How to get from San Diego to Charleston

No nonstop flights. The fastest way is via Atlanta: about 8h 29m including the connection. Other options: via Los Angeles, Miami, Washington and Philadelphia. Two tickets from $232.

Flights from San Diego to Charleston

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Where to connect

Options with one connection, fastest first

fastest, via Atlanta
8h 29m
two tickets, via Miami
$232
connection options
5
straight-line distance
2,152 mi (3,463 km)
fastest
Via Atlanta
8h 29m
with the connection
San Diego to Atlanta flight 4h 16m
Connection of about 3h
Atlanta to Charleston flight 1h 13m
Via Los Angeles
9h 9m
with the connection
San Diego to Los Angeles flight 1h 6m
Connection of about 3h Arrival: Los Angeles International. Departure to Charleston: Long Beach, Los Angeles International.
two ticketsfrom $397
Via Miami
9h 45m
with the connection
San Diego to Miami flight 4h 55m
Connection of about 3h Arrival: Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International, Miami International. Departure to Charleston: Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International, Miami International.
Miami to Charleston flight 1h 50m
two ticketsfrom $232
Via Washington
9h 54m
with the connection
Connection of about 3h Arrival: Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall, Ronald Reagan National, Washington Dulles International. Departure to Charleston: Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall, Ronald Reagan National, Washington Dulles International.
Washington to Charleston flight 1h 54m
two ticketsfrom $398
Via Philadelphia
10h 21m
with the connection
San Diego to Philadelphia flight 5h 15m
Connection of about 3h Arrival: Philadelphia International. Departure to Charleston: Philadelphia International, Trenton-Mercer.
two ticketsfrom $616

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 San Diego to Charleston?
There are no nonstop flights in the schedule. You will need a connection, the fastest is via Atlanta.
What is the fastest way to fly from San Diego to Charleston?
Via Atlanta: 4h 16m to the connection, 1h 13m after it, about 8h 29m in total with 3h for the connection.
How much does a flight from San Diego to Charleston with a connection cost?
Two nonstop tickets via Miami from $232. 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 San Diego and Charleston?
Atlanta (8h 29m total), Los Angeles (9h 9m total), Miami (9h 45m total), Washington (9h 54m total) and Philadelphia (10h 21m total).
How far is Charleston from San Diego?
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.