Cheap flights from Charleston to San Diego

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Cheapest round-trip flights $391
American 1 stop 8 hr Sat, May 30 — Sat, Jun 6
The cheapest round-trip flight from Charleston to San Diego is currently $391
Cheapest one-way flight $194
Southwest 1 stop 9 hr Wed, May 27
The cheapest one-way flight from Charleston to San Diego is currently $194
Last-minute weekend getaway $696
American, Alaska 2 stops 24 hr Sat, May 9 — Sun, May 10
The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from Charleston to San Diego is currently $696
Cheapest business class flights $1,192
American 1 stop 17 hr Mon, Jun 1 — Tue, Jun 9
The cheapest business class round-trip flight from Charleston to San Diego is currently $1,192
Fastest flight 6 hr 11 min The fastest flight with stops from Charleston to San Diego takes 6 hr 11 min
Nonstop flights None There are no direct flights on this route.

When is the cheapest time to fly?

The cheapest month to fly from Charleston to San Diego is typically September. The most expensive month to fly is typically April.
September
Cheapest
Typical prices: $250–465
April
Most expensive
Typical prices: $350–700

Popular airlines from Charleston to San Diego

  • Southwest
    from $391
    Typical price: $350–670
    474 weekly connecting flights
    CHS - SAN Every day
  • American
    from $391
    Typical price: $330–670
    443 weekly connecting flights
    CHS - SAN Every day
  • Delta
    from $391
    Typical price: $345–780
    417 weekly connecting flights
    CHS - SAN Every day
  • United
    from $391
    Typical price: $335–710
    212 weekly connecting flights
    CHS - SAN Every day
  • JetBlue
    from $461
    Typical price: $385–1,100
    22 weekly connecting flights
    CHS - SAN Every day
  • Alaska
    from $501
    Typical price: $460–860
    21 weekly connecting flights
    CHS - SAN Every day

Popular airports near Charleston

  • Charleston International Airport (CHS)
    Charleston United States 28 min 10 mi
  • Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT)
    Charlotte United States 3 hr 12 min 177 mi
  • Savannah/Hilton Head International Airport (SAV)
    Savannah United States 2 hr 2 min 86 mi
  • Myrtle Beach International Airport (MYR)
    Myrtle Beach United States 2 hr 85 mi

Popular airports near San Diego

  • San Diego International Airport (SAN)
    San Diego United States 10 min 2 mi
  • Tijuana International Airport (TIJ)
    Tijuana Mexico 37 min 16 mi
  • Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
    Los Angeles United States 2 hr 2 min 111 mi
  • John Wayne Airport (SNA)
    Santa Ana United States 1 hr 21 min 78 mi

Frequently asked questions about flying from Charleston to San Diego

The cheapest flights from Charleston to San Diego are usually in September. Typical ticket prices in September range from $250 to $465.
The cheapest round-trip flight from Charleston to San Diego recently found on Google Flights was with American from $391. The cheapest one-way flight was with Southwest from $194.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:
  • The cheapest Southwest flight from Charleston to San Diego is $391, flying from May 30 to Jun 6.
  • The cheapest American flight from Charleston to San Diego is $391, flying from May 30 to Jun 6.
  • The cheapest Delta flight from Charleston to San Diego is $391, flying from Aug 1 to Aug 8.
  • The cheapest United flight from Charleston to San Diego is $391, flying from Jun 6 to Jun 13.
  • The cheapest JetBlue flight from Charleston to San Diego is $461, flying from May 29 to Jun 6.
  • The cheapest Alaska flight from Charleston to San Diego is $501, flying from Aug 1 to Aug 8.
The cheapest round-trip flight from Charleston to San Diego starts at $391 from Sat, May 30 to Sat, Jun 6. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $194 and departs on Wed, May 27.
6 hr 11 min is the shortest flight time from Charleston to San Diego.
Jun–Aug is when most people visit San Diego, where the weather's temperate year-round. Beaches are less crowded Dec–Feb, which bring cooler temperatures but brighter sun. Whale-watching season is from mid-Dec–mid-Mar. Major annual events include Comic-Con International (Jul), a massive comic book convention with workshops and film screenings. Fleet Week (autumn) is a large military appreciation event featuring Navy ship tours, an air show and more.
It's easy to use Google Flights to find the cheapest days to fly from Charleston to San Diego.
Just click the Departure label near the top of the page to open the calendar. Choose a start date and a return date to see how the round-trip fare changes on those specific days.
Adjust the trip type to see one-way fares. The cheapest available flights are highlighted and easy to spot. Once you settle on dates, click the Search button to see flight options and book the deal.

You can also turn on price tracking to get alerts if the price changes for a route or flight.
What counts as the best airline for your flights from Charleston to San Diego really depends on your individual needs. You may have a favorite carrier or a loyalty program you like, but price, convenience, and airports served also come into play. Flexibility and booking terms – Can you change flights if you want to stay longer or get a refund if you have to postpone your trip? – are also factors that help determine which airline is best to fly from Charleston to San Diego.

In terms of flights, Southwest is the most popular. Southwest offers 474 connecting flights per week. Southwest flies from Charleston International Airport (CHS) to San Diego International Airport (SAN) .

Other popular airlines flying from Charleston to San Diego are:
  • American offers 443 connecting flights per week. American flies from Charleston International Airport (CHS) to San Diego International Airport (SAN) .
  • Delta offers 417 connecting flights per week. Delta flies from Charleston International Airport (CHS) to San Diego International Airport (SAN) .
  • United offers 212 connecting flights per week. United flies from Charleston International Airport (CHS) to San Diego International Airport (SAN) .
  • JetBlue offers 22 connecting flights per week. JetBlue flies from Charleston International Airport (CHS) to San Diego International Airport (SAN) .
  • Alaska offers 21 connecting flights per week. Alaska flies from Charleston International Airport (CHS) to San Diego International Airport (SAN) .
The number of connecting flights refers to distinct flights with at least one stop between Charleston and San Diego.
The cheapest round-trip flight from Charleston to San Diego recently found on Google Flights was with American from $391. The cheapest one-way flight was with Southwest from $194.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:
  • The cheapest Southwest flight from Charleston to San Diego is $391, flying from May 30 to Jun 6.
  • The cheapest American flight from Charleston to San Diego is $391, flying from May 30 to Jun 6.
  • The cheapest Delta flight from Charleston to San Diego is $391, flying from Aug 1 to Aug 8.
  • The cheapest United flight from Charleston to San Diego is $391, flying from Jun 6 to Jun 13.
  • The cheapest JetBlue flight from Charleston to San Diego is $461, flying from May 29 to Jun 6.
  • The cheapest Alaska flight from Charleston to San Diego is $501, flying from Aug 1 to Aug 8.
No airline flies direct from Charleston to San Diego.
  • There are 474 Southwest connecting flights from Charleston to San Diego per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 443 American connecting flights from Charleston to San Diego per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 417 Delta connecting flights from Charleston to San Diego per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 212 United connecting flights from Charleston to San Diego per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 22 JetBlue connecting flights from Charleston to San Diego per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 21 Alaska connecting flights from Charleston to San Diego per week. Flights are available every day.
Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.
The cheapest last-minute deal between Charleston and San Diego at price $696 is offered by American, Alaska from Sat, May 9 to Sun, May 10.
No airline flies direct from Charleston to San Diego.
  • There are 474 Southwest connecting flights from Charleston to San Diego per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 443 American connecting flights from Charleston to San Diego per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 417 Delta connecting flights from Charleston to San Diego per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 212 United connecting flights from Charleston to San Diego per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 22 JetBlue connecting flights from Charleston to San Diego per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 21 Alaska connecting flights from Charleston to San Diego per week. Flights are available every day.
Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.
There are no direct flights from Charleston to San Diego.
It's easy to find nonstop flights with Google Flights! Once you've searched for flights from Charleston to San Diego, just select the nonstop flights only option in the 'Stops’ filter in the search form and view all available direct flights and their prices.
The cheapest business class round-trip flights between Charleston and San Diego start at $1,192 from Mon, Jun 1 to Tue, Jun 9 with American.
The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between Charleston and San Diego start at $391 from Sat, May 30 to Sat, Jun 6.
To book business class trips from Charleston to San Diego, look for the default Economy selection at the top, and change it to your desired cabin class such as Premium Economy, Business Class, or First Class. You can then select your departure and arrival dates, consider available options, and book your business travel.

You can also adjust the trip type to view one-way fares.
The best last-minute getaway deal for the next weekend between Charleston and San Diego starts at $696 from Sat, May 9 to Sun, May 10 with American, Alaska.
The cheapest last-minute deal between Charleston and San Diego at price $696 is offered by American, Alaska from Sat, May 9 to Sun, May 10.
To find last-minute flight deals from Charleston to San Diego, start by entering the city names, select the desired departure and return dates, and hit the Search button to view flight options.

You can check for last-minute flights for the same day or adjust the trip type to see one-way fares.

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