San Francisco to Charleston (SFO–CHS) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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San Francisco to Charleston
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Flights/wk 2,391 mi 4h 24m nonstop +3h ahead 107 1-stop hubs

While no nonstop service exists between SFO and CHS, connecting options are available through 107 hubs.

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Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for SFO to CHS.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
107
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~29h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
2,314
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.
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Charleston from San Francisco

Nearby airports with service to Charleston International Airport.
Metric SFO→CHS OAK→CHS
Distance from SFO – 11 mi
Nonstop airlines 0 1
Weekly flights 1 –
Flight time 4h 24m 4h 2m
Departure OTP 75% –
Oakland (OAK) to Charleston flights
Airports within 200 miles of SFO 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 Francisco.
SFO: PDT · CHS: EDT

When it's 6:00 PM in San Francisco, it's 9:00 PM in Charleston.
Distance & Flight Time
2,391 mi / 3,847 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 4h 24m.
Getting to SFO

BART (Bay Area Rapid Transit) runs from downtown San Francisco (Embarcadero, Powell St.) to the SFO station and then a free AirTrain shuttle to all terminals (30–40 min from Embarcadero, $10.45). BART also connects Oakland and Berkeley; useful for East Bay travelers. Trains run from ~4am to midnight.Taxis from downtown San Francisco cost $40–60. Ride-hails (Uber, Lyft) pick up in the designated area in the garage and are often $30–50 depending on surge pricing. SamTrans buses serve Peninsula cities. Highway 101 and I-280 are heavily congested during commute hours; BART is faster than driving at those times.

Facts

SFO–CHS Quick Facts

Key statistics for the San Francisco to Charleston route.
Route details
Distance2,391 mi / 3,847 km
Flight time4h 24m
Time difference+3 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
Weekly flights1 out / 1 return
1-stop connections107 hubs
Origin: SFO
Full nameSan Francisco International Airport
IATA / ICAOSFO / KSFO
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr52.3M
Elevation13 ft / 4 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 SFO to CHS flights.
Nonstop flights from San Francisco International Airport to Charleston International Airport take approximately 4h 24m. The route covers 2,391 miles.
There are approximately 1 nonstop flights per week from SFO to CHS. The return direction has about 1 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through ADS, SUS, PDK, AGS, APA, TUL, VNY, TYS, NEW, NUQ, SGR, MHH, ABQ, SCF, CHO, MTJ, AFW, SDF, MEM, CNO, PVU, LAS, GNV, MKE, EGE, SAN, BZN, HOU, PTK, SLC, MTN, JAC, OPF, SNA, OMA, BCT, VRB, SUA, APF, FXE, RDU, PBI, ABE, ELP, TUS, MTH, NAS, MTY, CLE, HVN, RSW, PSM, HPN, BED, SFB, TEB, BFI, LGA, SYR, SWF, BTV, PAE, PVD, SBA, YUL, LRD, PWM, SJU, CUN, LIR, SJO, SXM, ANC, BWI, MDW, ATL, CLT, BKV, PIT, BNA, IND, MSP, MIA, YYZ, MCO, FLL, DFW, MSY, IAH, IAD, PHL, ORD, AUS, TPA, DTW, DEN, BOS, JWN, DAL, CVG, EWR, CMH, SEA, STL, JFK, DCA and HCR. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Charleston is 3 hours ahead of San Francisco.
Yes, return flights from CHS to SFO are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include OAK. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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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 SFO to CHS

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

SFO to CHS Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from SFO to CHS ranges from 4 hours 24 minutes. The route covers a distance of 2,391 miles (3,847 km). There are approximately 1 weekly flights outbound and 1 return, totaling 2 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

107 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 5 hours via ADS. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Oakland (OAK).