San Diego to Charleston (SAN–CHS) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

SAN Airport Page →
2,146 mi airlines charter/private
On-time Some delays Frequent delays
Connecting Flight Schedule 33 1-stop flights Verified 4mos ago
Charter / private route. No scheduled airline service — operated by NetJets Aviation.
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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
BNA Nashville 6h 20m WN → WN Nashville (BNA) to Charleston flights
ATL Atlanta 6h 33m AFAMDL → AFAMDL Atlanta (ATL) to Charleston flights
DAL Dallas 6h 33m VJAWN → WN Dallas (DAL) to Charleston flights
HOU Houston 6h 35m WN → WN Houston (HOU) to Charleston flights
DEN Denver 6h 36m ACASCM → UAWNWUP Denver (DEN) to Charleston flights
CLT Charlotte 6h 51m AAAS → AABA Charlotte (CLT) to Charleston flights
LAX Los Angeles 6h 55m AFAMAV → MX Los Angeles (LAX) to Charleston flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 6h 57m AAASAY → AAASAY Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Charleston flights
AUS Austin 7h 5m ASWN → WN Austin (AUS) to Charleston flights
IAH Houston 7h 7m UA → UA Houston (IAH) to Charleston flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
San Diego to Charleston
Flown by charter / private operators — no scheduled airline service.
2,146 mi 3h 54m nonstop +3h ahead

SAN–CHS has no scheduled airline service; it is flown by charter / private operators. 1-stop connecting options are also available.

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All flights from Charleston (CHS) Charleston to San Diego flights
Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for SAN to CHS.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
33
Hubs
~6h
Fastest
~27h
Longest
BNA ~6h 20m ATL ~6h 33m DAL ~6h 33m HOU ~6h 35m DEN ~6h 36m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
2,030
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.
Reliability

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
SAN → CHS
50%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
50%
Arriving
70%
Return
CHS → SAN
64%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
64%
Arriving
82%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. SAN delays → CHS delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Charleston from San Diego

Nearby airports with service to Charleston International Airport.
Metric SAN→CHS CLD→CHS SNA→CHS
Distance from SAN – 28 mi 76 mi
Nonstop airlines – 1 1
Weekly flights – 1 –
Flight time 3h 54m 4h 20m 4h 17m
Departure OTP 50% – –
Carlsbad (CLD) to Charleston flights · Santa Ana (SNA) to Charleston flights · Palm Springs (PSP) to Charleston flights
Airports within 200 miles of SAN with service to Charleston International Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+3h
Charleston is 3 hours ahead of San Diego.
SAN: PDT · CHS: EDT

When it's 6:00 PM in San Diego, it's 9:00 PM in Charleston.
Distance & Flight Time
2,146 mi / 3,454 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 3h 54m gate to gate.
Facts

SAN–CHS Quick Facts

Key statistics for the San Diego to Charleston route.
Route details
Distance2,146 mi / 3,454 km
Flight time3h 54m
Time difference+3 hours
Airlines (nonstop)Charter / private
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: SAN
Full nameSan Diego International Airport
IATA / ICAOSAN / KSAN
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr25.6M
Elevation17 ft / 5 m
Destination: CHS
Full nameCharleston International Airport
IATA / ICAOCHS / KCHS
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr6.2M
Elevation46 ft / 14 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about SAN to CHS flights.
Nonstop flights from San Diego International Airport to Charleston International Airport take about 3h 54m gate to gate. The route covers 2,146 miles.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Nashville, Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta and Dallas Love Field.
Charleston is 3 hours ahead of San Diego.
Yes, return flights from CHS to SAN are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include CLD, SNA and PSP. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
See the On-Time Performance section for the latest delay data at both airports. This shows departure and arrival reliability to help you plan.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from SAN to CHS

San Diego International Airport (SAN) and Charleston International Airport (CHS) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

SAN to CHS Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from SAN to CHS is about 3 hours 54 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 2,146 miles (3,454 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Nashville, Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta and Dallas Love Field. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Carlsbad (CLD), Santa Ana (SNA) and Palm Springs (PSP).