Which airports can I use when flying from San Jose to Charleston?

Flights from San Jose to Charleston usually depart from San Jose (SJC) and arrive at Charleston (CHS).

What cabin classes can I book on flights from San Jose to Charleston?

Two cabin classes are available on flights from San Jose to Charleston: • Economy Class • First Class

Which airports do connecting flights from San Jose to Charleston pass through?

One-stop flights from San Jose to Charleston most commonly connect through: • Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) - 55% of one-stop connections • Denver Intl (DEN) - 13% of one-stop connections • Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) - 10% of one-stop connections • Chicago Midway (MDW) - 10% of one-stop connections

Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from San Jose to Charleston?

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 28% on flights from San Jose to Charleston. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at $424 round-trip on average, while Friday is the most expensive at $586, a difference of $162. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

How long is a flight from San Jose to Charleston?

A nonstop flight from San Jose to Charleston takes 00m, covering 2,366 miles.

Do I need a passport to fly from San Jose 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.

Have flight prices from San Jose 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 $345 to $1,758. That means the highest observed fare was about 5x higher than the lowest one.

How are flight prices from San Jose to Charleston looking right now?

One-way fares from San Jose to Charleston are currently in line with typical prices for this route. Average one-way fares are about $298.

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

Flying via Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 7h 45m, compared with 7h 59m via Nashville Intl (BNA) and 8h 10m via Chicago Midway (MDW).

What is the time difference between San Jose and Charleston?

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

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

Charleston Airport (CHS) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates averaging $76 for economy cars. Top options include: • Budget • Alamo • Economy Rent a Car • Avis • Thrifty

How much should I expect to pay for a San Jose to Charleston flight?

Round-trip flights from San Jose to Charleston range from $457 to $616, with an average of $538 over the past 12 months. Anything below $457 counts as a good deal.

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

Round-trip flights from San Jose to Charleston typically range from $457 to $616. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $345, on Southwest.

What's the cheapest day of the week to fly from San Jose to Charleston?

Based on deals KAYAK users found in the last 12 months, Tuesday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from San Jose to Charleston. It’s 22% cheaper than the average day, while Friday is the most expensive, with prices 8% higher.

What’s the cheapest month to fly from San Jose to Charleston?

•November is the cheapest month to fly from San Jose to Charleston at $457 round-trip. •January ($973) and December ($652) are the most expensive months. •The price difference between flying in the cheapest and most expensive months is 112% on average. This is based on KAYAK aggregated and averaged internal data over the past 12 months.

Which airline is the cheapest to fly from San Jose to Charleston?

Southwest ($345) and Alaska Airlines ($377) are the cheapest airlines to fly round-trip from San Jose to Charleston according to KAYAK data over the last 5 days.

What’s the most popular layover airport when flying from San Jose to Charleston?

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) is the most popular layover for the San Jose to Charleston route. 55% of KAYAK users who booked 1-stop round-trips over the past 3 months connected via ATL.

What is the cheapest layover airport when flying from San Jose to Charleston?

Flights via Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) offer the most affordable fares, with an average round-trip price of $426. Based on KAYAK data over the past 3 months.

When flying from San Jose to Charleston which airport offers the shortest layover?

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) had the shortest average connection time for San Jose to Charleston layovers at 4h 48m over the past 3 months.

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Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD)

Cheapest • Avg $426 (round-trip)

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Shortest trip • 7h 45m (one-way)

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Recent round-trip flight deals from San Jose to Charleston

Fri, Dec 11 - Tue, Dec 15

10:50 am - 9:00 pmSJC San Jose-CHS Charleston

7h 10m1 stop Nashville Intl

1:25 pm - 7:00 pmCHS Charleston-SJC San Jose

8h 35m1 stop Dallas Love Field

$345Southwest

Fri, Dec 11 - Tue, Dec 15

6:20 am - 8:15 pmSJC San Jose-CHS Charleston

10h 55m2 stops Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Denver Intl

1:25 pm - 7:00 pmCHS Charleston-SJC San Jose

8h 35m1 stop Dallas Love Field

$350Southwest

Fri, Dec 11 - Tue, Dec 15

6:20 am - 8:15 pmSJC San Jose-CHS Charleston

10h 55m2 stops Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Denver Intl

1:25 pm - 8:40 pmCHS Charleston-SJC San Jose

10h 15m2 stops Dallas Love Field Los Angeles

$355Southwest

Wed, Dec 9 - Mon, Dec 14

7:35 pm - 5:17 pmSJC San Jose-CHS Charleston

18h 42m1 stop Seattle/Tacoma Intl

6:20 pm - 10:58 amCHS Charleston-SJC San Jose

19h 38m1 stop Seattle/Tacoma Intl

$377Alaska Airlines

Tue, Jan 5 - Sat, Jan 9

6:00 am - 4:30 pmSJC San Jose-CHS Charleston

7h 30m1 stop Chicago Midway

6:35 am - 1:20 pmCHS Charleston-SJC San Jose

9h 45m2 stops Nashville Intl Dallas Love Field

$382Southwest

Tue, Jan 5 - Sat, Jan 9

2:25 pm - 12:02 amSJC San Jose-CHS Charleston

6h 37m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

8:20 am - 1:15 pmCHS Charleston-SJC San Jose

7h 55m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

$393Delta

Sun, Jan 17 - Sat, Jan 23

2:25 pm - 12:02 amSJC San Jose-CHS Charleston

6h 37m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

7:01 am - 1:15 pmCHS Charleston-SJC San Jose

9h 14m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

$412Delta

Sun, Dec 6 - Sat, Dec 12

6:00 am - 6:33 pmSJC San Jose-CHS Charleston

9h 33m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth

3:38 pm - 10:59 pmCHS Charleston-SJC San Jose

10h 21m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth

$412American Airlines

Sun, Dec 6 - Sat, Dec 12

1:05 pm - 12:04 amSJC San Jose-CHS Charleston

7h 59m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

4:01 pm - 10:13 pmCHS Charleston-SJC San Jose

9h 12m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

$412Delta

Sun, Dec 6 - Sat, Dec 12

3:48 pm - 9:07 pmSJC San Jose-CHS Charleston

26h 19m2 stops Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl Hartford Bradley Intl

9:23 am - 1:45 pmCHS Charleston-SJC San Jose

31h 22m1 stop Los Angeles

$415Multiple Airlines

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How much is a round-trip flight from San Jose to Charleston? This analysis is based on the cheapest round-trip price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from San Jose to Charleston departing in december.
What's the cheapest day of the week to fly from San Jose to Charleston?: Based on deals KAYAK users found in the last 12 months, Tuesday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from San Jose to Charleston. It’s 22% cheaper than the average day, while Friday is the most expensive, with prices 8% higher.
What’s the cheapest month to fly from San Jose to Charleston? KAYAK internal proprietary data takes all prices for each month over the last 12 months for round-trip flights from San Jose to Charleston, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers and then takes the median of all values for each month.: •November is the cheapest month to fly from San Jose to Charleston at $457 round-trip.
•January ($973) and December ($652) are the most expensive months.
•The price difference between flying in the cheapest and most expensive months is 112% on average.
This is based on KAYAK aggregated and averaged internal data over the past 12 months.

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What cabin classes can I book on flights from San Jose to Charleston?
Two cabin classes are available on flights from San Jose to Charleston:

• Economy Class
• First Class
How long is a flight from San Jose to Charleston?
A nonstop flight from San Jose to Charleston takes 00m, covering 2,366 miles.
Do I need a passport to fly from San Jose 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 San Jose to Charleston flight?
Round-trip flights from San Jose to Charleston range from $457 to $616, with an average of $538 over the past 12 months. Anything below $457 counts as a good deal.
Have flight prices from San Jose 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 $345 to $1,758. That means the highest observed fare was about 5x higher than the lowest one.
How are flight prices from San Jose to Charleston looking right now?
One-way fares from San Jose to Charleston are currently in line with typical prices for this route. Average one-way fares are about $298.
What car rental options are available at Charleston Airport (CHS)?
Charleston Airport (CHS) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates averaging $76 for economy cars. Top options include:

• Budget
• Alamo
• Economy Rent a Car
• Avis
• Thrifty
Which airports can I use when flying from San Jose to Charleston?
Flights from San Jose to Charleston usually depart from San Jose (SJC) and arrive at Charleston (CHS).
Which airports do connecting flights from San Jose to Charleston pass through?
One-stop flights from San Jose to Charleston most commonly connect through:

• Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) - 55% of one-stop connections
• Denver Intl (DEN) - 13% of one-stop connections
• Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) - 10% of one-stop connections
• Chicago Midway (MDW) - 10% of one-stop connections
Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from San Jose to Charleston?
Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 28% on flights from San Jose to Charleston. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at $424 round-trip on average, while Friday is the most expensive at $586, a difference of $162.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.
How much time can I save by choosing a different layover airport from San Jose to Charleston?
Flying via Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 7h 45m, compared with 7h 59m via Nashville Intl (BNA) and 8h 10m via Chicago Midway (MDW).
What is the time difference between San Jose and Charleston?
Charleston is 3 hours ahead of San Jose (Eastern Time vs Pacific Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

If your dates are flexible, aim for a Tuesday departure and avoid flying on Friday. On this route, Tuesday flights average $424, about $162 less than Friday fares (28% savings) based on the last 12 months.
If you can choose when to travel, plan your San Jose to Charleston trip for November. Fares historically average $457 round-trip in that month - typically $516 less than the most expensive month, which is January (based on the last 12 months).

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