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How to get from Charleston to San Diego

No nonstop flights. The fastest way is via Los Angeles: about 9h 35m including the connection. Other options: via Washington, Miami, Philadelphia and New York. Two tickets from $247.

Flights from Charleston to San Diego

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Best fares from Charleston to San Diego

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Cheapest one-way $259 12 November 2026, with a connection Cheapest in the next 7 days $259 Tomorrow Cheapest month November 2026 tickets from $259

Where to connect

Options with one connection, fastest first

fastest, via Los Angeles
9h 35m
two tickets, via New York
$247
connection options
5
straight-line distance
2,152 mi (3,463 km)
fastest
Via Los Angeles
9h 35m
with the connection
Charleston to Los Angeles flight 5h 36m
Connection of about 3h
Los Angeles to San Diego flight 59m
two ticketsfrom $394
Via Washington
10h 22m
with the connection
Charleston to Washington flight 1h 37m
Connection of about 3h Arrival: Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall, Ronald Reagan National, Washington Dulles International. Departure to San Diego: Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall, Ronald Reagan National, Washington Dulles International.
Washington to San Diego flight 5h 45m
two ticketsfrom $263
Via Miami
10h 28m
with the connection
Charleston to Miami flight 1h 44m
Connection of about 3h Arrival: Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International, Miami International. Departure to San Diego: Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International, Miami International.
Miami to San Diego flight 5h 44m
Via Philadelphia
10h 58m
with the connection
Charleston to Philadelphia flight 1h 53m
Connection of about 3h Arrival: Philadelphia International, Trenton-Mercer. Departure to San Diego: Philadelphia International.
Philadelphia to San Diego flight 6h 5m
two ticketsfrom $487
Via New York
11h 23m
with the connection
Charleston to New York flight 2h 5m
Connection of about 3h Arrival: John F. Kennedy International, LaGuardia, Newark Liberty International. Departure to San Diego: John F. Kennedy International, LaGuardia, Newark Liberty International.
New York to San Diego flight 6h 18m
two ticketsfrom $247

One ticket or two

How the options are calculated and what to keep in mind at the connection

Flight times come from the nonstop schedule (estimated from the distance where there is no schedule), with 3h allowed for the connection. The price of an option is the sum of the lowest known fares for each leg; their dates may not match, so treat it as a guide. The search shows tickets for your dates, including connections on a single ticket.

Nearest nonstop flights

The closest you can get without a connection

Frequently asked questions

Is there a nonstop flight from Charleston to San Diego?
There are no nonstop flights in the schedule. You will need a connection, the fastest is via Los Angeles.
What is the fastest way to fly from Charleston to San Diego?
Via Los Angeles: 5h 36m to the connection, 59m after it, about 9h 35m in total with 3h for the connection.
How much does a flight from Charleston to San Diego with a connection cost?
Two nonstop tickets via New York from $247. This is the sum of the lowest known prices for each leg, and their dates may not match.
Which cities can you connect in between Charleston and San Diego?
Los Angeles (9h 35m total), Washington (10h 22m total), Miami (10h 28m total), Philadelphia (10h 58m total) and New York (11h 23m total).
How far is San Diego from Charleston?
2,152 mi (3,463 km) in a straight line between the cities.
How much time should I allow for the connection?
The options allow 3h. On a single ticket the carrier is responsible for the connection; on separate tickets you set the margin yourself, allowing time to collect and re-check your bags.