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      Flight deals from Philadelphia International to Charleston

      Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Philadelphia International Airport to Charleston Airport? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from $247. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
      Charleston.$247 per passenger.Departing Tue, 22 Sep, returning Sat, 26 Sep.Return flight with Frontier Airlines and Breeze Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from Philadelphia International on Tue, 22 Sep, arriving in Charleston.Inbound indirect flight with Breeze Airways, departs from Charleston on Sat, 26 Sep, arriving in Philadelphia International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $247, select.
      Charleston.$309 per passenger.Departing Sat, 3 Oct, returning Tue, 6 Oct.Return flight with Southwest Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Southwest Airlines, departs from Philadelphia International on Sat, 3 Oct, arriving in Charleston.Inbound indirect flight with Southwest Airlines, departs from Charleston on Tue, 6 Oct, arriving in Philadelphia International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $309, select.
      Charleston.$316 per passenger.Departing Fri, 25 Sep, returning Fri, 2 Oct.Return flight with Frontier Airlines and Breeze Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from Philadelphia International on Fri, 25 Sep, arriving in Charleston.Inbound indirect flight with Breeze Airways, departs from Charleston on Fri, 2 Oct, arriving in Philadelphia International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $316, select.
      Charleston.$337 per passenger.Departing Fri, 30 Oct, returning Tue, 3 Nov.Return flight with Southwest Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Southwest Airlines, departs from Philadelphia International on Fri, 30 Oct, arriving in Charleston.Inbound indirect flight with Southwest Airlines, departs from Charleston on Tue, 3 Nov, arriving in Philadelphia International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $337, select.
      Charleston.$358 per passenger.Departing Tue, 25 Aug, returning Wed, 9 Sep.Return flight with Frontier Airlines and Breeze Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from Philadelphia International on Tue, 25 Aug, arriving in Charleston.Inbound indirect flight with Breeze Airways, departs from Charleston on Wed, 9 Sep, arriving in Philadelphia International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $358, select.
      Charleston.$419 per passenger.Departing Wed, 24 Feb, returning Sun, 28 Feb.Return flight with Delta.Outbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from Philadelphia International on Wed, 24 Feb, arriving in Charleston.Inbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from Charleston on Sun, 28 Feb, arriving in Philadelphia International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $419, select.
      Charleston.$433 per passenger.Departing Thu, 12 Nov, returning Mon, 16 Nov.Return flight with Delta.Outbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from Philadelphia International on Thu, 12 Nov, arriving in Charleston.Inbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from Charleston on Mon, 16 Nov, arriving in Philadelphia International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $433, select.
      Charleston.$433 per passenger.Departing Fri, 18 Dec, returning Mon, 21 Dec.Return flight with Delta.Outbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from Philadelphia International on Fri, 18 Dec, arriving in Charleston.Inbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from Charleston on Mon, 21 Dec, arriving in Philadelphia International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $433, select.
      Charleston.$438 per passenger.Departing Wed, 30 Sep, returning Wed, 7 Oct.Return flight with American Airlines.Outbound direct flight with American Airlines departs from Philadelphia International on Wed, 30 Sep, arriving in Charleston.Inbound direct flight with American Airlines departs from Charleston on Wed, 7 Oct, arriving in Philadelphia International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $438, select.
      Charleston.$465 per passenger.Departing Wed, 17 Mar, returning Wed, 31 Mar.Return flight with Southwest Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Southwest Airlines, departs from Philadelphia International on Wed, 17 Mar, arriving in Charleston.Inbound indirect flight with Southwest Airlines, departs from Charleston on Wed, 31 Mar, arriving in Philadelphia International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $465, select.
      Charleston.$488 per passenger.Departing Sat, 5 Sep, returning Sat, 12 Sep.Return flight with American Airlines.Outbound direct flight with American Airlines departs from Philadelphia International on Sat, 5 Sep, arriving in Charleston.Inbound direct flight with American Airlines departs from Charleston on Sat, 12 Sep, arriving in Philadelphia International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $488, select.
      Charleston.$513 per passenger.Departing Sat, 26 Dec, returning Sat, 2 Jan.Return flight with Delta.Outbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from Philadelphia International on Sat, 26 Dec, arriving in Charleston.Inbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from Charleston on Sat, 2 Jan, arriving in Philadelphia International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $513, select.
      Charleston.$564 per passenger.Departing Wed, 26 Aug, returning Sat, 29 Aug.Return flight with Delta.Outbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from Philadelphia International on Wed, 26 Aug, arriving in Charleston.Inbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from Charleston on Sat, 29 Aug, arriving in Philadelphia International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $564, select.
      Charleston.$579 per passenger.Departing Thu, 21 Jan, returning Sun, 24 Jan.Return flight with Southwest Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Southwest Airlines, departs from Philadelphia International on Thu, 21 Jan, arriving in Charleston.Inbound indirect flight with Southwest Airlines, departs from Charleston on Sun, 24 Jan, arriving in Philadelphia International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $579, select.
      Charleston.$648 per passenger.Departing Thu, 8 Apr, returning Mon, 12 Apr.Return flight with Delta.Outbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from Philadelphia International on Thu, 8 Apr, arriving in Charleston.Inbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from Charleston on Mon, 12 Apr, arriving in Philadelphia International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $648, select.

      Find the cheapest month to fly from Philadelphia International to Charleston

      We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Philadelphia International to Charleston flights are currently cheapest in September.
      Aug
      from $564
      Sep
      from $247
      Oct
      from $309
      Nov
      from $433
      Dec
      from $433
      Jan
      from $579
      Feb
      from $419
      Mar
      from $465
      Apr
      from $648
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      Direct flights from Philadelphia International to Charleston

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      Philadelphia International to Charleston: Alternative routes

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      Philadelphia to Charleston: Flight information

      The things to know before you go.
      Cheapest flight found$247
      Cheapest month to flySeptember
      Average flight time2 hrs, 3 mins
      Most popular airlineAmerican Airlines
      Average flights per week58

      Finding cheap flights from Philadelphia International to Charleston: Frequently asked questions

      The best price we found for a return flight from Philadelphia International to Charleston is $247. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
      2 hours and 3 minutes is the average flight time from Philadelphia International to Charleston.
      American Airlines, Qatar Airways and British Airways fly direct from Philadelphia International to Charleston.
      As of August 2026, there are 58 flights per week flying from Philadelphia International to Charleston.
      The cheapest month to fly from Philadelphia International to Charleston is usually September.
      After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Philadelphia International Airport to Charleston Airport on Tuesday, 22 September 2026.
      Yes – the average flight time is 2 hours and 3 minutes.
      We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Charleston but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.

      We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Charleston is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.

      Currently, Frontier Airlines and American Airlines offer the cheapest flight tickets to Charleston.

      Flying from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Charleston Airport (CHS): what you need to know

      • Jump on a direct flight from Philadelphia International Airport to Charleston Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 2 hours 5 minutes.

      • Charleston's timezone is UTC-5, which is the same as Philadelphia.

      • Flights from PHL to CHS start at 06:05 — the earliest with Frontier Airlines. The latest departure is at 21:00 with American Airlines. In total, you can choose from 24 weekly Philadelphia International Airport to Charleston Airport flights.

      • Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your PHL to CHS flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid a last-minute sprint to the gate.

      • Flying during a peak time such as August? School holidays and other popular seasons can mean longer queues and delays at check-in and security. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.

      • American Airlines offers direct flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Charleston Airport. Book with this popular airline, then get ready to discover the sights in Charleston — and maybe even more of the United States if your schedule allows.

      • The majority of passengers choose to travel with American Airlines on this route.

      • The most punctual carrier that offers PHL to CHS flights is Frontier Airlines. Its services arrive as scheduled 78.26% of the time.

      • We make it a piece of cake to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Philadelphia International Airport to Charleston Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight offering a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Top stopovers between PHL and CHS include:

        • Charlotte Douglas Airport

        • Washington Dulles Airport

        • Richmond Airport

      How to find the cheapest flights from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Charleston Airport (CHS)

      • At the moment, $154 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Philadelphia International Airport to Charleston Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is $247. Remember that fares can change due to demand when booking.

      • To score cheap tickets from PHL to CHS, book ahead. Airlines usually offer their best fares when flights are first made available.

      • Schedule your trip for May. That's the cheapest month for flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Charleston Airport. If your travel dates are flexible, try out the 'Whole month' tool to see the cheapest price across every month.

      • Finding cheap flights from PHL to CHS is a breeze with Price Alerts. All you need to do is set up one of these automatic alerts and we'll notify you when a lower fare pops up.

      • Select your preferred departure and arrival times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to get the best deals on flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Charleston Airport.

      Handy information about Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)

      • PHL is located at 8500 Essington Ave.

      • 77% of flights that take off from Philadelphia International Airport make it to their destination on time.

      • To reach Philadelphia International Airport from central Philadelphia, it takes around 20 minutes by car. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 18 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.

      • You can expect a trip time of around 30 minutes when using public transport.

      • Searching for a handy hotel close to PHL? If you're catching an early flight from Philadelphia International Airport to Charleston Airport, these stays will have you moments from your check-in counter:

      Arriving at Charleston Airport (CHS)

      Getting from Charleston Airport (CHS) to central Charleston

      • Charleston Airport to central Charleston has a drive time of around 25 minutes. It's approximately 19 kilometres away.

      • Travelling to the centre on public transport takes about 50 minutes.

      When to fly to Charleston Airport (CHS)

      • It's time to work out your trip dates for your flight from Philadelphia International Airport to Charleston Airport. July is the busiest month to head to Charleston. If you want a more relaxed vibe, go in March.

      • Book your flight from Philadelphia International Airport to Charleston Airport for July if you'd like to go to Charleston during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 24ºC (75ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF).

      • January sees average temperatures of between 4ºC (39ºF) and 17ºC (63ºF). Search for cheap tickets from PHL to CHS sometime then if you like cooler conditions.

      Explore more of the United States

      • You've seen Charleston, now it's time to explore more of the United States. Travel around 322 kilometres south-west to Jacksonville to tick off its popular sights. From St. John's Cathedral to Museum of Contemporary Art Jacksonville and The Cummer Museum of Art & Gardens, you'll have a full itinerary ahead.

      • Charlotte is another standout destination in the United States and is around 290 kilometres north of Charleston. No trip is complete without dropping by Bechtler Museum of Modern Art, Discovery Place and NASCAR Hall of Fame.

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