What percentage of Charleston to Los Angeles flights are direct?

Historically, 55.7% of flights from Charleston to Los Angeles have been direct. For flights that include stopovers, the median number of stopovers was 1. This data, observed across the trailing 90 days, indicates that direct options are frequently available for this route. Travelers can often find non-stop service for their journey.

How long does it take to fly from Charleston to Los Angeles?

The typical direct flight from Charleston to Los Angeles has a median duration of 5 hours and 25 minutes. For flights with one stop, the median travel time increases to 8 hours and 33 minutes. The air distance between these two cities is approximately 3542 kilometers. These durations provide a general expectation for the length of travel on this route.

Should I set a price alert for Charleston to Los Angeles flights?

Based on historical trends, deals for flights from Charleston to Los Angeles are classified as frequent. This suggests that prices for this route tend to fluctuate, and opportunities for savings may arise regularly. Setting a price alert can be a beneficial strategy to monitor these changes and potentially secure a more favorable fare. This pattern has been observed across the trailing 30 days.

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Charleston to Los Angeles: Overview

Insights for flights from Charleston to Los Angeles

A typical journey from Charleston to Los Angeles takes about 5h 25m, including connections. This median duration accounts for itineraries that involve stopovers. For connecting flights specifically, the median journey time extends to 9h 20m, while direct flights from Charleston to Los Angeles have a median duration of 5h 25m.

For travelers seeking cheap flights from Charleston to Los Angeles, fares typically range from $228–$365, with a median of $249. Right now, fares are below the typical level, and approximately 1% of recent fares were classified as a good price. New deals appear almost daily, offering frequent opportunities to find favorable prices.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Charleston to Los Angeles? The most affordable month to fly is November, with a median fare of $172. October also offers competitive pricing, with a median fare of $175. Following these, September presents a median fare of $228.

A meaningful share of itineraries between Charleston and Los Angeles are non-stop, with 55.7% of recent fares being direct. For the remaining itineraries, most involve one stopover. This mix provides travelers with options for both direct and connecting services.

The route from Charleston to Los Angeles covers a distance of 3542 km. This classifies it as a medium-haul flight, indicating a significant but manageable journey for travelers.

How much is a round trip from Charleston to Los Angeles

Regular price: $203 - $424

Prices for flights from Charleston to Los Angeles are currently below the regular range.

The regular price range for flights from Charleston to Los Angeles is USD 203 to USD 424. The current lowest deal is USD 198 on Kayak for travel from Aug 26-Aug 29.

now $198

Low $203

High $424

The cheapest time to fly from Charleston to Los Angeles

The cheapest month to fly from Charleston to Los Angeles is September, with a median price of $228. The most expensive month is June, with a median price of $1186. Prices are generally lower from May to December.

September

Cheapest

Flights from $228

June

Most Expensive

Flights from $1,186

Jan

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Charleston to Los Angeles

Breeze Airways

Last-minute flights going from Charleston to Los Angeles

Sat, Aug 1

⌛ Last-Minute

CHS - Los Angeles

Charleston (CHS) - Los Angeles (LAX)

Breeze Airways

$363

$330

One-way

Tue, Aug 4

⌛ Last-Minute

CHS - Los Angeles

Charleston (CHS) - Los Angeles (LAX)

Breeze Airways

$336

$307

One-way

Tue, Aug 4

⌛ Last-Minute

CHS - Los Angeles

Charleston (CHS) - Los Angeles (LAX)

Breeze Airways

$380

$355

One-way

Wed, Aug 5

⌛ Last-Minute

CHS - Los Angeles

Charleston (CHS) - Los Angeles (LAX)

Breeze Airways

$328

$289

One-way

Thu, Aug 6

⌛ Last-Minute

CHS - Los Angeles

Charleston (CHS) - Los Angeles (LAX)

Breeze Airways

$327

$340

One-way

Sat, Aug 8

⌛ Last-Minute

CHS - Los Angeles

Charleston (CHS) - Los Angeles (LAX)

Breeze Airways

$267

$280

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Charleston to Los Angeles

7 nights

Aug 15 - Aug 22

$295 → $221

25%

3 nights

Aug 8 - Aug 11

$356 → $286

20%

4 nights

Aug 8 - Aug 12

$356 → $286

20%

6 nights

Aug 26 - Sep 1

$294 → $227

23%

Popular Airports to fly from Charleston to Los Angeles

Charleston - Los Angeles route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are below the typical level

Recent fares for Charleston to Los Angeles are below the typical level at $198.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in September for the best prices

Historically, September has the lowest median price at $228 for Charleston to Los Angeles.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights take 5h 25m

The typical direct flight from Charleston to Los Angeles takes 5h 25m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Direct flights are available

Direct flights are available on this route, representing 55.7% of recent fares.

🏆 Airline highlight

Breeze Airways offers direct flights

Breeze Airways has offered direct flights from Charleston to Los Angeles recently.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear frequently

Deals for flights from Charleston to Los Angeles appear frequently.

Charleston main airports to depart from

Charleston International (CHS)

Cheapest

Charleston International Airport (CHS) is a convenient option for flights from Charleston to Los Angeles.

📍 ~17 km from Charleston city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$198

Los Angeles main airports to arrive at

Los Angeles International (LAX)

Cheapest

Los Angeles International Airport is a primary gateway to Los Angeles from Charleston.

📍 ~19 km from Los Angeles (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$198

Airports nearby Los Angeles used as alternative

Hollywood Burbank (BUR)

Hollywood Burbank is a practical alternative for travelers heading to North Los Angeles and the San Fernando Valley.

📍 ~25 km from Los Angeles (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$296

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Los Angeles

Historically, booking flights 60+ days in advance typically yields the lowest prices for the Charleston to Los Angeles route. Across the trailing quarter, the average price for flights booked within this window was $292. In contrast, booking 0-6 days before departure saw average prices rise significantly to $1264. For those planning 14-27 days out, the average price was $305, while 7-13 days out averaged $313.

Historically, a good price for a flight from Charleston to Los Angeles is considered to be $228 or less. This threshold represents the 25th percentile of prices observed across the trailing 90 days. The median price for this route was $249, while prices at the 75th percentile reached $365. These figures provide a clear indication of typical pricing for this route.

Historically, November has been the cheapest month to fly from Charleston to Los Angeles, with a median price of $172. October also offered competitive prices, with a median of $175. While September had a median price of $228, it was also identified as the most expensive month on average across the trailing 270 days. The annual median price for this route was $249.

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Charleston to Los Angeles: Overview

Insights for flights from Charleston to Los Angeles

The route from Charleston to Los Angeles covers a distance of 3542 km. This classifies it as a medium-haul flight, indicating a significant but manageable journey for travelers.

How much is a round trip from Charleston to Los Angeles

Regular price: $203 - $424

Prices for flights from Charleston to Los Angeles are currently below the regular range.

The regular price range for flights from Charleston to Los Angeles is USD 203 to USD 424. The current lowest deal is USD 198 on Kayak for travel from Aug 26-Aug 29.

now $198

Low $203

High $424

The cheapest time to fly from Charleston to Los Angeles

September

Cheapest

Flights from $228

June

Most Expensive

Flights from $1,186

Jan

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Charleston to Los Angeles

Breeze Airways

Last-minute flights going from Charleston to Los Angeles

Sat, Aug 1

⌛ Last-Minute

CHS - Los Angeles

Charleston (CHS) - Los Angeles (LAX)

Breeze Airways

$363

$330

One-way

Tue, Aug 4

⌛ Last-Minute

CHS - Los Angeles

Charleston (CHS) - Los Angeles (LAX)

Breeze Airways

$336

$307

One-way

Tue, Aug 4

⌛ Last-Minute

CHS - Los Angeles

Charleston (CHS) - Los Angeles (LAX)

Breeze Airways

$380

$355

One-way

Wed, Aug 5

⌛ Last-Minute

CHS - Los Angeles

Charleston (CHS) - Los Angeles (LAX)

Breeze Airways

$328

$289

One-way

Thu, Aug 6

⌛ Last-Minute

CHS - Los Angeles

Charleston (CHS) - Los Angeles (LAX)

Breeze Airways

$327

$340

One-way

Sat, Aug 8

⌛ Last-Minute

CHS - Los Angeles

Charleston (CHS) - Los Angeles (LAX)

Breeze Airways

$267

$280

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Charleston to Los Angeles

7 nights

Aug 15 - Aug 22

$295 → $221

25%

3 nights

Aug 8 - Aug 11

$356 → $286

20%

4 nights

Aug 8 - Aug 12

$356 → $286

20%

6 nights

Aug 26 - Sep 1

$294 → $227

23%

Popular Airports to fly from Charleston to Los Angeles