Flying from Los Angeles to Charleston International Airport (CHS): what you need to know
Start your travels at one of Los Angeles's main airports, Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) or Van Nuys Airport (VNY). Explore your options for booking a flight from Los Angeles to Charleston International Airport (CHS) taking off from either of these.
Around 4 hours 45 minutes is how long you'll be travelling on a direct flight from Los Angeles to Charleston International Airport.
The timezone in Charleston is UTC-4, which is 3 hours ahead of Los Angeles. Charleston International Airport is located in Charleston.
With 2 direct flights a week between the two airports, Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Charleston International Airport (CHS) is the most popular route. Breeze Airways operates the earliest flight at 12:26. If you'd like to get more out of your day before flying, the latest departure from LAX to CHS is with Breeze Airways at 23:00.
Your flight from Los Angeles to CHS won't wait if you're late, so be at the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead for international travel.
July is a busy month for travelling. If you're taking off then or during a major holiday like Thanksgiving, Memorial Day or Christmas, get there even earlier. Aim for at least two hours ahead for domestic flights and up to four hours for international journeys.
Airports in Los Angeles
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) provides a hassle-free way to reach your destination. Nonstop flights from Los Angeles to Charleston International Airport (CHS) can be booked from this terminal.
Breeze Airways is a leading airline that offers direct flights from Los Angeles to Charleston International Airport jetting out of LAX.
From central Los Angeles, LAX is around 32 kilometres away. Visit the official airport website or use navigation apps to find the best way to reach the terminal.
In search of a convenient hotel near Los Angeles International Airport? If you've booked an early flight from Los Angeles to Charleston International Airport, these stays will have you moments from your check-in counter:
Van Nuys Airport (VNY)
Prefer to leave from Van Nuys Airport (VNY)? You can book a direct flight from Los Angeles to Charleston International Airport (CHS) out of this popular hub.
Breeze Airways has direct flights from Los Angeles to CHS leaving from VNY. Book your favourite window seat and arrive at your destination without any detours.
Using public transport, you can travel from central Los Angeles to VNY in about 1 hour and 41 minutes. The terminal is roughly 32 kilometres away, and making the journey by car will take approximately 34 minutes.
Want to enjoy an extra night away before your flight from Los Angeles to CHS? Relax in a hotel near Van Nuys Airport before your break officially starts. Consider one of these stays:
About Charleston International Airport (CHS)
Reserve a hotel near CHS if you're catching a late flight from Los Angeles to Charleston International Airport. Check in to one of these options and skip the long transfer:
Getting from Charleston International Airport (CHS) to central Charleston
Charleston International Airport is approximately 21 kilometres from central Charleston. With your own car rental or if you're catching a cab, the drive is about 28 minutes.
Getting to the centre on public transport typically takes 3 hours and 36 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Los Angeles to Charleston International Airport (CHS)
For a one-way ticket from Los Angeles to Charleston International Airport, $126 is the best price we've seen. You can also book a return flight from just $273. These are currently the lowest fares and may differ based on availability.
8 months is how far you'll want to book ahead to find flight tickets from Los Angeles to CHS.
May is the cheapest month for tickets from Los Angeles to Charleston International Airport. If you're looking to travel at a different time of year, use the 'Whole month' search feature to see the lowest prices for each month.
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The best time to fly from Los Angeles to Charleston International Airport (CHS)
July is the most popular month to board a flight from Los Angeles to Charleston International Airport while April is the quietest. To work out the ideal time to visit Charleston, consider the pace you like to travel at.
Lock in your flight from Los Angeles to CHS for July if you're eager to visit the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Charleston to range from 24ºC to 32ºC.
If you want cooler conditions, lock in a cheap flight from Los Angeles to Charleston International Airport in January when temperatures average between 4ºC and 17ºC.
More about Charleston
Once you've booked your flight from Los Angeles to Charleston International Airport, think about where you'd like to stay in this city. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Charleston:
Rainbow Row and Fort Sumter National Monument are a couple of popular attractions to add to your Charleston itinerary. Keep the adventure rolling by checking out Charleston City Market.
Complete your Charleston trip with a car rental
Once you've locked in your hotel and cheap flight from Los Angeles to Charleston International Airport, the next step is choosing one of our car rentals in Charleston. Explore the deals and easily compare options on price, pick-up convenience, and more.