Flights from San Francisco to Charleston
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Where to connect
Options with one connection, fastest first
- fastest, via Atlanta
- 8h 53m
- two tickets, via Los Angeles
- $190
- connection options
- 5
- straight-line distance
- 2,401 mi (3,864 km)
fastest
Via Atlanta
8h 53m
with the connection
two ticketsfrom $226
Via Nashville
8h 55m
with the connection
San Francisco to Nashville
flight 4h 25m
Connection of about 3h
Nashville to Charleston
flight 1h 30m
Via Charlotte
9h 19m
with the connection
San Francisco to Charlotte
flight 5h 5m
Connection of about 3h
Charlotte to Charleston
flight 1h 14m
two ticketsfrom $672
Via Los Angeles
9h 26m
with the connection
San Francisco to Los Angeles
flight 1h 23m
Connection of about 3h
Arrival: Long Beach, Los Angeles International, Ontario International. Departure to Charleston: Long Beach, Los Angeles International.
Los Angeles to Charleston
flight 5h 3m
two ticketsfrom $190
Via Tampa
9h 39m
with the connection
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
From San Francisco to cities closest to Charleston
San Francisco to Charlotte
Charlotte: 177 mi (285 km) from Charleston, flight 5h 5m
from $183
San Francisco to Atlanta
Atlanta: 266 mi (428 km) from Charleston, flight 4h 40m
from $171
San Francisco to Orlando
Orlando: 306 mi (492 km) from Charleston, flight 5h 18m
from $126
San Francisco to Knoxville
Knoxville: 316 mi (509 km) from Charleston, flight 7h 35m
San Francisco to Richmond
Richmond: 358 mi (576 km) from Charleston, flight 5h 18m
San Francisco to Tampa
Tampa: 366 mi (589 km) from Charleston, flight 5h 9m
from $235
To Charleston from cities closest to San Francisco
Los Angeles to Charleston
Los Angeles: 347 mi (559 km) from San Francisco, flight 5h 3m
from $171
Las Vegas to Charleston
Las Vegas: 417 mi (671 km) from San Francisco, flight 7h 8m
from $146
Salt Lake City to Charleston
Salt Lake City: 599 mi (964 km) from San Francisco, flight 8h
Seattle to Charleston
Seattle: 679 mi (1,093 km) from San Francisco, flight 5h 7m
from $136
Nashville to Charleston
Nashville: 1,959 mi (3,152 km) from San Francisco, flight 1h 30m
from $200
Atlanta to Charleston
Atlanta: 2,136 mi (3,437 km) from San Francisco, flight 1h 13m
from $119
Frequently asked questions
Is there a nonstop flight from San Francisco 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 Francisco to Charleston?
Via Atlanta: 4h 40m to the connection, 1h 13m after it, about 8h 53m in total with 3h for the connection.
How much does a flight from San Francisco to Charleston 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 San Francisco and Charleston?
Atlanta (8h 53m total), Nashville (8h 55m total), Charlotte (9h 19m total), Los Angeles (9h 26m total) and Tampa (9h 39m total).
How far is Charleston from San Francisco?
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.