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Cheap Flight Deals from Charleston to San Francisco (CHS-SFO)

Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Charleston to San Francisco 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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2:30 pm - 7:05 pmCHS-SFO
7h 35m1 stop
12:30 am - 10:34 amSFO-CHS
7h 04m1 stop
$208American Airlines
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Sat, Nov 2 - Tue, Nov 5
7:50 am - 12:33 pmCHS-SFO
7h 43m1 stop
12:33 pm - 10:59 pmSFO-CHS
7h 26m1 stop
$209Breeze Airways
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Fri, Nov 8 - Tue, Nov 12
3:20 pm - 9:57 pmCHS-SFO
9h 37m2 stops
7:28 am - 6:25 pmSFO-CHS
7h 57m1 stop
$213American Airlines
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Wed, Dec 11 - Sat, Dec 14
4:20 pm - 10:05 pmCHS-SFO
8h 45m1 stop
7:55 am - 8:15 pmSFO-CHS
9h 20m2 stops
$253Southwest
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Fri, Nov 8 - Tue, Nov 12
6:30 am - 11:48 amCHS-SFO
8h 18m1 stop
12:33 pm - 10:30 pmSFO-CHS
6h 57m1 stop
$255Breeze Airways
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Tue, Oct 8 - Sat, Oct 12
12:30 pm - 6:10 pmCHS-SFO
8h 40m1 stop
12:40 am - 1:03 pmSFO-CHS
9h 23m1 stop
$256Delta
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Tue, Nov 19 - Mon, Dec 2
7:35 am - 5:30 pmCHS-SFO
12h 55m2 stops
7:55 am - 9:40 pmSFO-CHS
10h 45m2 stops
$258Southwest
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Fri, Nov 8 - Tue, Nov 12
7:50 pm - 12:58 amCHS-SFO
8h 08m1 stop
6:30 am - 9:44 pmSFO-CHS
12h 14m2 stops
$261United Airlines
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Thu, Oct 17 - Tue, Oct 22
8:28 pm - 12:49 amCHS-SFO
7h 21m1 stop
12:40 am - 1:03 pmSFO-CHS
9h 23m1 stop
$287Delta
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Wed, Nov 27 - Mon, Dec 2
11:31 am - 7:14 pmCHS-SFO
10h 43m2 stops
5:00 am - 4:22 pmSFO-CHS
8h 22m1 stop
$353United Airlines
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Sat, Nov 2 - Wed, Nov 6

Flights from Charleston to San Francisco - Travel Insights & Trends

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Charleston to San Francisco 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 San Francisco?

The average price of all flights from Charleston to San Francisco clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
If your flying dates are flexible, you should consider flying to San Francisco on a Wednesday, as we generally find the cheapest rates on that day for this route. On the other hand, Sunday is the most expensive day to fly from Charleston to San Francisco. For your return ticket, we recommend flying on a Tuesday and avoiding Thursdays for the best deals.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Charleston to San Francisco?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights from Charleston to San Francisco, 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 San Francisco is February, where tickets cost $279 on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and June, where the average cost of tickets is $496 and $489 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Charleston to San Francisco?

To calculate daily average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each day before departure over the last year for flights from Charleston to San Francisco, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each month.
To get a below average price on the flight from Charleston to San Francisco, you should book around 1 week before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 171 days before departure.

Good to know

Low season

February

High season

September

Cheapest flight

$81
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 25% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 22% lower on average.
Flight from Charleston to San Francisco

When to book flights from Charleston to San Francisco

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Charleston to San Francisco based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
Estimated round-trip price
KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or round-trips with a duration up to 40 days. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

FAQs for booking flights from Charleston to San Francisco

  • Which towns are served by San Francisco International Airport?

    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.

  • How many ticket classes are available in American classes?

    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.

  • Can I bring liquids on my flight to San Francisco International Airport?

    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.

  • What public transport options do I have from San Francisco International Airport to downtown San Francisco?

    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.

  • What is the cheapest flight from Charleston to San Francisco?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Charleston to San Francisco was $81 for a one-way ticket and $208 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between Charleston and San Francisco?

    Even though you are not required to have a passport, keep in mind that an official ID is needed to board the airplane.

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from Charleston to San Francisco?

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

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Charleston to San Francisco?

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

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Charleston to San Francisco?

    oneworld, SkyTeam, and Star Alliance are the airline alliances operating flights between Charleston and San Francisco, with oneworld being the most commonly used for this route.

  • What is the most popular layover when flying to San Francisco from Charleston?

    Charlotte is the most popular layover city among KAYAK users traveling from Charleston to San Francisco.

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

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Charleston to San Francisco are Breeze Airways and Delta. With an average price for the route of $305 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 $471 and an overall rating of 8.0.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Charleston to San Francisco?

    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 San Francisco.

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

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to San Francisco 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 San Francisco?

    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 San Francisco with an airline and back to Charleston with another airline. Booking your flights between Charleston and SFO 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 San Francisco?

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

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KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from Charleston to San Francisco

  • If you board a one-stop flight from Charleston International Airport (CHS) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO), your layover location will depend on the airline you are traveling with. If you are traveling with Delta Airlines, your stopover will be in Atlanta (ATL); with United Airlines, it will be at Denver (DEN), and you will layover at New York (JFK) if you are aboard a JetBlue aircraft.
  • Charleston International Airport is divided into three terminals: Concourse A, Concourse B, and the Main Terminal. The terminal you depart from on your journey to SFO will depend on the airline you travel with. United Airlines, Frontier Airlines, and JetBlue Airlines depart from Concourse A, and Delta Airlines, American Airlines, and Southwest Airlines depart from Concourse B.
  • Different airlines have different carry-on baggage restrictions. If you choose to travel with Delta Airlines, you are allowed one carry-on bag and one personal item at no extra cost. The bag must fit the overhead bin and should not exceed 22 inches × 14 inches × 9 inches in length, width, and height, respectively. The combined size of the bag must be less than 45 linear inches. Your personal item should fit beneath the seat in front of you. It could be a briefcase, a laptop bag, a purse, or a small backpack.
  • Suppose you are an environmentally savvy individual. If that is the case, consider traveling with Delta Airlines, given that among the airlines that offer flights on the CHS-SFO route, it has one of the best green records. It uses fuel-efficient aircraft to reduce carbonization and has taken steps to promote the use of biodegradable products and the recycling of plastic products.
  • San Francisco International Airport has four terminals – Terminal 1, Terminal 2, Terminal 3, and the International Terminal. The terminal you disembark from will depend on the airline you use for your flight. For instance, Delta Airlines aircraft arrive at Terminal 1, and American Airlines at Terminal 2.
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Top 4 airlines serving from Charleston to San Francisco

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Charleston to San Francisco. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
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8.1
Breeze AirwaysOverall score based on 104 reviews
8.3Boarding
6.5Entertainment
8.9Crew
6.7Food
8.1Comfort
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Flights were consistently delayed and we were given no reason for the delays. We could not check our bags until two hours before the flight boarded in Myrtle Beach, even though we were there and there was someone manning the check-in at the terminal. It is also asinine to charge $70 to check your luggage at the terminal, but charge $35 if you choose to check your luggage via the Breeze app. The seats were comfortable enough and the flights were quick once we actually got on the plane and off the tarmac. But again, we were constantly delayed.

4.0 OkayStephanie, Aug 2024MYR - PVD
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Flights were consistently delayed and we were given no reason for the delays. We could not check our bags until two hours before the flight boarded in Myrtle Beach, even though we were there and there was someone manning the check-in at the terminal. It is also asinine to charge $70 to check your luggage at the terminal, but charge $35 if you choose to check your luggage via the Breeze app. The seats were comfortable enough and the flights were quick once we actually got on the plane and off the tarmac. But again, we were constantly delayed.

Food and entertainment were non-applicable here Flight and boarding were great

Check in was a breeze. Crew was amazing! The two seater had more leg room than the three seater. No snacks available, only for purchase. No internet available, only for higher paying ticket. booking through a third party was misleading - purchased with carry-on, but it did not really come with carry-on.

Even though the flight was delayed my overall experience was great!

The app, website, and boarding passes never updated with gate information. This makes it very difficult at a large airport to guess which terminal to go to to check the screen for your flight. We had a delay and that also was never updated on website, app, or boarding pass. So when those picking people up from flight checked flight status they were told we would be on time which was not the case. With technology available neither of those situations are appropriate and were completely avoidable minus lack of willingness from Breeze to provide accurate and up to date information.

The only thing that would make the experience better is a little more leg room and the overhead bins are very low. I hit my head when I was settling into the middle seat and was nervous about poking my eye on the corner of a lowered bin when I was deplaning.

It helps manage expectations to know that this is a discount airline. I brought my own snacks so that I wouldn't have to buy something if I got hungry or thirsty for soda during the flight. One of my seat mates was unaware that he would have to pay $4 for a Coke and was a bit upset. He hadn't listened to the flight attendant say "Drinks for purchase?". All of the employees I interacted with were friendly and professional. My one complaint is that the overhead bins are very low when they are open. I was heading for the middle seat and unexpectedly hit the top of my head on the bottom of the open overhead bin. The headrests were also a little uncomfortable. But overall, for the price, it was a decent value, and I would fly Breeze again.

Flight was on time. The crew was efficient and kind.

Did not like the fact that I was charged to take on a bag I usually put in the overhead

My flight was delayed, not by much.?very good communication during fest and waiting to board.

AC barely worked on a 50 minute flight. It was very warm the whole flight. Flight was very bumpy and hard landing.

Got on the plane and then needed to deboard the plane because they didn’t have any pilots?

The flight was canceled two hours before departure, it took over five hours to rebook us on another flight.

Rough day of travel all the way around. Wrong info given to us multiple times and mistakes in their booking making our trip 10 hours longer than planned. I’m bummed because I fly Delta all the time and love them. Mistakes happen. Just bummed that this was a rare trip our whole family was traveling together.

Meh. A late flight meant I missed my connections, and a 2pm LAX arrival turned into gettin in after midnight.

It was good until there was a 3 hour delay because there was not any pilots to fly the plane.

Had to change aircraft due to a faulty door. Surprisingly it only caused about an hour and a half of delay. Delta handled this situation as well as can be expected.

Your crew could maybe answer the call bell at least one of the times I pressed it. I pressed it first time with 2.5 hours left in our flight bc my partner was hungry and wanted a sandwich. We finally got the sandwich with 40 mins left in the flight.

The Flight crew didn’t serve us until about 1.5 hours into the flight because of turbulence but after it ended it was fine to move around. They served us water only and snacks and then NEVER, NOT ONE TIME came through to collect trash until right before landing about 1.5 hours later. There was absolutely no need for that. They crew was just standing around talking and visiting with each other and really never tried to see if we might want something besides water or even try to come pick up trash. This is VERY unusual for a Delta flight but it was not what I would have expected for a 4 hour flight.

There was a loud squeaky sound the whole time we were flying.

To san Francisco it was ok. From sf to Manila it was horrible

Awful, rude staff. Their abrasive comments are unnecessary. Most seek a frictionless experience and will cooperate if you ask. Additional childish bullying of customers is not acceptable or tolerated. We had the same problem with our departure flight. We will never fly United again.

Very poor the plane itself was really old, slight smell that couldn’t be named. I didn’t even get a boarding pass UNTIL AFTER clearing security! Even then, they said when I get to my connected flight I’ll get my 2nd boarding pass there! A bit ridiculous!

No cooked food. Crew was not friendly and not that helpful

Boarding was efficient. Crew was not pleasant and skipped me during a round of beverage service. Older plane with no seat back screens and I couldn’t connect to wifi or their entertainment offerings.

United Airlines was fantastic, however, UnderPricer was a nightmare. I got to the airport 4 hours before my flight. We are moving to New Zealand so had quite a bit of baggage (16 checked items) and so wanted to have plenty of time to get everything taken care of properly. When I went to check in they (United) could only find a ticket for me. The 5 tickets for my children were never officially ticketed. I called Underpricer and they told me it was United's fault and United told me that Underpricer just needs to reissue the tickets, but they refused to. I asked the Underpricer agent to transfer me to his supervisor as I was not getting the help I needed. He told me the supervisor was busy but that he would call me back in 30 minutes. 30 minutes came and went with no phone call. After an hour I called Underpricer back but they would not let me talk to the person I had talked to before, just told me that he was talking with the supervisor and technical support. I called again an hour later, was told the same thing. I tried again later, with only about 30 minutes until my flight was scheduled to leave (meaning I had been at the airport for more than 3 hours with my 5 children trying to get ticketed and board the flight). Also, my husband had moved to New Zealand 3 months prior, I haven't seen him in 3 months, my children hadn't seen their dad in 3 months, we were all extremely eager to get on that flight and get to New Zealand. The situation with the tickets did not get resolved until after it was too late to check our luggage and board our flight. We were devastated. My 11 year old son was in tears at not being able to be on his way to see his dad. Thankfully we were rebooked for the next evening, but that night it felt devastating. We'd been at the airport for 4 hours waiting. My in-laws waited with me and then helped me reload all our baggage and took us home to stay with them for the night. On the newly booked flights we could not sit together - my children were spread throughout the plane. So, even though I had paid extra to select our seats after buying my seats from Underpricer only two of us were able to sit together (thankful that my 11 year old wasn't all by himself, but not happy that my 14 & 16 year old daughters were seated by strangers). I really feel that Underpricer should refund me what I paid for the seating ($120 USD). It was a very frustrating situation and I plan on never using Kayak or Underpricer ever again.

The lady at the check in counter wasn't helpful

Dinner was okay but the breakfast was not eatable on the flight San Francisco to Zurich.

I’ve had a couple flights this week on United that were delayed by an hour or more

Should have video screens Plane audio was poor and without wired connection hard to understand crew. Should serve more than just cups of water and pretzels on six hour flight. Did not see crew rest of flight. Fix charging sockets to retain charging blocks.

The boarding process was such a chaos with everyone crowding at the gates. There was no structure. The onboard crew were fantastic and very good.

For coast to coast travel the A321 and even the NEO, even in first class will never be excellent. That would take a B787 or 777 to accomplish.

The flight crew was fantastic! Which the seats had a small TV.

The foot ottoman cushion was missing on my business class seat.. the hydraulics is on its last leg & seat cushions do not have support or paddling. Heavily dented by butts

also wi-fi never worked attendant said satellite coverage is spotty over water ..... but we were over land!

I was unhappy with having the seat I chose changed at the last minute. I was moved to an aisle seat which did not recline and was next to the bathroom. The bathroom odors made the flight entirely unpleasant. Having carefully chosen my seat months before I was not pleased with my AA experience. In addition, they ran out of tea during flight service, really?

Dallas Hub. American taking ownership for their screwups instead of blaming their contractors and customers, trading their people, their call in service, reservation agents and their ticketing process. Make sure wheelchairs are available especially when the request is in their record.

The aircraft was on-time and plane and lavatory was clean.

My husband and I pre-ordered our food, but they did not have my husband’s order, and my cheese plate was very average. I asked for a blanket and was told they don’t carry blankets on domestic routs. The flight was on time and smooth!

There were delays on both ends. It made it less than excellent. This plane was great though

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Recent one-way flight deals

 
Only flying one-way? Below are some of the best one-way flight deals from Charleston to San Francisco found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.
10/8Tue
1 stopBreeze Airways
8h 18mCHS-SFO
$81
10/8Tue
2 stops
22h 11mCHS-SFO
$101
10/23Wed
1 stopAmerican Airlines
7h 35mCHS-SFO
$104
2/7Fri
1 stopAmerican Airlines
11h 01mCHS-SFO
$124
10/24Thu
1 stopDelta
9h 13mCHS-SFO
$128
11/12Tue
2 stopsSouthwest
10h 15mCHS-SFO
$129
11/11Mon
2 stopsSouthwest
12h 55mCHS-SFO
$179
10/23Wed
2 stopsUnited Airlines
15h 42mCHS-SFO
$183
10/7Mon
1 stopDelta
8h 40mCHS-SFO
$198
1/3Fri
1 stopUnited Airlines
10h 58mCHS-SFO
$258

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Last minute flights from Charleston to San Francisco

Last minute flight, train and bus deals

 
These last-minute flight deals are the cheapest flights found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours for flights from Charleston to San Francisco that are departing in the next 10 days.
9/24Tue
multi-stopBreeze Airways
8h 18mCHS-SFO
9/30Mon
multi-stopBreeze Airways
6h 41mSFO-CHS
$299
9/22Sun
multi-stopBreeze Airways
8h 18mCHS-SFO
9/24Tue
multi-stopBreeze Airways
7h 26mSFO-CHS
$413
9/21Sat
multi-stopBreeze Airways
7h 48mCHS-SFO
9/26Thu
multi-stopBreeze Airways
7h 26mSFO-CHS
$466
9/24Tue
multi-stopDelta
10h 21mCHS-SFO
9/29Sun
multi-stopDelta
9h 15mSFO-CHS
$571
9/24Tue
multi-stopAlaska Airlines
21h 43mCHS-SFO
9/30Mon
multi-stopAlaska Airlines
18h 16mSFO-CHS
$601
9/22Sun
multi-stopAmerican Airlines
8h 53mCHS-SFO
9/23Mon
multi-stopAmerican Airlines
8h 25mSFO-CHS
$656
9/24Tue
multi-stopAlaska Airlines
21h 43mCHS-SFO
9/30Mon
multi-stopAlaska Airlines
20h 20mSFO-CHS
$668
9/21Sat
multi-stopAmerican Airlines
8h 59mCHS-SFO
9/26Thu
multi-stopAmerican Airlines
7h 30mSFO-CHS
$732
9/22Sun
multi-stopUnited Airlines
8h 01mCHS-SFO
9/24Tue
multi-stopUnited Airlines
13h 32mSFO-CHS
$761
9/21Sat
multi-stopUnited Airlines
12h 46mCHS-SFO
9/26Thu
multi-stopUnited Airlines
11h 55mSFO-CHS
$766

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