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Cheapest airlines flights from San Francisco to Charleston

You can choose from 1 airlines that fly from San Francisco to Charleston, including United Airlines, Breeze Airways has lowest fares on this route.
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Airlines are determined based on actual purchased flight tickets from San Francisco to Charleston according to previous 12 months data from Trip.com.

Search for direct flights from San Francisco to Charleston in the next 3 months. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data, one-way direct flights start at US$217, and round-trip direct flights start at US$540.

      • Cheapest nonstop
        SFO 12:18
        6h 48m
        Nonstop
        CHS 22:06
        San Francisco - Charleston | Fri, Aug 7 | Breeze Airways
        CHS 06:30
        8h 7m
        Nonstop
        SFO 11:37
        Charleston - San Francisco | Wed, Aug 12 | Breeze Airways
        US$540 US$792
        32% off
        32% off
        US$792 US$540
      • SFO 12:18
        6h 48m
        Nonstop
        CHS 22:06
        San Francisco - Charleston | Fri, Jun 19 | Breeze Airways
        CHS 06:30
        8h 7m
        Nonstop
        SFO 11:37
        Charleston - San Francisco | Wed, Jun 24 | Breeze Airways
        US$665 US$792
        16% off
        16% off
        US$792 US$665
      • SFO 05:36
        9h 22m
        1 stop
        CHS 17:58
        San Francisco - Charleston | Fri, Aug 7 | Delta Air Lines
        CHS 06:00
        11h 55m
        1 stop
        SFO 14:55
        Charleston - San Francisco | Wed, Aug 12 | Delta Air Lines
        US$307 US$792
        61% off
        61% off
        US$792 US$307
      • SFO 23:05
        8h 17m
        1 stop
        CHS 10:22
        San Francisco - Charleston | Fri, Aug 7 | United Airlines
        CHS 09:48
        8h 54m
        1 stop
        SFO 15:42
        Charleston - San Francisco | Wed, Aug 12 | Delta Air Lines
        US$362
        54% off
        US$792 US$362
      • SFO 05:23
        10h 5m
        1 stop
        CHS 18:28
        San Francisco - Charleston | Tue, Jun 30 | American Airlines
        CHS 07:10
        10h 6m
        1 stop
        SFO 14:16
        Charleston - San Francisco | Thu, Jul 2 | Delta Air Lines
        US$384
        52% off
        US$792 US$384
      • SFO 07:45
        8h 45m
        1 stop
        CHS 19:30
        San Francisco - Charleston | Thu, Jun 11 | American Airlines
        CHS 18:24
        7h 25m
        1 stop
        SFO 22:49
        Charleston - San Francisco | Sat, Jun 13 | Delta Air Lines
        US$397
        50% off
        US$792 US$397
      • SFO 23:59
        7h 1m
        1 stop
        CHS 10:00
        San Francisco - Charleston | Wed, Jul 1 | Delta Air Lines
        CHS 19:21
        8h 22m
        1 stop
        SFO 00:43
        Charleston - San Francisco | Sun, Jul 5 | American Airlines
        US$415
        48% off
        US$792 US$415
      • SFO 08:00
        7h 28m
        1 stop
        CHS 18:28
        San Francisco - Charleston | Fri, Jun 19 | American Airlines
        CHS 19:19
        8h 29m
        1 stop
        SFO 00:48
        Charleston - San Francisco | Wed, Jun 24 | American Airlines
        US$416
        47% off
        US$792 US$416
      • SFO 23:59
        7h 1m
        1 stop
        CHS 10:00
        San Francisco - Charleston | Tue, Jun 30 | Delta Air Lines
        CHS 07:10
        10h 6m
        1 stop
        SFO 14:16
        Charleston - San Francisco | Thu, Jul 2 | Delta Air Lines
        US$420
        47% off
        US$792 US$420
      • SFO 05:23
        10h 5m
        1 stop
        CHS 18:28
        San Francisco - Charleston | Wed, Jul 1 | American Airlines
        CHS 19:21
        8h 22m
        1 stop
        SFO 00:43
        Charleston - San Francisco | Sun, Jul 5 | American Airlines
        US$422
        47% off
        US$792 US$422
      • SFO 13:00
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        CHS 14:00
        San Francisco - Charleston | Thu, Jun 11 | Normal Airline
        CHS 15:00
        6h
        Nonstop
        SFO 16:00
        Charleston - San Francisco | Sat, Jun 13 | Normal Airline
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      • Cheapest nonstop
        SFO 12:47
        7h
        Nonstop
        CHS 22:47
        San Francisco - Charleston | Tue, Aug 4 | Breeze Airways
        US$217 US$259
        16% off
        16% off
        US$259 US$217
      • SFO 06:00
        9h 52m
        1 stop
        CHS 18:52
        San Francisco - Charleston | Fri, Aug 7 | Delta Air Lines
        US$154 US$259
        41% off
        41% off
        US$259 US$154
      • SFO 23:59
        7h 1m
        1 stop
        CHS 10:00
        San Francisco - Charleston | Sat, Jun 27 | Delta Air Lines
        US$157 US$259
        39% off
        39% off
        US$259 US$157
      • SFO 22:59
        10h 18m
        1 stop
        CHS 12:17
        San Francisco - Charleston | Tue, Aug 4 | Delta Air Lines
        US$186
        28% off
        US$259 US$186
      • SFO 23:59
        7h 14m
        1 stop
        CHS 10:13
        San Francisco - Charleston | Wed, Jul 29 | Delta Air Lines
        US$191
        26% off
        US$259 US$191
      • SFO 21:52
        9h 15m
        1 stop
        CHS 10:07
        San Francisco - Charleston | Sat, Jun 27 | American Airlines
        US$202
        22% off
        US$259 US$202
      • SFO 22:35
        8h 47m
        1 stop
        CHS 10:22
        San Francisco - Charleston | Fri, Aug 7 | United Airlines
        US$209
        19% off
        US$259 US$209
      • SFO 23:59
        11h 17m
        1 stop
        CHS 14:16
        San Francisco - Charleston | Sun, Jun 14 | United Airlines
        US$212
        18% off
        US$259 US$212
      • SFO 13:00
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        CHS 14:00
        San Francisco - Charleston | Thu, Jun 11 | Normal Airline
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Displayed flight fares from San Francisco to Charleston are based on average prices across airlines for the next 3 months, according to the latest Trip.com database.

San Francisco to Charleston Flight Details

The distance between San Francisco and Charleston is about 3,848.35 km. The average flying time from San Francisco to Charleston is around 6 hours 56 minutes. Based on Trip.com's latest data, travel demand is highest in July. The off-season for travel is August.

Cheapest one-way flight priceUS$154
Cheapest return ticket priceUS$307
Cheapest monthAugust
Peak season for travelJuly
Flight distance3,848.35 km
Average flight time6 hours 56 minutes
Popular airlineUnited Airlines
Flight statistics for the San Francisco–Charleston route are based on aggregated booking data from Trip.com over the past 12 months.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • What are the cheapest flights from San Francisco to Charleston (SFO-CHS)?

    Based on Trip.com data, Delta Air Lines offers one-way fares as low as US$154 on Cheapest nonstop routes (e.g. SFO to CHS on Fri, Aug 7), while Delta Air Lines offers Cheapest nonstop round-trips from US$307 departing on Fri, Aug 7 and returning on Wed, Aug 12.
  • At the moment, several airlines serve connecting flights from San Francisco to Charleston, including: United Airlines Selected airlines are based on historical data collected from flight bookings made by users on Trip.com within the last 90 days.
  • It takes about 6 hours 56 minutes to fly from San Francisco to Charleston.
  • By analyzing data from all airlines on the Trip.com flight calendar, it looks like the best time to book a flight from San Francisco to Charleston is around 40 days (6 weeks) in advance, and the best time to fly is usually on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday. Tuesday typically offers the cheapest flights for departure, while Saturday offers the best return deals.
  • Based on Trip.com data in the past 4 weeks, there is 1 flight per week flying from San Francisco to Charleston. You can check the weekly schedule for popular airlines on this route below: United Airlines: S/-/-/-/-/-/- -- UA2476 (06:35)
  • To find best deals on flights from San Francisco to Charleston, you can use various tools on Trip.com:
    · Be flexible with your travel dates to get the cheapest flight deal. Now the cheapest flight deal is on Fri, Aug 7, with one-way flights priced at just US$154.
    · Compare airlines strategically. Budget carriers often provide the lowest base fares, while we found the most affordable airline currently operating on this route is Breeze Airways.
    · Set up price alerts to easily monitor ticket prices without having to check every day.
    · Check Trip.com flight deals and promo codes frequently.
    · Avoid peak season unless you book very early. It seems the peak season for Charleston travel is around July.
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  • The cheapest months to fly from San Francisco to Charleston is August, when demand for travel is lower.
  • After crunching the numbers on our June flight calendar, it's currently cheapest to fly from San Francisco to Charleston on June 9, 2026 with American Airlines, with prices starting at US$167.
  • You can land at any one of the following hubs in Charleston, with San Francisco International Airport to Charleston International Airport (SFO-CHS) is by far the most common option on this route: Charleston International Airport (CHS).
  • The time difference between Charleston and San Francisco is 3h.
  • Tickets can only be changed or canceled if permitted by airline policy. To submit a change or cancellation request, go to the flight bookings page, select the option to change or cancel your booking, choose the relevant passengers and segment, and submit a request. Please note that additional charges may apply according to the airline ticket policy. However, if the flight has been rescheduled and you would like to change or cancel your ticket, you can submit an involuntary cancellation request. For more details about change and cancellation policies, please check the customer support pages.

Trip.com Airline Insights on Flights from San Francisco to Charleston

Which airline offers the cheapest direct flights from San Francisco to Charleston?

Data is based on the average price of all nonstop flights from San Francisco to Charleston on Trip.com over the past 12 months.

Based on Trip.com’s data from the past 12 months, American Airlines provides the lowest-priced direct flights from San Francisco to Charleston, with fares starting at US$268.

US$194
US$268
US$342
US$416
US$490
American Airlines
US$268
American Airlines
Delta Air Lines
US$295
Delta Air Lines
United Airlines
US$490
United Airlines

How many flights fly from San Francisco to Charleston daily?

The data is based on the flight numbers for each day of the week from San Francisco to Charleston within the Trip.com database over the past month.

Based on the past month's historical data from Trip.com, the number of flights from San Francisco to Charleston is the highest on Friday and the lowest on Tuesday/Wednesday.

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