Cheap Flights from San Diego to Charleston
Cheap Flights from San Diego to Charleston
Looking for cheap flights from San Diego to Charleston? PointsYeah scans award availability across major airline and bank transfer programs in one place, so travelers can compare the lowest points and cash routes faster. Instead of searching each airline separately, users can see pricing from programs like Chase, Amex, Capital One, Citi, and Bilt side by side.
Award prices from San Diego to Charleston vary by season, cabin, and date, but available award flights can start around 10,500–15,000 points one way, with premium cabins available at higher mileage levels. The live search above allows filtering by cabin, airline, stops, or maximum points to find the best award flights from San Diego to Charleston for specific travel dates.
2026-11-25
SAN - CHS
Economy | 1 Stop
From 10,500 Pts + $5.6
2026-11-26
SAN - CHS
Economy | 1 Stop
From 10,500 Pts + $5.6
2026-11-26
SAN - CHS
Economy | 1 Stop | 9+ left
From 12,500 Pts + $30.6
2026-11-25
SAN - CHS
Economy | 1 Stop | 9+ left
From 12,500 Pts + $125
2026-11-26
SAN - CHS
Economy | 1 Stop | 9+ left
From 14,900 Pts + $5.6
2026-11-25
SAN - CHS
Economy | 1 Stop
From 15,000 Pts + $5.6
San Diego to Charleston flight facts
Distance
2,146 mi
3,453 km in a straight line
Estimated flight time
about 4h 45m
In the air, for the straight-line distance
Time difference
+3h
Charleston is 3 hours ahead of San Diego.
Airports in San Diego
SAN · San Diego Intl
Airports in Charleston
CHS · Charleston Air Force Base-Intl
Nearby airport alternatives
Flights Santa Ana - Charleston · Santa Ana is 76 mi from San Diego
Flights Los Angeles - Charleston · Los Angeles is 109 mi from San Diego
Flights San Diego - Charlotte · Charlotte is 168 mi from Charleston
Flights San Diego - Greenville · Greenville is 186 mi from Charleston
Premium cabin flights from San Diego to Charleston
Premium cabin
2026-11-25
SAN - CHS
First | 1 Stop | 4 left
From 35,000 Pts + $25.6
Premium cabin
2026-11-26
SAN - CHS
First | 1 Stop | 2 left
From 35,000 Pts + $25.6
Premium cabin
2026-11-25
SAN - CHS
Business | 1 Stop
From 43,600 Pts + $5.6
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Frequently Asked Questions
The cheapest route from San Diego to Charleston depends on award space, transfer bonuses, and travel dates. PointsYeah compares bank and airline programs in one place so you can find the best points and cash combinations faster.
Yes. Transferable points from Chase, Amex, Capital One, Citi, and Bilt can often be moved to airline partners for flights from San Diego to Charleston.
Yes. Searching metro codes when available helps compare nearby airport combinations for flights from San Diego to Charleston.
San Diego and Charleston are about 2,146 miles (3,453 km) apart in a straight line.
Flying the 2,146-mile straight-line distance takes about 4h 45m in the air, estimated from typical cruising speed. Actual travel time depends on the routing; itineraries with connections take longer.
Charleston is 3 hours ahead of San Diego.
Departures from San Diego: San Diego Intl (SAN). Arrivals in Charleston: Charleston Air Force Base-Intl (CHS).
Travelers searching this route also look at other popular routes into Charleston, plus the return trip when we track it. Fares and award space change daily.
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