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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 Atlanta or Dallas, about 5h 55m door to door (256 connections a week on current schedules).
No direct flights · 6 connection options From 5h 55m
San Diego to Charleston at a glance
Fastest journey5h 55mVia Atlanta, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Atlanta or Dallas
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.
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SAN Atlanta (ATL) CHS
Leg 1: Delta Air Lines · Leg 2: Delta Air Lines
Sat06:15 SAN13:22 ATL0h 53m connection14:15 ATL15:10 CHSDelta Air Lines
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SAN Dallas (DFW) CHS
Leg 1: Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, Frontier Airlines · Leg 2: American Airlines
Tue06:30 SAN11:27 DFW0h 48m connection12:15 DFW15:31 CHSAmerican Airlines
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SAN Denver (DEN) CHS
Leg 1: Alaska Airlines, Frontier Airlines, Southwest Airlines · Leg 2: Southwest Airlines, United Airlines
Wed07:00 SAN10:06 DEN1h 09m connection11:15 DEN16:15 CHSSouthwest Airlines
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SAN Houston (IAH) CHS
Leg 1: United Airlines · Leg 2: United Airlines, Mesa Airlines
Fri12:45 SAN17:49 IAH1h 11m connection19:00 IAH22:05 CHSUnited Airlines
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SAN Nashville (BNA) CHS
Leg 1: Southwest Airlines · Leg 2: Southwest Airlines
Thu06:45 SAN12:27 BNA1h 48m connection14:15 BNA16:22 CHSSouthwest Airlines
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SAN Chicago (ORD) CHS
Leg 1: Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, Frontier Airlines · Leg 2: American Airlines, United Airlines, SkyWest
Sun13:15 SAN19:08 ORD1h 22m connection20:30 ORD23:21 CHSAlaska Airlines + American Airlines
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
- 3,463 km2,151 miles
- Journey time
- 5h 55mon current schedules
- Time difference
- +3hCharleston vs San Diego
- Currency in Charleston
- USD
- Airports
- SAN, CLD → CHS
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 Atlanta, Dallas and Denver. Some connections are on one airline or alliance, so your bags and connection are protected on a single ticket.
How long is the flight from San Diego to Charleston?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 5h 55m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 3,463 km.
Where do you change planes between San Diego and Charleston?
The best connecting points are Atlanta (ATL), Dallas (DFW), Denver (DEN) and Houston (IAH). Delta Air Lines flies both legs via Atlanta, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve San Diego and Charleston?
San Diego: San Diego International Airport (SAN) and McClellan-Palomar Airport (CLD). Charleston: Charleston International Airport (CHS).
What is the time difference between San Diego and Charleston?
Charleston is 3 hours ahead of San Diego.
