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Find cheap flights from Charleston to San Francisco from $109

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a KAYAK user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from Charleston to San Francisco departing on 5/29. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
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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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6:30 am - 11:48 amCHS-SFO
8h 18m1 stop
12:33 pm - 10:30 pmSFO-CHS
6h 57m1 stop
$246Breeze Airways
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Thu, Sep 5 - Sat, Sep 14
7:00 am - 11:44 amCHS-SFO
7h 44m1 stop
12:30 pm - 10:26 pmSFO-CHS
6h 56m1 stop
$254Breeze Airways
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Thu, Aug 8 - Tue, Aug 13
3:27 pm - 11:36 pmCHS-SFO
11h 09m1 stop
10:55 pm - 9:24 amSFO-CHS
7h 29m1 stop
$266Delta
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Thu, Jul 11 - Mon, Jul 15
6:02 am - 12:47 pmCHS-SFO
9h 45m1 stop
9:51 pm - 10:17 amSFO-CHS
9h 26m1 stop
$292American Airlines
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Wed, May 22 - Sun, May 26
6:44 am - 12:13 pmCHS-SFO
8h 29m1 stop
1:13 pm - 12:16 amSFO-CHS
8h 03m1 stop
$295American Airlines
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Sat, Aug 24 - Thu, Aug 29
5:09 pm - 12:04 amCHS-SFO
9h 55m1 stop
11:34 pm - 10:32 amSFO-CHS
7h 58m1 stop
$317United Airlines
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Wed, Jun 5 - Sun, Jun 9
3:27 pm - 11:36 pmCHS-SFO
11h 09m1 stop
11:55 pm - 9:24 amSFO-CHS
6h 29m1 stop
$327Delta
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Thu, Jul 11 - Sun, Jul 14
7:00 am - 12:10 pmCHS-SFO
8h 10m1 stop
9:20 pm - 10:10 amSFO-CHS
9h 50m1 stop
$351United Airlines
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Thu, Jul 11 - Mon, Jul 15
6:50 pm - 12:37 pmCHS-SFO
20h 47m2 stops
6:00 am - 5:07 pmSFO-CHS
8h 07m1 stop
$637Alaska Airlines
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Fri, Jun 7 - Fri, Jun 14
1:27 pm - 11:42 pmCHS-SFO
13h 15m2 stops
11:59 pm - 11:53 amSFO-CHS
8h 54m1 stop
$669Alaska Airlines
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Thu, Jul 11 - Sun, Jul 14

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 Saturday 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 $266 on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and June, where the average cost of tickets is $485 and $458 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 41 days before departure.

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

The cheapest price for the route for each airline clicked by KAYAK users in the last 72 hours.
In the past 3 days, the cheapest one-way tickets to San Francisco from Charleston were found on Breeze Airways ($109) and American Airlines ($122), and the lowest round-trip tickets were found on Breeze Airways ($246) and Delta ($266).

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

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.

Good to know

Low season

February

High season

July

Cheapest flight

$109
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 29% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 16% increase in price.
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.
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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 $109 for a one-way ticket and $246 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 $320 and an overall rating of 8.0, Breeze Airways is the most popular choice. Delta is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $432 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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Top tips for finding a cheap flight from CHS 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 5 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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8.0
Alaska AirlinesOverall score based on 9143 reviews
7.9Comfort
7.3Entertainment
8.2Boarding
8.6Crew
7.3Food
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Ground crew was great in Austin, flight crew left a lot to be desired. Not particularly friendly, helpful or nice.

6.0 GoodAnonymous, May 2024AUS - SFO
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Ground crew was great in Austin, flight crew left a lot to be desired. Not particularly friendly, helpful or nice.

Like South West(2 check in baggage free) if Alaskan Airlines could give at least one check in baggage free then it would be great.

Staff great. Tight seating. Pretzels and drink same as any other airline.

Horrible. I likely will have to spend several thousand dollars to rebook my international flights, due to their delays, plus a hotel in SF. I can’t wait to never fly them again!

The messaging about the change in flight destination and options for getting to SFO was poor. There should have been frequent updates. When I spoke to the boarding agent moment before we were supposed to board, he was flippant and offered no help before the announcement was made that transportation would be arranged. It was as poor of an experience that I've ever had.

My plane ride down landed 20 min late. Boarding at SFO was strange too. The people at the terminal were nice—but, boarding lacked direction, and was confusing . Coming back was worse—the plane was hours behind—and I barely caught the last Bart train back to San Francisco (3 min more and I would have been in trouble). It was a very stressful trip, and it didn’t need to be.

dont re-route to San Jose. Re-route to closer airport. Provide shuttle bus to go to SFO, not just LYFT vouchers.

WiFi connection bad. Food is really awful. Crew very nice and efficient

It was the worst experience because they delayed the flight by 2 and half hours. We were supposed to depart by 3:41 but they did the depart by 6 pm. It was so boring!!

This was a short flight with many open seats. Overhead space is limited and there are no screens in the seat back. But overall the flight was comfortable and fast.

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

Had a broken tray in business class. Crew just shrugged it off.

I didn’t like that I could not select my seat and was assigned a seat when I checked in at LAX

Great experience overall. Check in at Austin was congested as they only have about 6 check in kiosks, one was broken, and there was a lot of Spring Break travelers.

Bag drop off was slow and annoying. Only 2 agents at the entire delta desk, and no one directing traffic for what line to be in, many confused people slowed down the process. Boarding was fine. Seats in Delta comfort plus were fine. Snacks were great! Definitely a bonus. The entertainment system was awful — old, slow, not responsive, and completely unable to play games due to some kind of error. But on the other hand, thank you to Delta for the free WiFi. That made it better.

Everything was very good other than I had selected a specific seat when I booked the flight and they changed it once I checked-in the day before my flight. I was still in first class but lost my aisle seat for a window seat. Being tall, the aisle offers more comfort so I always select an aisle seat.

Flight diverted in SD. Later take off in Seattle by 1.3hrs

Crew was not friendly when I went to request a seat change.

Really impressive staff at airport and on plane, especially given how busy it was

Was a great smooth flight from Detroit to San Diego.

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

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.

Do not like the feeling of being in the basic economy. Everyone should feel good no matter what.

So so. Terrible aircraft choice for that leg of the flight.

delay several times and wait extra long to board. no entertainment service because there are problem for some rows. always encounter some delays for the last flight of the day.

This was a Lufthansa flight. Disappointing main meal. Very rough over Canada and arrival at FRA. IFE was almost unusable.

I was not able to buy food in the flight. They refer to include your Credit card in the APP, and if you are not from USA (i have a credit card form Canada) it is not possible

United airline kept delaying our flight back to Phoenix for 8 hours before they cancelled it! If they know that we are not flying out for whatever the reason is, why did they keep lying to us for hours. We could find another flight earlier or even find a hotel with a shuttle. But cancellation at about midnight was not fun. We stayed in the airport all night till the following morning when we bought an Alaska tickets to go back to Phoenix. Total of 14 hours in the airport.

Poor seating comfort, seat cushion too thin, very uncomfortable. My luggage didi not make the flight due to equipment change. At least. United had it delivered the next day. I was without my toilet items for one day.

My experience is based on one crew member. I had found my seat and sat down but there was a gentleman to claimed to the flight attendant I was in his seat. She then came to me and curtly said, "I need your ticket!" No hi, no excuse me may I see your boarding pass? NOTHING! I was taken aback by her attitude and she repeated herself, "your ticket?!?!" I calmly responded with ok, here you go. Only to discover the gentleman was looking at the wrong boarding pass. She gave me back my ticket with no apology. She then was curt with another man who was putting his coat in the overhead bin, already helped by another flight attendant who said it was fine. She realizes it's ok and then asks him if he drinks. The look on the man's face was priceless. She said she was going to comp him drinks. He gets offered a comp drink for a coat as well as an apology, and I got no apology.

Flight cancelled because of the grounded 737s. United was good about it and got us onto a later Alaska Airlines flight to Oakland (not San Francisco as originally intended). Had to go through security again and my wife dropped her MacBook Pro, which broke, a $2,500 whoopsie. But we made it home.

Somehow I got “offloaded” even though I had my boarding pass and was in transit Food is horrible Staff were nice and cheerful No headphones were provided on 11 hours flight

We sat on runway for an 1 hour because they were short handed at key west airport was not fun

Fight crew was not very attentive and the bastions were gross!

Our flight was great we left Kona earlier and got into LAX almost an 1hour earlier as well. LAX AA is in repair so to get out and found our bus to get pick up was a bit confusing.

Plane was good but was delayed. probably not AA fault but caused a 1 hour delay. Seating was cramped.

The staff were very helpful with lots of refreshments on offer. The toilets were clean. The seats were comfortable and entertainment was good. No complaints, it was excellent.

5 hour flight - full flight - not enough room to use my computer - slightly delayed - Admirals club was excellent quality food, drink made up for flight seating. No food offerred on flight, you ahd to prebook.

We experience delays on departure and connecting flights resulting in 14 hour to our next departure. We were accommodated with a night's stay but was only provided a 12 dollar meals accommodation. The airlines rules state.at least 50 dollars. In any case, it can not make up for the whole day missed on our vacation in Sydney Australia.

I can say I will not be taking this airline again any time soon. Seat were uncomfortable and too tight. Lack of chair screen and little overhead space.

The WiFi and app don’t work as easily as other airlines

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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.
5/29Wed
1 stopBreeze Airways
8h 15mCHS-SFO
$109
5/31Fri
1 stopBreeze Airways
7h 42mCHS-SFO
$120
6/5Wed
1 stopAmerican Airlines
9h 57mCHS-SFO
$122
6/6Thu
1 stopDelta
10h 53mCHS-SFO
$133
8/24Sat
1 stopBreeze Airways
8h 15mCHS-SFO
$145
6/12Wed
1 stopAmerican Airlines
9h 57mCHS-SFO
$153
5/29Wed
2 stopsUnited Airlines
11h 34mCHS-SFO
$178
6/5Wed
2 stopsUnited Airlines
13h 08mCHS-SFO
$229
9/29Sun
2 stopsAlaska Airlines
27h 36mCHS-SFO
$382
6/6Thu
2 stopsDelta
9h 09mCHS-SFO
$752

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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.
5/12Sun
multi-stopSouthwest
9h 15mCHS-SFO
5/19Sun
multi-stopSouthwest
12h 00mSFO-CHS
$550
5/12Sun
multi-stopUnited Airlines
10h 04mCHS-SFO
5/18Sat
multi-stopUnited Airlines
7h 20mSFO-CHS
$624
5/12Sun
multi-stopSouthwest
9h 15mCHS-SFO
5/19Sun
multi-stopSouthwest
30h 45mSFO-CHS
$636
5/12Sun
multi-stopAmerican Airlines
11h 45mCHS-SFO
5/19Sun
multi-stopAmerican Airlines
10h 43mSFO-CHS
$812
5/12Sun
multi-stopUnited Airlines
10h 00mCHS-SFO
5/18Sat
multi-stopUnited Airlines
7h 20mSFO-CHS
$858
5/12Sun
multi-stopUnited Airlines
8h 22mCHS-SFO
5/18Sat
multi-stopUnited Airlines
7h 20mSFO-CHS
$1,500
5/12Sun
multi-stopUnited Airlines
12h 47mCHS-SFO
5/18Sat
multi-stopUnited Airlines
7h 20mSFO-CHS
$1,505
5/12Sun
multi-stopUnited Airlines
8h 22mCHS-SFO
5/19Sun
multi-stopUnited Airlines
8h 44mSFO-CHS
$1,551
5/12Sun
multi-stopUnited Airlines
12h 47mCHS-SFO
5/19Sun
multi-stopUnited Airlines
8h 44mSFO-CHS
$1,556
5/12Sun
multi-stopUnited Airlines
12h 47mCHS-SFO
5/19Sun
multi-stopUnited Airlines
11h 16mSFO-CHS
$1,647

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