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Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from San Diego International Airport to Charleston Airport? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from R 6,716. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
Charleston.R 2,342 per passenger.Departing Wed, 26 Aug.One-way flight with United.Outbound indirect flight with United, departs from San Diego International on Wed, 26 Aug, arriving in Charleston.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 2,342, select.
Charleston.R 2,385 per passenger.Departing Wed, 9 Sep.One-way flight with Frontier Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from San Diego International on Wed, 9 Sep, arriving in Charleston.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 2,385, select.
Charleston.R 2,883 per passenger.Departing Tue, 28 Jul.One-way flight with Southwest Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Southwest Airlines, departs from San Diego International on Tue, 28 Jul, arriving in Charleston.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 2,883, select.
Charleston.R 3,214 per passenger.Departing Tue, 13 Oct.One-way flight with Southwest Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Southwest Airlines, departs from San Diego International on Tue, 13 Oct, arriving in Charleston.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 3,214, select.
Charleston.R 3,308 per passenger.Departing Tue, 30 Jun.One-way flight with Southwest Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Southwest Airlines, departs from San Diego International on Tue, 30 Jun, arriving in Charleston.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 3,308, select.
Charleston.R 3,920 per passenger.Departing Wed, 30 Dec.One-way flight with United.Outbound indirect flight with United, departs from San Diego International on Wed, 30 Dec, arriving in Charleston.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 3,920, select.
Charleston.R 4,045 per passenger.Departing Sun, 3 Jan.One-way flight with Delta.Outbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from San Diego International on Sun, 3 Jan, arriving in Charleston.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 4,045, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from San Diego International to Charleston

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like San Diego International to Charleston flights are currently cheapest in August.
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from R 3,308
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from R 2,883
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from R 2,342
Sep
from R 2,385
Oct
from R 3,214
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San Diego International to Charleston: Alternative routes

Compare routes from San Diego International to Charleston below. You may find an airport to fly into that's cheaper, faster, or easier than Charleston.

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San Diego to Charleston: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight foundR 2,342
Cheapest month to flyAugust

Finding cheap flights from San Diego International to Charleston: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a return flight from San Diego International to Charleston is R 4,836. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
Currently, there are no airlines that fly direct from San Diego International to Charleston. But we found flights with one or more stops from R 4,836.
As of June 2026, there are no flights flying from San Diego International to Charleston.
The cheapest month to fly from San Diego International to Charleston is usually August.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from San Diego International Airport to Charleston Airport on Wednesday, 12 August 2026.
No airlines currently offer direct flights between San Diego International Airport and Charleston Airport. Most routes have one or more stops.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Charleston but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.
We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Charleston is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
Currently, United offers the cheapest flight tickets to Charleston.

Flying from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Charleston International Airport (CHS): what you need to know

  • Charleston's timezone is UTC-4, making Charleston three hours ahead of San Diego.

  • To ensure you catch your SAN to CHS flight, leave enough time to check in and find your gate. Arriving two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.

  • Be prepared for longer queues during popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure is a good idea.

  • We make it easy to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from San Diego International Airport to Charleston International Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight that has a stop long enough to explore the city of your choice. Worthwhile stopovers between SAN and CHS include:

    • Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport

    • Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport

    • Lambert-St. Louis International Airport

How to find the cheapest flights from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Charleston International Airport (CHS)

  • At the moment, R 2,342 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way San Diego International Airport to Charleston International Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is R 4,836. Keep in mind that fares could change due to demand at the time of booking.

  • Don't leave things to the last moment. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from SAN to CHS if you book in advance. Airlines often have some terrific early bird discounts.

  • Finding cheap flights from San Diego International Airport to Charleston International Airport is more likely if you can be flexible with your travel dates. Use the 'Whole month' search function to see the lowest prices across every month and land a great deal.

  • Save time looking for cheap flights from SAN to CHS by creating a Price Alert. You'll get an email or notification on the app when a new low fare is offered.

  • Lock in the perfect flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from San Diego International Airport to Charleston International Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter results by departure and arrival times, airline, and journey duration.

Handy information about San Diego International Airport (SAN)

  • SAN is located at Airport Drive.

  • 71.38% of flights departing from San Diego International Airport make it to their destination on schedule.

  • San Diego International Airport is about 5 kilometres from central San Diego. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take 10 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.

  • Expect a journey time of roughly 20 minutes on public transport.

  • Get your travels off to a leisurely start by staying near SAN. Whether you're catching an early flight from San Diego International Airport to Charleston International Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels are ideal:

Arriving at Charleston International Airport (CHS)

Getting from Charleston International Airport (CHS) to central Charleston

  • Charleston International Airport is approximately 21 kilometres from central Charleston. The drive time takes around 30 minutes.

  • Travelling to the centre by public transport takes around 3 hours 35 minutes.

When to fly to Charleston International Airport (CHS)

  • July is the most popular month for flights from San Diego International Airport to Charleston International Airport. For a quieter experience, travel to Charleston in April.

  • Book your flight from San Diego International Airport to Charleston International Airport for July if you want to visit Charleston during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 24ºC (75ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF).

  • January sees average temperatures of between 4ºC (39ºF) and 17ºC (63ºF). Look for cheap tickets from SAN to CHS around that time if you want to travel when it's cooler.

Explore more of United States

  • You've seen Charleston, now it's time to explore more of United States. Journey around 322 kilometres south-west to Jacksonville to tick off its leading sights. From Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens to The Cummer Museum of Art & Gardens and Friendship Fountain, there's plenty to keep you on the go.

  • Charlotte is another well-known destination in United States and is around 290 kilometres north of Charleston. No journey is complete without a visit to NASCAR Hall of Fame, Freedom Park and Carolinas Aviation Museum.

Plan the rest of your trip from San Diego to Charleston

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