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Cheapest round-trip
$368
Typical prices: $407-$566
Southwest
Fri 11/9Sun 11/11
OAK - CHS • 1 stop
Cheapest one-way
$145
Typical prices: $219-$278
Multiple Airlines
Sun 10/28
OAK - CHS • 2 stops
Nonstop flights
Not available
There are currently no direct flights between Oakland and Charleston. You'll need to take a connecting flight to reach the destination.
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When to travel
November
Cheapest • 16% price drop
October
Most popular
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Top layover airports
Seattle/Tacoma Intl (SEA)
Cheapest • Avg $340 (round-trip)
Houston Hobby (HOU)
Shortest trip • 7h 10m (one-way)
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Cheap Flights from Oakland to Charleston (OAK-CHS)

 
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Recent round-trip flight deals from Oakland to Charleston

Mon, Nov 9 - Wed, Nov 11
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11:50 pm - 4:30 pmOAK  Oakland-CHS Charleston
13h 40m1 stop Chicago Midway
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1:25 pm - 8:40 pmCHS  Charleston-OAK Oakland
10h 15m2 stops Dallas Love Field Los Angeles
$368Southwest
Mon, Nov 9 - Wed, Nov 11
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7:52 pm - 4:55 pmOAK  Oakland-CHS Charleston
18h 03m1 stop Seattle/Tacoma Intl
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5:58 pm - 12:01 pmCHS  Charleston-OAK Oakland
21h 03m1 stop Seattle/Tacoma Intl
$397Alaska Airlines
Thu, Oct 29 - Mon, Nov 2
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5:40 am - 8:05 pmOAK  Oakland-CHS Charleston
11h 25m1 stop Denver Intl
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7:10 pm - 12:35 amCHS  Charleston-OAK Oakland
8h 25m1 stop Chicago Midway
$404Southwest
Mon, Nov 9 - Wed, Nov 11
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5:00 pm - 8:43 amOAK  Oakland-CHS Charleston
12h 43m2 stops Salt Lake City Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
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6:00 am - 4:17 pmCHS  Charleston-OAK Oakland
13h 17m2 stops New York John F Kennedy Intl Salt Lake City
$409Delta
Thu, Jan 21 - Sun, Jan 24
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6:48 pm - 5:19 pmOAK  Oakland-CHS Charleston
19h 31m1 stop Seattle/Tacoma Intl
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6:22 pm - 12:22 pmCHS  Charleston-OAK Oakland
21h 00m1 stop Seattle/Tacoma Intl
$422Alaska Airlines
Thu, Oct 29 - Mon, Nov 2
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5:50 am - 6:00 pmOAK  Oakland-CHS Charleston
9h 10m2 stops Chicago Midway Baltimore/Washington
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7:10 pm - 12:35 amCHS  Charleston-OAK Oakland
8h 25m1 stop Chicago Midway
$427Southwest
Tue, Nov 10 - Sun, Nov 15
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6:25 am - 7:35 pmOAK  Oakland-CHS Charleston
10h 10m2 stops Denver Intl Nashville Intl
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7:10 pm - 12:40 amCHS  Charleston-OAK Oakland
8h 30m1 stop Chicago Midway
$427Southwest
Thu, Jan 21 - Sun, Jan 24
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7:10 am - 5:35 pmOAK  Oakland-CHS Charleston
7h 25m1 stop Dallas Love Field
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6:45 am - 1:40 pmCHS  Charleston-OAK Oakland
9h 55m2 stops Nashville Intl Denver Intl
$427Southwest
Thu, Nov 12 - Fri, Nov 20
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11:50 pm - 3:50 pmOAK  Oakland-CHS Charleston
13h 00m1 stop Chicago Midway
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7:10 pm - 12:40 amCHS  Charleston-OAK Oakland
8h 30m1 stop Chicago Midway
$427Southwest
Thu, Nov 12 - Fri, Nov 20
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11:50 pm - 3:50 pmOAK  Oakland-CHS Charleston
13h 00m1 stop Chicago Midway
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2:00 pm - 9:05 pmCHS  Charleston-OAK Oakland
10h 05m2 stops Denver Intl Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl
$433Southwest
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Price, demand and travel trends for Oakland to Charleston flights

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

Round-trip flights from Oakland to Charleston typically range from $407 to $566. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $368, on Southwest.

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Key details for Oakland to Charleston flights

Low season

January

Cheapest flight

$145
The most popular month to fly with an average 14% increase in travelers.
One-way flight from Oakland to Charleston

When to book flights from Oakland to Charleston

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Oakland to Charleston based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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Your Oakland to Charleston flight questions, answered

Find helpful answers about this route, including flight times, airports, airlines and booking tips.

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

    Only Economy Class is available on flights from Oakland to Charleston.

  • How long is a flight from Oakland to Charleston?

    A nonstop flight from Oakland to Charleston takes 00m, covering 2,380 miles.

  • Do I need a passport to fly from Oakland to Charleston?

    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 much should I expect to pay for a Oakland to Charleston flight?

    Round-trip flights from Oakland to Charleston range from $407 to $566, with an average of $483 over the past 12 months. Anything below $407 counts as a good deal.

  • Have flight prices from Oakland to Charleston changed much recently?

    Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $368 to $2,840. That means the highest observed fare was about 8x higher than the lowest one.

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

    One-way fares from Oakland to Charleston are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $176, which is 27% below the typical average for this route.

  • What car rental options are available at Charleston Airport (CHS)?

    Charleston Airport (CHS) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $31 for economy cars. Top options include:

    • Budget
    • Alamo
    • Economy Rent a Car
    • Avis
    • Thrifty

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

    Flights from Oakland to Charleston usually depart from Oakland (OAK) and arrive at Charleston (CHS).

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

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

    • Seattle/Tacoma Intl (SEA) - 46% of one-stop connections
    • Chicago Midway (MDW) - 31% of one-stop connections
    • Denver Intl (DEN) - 15% of one-stop connections
    • Houston Hobby (HOU) - 8% of one-stop connections

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

    Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 48% on flights from Oakland to Charleston. Saturday is the cheapest departure day at $332 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $628, a difference of $296.

    Cheaper weekend fares like these are typical of routes dominated by weekday business travel.

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

    Flying via Houston Hobby (HOU) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 7h 10m, compared with 7h 32m via Chicago Midway (MDW) and 7h 37m via Denver Intl (DEN).

  • What is the time difference between Oakland and Charleston?

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

Your guide to booking Oakland to Charleston flights

Get tips on when to book, when to fly and what to know before your trip.
  • If your dates are flexible, aim for a Saturday departure and avoid flying on Sunday. On this route, Saturday flights average $332, about $296 less than Sunday fares (47% savings) based on the last 12 months.
  • If you can choose when to travel, plan your Oakland to Charleston trip for November. Fares historically average $407 round-trip in that month - typically $309 less than the most expensive month, which is December (based on the last 12 months).

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