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Cheapest round-trip
$228
Typical prices: $303-$465
Breeze Airways
Wed 9/5Wed 9/12
CHS - LAX • Non-stop
Cheapest one-way
$113
Typical prices: $177-$351
Breeze Airways
Wed 9/26
CHS - LAX • Non-stop
Nonstop flights
You can fly direct with Breeze Airways. Average duration is 5h 41m
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When to book
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Our data shows that travelers who book at least 20 weeks in advance save around 43% compared to booking last minute.
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Cheapest • 24% price drop
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Cheapest • Avg $253 (round-trip)
Shortest trip • 6h 49m (one-way)
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Cheap Flights from Charleston to Los Angeles (CHS-LAX)

 
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Recent round-trip flight deals from Charleston to Los Angeles

Sat, Sep 5 - Sat, Sep 12
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9:28 am - 11:53 amCHS  Charleston-LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles
5h 25mnonstop
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12:51 pm - 8:38 pmLAX  Los Angeles Los Angeles-CHS Charleston
4h 47mnonstop
$217Breeze Airways
Sat, Sep 5 - Sat, Sep 12
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9:28 am - 11:53 amCHS  Charleston-LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles
5h 25mnonstop
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12:51 pm - 8:38 pmLAX  Los Angeles Los Angeles-CHS Charleston
4h 47mnonstop
$228Breeze Airways
Sat, Sep 26 - Tue, Sep 29
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9:23 am - 12:06 pmCHS  Charleston-LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles
5h 43mnonstop
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9:40 pm - 8:38 amLAX  Los Angeles Los Angeles-CHS Charleston
7h 58m1 stop Orlando
$283Multiple Airlines
Wed, Sep 16 - Mon, Sep 21
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9:23 am - 12:06 pmCHS  Charleston-LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles
5h 43mnonstop
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9:40 pm - 8:38 amLAX  Los Angeles Los Angeles-CHS Charleston
7h 58m1 stop Orlando
$293Multiple Airlines
Wed, Sep 30 - Wed, Oct 7
American Airlines Logo
1:11 pm - 6:59 pmCHS  Charleston-LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles
8h 48m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth
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1:01 pm - 11:57 pmLAX  Los Angeles Los Angeles-CHS Charleston
7h 56m1 stop Charlotte Douglas
$307American Airlines
Sat, Oct 3 - Wed, Oct 7
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12:22 pm - 6:38 pmCHS  Charleston-LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles
9h 16m1 stop Charlotte Douglas
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6:00 am - 6:14 pmLAX  Los Angeles Los Angeles-CHS Charleston
9h 14m1 stop Charlotte Douglas
$307American Airlines
Sat, Sep 5 - Sat, Sep 12
Delta Logo
3:00 pm - 7:17 pmCHS  Charleston-LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles
7h 17m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
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9:50 am - 10:15 pmLAX  Los Angeles Los Angeles-CHS Charleston
9h 25m1 stop Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
$307Delta
Tue, Dec 8 - Wed, Dec 16
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5:10 am - 10:05 amCHS  Charleston-LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles
7h 55m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
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6:00 am - 6:07 pmLAX  Los Angeles Los Angeles-CHS Charleston
9h 07m1 stop Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
$307Delta
Sat, Feb 13 - Tue, Feb 16
United Airlines Logo
2:30 pm - 7:54 pmCHS  Charleston-LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles
8h 24m1 stop Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
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12:10 am - 10:27 amLAX  Los Angeles Los Angeles-CHS Charleston
7h 17m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
$307United Airlines
Sat, Sep 5 - Sun, Sep 6
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6:30 am - 11:23 amCHS  Charleston-LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles
7h 53m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
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10:44 am - 9:34 pmLAX  Los Angeles Los Angeles-CHS Charleston
7h 50m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
$307United Airlines
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Price, demand and travel trends for Charleston to Los Angeles flights

Use KAYAK data on prices, travel dates, airlines and seasonal trends to compare options and book flights from Charleston to Los Angeles with more confidence.

How much is a round-trip flight from Charleston to Los Angeles?

Round-trip flights from Charleston to Los Angeles start at $228. Prices are below average for this route right now, with typical round-trip fares ranging from $303 to $465. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $228 on Breeze Airways.

What's the cheapest day of the week to fly from Charleston to Los Angeles?

Wednesday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Charleston to Los Angeles, it is 10% cheaper than the average day. Tuesday is the most expensive day with flight prices 12% higher than average. Based on deals found by KAYAK users in the last 12 months.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Charleston to Los Angeles?

  • September is the cheapest month to fly from Charleston to Los Angeles at $288 round-trip.
  • March ($455) and December ($451) are the most expensive months.
  • The price difference between flying in the cheapest and most expensive months is 57% on average.
This is based on KAYAK aggregated and averaged internal data over the past 12 months.

When are prices from Charleston to Los Angeles the cheapest?

Flights from Charleston to Los Angeles are cheapest 20 weeks before departure. Booking in this window typically costs about 43% less than the average last-minute fare (within 2 weeks of the flight), based on KAYAK data.

Expert advice

Expert advice for your flight from Charleston to Los Angeles

 
KAYAK teamed up with top travel experts to share the best tips for your journey.
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Stefanie Waldek

Stefanie Waldek

Expert on LAX

Stefanie Waldek is a freelance space, travel, and design writer based in Saratoga Springs, NY. Her words have appeared in Space.com, Travel + Leisure, Condé Nast Traveler, Architectural Digest, and House Beautiful, among other publications. An expert in aviation and expedition cruising, Stefanie is frequently up in the air or on the sea, likely en route to Antarctica or the Arctic.

Brandon Schultz

Brandon Schultz

Expert on CHS

Brandon Schultz is an award-winning food and travel writer based in New York City. His work has appeared in Forbes, AAA, Thrillist, Travel + Leisure, and The Daily Meal, among many others, and he is the author of 6 books, including 3 cookbooks.

Key details for Charleston to Los Angeles flights

Low season

February

Cheapest flight

$113
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 16% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 6% lower on average.
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When to book flights from Charleston to Los Angeles

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Your Charleston to Los Angeles flight questions, answered

Find helpful route details based on KAYAK data, including flight times, airports, airlines and booking questions.

  • Which among the airlines flying from Charleston to Los Angeles offers the carry-on policy?

    United Airlines is one of the airlines among those flying to Los Angeles that allows its passengers to come on board with one carry-on bag and one personal item. The maximum weight of the carry-on baggage you bring onboard for your travel is 30 lb.

  • Which airline offers special diets to its passengers with specific dietary requirements?

    If you have a specific dietary requirement and you are planning on flying from Charleston to Los Angeles, you should book an airline that offers special diets to its passengers. Those travelers with medical and religious needs should book American Airlines for their flight to Los Angeles so as their needs to be met.

  • Which is the best eco-friendly airline suitable for booking from Charleston to Los Angeles?

    Spirit Airlines is one of the fuel-efficient airlines flying from Charleston to Los Angeles that you can consider booking if you want an eco-friendly airline. It has also reduced the GHC excretion intensity through the burning of a 20% minimum fuel and reduced the operational cost.

  • How can I easily get out of Los Angeles Airport to the city center?

    Upon your arrival in Los Angeles City from Charleston you should consider taking a taxi as your mode of transport to get you out of the airport to your preferred destination. It is the quickest and most reliable means of transport operating between the airport and the city center.

  • Which airlines offer extra legroom and free seat selection on Charleston to Los Angeles flights?

    Among airlines operating Charleston to Los Angeles flights:

    • Breeze Airways: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection

    Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

  • What airlines are available from Charleston to Los Angeles?

    Only Breeze Airways operates flights between Charleston and Los Angeles.

  • Which airports can I use when flying from Charleston to Los Angeles?

    Flights from Charleston to Los Angeles usually depart from Charleston (CHS) and arrive at Los Angeles Los Angeles (LAX).

  • Which airlines include bags at no extra cost on Charleston to Los Angeles flights?

    Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

    • Breeze Airways: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class

    Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route and airline, so travelers should check the fare details before booking.

  • What cabin classes can I book on flights from Charleston to Los Angeles?

    Four cabin classes are available on flights from Charleston to Los Angeles:

    • Economy Class
    • Premium Economy Class
    • Business Class
    • First Class

    Prices vary by airline.

  • How much can I save by taking a layover when flying from Charleston to Los Angeles?

    On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $253 round-trip via Miami (MIA), compared to $324 for nonstop.

  • What is the standard checked-bag allowance on flights from Charleston to Los Angeles?

    There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $40–$100 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

  • Which airports do connecting flights from Charleston to Los Angeles pass through?

    One-stop flights from Charleston to Los Angeles most commonly connect through:

    • Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) - 33% of one-stop connections
    • Charlotte Douglas (CLT) - 26% of one-stop connections
    • New Orleans Louis Armstrong (MSY) - 15% of one-stop connections
    • Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) - 7% of one-stop connections

    Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

  • Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from Charleston to Los Angeles?

    Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 20% on the Charleston to Los Angeles route. Wednesday is the cheapest departure day at $342 round-trip on average, while Tuesday is the most expensive at $423, a difference of $81. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

  • What popular places can I visit in Los Angeles?

    Some of the most popular sights in Los Angeles are Venice Beach, Los Angeles Convention Center and Crypto.com Arena. These are among the most viewed places in Los Angeles on KAYAK.

  • What are the earliest and latest flights from Charleston to Los Angeles?

    These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Charleston to Los Angeles:

    • Earliest: departs at 9:23 am and lands at 3:04 pm
    • Latest: departs at 9:28 am and lands at 3:09 pm.

    The flight takes about 5h 41m.

  • How expensive are last-minute Charleston to Los Angeles flights?

    Last-minute fares on this route - booked within 2 weeks of departure - run 48% above the route average of $377. Book 20 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

  • How long is a flight from Charleston to Los Angeles?

    A nonstop flight from Charleston to Los Angeles takes 5h 41m, covering 2,200 miles.

  • Do I need a passport to fly from Charleston to Los Angeles?

    No, a passport is not required for this domestic route, but you will need a real ID-compliant driver's license, a state ID, or another TSA-accepted form of identification.

  • How are flight prices from Charleston to Los Angeles looking right now?

    One-way fares from Charleston to Los Angeles are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $145, which is 42% below the typical average for this route.

  • How much time can I save by choosing a different layover airport from Charleston to Los Angeles?

    Flying via Houston Hobby (HOU) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 6h 49m, compared with 7h 05m via Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) and 7h 16m via Nashville Intl (BNA).

  • What is the time difference between Charleston and Los Angeles?

    Los Angeles is 3 hours behind Charleston (Pacific Time vs Eastern Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

  • What car rental options are available at Los Angeles Los Angeles Airport (LAX)?

    Los Angeles Los Angeles Airport (LAX) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $4 for economy cars. Top options include:
    · Ace
    · Thrifty
    · Dollar
    · Hertz
    · Alamo

  • How much should I expect to pay for a Charleston to Los Angeles flight?

    Round-trip flights from Charleston to Los Angeles range from $303 to $465, with an average of $377 over the past 12 months. Anything below $303 counts as a good deal.

Your guide to booking Charleston to Los Angeles flights

Get tips on when to book, when to fly and what to know before your trip.
  • If your dates can be flexible, aim for a Wednesday departure instead of Tuesday. On this route, Wednesday flights average $342 - about $81 less than Tuesday (19% savings) based on the last 12 months.
  • For the best chance at a low fare, aim to book around 20 weeks before you fly. On this route, that window historically saves about 43% versus last-minute pricing (KAYAK booking data, last 12 months).
  • If you can choose when to travel, plan your Charleston to Los Angeles trip for September. Fares historically average $288 round-trip in that month - typically $167 less than the most expensive month, which is March (based on the last 12 months).
  • If you have the time, taking a 1-stop flight through Miami Airport (MIA) can be cheaper than flying direct. The cheapest layover option averages $253 round-trip on this route - about $71 less than direct flights (based on the last 12 months).
  • If you're arriving late at night and need somewhere to stay, check out these hotels close to Los Angeles Los Angeles Airport.
    - Hyatt Regency Los Angeles International Airport
    - Sheraton Gateway Los Angeles Hotel
    - Sonesta Los Angeles Airport LAX
  • Most of the planes from Charleston flying to Los Angeles usually consider starting their journey from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and land at Charleston International Airport (CHS). You can also choose Charleston Executive Airport (JZI) and Hollywood Burbank Airport (BUR) as your departure and arrival airports respectively. This is an unpopular route and by using it there are high chances of getting cheaper flights.
  • Booking Delta while flying from Charleston to Los Angeles, you will have one layover along your journey before reaching your destination. Hartsfield–Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) is the layover airport you will have to stop at along your way.
  • Buses are the main public transport mode that links Charleston Airport and downtown Charleston. If you want to reach the airport for your flight to Los Angeles, you should consider using them. You should consider using route eleven (11) when traveling.
  • When you are flying from Charleston to Los Angeles with your family in the company of your young ones, you are supposed to book a kid-friendly airline for the comfort and enjoyment of your child. JetBlue is one of the kid-friendly airlines, with amenities that include entertainment, kid`s meals, and kid`s games offered on its planes. It also has the most legroom coaches that make lap traveling of kids and infants more comfortable.
  • For those pet lovers travelers flying from Charleston to Los Angeles, they should book one of the pet-friendly airlines. If you book Alaska Airlines, for instance, a maximum of two pets can travel in-cabin. The combined weight of the pets and that of the kennel should not exceed 20 lb. Additionally, only pets older than 8 weeks are allowed in-cabin.

Prefer to fly direct from Charleston to Los Angeles?

 
Find which airlines fly direct from Charleston Airport to Los Angeles Los Angeles Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

Charleston to Los Angeles Los Angeles

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Saturday

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Direct returns

Los Angeles Los Angeles to Charleston

Wednesday

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