flight was on time. The crew was efficient and kind.

Flight was on time. The crew was efficient and kind.

Did not like the fact that I was charged to take on a bag I usually put in the overhead

My flight was delayed, not by much.?very good communication during fest and waiting to board.

Communication with airline electronically was difficult. No number seemed available to talk to customer service.

What could have been better is if Discover credit card would be able to purchase food

Crew was inconsistent in instructions in advising passengers about seat backs during take off. Perfunctory announcements except from cabin.

The experience with Breeze was really great. The app makes managing flights easy. You can check in on there 24 hours in advance, and your boarding pass is there, too. The flight crew and the staff at both our airports were wonderful. Snacks and drinks were reasonably priced. The seats were very comfortable, they even had adjustable headrests on every seat. The only downside is not having entertainment or Wi-Fi available onboard.

The price is amazing. I was worried about how the flight would be as I never flew then. Seats were very comfortable. We had lots of legroom. The Akron airport was really nice. Overall it didn't have the stress we usually experience with flying. Highly recommend

Flight delayed and moved to another gate. Got a text message updating the gate as final boarding finished. Missed flight, fighting for my refund

Prior to boarding we were told the flight was still on time up until about 20 minutes after the scheduled departure time. Details on the new departure time and gate were not provided to us in a timely fashion and we were lead to board a flight to Pittsburgh only to realized upon scanning my boarding pass that it was the wrong flight when signage at the gate said Providence. However, once on board the plane was comfortable and staff courteous and nice.

I didn’t not like that I could not select my seat and ended up with the worse seat.

The landing was bad and the hostess came two times and i was sleeping but when she served the person that nexts to me I woke up and she didn’t even asked me if I need any drink or snacks two times!!!!

Plane was late because of a mechanical malfunction and the food listed as available was not. Flight attendants seem over worked and under paid. They just done seem happy. And that can be seen in their faces.

Waited 3 hours on a plane to de-ice due to manpower issues. Waited another hour and a half once we landed because of a gate issue. Missed my connections. Created. A total of 13 hours of delay.

Great, on time departure, friendly and accommodating crew, great leg room, Smith flight

Plane was turned around due to fog half way into the flight, Delta did not properly direct passengers to stay on same flight and instead failed to properly rebook on Alaska

Like most domestic flights in the US, you are basically on your own with this airline when it comes to food, so be sure to purchase meals and drinks ahead of time or expect to arrive starving and dehydrated (like I was).

You need to be a hacker to get the (Free) WiFi

I guess they don’t serve drinks on planes anymore

The flight was overbooked and the staff at the gate started calling for volunteers to drop out and offering incentives. That delayed the flight

I really liked the way snacks and drinks were available throughout the flight!!! The flight attendants were also all fantastic!

Best Thing flight took less time than programmed, quick entry and exit. Recommended!

Always like Jet Blue! It seems, however, that people are getting bigger & seats are getting smaller! We had a very full flight and I couldn't get an aisle seat like I always do. I wish there were more leg room. People sitting next to me were very nice though so it was fine to disturb them if I needed to use the restroom. Otherwise the flight was fine but a bit long.

For some reason, the seats on this flight seemed unusually uncomfortable. Speaking with friends who took another JetBlue flight later in the day, they brought up the same issue.

None of the in flight Direct TV worked. A better selection of Shows would have been better. The baggage was s low. Otherwise we enjoyed our flight!

The service was very good, will use the airline again.

the staff was very helpful and the airline was very good.

JetBlue has really gone downhill. They have all the problems without the discounted price. If you need to get anywhere in time, this is no longer the airlines for you

Seat was surprisingly comfortable and roomy. I like the onboard “pantry”. Lavatory was kept very clean.

Flight was delayed 30 minutes, but otherwise was terrific. We used our points to upgrade to Mint for the first time which was a fun & comfortable. Josh & Kori were very attentive & genuinely cared about our comfort.

Airline did not explain reasons why flight was delayed two hours. Explanations were badly needed and rarely provided. Problem seemed to clearly be the airline’s fault and not the fault of the weather or airport.

Very uncomfortable seats and seat backs, and I am only 5’9”. Delayed due to crew issues, spent a long time with no ventilation. Teeny overhead bins. Wifi worked well. Arrived safely.

I was delighted that we were able to get on the 4:40 pm flight rather than our original booking at 6:55 pm!! Other than that, the flight was comfortable and landed early😊

Our flight was delayed many times throughout the day. The final delay was about 8 hours. I spent time in line to speak to someone at their understaffed desk, and also spent time waiting online and then chatting with a service rep. None of the United employees were any help at all. I desperately wanted to go get rest and possibly re-book my trip but I was denied any compensation or voucher for a hotel. I was repeatedly told it was not United's fault and therefore they had no compensation to offer. Overall, a cold and callous experience.

Paid WiFi was only available for a few minutes. Avoid at all costs.

Everything was great, only problem was that flights were delayed

Flight crew and pilots did great. Flight way delayed due to a part needing replacement. Based on what the pilot indicated- the maintenance crew could’ve resolved this more efficiently than replacing whole part- and taken less time

Pretty turbulent, but not anyone’s fault. They got us there. Impressed that they carried on with a drink service.

Please please take consideration when setting cabin temperature. The vents were not functional and it was over 70 degrees in the cabin during the winter months when most people are used to much cooler indoor temperatures. I was down to my white t-shirt and the sweat pants I wore from Auckland to San Francisco and was sweating profusely and there was NO VENT!

The best part was we weren’t too delayed. Seating space in economy is insulting and about as uncomfortable as one could expect before mutiny breaks out. Prep for landing happened well over 45 minutes before wheels down: no final garbage pickup and it interrupted those of us who needed tray tables down for dinner, etc.

No meal on a cross country flight? SFO-MiA is pretty much the definition of a coast to coast flight. No meal provided. Sky high wi-fi rates too. Stop nickel and diming your customers.

The staff was unprofessional and didn’t communicate very well. The boarding process was very disheveled, potentially due to a power outage the previous day but there was no contingency plan to properly get passengers boarded the following day. Once boarded the aircraft stayed on the tarmac for over 45 minutes due to high winds. The communication was sporadic but an announcement was finally made an additional 30 minutes later that the flight was cancelled but we couldn’t get off the plane. Prior to deplaning one of the gate agents came on the plane and made an announcement for everyone to pickup their checked bags and take a card to rebook a new reservation because they didn’t have adequate staff. Flights were missed, passengers went to different airports and there was little to no assistance from AA.

Apart from the delay due to unforeseen circumstances. The leg from sjc to dfw was fine. It was the leg from dfw to orf that we encountered issues mainly due to the flight attendant crew not being friendly. We had two small children and we needed some assistance to warm up milk so the baby would sleep. The crew just didn’t get it and made things very difficult. One made a remark that the baby’s dirty diaper smell was a “gift” to the plane in a rude way. Normally I’d brush that off as a funny comment if the rest of the trip the attendants were helpful or understanding of the difficulty we faced. But that wasn’t the case. We were met with rudeness on the second leg. Whereas on the first leg the crew were so nice and helpful.

Flight From PHX to CVG was on time, very professional staff

Flight was delayed and missed connecting flight. Did not give warning about delay until we showed up at the airport. Not good.

The usual wait at Columbus once you land to get to an open gate (20 minutes) and then the usual 30 minutes for your luggage to appear.

Nothing, flight was supposed to leave at 758 am. My flight didn’t leave until 430 pm. Spent the whole day at the airport.

Everything was very good EXCEPT the food, on a five and a half hour trip. They only gave to us was snacks in first class. They didn't give us pillows or blankets.

It was wonderful upgrading to first. Plane was so cold thou. Crew was great. Wish there was a food option in first for such a long flight. Doesnt matter the time of day. Chintzy.

Do a bit better with n first class offer some real food and pillows

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Recent one-way flight deals

 
Only flying one-way? Below are some of the best one-way flight deals from San Francisco to Charleston found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.
4/26Fri
1 stopBreeze Airways
6h 44mSFO-CHS
$96
5/14Tue
1 stopBreeze Airways
6h 56mSFO-CHS
$100
4/30Tue
1 stopAmerican Airlines
9h 52mSFO-CHS
$117
5/5Sun
1 stopUnited Airlines
7h 20mSFO-CHS
$118
5/1Wed
3 stops
30h 46mSFO-CHS
$119
4/30Tue
3 stops
20h 52mSFO-CHS
$122
4/21Sun
1 stopUnited Airlines
7h 20mSFO-CHS
$128
8/15Thu
1 stopDelta
7h 31mSFO-CHS
$219
4/5Fri
1 stopDelta
8h 51mSFO-CHS
$266
4/2Tue
1 stopAmerican Airlines
9h 17mSFO-CHS
$366

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Last minute flights from San Francisco to Charleston

Last minute flight, train and bus deals

 
These last-minute flight deals are the cheapest flights found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours for flights from San Francisco to Charleston that are departing in the next 10 days.
3/30Sat
multi-stopBreeze Airways
7h 27mSFO-CHS
4/2Tue
multi-stopBreeze Airways
7h 51mCHS-SFO
$425
3/30Sat
multi-stopBreeze Airways
7h 27mSFO-CHS
4/2Tue
multi-stopBreeze Airways
7h 51mCHS-SFO
$472
3/31Sun
multi-stopBreeze Airways
7h 01mSFO-CHS
4/11Thu
multi-stopBreeze Airways
7h 51mCHS-SFO
$553
3/31Sun
multi-stopBreeze Airways
7h 01mSFO-CHS
4/3Wed
multi-stopBreeze Airways
8h 22mCHS-SFO
$559
3/31Sun
multi-stop
19h 26mSFO-CHS
4/2Tue
multi-stop
7h 51mCHS-SFO
$574
3/30Sat
multi-stop
7h 27mSFO-CHS
3/31Sun
multi-stop
30h 31mCHS-SFO
$642
3/30Sat
multi-stopAmerican Airlines
7h 16mSFO-CHS
3/31Sun
multi-stopAmerican Airlines
9h 29mCHS-SFO
$736
3/30Sat
multi-stopAmerican Airlines
8h 58mSFO-CHS
4/2Tue
multi-stopAmerican Airlines
9h 49mCHS-SFO
$737
3/30Sat
multi-stopUnited Airlines
12h 03mSFO-CHS
4/2Tue
multi-stopUnited Airlines
11h 16mCHS-SFO
$852
3/31Sun
multi-stopUnited Airlines
13h 11mSFO-CHS
4/2Tue
multi-stopUnited Airlines
11h 43mCHS-SFO
$920

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San Francisco - Charleston Flights

Departure:

San Francisco (SFO)United States

Destination:

Charleston (CHS)United States

Return flight deals:

Charleston - San Francisco

Cabin classes:

$261