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Cheap flight deals from San Francisco to Charleston (SFO-CHS)

Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from San Francisco to Charleston 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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12:28 pm - 10:10 pmSFO-CHS
6h 42m1 stop
7:00 am - 11:42 amCHS-SFO
7h 42m1 stop
$179Breeze Airways
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Fri, Aug 2 - Mon, Aug 12
12:30 pm - 10:26 pmSFO-CHS
6h 56m1 stop
7:00 am - 11:44 amCHS-SFO
7h 44m1 stop
$183Breeze Airways
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Tue, Aug 6 - Tue, Aug 13
12:28 pm - 10:10 pmSFO-CHS
6h 42m1 stop
7:00 am - 11:44 amCHS-SFO
7h 44m1 stop
$194Breeze Airways
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Fri, Aug 23 - Sun, Aug 25
11:59 pm - 11:38 amSFO-CHS
8h 39m1 stop
4:59 pm - 10:46 pmCHS-SFO
8h 47m1 stop
$212American Airlines
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Mon, Sep 23 - Sat, Sep 28
12:59 am - 12:39 pmSFO-CHS
8h 40m1 stop
7:08 am - 12:29 pmCHS-SFO
8h 21m1 stop
$229American Airlines
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Mon, Jul 22 - Tue, Aug 13
9:44 pm - 9:08 amSFO-CHS
8h 24m1 stop
3:50 pm - 11:59 pmCHS-SFO
11h 09m1 stop
$248JetBlue
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Sun, Aug 18 - Wed, Aug 21
11:57 pm - 11:43 amSFO-CHS
8h 46m1 stop
2:30 pm - 8:42 pmCHS-SFO
9h 12m1 stop
$255Delta
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Mon, Aug 5 - Tue, Aug 13
12:51 am - 1:01 pmSFO-CHS
9h 10m1 stop
2:30 pm - 8:42 pmCHS-SFO
9h 12m1 stop
$256Delta
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Mon, Aug 5 - Tue, Aug 13
12:12 am - 10:37 amSFO-CHS
7h 25m1 stop
10:06 am - 5:23 pmCHS-SFO
10h 17m1 stop
$284United Airlines
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Sat, Aug 17 - Wed, Aug 21
12:12 am - 10:37 amSFO-CHS
7h 25m1 stop
6:15 am - 1:20 pmCHS-SFO
10h 05m1 stop
$306United Airlines
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Sat, Aug 3 - Sat, Sep 14

Flights from San Francisco to Charleston - Travel Insights & Trends

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

The average price of all flights from San Francisco to Charleston clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
If you are looking for a flight deal from San Francisco to Charleston, look for departures on Tuesdays and avoid leaving on a Thursday, as it's usually the priciest day. When flying back from Charleston, Wednesday is the cheapest day to fly and Sunday is the most expensive.

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights from San Francisco to Charleston, 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 San Francisco to Charleston is September, where tickets cost $307 on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and June, where the average cost of tickets is $577 and $537 respectively.

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

To calculate daily average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each day before departure over the last year for flights from San Francisco to Charleston, 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 San Francisco to Charleston, you should book around 1 week before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 52 days before departure.

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from San Francisco to Charleston?

The cheapest price for the route for each airline clicked by KAYAK users in the last 72 hours.
The best deals for a one-way ticket found by KAYAK users over the last 3 days were on Breeze Airways ($98) and American Airlines ($106). The cheapest round-trip tickets were found on Breeze Airways ($179) and American Airlines ($212).

Which cabin class options are there for flights between San Francisco and Charleston?

The average price of flights for each cabin class for the route found by users searching on KAYAK over the last 2 weeks.
There is only one cabin class option available for the route, which is Economy. Perform a search on KAYAK to find the latest prices and availability for all cabin fares, which differ across airlines.

How long does a flight from San Francisco to Charleston take?

Flying to Charleston from San Francisco requires at least one layover, as there are no direct flights for this route. The shortest flight duration is 6h 42m.

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Low season

January

High season

May

Cheapest flight

$98
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 19% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 12% increase in price.
Flight from San Francisco to Charleston

When to book flights from San Francisco to Charleston

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from San Francisco to Charleston based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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FAQs for booking flights from San Francisco to Charleston

  • How do I get from Charleston Airport (CHS) to the city center?

    Uber and taxi services are available to take you from CHS to the city center. The cost for this service is estimated to be approximately $25-$35 and the duration of the trip is around 20-25 minutes. There are shuttles available from CHS to the downtown area. The cost for this service is around $30 and the duration of the trip is around 30-40 minutes. Public buses from CHS to the city center cost around $2.40 and the duration of the trip is around 45-60 minutes.

  • What class seat options are available on Alaska Airlines flights from San Francisco to Charleston?

    Alaska Airlines offers several class seat options on flights from San Francisco to Charleston. Premium Class tickets come with free beer, wine, and drinks, 4 inches extra legroom than regular Main Cabin seats, and early boarding. First Class seating offers spacious seating, priority boarding, and a premium menu while Main Cabin seating is Alaska Airlines' standard seating option.

  • What is the luggage allowance on Spirit Airlines flights from San Francisco to Charleston?

    Spirit Airlines passengers are not entitled to any free checked baggage allowance on flights from San Francisco to Charleston. Passengers are required to pay a fee for checked baggage, and the baggage must adhere to specific size and weight limits. The maximum size limit for a carry-on bag is 22 x 18 x10 inches, the maximum weight limit for checked bags is 40 lbs, and the maximum size limit is 62 linear inches.

  • What services does United Airlines offer to economy passengers on flights from San Francisco to Charleston?

    United Economy passengers have access to a wide range of customizable flight experiences on flights from San Francisco to Charleston. They have the option to purchase Economy Plus seating for extra legroom and the airline offers bundles that include a combination of Economy Plus seating, a standard checked bag, Premier Access, and a United Club pass.

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

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from San Francisco to Charleston was $98 for a one-way ticket and $179 for a round-trip.

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

    A passport is not required to fly from San Francisco to Charleston.

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

    The Boeing 737-900 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the San Francisco to Charleston flight route.

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

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

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

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

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

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from San Francisco to Charleston are Breeze Airways and Delta. With an average price for the route of $348 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 $430 and an overall rating of 8.0.

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

    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 San Francisco to Charleston.

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

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

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

    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 Charleston from San Francisco 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 San Francisco to Charleston

  • Connecting flights from San Francisco (SFO) to Charleston (CHS) usually have layovers in different cities but this will depend on the airline. Some common layovers for the route include Atlanta (ATL), Orlando (MCO), Fort Lauderdale (FLL), Dallas (DFW), and Charlotte (CLT).
  • Sun Country Airlines allows pets on board their flights from San Francisco to Charleston. Pets are accepted as carry-on or checked baggage, but fees and restrictions apply.
  • Delta offers early boarding for families with small children so that they can get settled before takeoff. The airline also offers a range of in-flight entertainment options, including movies, TV shows, and games suitable for kids and an on-board menu that includes kid-friendly, parent-approved dishes on flights from San Francisco to Charleston.
  • For families with children, Frontier Airlines offers the "Kids Fly Free" program, which lets one child under the age of 15 to fly free for every adult discounted ticket cost booked on flights from San Francisco to Charleston.
  • Southwest Airlines offers various services to passengers with reduced mobility on flights from San Francisco to Charleston. These services include wheelchair assistance which is available at both San Francisco Airport (SFO) and Charleston Airport (CHS). Passengers may also request special accommodations, such as boarding assistance or seating accommodations.
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Top 5 airlines serving from San Francisco to Charleston

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from San Francisco to Charleston. 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 78 reviews
6.8Food
6.5Entertainment
8.1Comfort
8.9Crew
8.4Boarding
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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.

8.0 ExcellentKaren, Apr 2024CAK - LAS
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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.

Communication with airline electronically was difficult. No number seemed available to talk to customer service.

What could have been better is if Discover credit card would be able to purchase food

Crew was inconsistent in instructions in advising passengers about seat backs during take off. Perfunctory announcements except from cabin.

The experience with Breeze was really great. The app makes managing flights easy. You can check in on there 24 hours in advance, and your boarding pass is there, too. The flight crew and the staff at both our airports were wonderful. Snacks and drinks were reasonably priced. The seats were very comfortable, they even had adjustable headrests on every seat. The only downside is not having entertainment or Wi-Fi available onboard.

The price is amazing. I was worried about how the flight would be as I never flew then. Seats were very comfortable. We had lots of legroom. The Akron airport was really nice. Overall it didn't have the stress we usually experience with flying. Highly recommend

There was plenty of overhead room but half of the passengers were told they had to check their carryon bags. My partner and I checked in as early as possible and our seats were split across the aisle.

Flew first class so everything was great. But maybe because the flights were red eye, no meals were served, just chips. I flew Alaska Air 1st class at 9PM (2 hour flight) and they served beef short rib sliders!

The pilots were good. Disappointing when planes don't have electrical ports

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

I didn’t not like that I could not select my seat and ended up with the worse seat.

The landing was bad and the hostess came two times and i was sleeping but when she served the person that nexts to me I woke up and she didn’t even asked me if I need any drink or snacks two times!!!!

Plane was late because of a mechanical malfunction and the food listed as available was not. Flight attendants seem over worked and under paid. They just done seem happy. And that can be seen in their faces.

Waited 3 hours on a plane to de-ice due to manpower issues. Waited another hour and a half once we landed because of a gate issue. Missed my connections. Created. A total of 13 hours of delay.

Great, on time departure, friendly and accommodating crew, great leg room, Smith flight

Plane was turned around due to fog half way into the flight, Delta did not properly direct passengers to stay on same flight and instead failed to properly rebook on Alaska

They put me on a chair in between two men, one overweight who was almost falling on top of me, and the other was even uncomfortable because I was half falling because of what the other was pushing me. I stayed with. my feet were swollen from fluid retention and from being unable to accommodate myself. it was very uncomfortable. I asked for help but they told me that the flight was full and they couldn't help me. I got off the plane almost unable to walk due to the inflammation. and then at FLL airport I asked for help because I couldn't go to my next flight, which was a connection.

The walk from baggage claim to the taxi is very difficult for older people I will never fly into JFK again. It is physically challenging

Overall fine but both ways for this trip was delayed.

Flight was delayed by almost 5 hours. Suitcase was not loaded despite the flight being near empty (my colleagues’ suitcases did reach JFK, unlike mine). Had to argue on phone to get JetBlue to deliver the case to my hotel. Never again

The flight was excellent. The crew was welcoming and attentive.

Great! I love Jet Blue. My favorite airline! Very efficient, clean and timely.

Run out of snack choices. Why are the seats not padded for your butt? Are we sitting on blocks of wood or metal for $250-300 a pop? This ain’t spirit. Let’s get it together people

We were told that our flight would be delayed for 90+ minutes because of weather, so we went to get something to eat only to have them randomly start boarding 15 minutes after the announcement, with no warning.

Entertainment... No earphones passed out. Many including me couldn't use the TV. Legroom was good. Crew was indifferent and a bit surly. Free wifi was a nice convenience. Check in desk location was unknown. Gate number on the boarding passes was wrong.

Going through JFK’s security is a mess. The TSA security said no shoes on the bins. So, we place our shoes in the belt and they came out all over the belt. Boarding was delayed and Flight as well.

Horrible, the flights kept delaying, so it is obvious that we won't be able to make it to the next connection. No easier/real agent on site to help you figure this out. UA agent on other counters refuse to assist you and direct us to use the QR code/call customer service. So inefficient and poor. While technology seems convenient, but it's not the best interest/experience for customers need help while there is active issue need assistance.

Flight was delayed due to the late arrival of the catering truck, which is quite unacceptable. There was a beverage service, but no pretzel, or cookie, or nuts were served in coach.

On time take off…US cabins look tired and need of refresh!

Crew was great and did their best to make us comfortable and captain came out at the beginning to announce why the flight was delayed, weather situation up ahead, and kept us updated throughout the flight.

United WiFi is consistently unusable (it can take 10 mins to load a single web page). If you need Wifi to do work, be prepared to lose half a day of productivity.

Awful. I got stuck next to a person carrying a dog and behind someone with a dog. People need to board these dogs downstairs. The cabin is crowded enough with your pets

Packed in like sardines, very uncomfortable. Sitting the aisle my shoulder was rammed into numerous times by rushing flight attendants. Also flight was very cold.

Airline did not explain reasons why flight was delayed two hours. Explanations were badly needed and rarely provided. Problem seemed to clearly be the airline’s fault and not the fault of the weather or airport.

Very uncomfortable seats and seat backs, and I am only 5’9”. Delayed due to crew issues, spent a long time with no ventilation. Teeny overhead bins. Wifi worked well. Arrived safely.

I was delighted that we were able to get on the 4:40 pm flight rather than our original booking at 6:55 pm!! Other than that, the flight was comfortable and landed early😊

The flight was delayed several times without explanation. The seats were terribly uncomfortable and wifi isn’t included. All these make for a less than ideal flight.

Internet service was erratic. Crew service was poor and slow. My luggage on this non-stop flight was lost and not recovered

Flight was 1/2 hour delayed leaving Phoenix. Otherwise it was an average flight. Flight crew on this trip was very nice.

Horrible - they lied to me about baggage & boarding, even though I specifically spoke to their agents the day before my flight about my issue. When I showed up they did not let me board and stranded me at my airport until I bought a new flight with money I did not have to spend.

The experience was great and much better than the flight going out. of course I was in first class but the service was excellent

Comfort of seats, ease of boarding. Food selection could be better

Food options were limited which is absolutely embarrassing for a Flight of this size The staff did not come around as much and I am not accustomed to such poor service from American Airlines Drinks I believe were limited to soda and water

Crew were attentive and friendly. Flight was smooth and early! I enjoyed the less crowded plane. Thank you!

We are gluten free, there were not any available complimentary gluten free options.

No meal on a cross country flight? SFO-MiA is pretty much the definition of a coast to coast flight. No meal provided. Sky high wi-fi rates too. Stop nickel and diming your customers.

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Recent one-way flight deals

 
Only flying one-way? Below are some of the best one-way flight deals from San Francisco to Charleston found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.
8/2Fri
1 stopBreeze Airways
6h 42mSFO-CHS
$98
8/6Tue
1 stopAmerican Airlines
9h 41mSFO-CHS
$106
8/6Tue
1 stopBreeze Airways
6h 56mSFO-CHS
$112
9/8Sun
1 stopBreeze Airways
7h 26mSFO-CHS
$114
7/30Tue
1 stopAmerican Airlines
9h 40mSFO-CHS
$123
7/15Mon
1 stopJetBlue
10h 43mSFO-CHS
$124
9/29Sun
1 stopDelta
9h 12mSFO-CHS
$128
7/21Sun
1 stopDelta
9h 15mSFO-CHS
$159
7/15Mon
2 stopsUnited Airlines
12h 27mSFO-CHS
$178
9/8Sun
2 stopsUnited Airlines
13h 05mSFO-CHS
$243

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Last minute flights from San Francisco to Charleston

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 San Francisco to Charleston that are departing in the next 10 days.
6/16Sun
multi-stopAmerican Airlines
7h 41mSFO-CHS
6/19Wed
multi-stopAmerican Airlines
7h 34mCHS-SFO
$561
6/16Sun
multi-stopAmerican Airlines
8h 43mSFO-CHS
6/19Wed
multi-stopAmerican Airlines
9h 17mCHS-SFO
$566
6/12Wed
multi-stopBreeze Airways
7h 25mSFO-CHS
6/13Thu
multi-stopBreeze Airways
7h 44mCHS-SFO
$591
6/16Sun
multi-stop
19h 11mSFO-CHS
6/20Thu
multi-stop
12h 22mCHS-SFO
$607
6/16Sun
multi-stopUnited Airlines
9h 51mSFO-CHS
6/20Thu
multi-stopUnited Airlines
9h 48mCHS-SFO
$624
6/16Sun
multi-stopUnited Airlines
10h 41mSFO-CHS
6/20Thu
multi-stopUnited Airlines
8h 18mCHS-SFO
$629
6/16Sun
multi-stop
19h 11mSFO-CHS
6/19Wed
multi-stop
27h 07mCHS-SFO
$638
6/14Fri
multi-stopBreeze Airways
6h 42mSFO-CHS
6/16Sun
multi-stopBreeze Airways
7h 44mCHS-SFO
$645
6/16Sun
multi-stop
19h 11mSFO-CHS
6/20Thu
multi-stop
36h 57mCHS-SFO
$656
6/15Sat
multi-stopDelta
9h 43mSFO-CHS
6/20Thu
multi-stopDelta
7h 41mCHS-SFO
$733

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San Francisco - Charleston Flights

Departure:

San Francisco (SFO)United States

Destination:

Charleston (CHS)United States

Return flight deals:

Charleston - San Francisco

Cabin classes:

$261