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Flights from San Diego to Charleston

There are no direct flights from San Diego to Charleston. The fastest way is one stop via Chicago or New York, about 7h 43m door to door (10 connections a week on current schedules).

No direct flights · 4 connection options From 7h 43m
SANCRWORD

San Diego to Charleston at a glance

Fastest journey7h 43mVia Chicago, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Chicago or New York

Best ways to fly from San Diego to Charleston

Ranked by how easy the connection is: one airline or alliance first (bags and connection protected), then the quickest self-transfer options.

1
SAN Chicago (ORD) CRW
Leg 1: Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, Frontier Airlines · Leg 2: SkyWest
Fri13:15 SAN19:07 ORD2h 38m connection21:45 ORD23:58 CRWAmerican Airlines + SkyWest
7 connections a weekSelf-transfer likely Fastest 7h 43m
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SAN New York (EWR) CRW
Leg 1: Alaska Airlines, United Airlines · Leg 2: Breeze Airways
Wed22:30 SAN06:30 EWR6h 00m connection12:30 EWR13:51 CRWUnited Airlines + Breeze Airways
3 connections a weekSelf-transfer likely Fastest 12h 21m
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3
SAN Orlando (MCO) CRW
Leg 1: Alaska Airlines, Southwest Airlines · Leg 2: Breeze Airways
Self-transfer likely ~9h 12m
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4
SAN Tampa (TPA) CRW
Leg 1: Alaska Airlines, Southwest Airlines · Leg 2: Breeze Airways
Self-transfer likely ~9h 08m
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Connections are computed from flights actually flown over the last 8 weeks, with at least 45 minutes to change on one airline and 2 hours on separate tickets. Times are local. The search shows live itineraries and exact times.

Good to know

Distance
3,257 km2,023 miles
Journey time
7h 43mon current schedules
Time difference
+3hCharleston vs San Diego
Currency in Charleston
USD
Airports
SAN, CLD → CRW

Flights from San Diego to Charleston: questions answered

Are there direct flights from San Diego to Charleston?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Chicago, New York and Orlando. Most connections mean separate tickets, so leave plenty of time to collect bags and check in again.
How long is the flight from San Diego to Charleston?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 7h 43m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 3,257 km.
Where do you change planes between San Diego and Charleston?
The best connecting points are Chicago (ORD), New York (EWR), Orlando (MCO) and Tampa (TPA). Compare one-ticket itineraries with self-transfer options in the search.
Which airports serve San Diego and Charleston?
San Diego: San Diego International Airport (SAN) and McClellan-Palomar Airport (CLD). Charleston: Yeager Airport (CRW).
What is the time difference between San Diego and Charleston?
Charleston is 3 hours ahead of San Diego.

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