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 is typically one. This means that a significant portion of travelers can find direct options for this route. When a stopover is involved, it is most common for there to be a single stop.

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

A direct flight from Charleston to Los Angeles typically takes 5 hours and 25 minutes. This is based on a median direct flight time of 325 minutes. For flights with one stop, the median duration is approximately 8 hours and 33 minutes, or 513 minutes. The total distance covered on this route is 3542 kilometers.

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

Historically, flight prices from Charleston to Los Angeles have shown frequent fluctuations. This suggests that setting a price alert could be beneficial for travelers seeking the best deals. Given the historical pricing trends across the trailing 30 days, alerts can help you track changes and potentially secure a more favorable price. Monitoring this route is advisable due to its dynamic pricing.

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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 reflects the overall travel time you can expect for this medium-haul route. Given that a meaningful share of itineraries are non-stop, you may find faster travel times if you secure a direct flight.

For travelers looking for cheap flights from Charleston to Los Angeles, the best time to fly is typically in the fall. November stands out as the cheapest month, with a median fare of $172. October is also a strong option, offering a median fare of $175. Following these, September presents a median fare of $228, still offering good value.

Fares for flights from Charleston to Los Angeles typically range from $228–$365, with a median of $249. Right now, current fares are below the typical level, indicating a potentially favorable time to book. Only 1% of recent fares were classified as a good price, suggesting that finding exceptional deals can be challenging.

The route from Charleston to Los Angeles is characterized by a medium-haul distance of 3542 km. This classification means you can expect a flight duration that balances efficiency with comfort, often suitable for a single-day travel plan. New deals for this route appear almost daily, making it beneficial to monitor prices regularly.

How much is a round trip from Charleston to Los Angeles

Regular price: $242 - $402

Prices are currently below the regular range.

The regular price range for flights from Charleston to Los Angeles is $242 to $402. The current lowest deal is $202 with American Airlines for travel from Oct 20-Oct 24.

now $202

Low $242

High $402

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

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Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Charleston to Los Angeles

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Last-minute flights going from Charleston to Los Angeles

Wed, Sep 16

⌛ Last-Minute

CHS - Los Angeles

Charleston (CHS) - Los Angeles (LAX)

Breeze Airways

$481

$308

One-way

Sat, Sep 19

⌛ Last-Minute

CHS - Los Angeles

Charleston (CHS) - Los Angeles (LAX)

Breeze Airways

$367

$353

One-way

Wed, Sep 23

⌛ Last-Minute

CHS - Los Angeles

Charleston (CHS) - Los Angeles (LAX)

Breeze Airways

$277

$291

One-way

Sat, Sep 26

⌛ Last-Minute

CHS - Los Angeles

Charleston (CHS) - Los Angeles (LAX)

Breeze Airways

$237

$262

One-way

Sat, Sep 26

⌛ Last-Minute

CHS - Los Angeles

Charleston (CHS) - Los Angeles (LAX)

Breeze Airways

$197

$292

One-way

Sat, Sep 26

⌛ Last-Minute

CHS - Los Angeles

Charleston (CHS) - Los Angeles (LAX)

Breeze Airways

$197

$292

One-way

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

3 nights

Sep 16 - Sep 19

$465 → $310

33%

3 nights

Mar 20 - Mar 23

$421 → $307

27%

4 nights

Oct 20 - Oct 24

$284 → $204

28%

4 nights

Nov 14 - Nov 18

$276 → $203

27%

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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 $202.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in November for the lowest prices

Historically, November and October offer the lowest median prices at $172 and $175.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights average 5h 25m

Direct flights typically take 5h 25m, while connecting flights average 9h 20m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Direct flights are a mixed option

Direct flights make up 55.7% of options, with connecting flights typically having 1 stopover.

🏆 Airline highlight

Breeze Airways offers direct flights

Breeze Airways provides direct flight options on this route from Charleston to Los Angeles.

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Deals appear frequently

Deals for flights from Charleston to Los Angeles appear frequently, within a 30-day window.

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 ~$205

Los Angeles main airports to arrive at

Los Angeles International (LAX)

Cheapest

Los Angeles International Airport is a primary arrival option for flights from Charleston to Los Angeles.

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

💸 Flights from ~$215

Airports nearby Los Angeles used as alternative

Hollywood Burbank (BUR)

Hollywood Burbank is a practical alternative, especially for North Los Angeles and the San Fernando Valley.

📍 ~20 km from Los Angeles (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$327

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$2,244

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Los Angeles, United States

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Los Angeles, United States

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$2,193

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Los Angeles, United States

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Los Angeles

Historically, booking flights from Charleston to Los Angeles 60+ days in advance typically yields the cheapest prices, with an average price of $292. Prices tend to increase significantly closer to the departure date. For instance, flights booked 0-6 days out have averaged $1264 across the trailing quarter. Booking 14-27 days prior to travel has shown an average price of $305, while 7-13 days out averaged $313. Planning ahead by at least 60 days is advisable for the best value.

Historically, a good price for a flight from Charleston to Los Angeles is considered to be $228 or less. Across the trailing 90 days, the median price for this route has been $249. About 25% of travelers have found flights for $228 or less. Prices tend to increase, with 75% of flights costing $365 or more.

Historically, November has been the cheapest month to fly from Charleston to Los Angeles, with a median price of $172. October also offers competitive prices, with a median of $175. The annual median price for this route is $249, indicating that these months provide significant savings. September, with a median price of $228, is also among the more affordable options for this route.

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Charleston to Los Angeles: Overview

Insights for flights from Charleston to Los Angeles

How much is a round trip from Charleston to Los Angeles

Regular price: $242 - $402

Prices are currently below the regular range.

The regular price range for flights from Charleston to Los Angeles is $242 to $402. The current lowest deal is $202 with American Airlines for travel from Oct 20-Oct 24.

now $202

Low $242

High $402

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

Wed, Sep 16

⌛ Last-Minute

CHS - Los Angeles

Charleston (CHS) - Los Angeles (LAX)

Breeze Airways

$481

$308

One-way

Sat, Sep 19

⌛ Last-Minute

CHS - Los Angeles

Charleston (CHS) - Los Angeles (LAX)

Breeze Airways

$367

$353

One-way

Wed, Sep 23

⌛ Last-Minute

CHS - Los Angeles

Charleston (CHS) - Los Angeles (LAX)

Breeze Airways

$277

$291

One-way

Sat, Sep 26

⌛ Last-Minute

CHS - Los Angeles

Charleston (CHS) - Los Angeles (LAX)

Breeze Airways

$237

$262

One-way

Sat, Sep 26

⌛ Last-Minute

CHS - Los Angeles

Charleston (CHS) - Los Angeles (LAX)

Breeze Airways

$197

$292

One-way

Sat, Sep 26

⌛ Last-Minute

CHS - Los Angeles

Charleston (CHS) - Los Angeles (LAX)

Breeze Airways

$197

$292

One-way

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

3 nights

Sep 16 - Sep 19

$465 → $310

33%

3 nights

Mar 20 - Mar 23

$421 → $307

27%

4 nights

Oct 20 - Oct 24

$284 → $204

28%

4 nights

Nov 14 - Nov 18

$276 → $203

27%

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 $202.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in November for the lowest prices

Historically, November and October offer the lowest median prices at $172 and $175.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights average 5h 25m

Direct flights typically take 5h 25m, while connecting flights average 9h 20m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Direct flights are a mixed option

Direct flights make up 55.7% of options, with connecting flights typically having 1 stopover.

🏆 Airline highlight

Breeze Airways offers direct flights

Breeze Airways provides direct flight options on this route from Charleston to Los Angeles.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear frequently

Deals for flights from Charleston to Los Angeles appear frequently, within a 30-day window.

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 ~$205

Los Angeles main airports to arrive at

Los Angeles International (LAX)

Cheapest

Los Angeles International Airport is a primary arrival option for flights from Charleston to Los Angeles.

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

💸 Flights from ~$215

Airports nearby Los Angeles used as alternative

Hollywood Burbank (BUR)

Hollywood Burbank is a practical alternative, especially for North Los Angeles and the San Fernando Valley.

Los Angeles, United States

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$3,450

$2,244

Save $1,206

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Los Angeles

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Charleston to Los Angeles: Overview

Insights for flights from Charleston to Los Angeles

How much is a round trip from Charleston to Los Angeles

The cheapest time to fly from Charleston to Los Angeles

Direct flights from Charleston to Los Angeles

Last-minute flights going from Charleston to Los Angeles

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

Popular Airports to fly from Charleston to Los Angeles

Charleston - Los Angeles route insights

Recent fares are below the typical level

Fly in November for the lowest prices

Direct flights average 5h 25m

Direct flights are a mixed option

Breeze Airways offers direct flights

Deals appear frequently

Charleston main airports to depart from

Los Angeles main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby Los Angeles used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Los Angeles

Best Elite deals to Los Angeles

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Los Angeles

How early should I book Charleston to Los Angeles flights to get the cheapest price?

How much should a flight from Charleston to Los Angeles cost?

What's the cheapest month to fly from Charleston to Los Angeles?

What percentage of Charleston to Los Angeles flights are direct?

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

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

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Charleston to Los Angeles: Overview

Insights for flights from Charleston to Los Angeles

How much is a round trip from Charleston to Los Angeles

The cheapest time to fly from Charleston to Los Angeles

Direct flights from Charleston to Los Angeles

Last-minute flights going from Charleston to Los Angeles

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

Popular Airports to fly from Charleston to Los Angeles

Charleston - Los Angeles route insights

Recent fares are below the typical level

Fly in November for the lowest prices

Direct flights average 5h 25m

Direct flights are a mixed option

Breeze Airways offers direct flights

Deals appear frequently

Charleston main airports to depart from

Los Angeles main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby Los Angeles used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Los Angeles

Best Elite deals to Los Angeles

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Dec 02

Dec 29

Dec 17

Nov 14

Nov 14

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Los Angeles

How early should I book Charleston to Los Angeles flights to get the cheapest price?

How much should a flight from Charleston to Los Angeles cost?

What's the cheapest month to fly from Charleston to Los Angeles?