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Three cabin classes are available on flights from Charleston to San Francisco:

• Economy Class
• Business Class
• First Class

A nonstop flight from Charleston to San Francisco takes 00m, covering 2,389 miles.

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.

Round-trip flights from Charleston to San Francisco range from $313 to $512, with an average of $408 over the past 12 months. Anything below $313 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 43% above the $408 route average. Book 23 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

One-way fares from Charleston to San Francisco are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $155, which is 42% below the typical average for this route.

San Francisco Airport (SFO) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $15 for economy cars. Top options include:

• Europcar
• Thrifty
• Dollar
• Hertz
• Fox

Flights from Charleston to San Francisco usually depart from Charleston (CHS) and arrive at San Francisco (SFO).

One-stop flights from Charleston to San Francisco most commonly connect through:

• Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) - 31% of one-stop connections
• Charlotte Douglas (CLT) - 27% of one-stop connections
• Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky (CVG) - 8% of one-stop connections
• Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) - 8% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 44% on flights from Charleston to San Francisco. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at $296 round-trip on average, while Monday is the most expensive at $527, a difference of $231.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

Flying via Louisville Intl (SDF) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 7h 15m, compared with 7h 22m via Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky (CVG) and 7h 31m via Austin Bergstrom (AUS).

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

Some of the most popular sights in San Francisco are Fisherman's Wharf, Union Square and Moscone Center. These are among the most viewed places in San Francisco on KAYAK.

SFO primarily serves the San Francisco Bay area, which includes San Francisco. Other towns served by SFO include San Mateo, San Jose, Mountain View, and Oakland, all of which are within less than an hour's driving distance from the airport.

Ticket classes of American Airlines include Basic Economy, Premium Economy, Business Class, First Class, and Flagship First Class. Basic Economy is the most affordable. Premium Economy offers more legroom and enhanced meal service. Business Class and First Class passengers enjoy personalized service, priority check-in, and access to airport lounges. Flagship First is the most luxurious of the classes, with access to exclusive Flagship Lounges.

You can bring a liquid, aerosol, or gel to the cabin of your flight to SFO, provided that the liquid is in a container that does not exceed 3.4 ounces. The container should be in a transparent quart-size resealable bag, of which you can only bring one.

You can use a train, bus, or taxi from the airport to downtown San Francisco. The cheapest option is the 292 bus which departs from Terminal G-Lower Level station for a 3-hour and 22-minute journey. If you want to travel faster, take a taxi, which takes 39 minutes for the same journey.