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Cheap Flights from Charleston to Los Angeles (CHS-LAX)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Charleston to Los Angeles 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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Recent round-trip flight deals from Charleston to Los Angeles

Thu, Aug 21 - Mon, Aug 25
Breeze Airways Logo
7:00 am - 11:53 amCHS-LAX
7h 53m1 stop
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10:02 pm - 6:00 amLAX-CHS
4h 58mnonstop
$172Breeze Airways
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Fri, Aug 22 - Wed, Aug 27
Breeze Airways Logo
6:53 pm - 9:17 pmCHS-LAX
5h 24mnonstop
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12:38 pm - 10:50 pmLAX-CHS
7h 12m1 stop
$180Breeze Airways
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Tue, Jul 29 - Tue, Aug 5
Breeze Airways Logo
7:00 am - 11:53 amCHS-LAX
7h 53m1 stop
Breeze Airways Logo
12:38 pm - 10:50 pmLAX-CHS
7h 12m1 stop
$189Breeze Airways
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Tue, Aug 26 - Wed, Sep 3
Breeze Airways Logo
9:13 am - 11:37 amCHS-LAX
5h 24mnonstop
Breeze Airways Logo
12:43 pm - 8:28 pmLAX-CHS
4h 45mnonstop
$190Breeze Airways
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Mon, Jun 30 - Fri, Jul 4
Southwest Logo
5:00 pm - 10:25 pmCHS-LAX
8h 25m1 stop
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12:35 pm - 9:55 pmLAX-CHS
6h 20m1 stop
$271Southwest
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Mon, Jun 30 - Fri, Jul 4
Southwest Logo
5:30 pm - 11:10 pmCHS-LAX
8h 40m1 stop
Southwest Logo
10:40 am - 9:55 pmLAX-CHS
8h 15m2 stops
$276Southwest
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Sun, Aug 31 - Thu, Sep 4
Delta Logo
6:20 am - 9:37 amCHS-LAX
6h 17m1 stop
Delta Logo
2:15 pm - 11:51 pmLAX-CHS
6h 36m1 stop
$297Delta
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Sat, Aug 30 - Wed, Sep 3
Delta Logo
8:05 am - 12:52 pmCHS-LAX
7h 47m1 stop
Delta Logo
2:15 pm - 11:51 pmLAX-CHS
6h 36m1 stop
$300Delta
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Tue, Jul 1 - Thu, Jul 3
United Airlines Logo
4:27 pm - 10:30 pmCHS-LAX
9h 03m1 stop
United Airlines Logo
12:08 am - 10:23 amLAX-CHS
7h 15m1 stop
$371United Airlines
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Sun, Aug 31 - Sun, Aug 31
American Airlines Logo
6:00 am - 3:11 pmCHS-LAX
12h 11m2 stops
American Airlines Logo
7:50 pm - 8:16 amLAX-CHS
9h 26m2 stops
$380American Airlines
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Expert advice for your flight from Charleston to Los Angeles

 
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Arrive at CHS early to avoid missing flights, as rebooking can take days due to full flights.

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LAX

Use the LAX FlyAway bus for convenient transport to Downtown L.A. or Van Nuys, avoiding parking hassles.

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KAYAK's insights & trends for Charleston to Los Angeles flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Charleston to Los Angeles 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 Charleston to Los Angeles?

The average price of all round-trip flights from Charleston to Los Angeles clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.

When flying from Charleston to Los Angeles, you should consider leaving on a Thursday and avoid Mondays if you are looking for the best rates. For your return to Charleston, you’ll find the best rates on Wednesdays and the most expensive ones on Tuesdays.

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Charleston to Los Angeles, 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 Charleston to Los Angeles is May, where tickets cost $224 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and June, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $476 and $378 respectively.

Can I save money by flying with a layover from Charleston to Los Angeles?

The average round-trip price for all non-stop flights, flights with one layover, and flights with two layovers for the route found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.

No, with an average price for the route of $330, prices are generally cheapest when you fly direct.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Charleston to Los Angeles?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Charleston to Los Angeles, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.

To get a below average price on the flight from Charleston to Los Angeles, you should book around 2 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 26 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low seasonJanuary
High seasonJuly
Cheapest flight$86
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 12% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 9% lower on average.
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When to book flights from Charleston to Los Angeles

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Charleston to Los Angeles 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 Charleston to Los Angeles

  • 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.

  • What is the cheapest flight from Charleston to Los Angeles?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Charleston to Los Angeles was $86 for a one-way ticket and $172 for a round-trip.

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

    No

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from Charleston to Los Angeles?

    When flying out of Charleston you will be using Charleston. You will be landing at Los Angeles, also known as Los Angeles.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Charleston to Los Angeles?

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

  • On which days can I fly direct from Charleston to Los Angeles?

    You can catch a nonstop flight from Charleston to Los Angeles on on Monday, Tuesday, and Friday.

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

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Charleston to Los Angeles are Breeze Airways and Delta. With an average price for the route of $256 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 $348 and an overall rating of 8.0.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Charleston to Los Angeles?

    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 Charleston to Los Angeles.

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

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Los Angeles from Charleston 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 Charleston to Los Angeles?

    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 Los Angeles with an airline and back to Charleston with another airline. Booking your flights between Charleston and LAX 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 Charleston to Los Angeles?

    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 Los Angeles from Charleston up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from Charleston to Los Angeles

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $102 or less one-way and $190 or less round-trip.
  • 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?

 
Direct data is based off flight results for the next 60 days. Find direct flights from all airlines flying direct from Charleston to Los Angeles.
Find which airlines fly direct from Charleston Airport to Los Angeles Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

Charleston to Los Angeles

Monday

Breeze Airways

Breeze Airways

Tuesday

Breeze Airways

Breeze Airways

Friday

Breeze Airways

Breeze Airways

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Direct returns

Los Angeles to Charleston

Monday

Breeze Airways

Breeze Airways

Tuesday

Breeze Airways

Breeze Airways

Friday

Breeze Airways

Breeze Airways

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Top 5 airlines serving from Charleston to Los Angeles

 
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Breeze AirwaysOverall score based on 181 reviews
8.8Crew
6.6Entertainment
8.2Comfort
6.7Food
8.3Boarding
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The return flight was soooooo much colder than the departure flight to Connecticut! I appreciated the layover because I didn't have to change planes. The staff and the service were the best! Everyone was so professional and accommodating. Having internet was great, but for the movies the flight offers through the app could be updated. THANKS EVERYONE! I fly BREEZE every opportunity I can get.

10.0 ExcellentAnonymous, Jun 2025BDL - RDU
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The return flight was soooooo much colder than the departure flight to Connecticut! I appreciated the layover because I didn't have to change planes. The staff and the service were the best! Everyone was so professional and accommodating. Having internet was great, but for the movies the flight offers through the app could be updated. THANKS EVERYONE! I fly BREEZE every opportunity I can get.

The flight was comfortable with the usual slight turbulence. Macadamia Nuts would be great snacks to purchase in flight.

This is one of the worst trips that I have ever had. Ending up with an overnight delay. I’m not happy with the fact that they did not provide and set up the arrangement needed for lodging that we had to do it on our own. I also feel there should’ve been Compensation for food.

Had to approach landing twice which caused concern but probably due to weather

This was my first time flying your airline and it was okay. The people were nice but I am not used to all the add ons and no movies or even water. But I knew it was going to be that way. I think I prefer paying for the extras to be more comfortable.

Plane did no snacks and had no wifi or entertainment although the flight was 4 hours long.

My original booking was a nonstop flight. It got changed to a flight with a 6vhour layover that became a 7+ hour lay over. I'll never fly this airline again after this roundtrip is over.

I was surprised at how wonderful it was. The aircraft was clean. The crew was warm and welcoming and as a result the passengers were friendly. One warning the only free thing was water. I kind of liked picking wet hat I was willing to pay for and what I was willing to skip.

The flight wasn’t big on frills, which is fine with me. I flew into Islip MacArthur Airport, which saved me from having to go through LaGuardia to visit friends on Long Island. It was inexpensive and super convenient!

Great experience! This was my first time flying with them and I could not have been happier.

It was a perfect flight in all aspects! Both legs!

Boarding process, crew were good. But the seats were so uncomfortable that was all I could focus on. I literally had to sit forward so that all 3 of us could fit in row. I will try to avoid Southwest in the future for any flights over 60 minutes.

Great flight, 47 passengers on a 180 seat plane. Stewardess was pleasant and cheerful.

Great experience flying Southwest. The crew was really kind and helpful, and very friendly with our toddler.

Plane late from DC to Austin 30 minutes. Crew made up much of the time enroute to San Diego.

Fine, but how to board on SW versus othrr airlines, is just lame. Goood staff though and all was solid otherwise.

Was as expected. Crowed planes. Too many carryons delaying takeoff. But the ride only took an hour and saved me a lot of time SFO is a not a great airport.

Was as expected. Crowed planes. Too many carryons delaying takeoff. But the ride only took an hour and saved me a lot of time SFO is a hell hole of an airport. It is the new LaGuardia. Everything Cobbled together. Security gates closed. Terri directional signage

I will be flying again Southwest Airlines. Friendly crew, comfortable and affordable.

The plane arrived 25 minutes late, and the Wi-Fi was slower than it usually is.

5 hours of delay that could've been much shorter if Delta had taken the 1 hour delay they imposed on the flight before boarding to run any of the plane checks required for flight to find the hydraulic issue that required nearly 3 hours to fix. $24 of meal credit buys a sandwich and a soft drink. Poor communication within the terminal about what gate we'd be re-boarding from and when we'd be re-boarding.

The entertainment and wifi mostly didn't work on this flight.

Terrible entertainment system - kept freezing and audio kept cutting out. Snacks were mediocre at best for a 5 hour flight.

I am still upset that my bag was lost on a recent trip to Rome ; we were inconvenienced and out €150 Euros ; delta has refused to reimburse us

This had nothing to do with Delta… The flights were on time and flawless. The service was excellent. We purchased seats in (aisle/middle) comfort plus since this was a cross country flight. Unfortunately, the woman seated at the window was 300+ pounds and, as might be expected, covered up about a third of the middle seat also. there was absolutely nothing that Delta could have done about that… I just don’t know what the answer should be. If you purchase a seat, you should should be able to use the entire seat and not just the portion that someone else is not sitting/oozing in. Disappointing…there should be something that could be done….I'm just not sure what solution could be.

I love the free WiFi!! Crew was nice. Bathroom was decent. First time flying delta in a long time and I enjoyed it. Will definitely look into booking with Delta more but I think Delta is a little more expensive than the other airlines.

The plane was old with small storage areas that had problems closing/latching and not enough storage for everyone, and worn, damaged seats. Service was great but feel a little unsafe on such well used planes.

Seats are much much more comfortable than United, which is what I usually fly

If I pay extra for "comfort+" I expect leg room where I can stretch my legs. I was seated with an attendant's seat blocking my feet. Knee space was fine but my feet had less room than the non-"comfort+" seats. Also, don't go cheap on food when you have flights of 3+ hours. It's insulting.

Only one side of the heafphone jack work. Crew was friendly and helpful.

Boarding was mayhem. Late boarding by 15 minutes because of lack of staff (missing 1 flight attendant. We had to wait for an arrival of another plane before we could board). Flight was a little rough, but cannot blame on airlines.

Great experience…left a bit behind schedule but made up fir that in the air and landed 10 minutes early 😁

United out of SFO is having issues with catering so none of our meals were loaded on the plane and no offer of compensation for our tickets purchased was offered.

A bit rush for transit. Food and entertainment are not available

Wonderful and fast TSA checkpoint. The line was fast and our gate was close by

The gate was too far away for the connecting flight

Generally good. The aisles have gotten narrower which can slow down boarding. Flight crew was great! Healthier complimentary snacks would be appreciated. Due to earthquake in San Francisco we had to circle in air space for a bit but then had a smooth landing. I laud the flight crew for their patience ;)

We tried to upgrade to economy premium but were told this was not possible as we had booked through United Airlines (and Air Canada was operating the flight). This seemed silly given there was ample space in economy premium. Additionally, we had to wait almost 1.5 hours upon arrival to taxi to the gate. Otherwise, the crew were very pleasant and passengers were friendly.

The agents was very rude and they charged me $50 for a carry-on bag saying that it was too big and then I saw someone going on a plane with the same size bag as me

For the most part united was a good experience, how ever when they came by with the snacks and water, they completely passed by my wife and I. As we were in separate rows. On a 5 hr flight we were not offered water

Loved the staff, boarding and drink options! Wish the comfort of the seat could have been better nevertheless

Honestly, I haven’t flown American in years, probably due to the pandemic and my being unable to travel for certain periods in the last two years, but it was a good experience to dig out or obtain a new American Airlines account after many years of traveling for business with American in the past.

One bottle of water and a package of cookies for comfort plus. We had to literally beg a flight attendant for an extra bottle of water later in the flight due to feeling dehydrated.

Flight boarded from Gate 39 at OGG, the farthest gate in the terminal. There were no Hawaiian themed amenities for the flight. The first class service was mediocre at best; I received not special welcome or recognition as an executive platinum member of American Advantage program. The flight attendants were more concerned with their cell phones than saying "thank you" to the passengers as we disembarked. Fortunately, the flight arrived at LAX a few minutes early.

Bigger seats. Board back to front! Disembark front to back!

Plane was pretty clean, staff was friendly and helpful, flight left about on time arrived early. Took a long time to board and get off the plane - carry on items didn't have enough room so people had to move all around to find places.

Would have been good to have a meal since it was a 5.5 hour flight

Great thanks - a whole row to myself. Good food but film selection not great.

My boarding pass wouldn't pull up in the app very easily and had to really dig through my email. That caused a delay in TSA..

I liked the duration speed while in the air but that is is for positive things to say. The service was over 3 hours late, staff not very friendly (probably because they were also late to the destination), uncomfortable seats and disappointing food options

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