Cheap Flights from San Francisco to Charleston
Cheap Flights from San Francisco to Charleston
Looking for cheap flights from San Francisco 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 Francisco to Charleston vary by season, cabin, and date, but available award flights can start around 23,500–47,500 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 Francisco to Charleston for specific travel dates.
2027-01-01
SFO - CHS
Economy | 1 Stop | 7 left
From 23,500 Pts + $14.6
2027-01-04
SFO - CHS
Economy | 1 Stop | 3 left
From 23,500 Pts + $14.6
2026-12-20
SFO - CHS
First | 1 Stop | 4 left
From 35,000 Pts + $31.2
San Francisco to Charleston flight facts
Distance
2,390 mi
3,847 km in a straight line
Estimated flight time
about 5h 15m
In the air, for the straight-line distance
Time difference
+3h
Charleston is 3 hours ahead of San Francisco.
Airports in San Francisco
SFO · San Francisco Intl
Airports in Charleston
CHS · Charleston Air Force Base-Intl
Nearby airport alternatives
Flights San Jose - Charleston · San Jose is 30 mi from San Francisco
Flights San Francisco - Myrtle Beach · Myrtle Beach is 84 mi from Charleston
Flights San Francisco - Savannah · Savannah is 86 mi from Charleston
Flights San Francisco - Charlotte · Charlotte is 168 mi from Charleston
Flights San Francisco - Greenville · Greenville is 186 mi from Charleston
Premium cabin flights from San Francisco to Charleston
Premium cabin
2026-12-20
SFO - CHS
First | 1 Stop
From 41,000 Pts + $11.2
Premium cabin
2026-12-26
SFO - CHS
First | 1 Stop
From 47,500 Pts + $11.2
Premium cabin
2026-12-20
SFO - CHS
First | 1 Stop | 4 left
From 35,000 Pts + $31.2
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Frequently Asked Questions
The cheapest route from San Francisco 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 Francisco to Charleston.
Yes. Searching metro codes when available helps compare nearby airport combinations for flights from San Francisco to Charleston.
San Francisco and Charleston are about 2,390 miles (3,847 km) apart in a straight line.
Flying the 2,390-mile straight-line distance takes about 5h 15m 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 Francisco.
Departures from San Francisco: San Francisco Intl (SFO). 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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