Here’s an excellent fare for trips to and from Charleston. Prices may vary slightly based on routing.
Using the Matrix Airfare Search from ITA Software, you can find fares starting at $316 (Regular Economy). If you book through American Airlines, the price adjusts to approximately $216 (Basic Economy) or $316 (Regular Economy).
The $316 fare is a standard rate that includes advance seat selections and permits a standard-sized carry-on bag.
American Airlines offers a $216 fare classified as Basic Economy, which doesn’t allow for advance seat assignments, changes, cancellations, and boarding is last.
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Rainbow Row, Charleston, South Carolina – Photo: Barry Peters via Flickr, used under Creative Commons License (By 2.0)
Sample Travel Dates:
- This is a SINGLE SAMPLE travel date. For additional availability, please refer to the “Fare Availability” and “How to Search for Availability” sections below.
Fare Availability:
- Valid for travel from April to early October, with departures on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Saturdays. Availability is limited, and tickets must be purchased at least 14 days in advance.
- Please note that fares are subject to change; if this post is older than two days, the fare may no longer be available.
How to Check Availability:
- This section is just for checking availability. To purchase tickets, scroll down to the “How to Buy” section.
- Your Matrix Airfare Search by ITA Software results should resemble the example below when properly filled out.

- Remember, you cannot purchase tickets directly through the Matrix Airfare Search by ITA Software. For purchasing instructions, see the “How to Buy” section below.
Fare Classes:
- B (Basic Economy)
- O (Regular Economy)
Routing:
- SFO – CLT (Charlotte) – CHS (Charleston) – CLT – SFO
Mileage:
- Miles Flown: 4,914 miles or 4.4 cents per mile (Basic Economy) / 6.4 cents per mile (Regular Economy)
- Loyalty Points: 1,238 points
- Redeemable Miles: 1,238 miles
How to Purchase:
- Book through American Airlines using the dates you found on the Matrix Airfare Search by ITA Software.

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