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How to get from Charleston to San Francisco

No nonstop flights. The fastest way is via Los Angeles: about 10h 1m including the connection. Other options: via Charlotte, Washington, Miami and Seattle. Two tickets from $190.

Flights from Charleston to San Francisco

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Best fares from Charleston to San Francisco

Lowest one-way prices found by recent searches for the next 120 days; press a card to search that date

Cheapest one-way $137 17 November 2026, nonstop Cheapest nonstop $137 17 November 2026, MX Cheapest in the next 7 days $137 17 November, Tue Cheapest month November 2026 tickets from $137

Where to connect

Options with one connection, fastest first

fastest, via Los Angeles
10h 1m
two tickets, via Los Angeles
$190
connection options
5
straight-line distance
2,401 mi (3,864 km)
fastest
Via Los Angeles
10h 1m
with the connection
Charleston to Los Angeles flight 5h 36m
Connection of about 3h Arrival: Los Angeles International. Departure to San Francisco: Los Angeles International, Ontario International.
Los Angeles to San Francisco flight 1h 25m
two ticketsfrom $190
Via Charlotte
10h 2m
with the connection
Charleston to Charlotte flight 1h 15m
Connection of about 3h
Charlotte to San Francisco flight 5h 47m
two ticketsfrom $608
Via Washington
10h 47m
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 Francisco: Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall, Ronald Reagan National, Washington Dulles International.
Washington to San Francisco flight 6h 10m
two ticketsfrom $367
Via Miami
11h 13m
with the connection
Charleston to Miami flight 1h 44m
Connection of about 3h Arrival: Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International, Miami International. Departure to San Francisco: Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International, Miami International.
Miami to San Francisco flight 6h 29m
Via Seattle
11h 24m
with the connection
Charleston to Seattle flight 6h 9m
Connection of about 3h
Seattle to San Francisco flight 2h 15m

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.

When to visit San Francisco

Weather by month

Best time to visit: May, June, July, August, September and October, +18° to +20° by day, sea +13° to +17°. In November it is +16° by day and +10° at night, sea +14°, with 8 rainy days.

Jan
+14° +8° +12° 8 days
Feb
+14° +8° +12° 9 days
Mar
+14° +8° +12° 11 days
Apr
+16° +9° +13° 3 days
May
+18° +11° +13° 2 days
Jun
+18° +12° +14° 0 days
Jul
+18° +13° +15° 0 days
Aug
+20° +14° +16° 0 days
Sep
+20° +14° +17° 2 days
Oct
+20° +13° +16° 3 days
Nov
+16° +10° +14° 8 days
Dec
+13° +8° +13° 13 days

Daytime and night temperatures in °C, sea temperature (in blue), rainy days. Months with the most comfortable weather are in green. Long-term averages.

Nearest nonstop flights

The closest you can get without a connection

Frequently asked questions

Is there a nonstop flight from Charleston to San Francisco?
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 Francisco?
Via Los Angeles: 5h 36m to the connection, 1h 25m after it, about 10h 1m in total with 3h for the connection.
How much does a flight from Charleston to San Francisco with a connection cost?
Two nonstop tickets via Los Angeles from $190. 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 Francisco?
Los Angeles (10h 1m total), Charlotte (10h 2m total), Washington (10h 47m total), Miami (11h 13m total) and Seattle (11h 24m total).
How far is San Francisco from Charleston?
2,401 mi (3,864 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.