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Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Washington D.C. to Charleston Airport? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from $176. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
Charleston.$177 per passenger.Departing Tue, 6 Oct, returning Tue, 13 Oct.Return flight with Southwest Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Southwest Airlines departs from Baltimore Washington International on Tue, 6 Oct, arriving in Charleston.Inbound direct flight with Southwest Airlines departs from Charleston on Tue, 13 Oct, arriving in Baltimore Washington International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $177, select.
Charleston.$177 per passenger.Departing Tue, 11 Aug, returning Tue, 18 Aug.Return flight with Southwest Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Southwest Airlines departs from Baltimore Washington International on Tue, 11 Aug, arriving in Charleston.Inbound direct flight with Southwest Airlines departs from Charleston on Tue, 18 Aug, arriving in Baltimore Washington International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $177, select.
Charleston.$177 per passenger.Departing Tue, 14 Jul, returning Sat, 25 Jul.Return flight with Southwest Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Southwest Airlines departs from Baltimore Washington International on Tue, 14 Jul, arriving in Charleston.Inbound direct flight with Southwest Airlines departs from Charleston on Sat, 25 Jul, arriving in Baltimore Washington International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $177, select.
Charleston.$177 per passenger.Departing Tue, 15 Sep, returning Tue, 22 Sep.Return flight with Southwest Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Southwest Airlines departs from Baltimore Washington International on Tue, 15 Sep, arriving in Charleston.Inbound direct flight with Southwest Airlines departs from Charleston on Tue, 22 Sep, arriving in Baltimore Washington International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $177, select.
Charleston.$178 per passenger.Departing Sat, 21 Nov, returning Wed, 2 Dec.Return flight with Southwest Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Southwest Airlines departs from Baltimore Washington International on Sat, 21 Nov, arriving in Charleston.Inbound direct flight with Southwest Airlines departs from Charleston on Wed, 2 Dec, arriving in Baltimore Washington International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $178, select.
Charleston.$179 per passenger.Departing Wed, 29 Jul, returning Tue, 4 Aug.Return flight with Southwest Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Southwest Airlines departs from Baltimore Washington International on Wed, 29 Jul, arriving in Charleston.Inbound direct flight with Southwest Airlines departs from Charleston on Tue, 4 Aug, arriving in Baltimore Washington International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $179, select.
Charleston.$219 per passenger.Departing Thu, 27 Aug, returning Tue, 1 Sep.Return flight with Southwest Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Southwest Airlines departs from Baltimore Washington International on Thu, 27 Aug, arriving in Charleston.Inbound direct flight with Southwest Airlines departs from Charleston on Tue, 1 Sep, arriving in Baltimore Washington International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $219, select.
Charleston.$220 per passenger.Departing Mon, 16 Nov, returning Sat, 21 Nov.Return flight with Southwest Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Southwest Airlines departs from Baltimore Washington International on Mon, 16 Nov, arriving in Charleston.Inbound direct flight with Southwest Airlines departs from Charleston on Sat, 21 Nov, arriving in Baltimore Washington International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $220, select.
Charleston.$267 per passenger.Departing Wed, 16 Dec, returning Wed, 23 Dec.Return flight with United.Outbound direct flight with United departs from Washington Dulles on Wed, 16 Dec, arriving in Charleston.Inbound direct flight with United departs from Charleston on Wed, 23 Dec, arriving in Washington Dulles.Price includes taxes and charges.From $267, select.
Charleston.$286 per passenger.Departing Fri, 30 Oct, returning Tue, 3 Nov.Return flight with Delta.Outbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from Washington Dulles on Fri, 30 Oct, arriving in Charleston.Inbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from Charleston on Tue, 3 Nov, arriving in Baltimore Washington International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $286, select.
Charleston.$350 per passenger.Departing Wed, 30 Sep, returning Sun, 11 Oct.Return flight with Delta.Outbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from Baltimore Washington International on Wed, 30 Sep, arriving in Charleston.Inbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from Charleston on Sun, 11 Oct, arriving in Washington Dulles.Price includes taxes and charges.From $350, select.
Charleston.$358 per passenger.Departing Sat, 9 Jan, returning Sat, 23 Jan.Return flight with United.Outbound direct flight with United departs from Washington Dulles on Sat, 9 Jan, arriving in Charleston.Inbound direct flight with United departs from Charleston on Sat, 23 Jan, arriving in Washington Dulles.Price includes taxes and charges.From $358, select.
Charleston.$359 per passenger.Departing Wed, 14 Apr, returning Fri, 30 Apr.Return flight with United.Outbound direct flight with United departs from Washington Dulles on Wed, 14 Apr, arriving in Charleston.Inbound direct flight with United departs from Charleston on Fri, 30 Apr, arriving in Washington Dulles.Price includes taxes and charges.From $359, select.
Charleston.$359 per passenger.Departing Wed, 3 Mar, returning Wed, 31 Mar.Return flight with United.Outbound direct flight with United departs from Washington Dulles on Wed, 3 Mar, arriving in Charleston.Inbound direct flight with United departs from Charleston on Wed, 31 Mar, arriving in Washington Dulles.Price includes taxes and charges.From $359, select.
Charleston.$361 per passenger.Departing Mon, 7 Dec, returning Mon, 11 Jan.Return flight with United.Outbound direct flight with United departs from Washington Dulles on Mon, 7 Dec, arriving in Charleston.Inbound direct flight with United departs from Charleston on Mon, 11 Jan, arriving in Washington Dulles.Price includes taxes and charges.From $361, select.
Charleston.$380 per passenger.Departing Fri, 5 Feb, returning Fri, 12 Feb.Return flight with United.Outbound direct flight with United departs from Washington Dulles on Fri, 5 Feb, arriving in Charleston.Inbound direct flight with United departs from Charleston on Fri, 12 Feb, arriving in Washington Dulles.Price includes taxes and charges.From $380, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Washington D.C. to Charleston

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Washington D.C. to Charleston flights are currently cheapest in July.
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from $267
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Washington D.C. to Charleston: Flight information

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Cheapest flight found$176
Cheapest month to flyOctober
Average flight time1 hr, 49 mins
Most popular airlineAmerican Airlines
Average flights per week218

Finding cheap flights from Washington D.C. to Charleston: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a return flight from Washington D.C. to Charleston is $177. 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.
1 hour and 49 minutes is the average flight time from Washington D.C. to Charleston.
American Airlines, Southwest Airlines and PSA Airlines fly direct from Washington D.C. to Charleston.
As of June 2026, there are 654 flights per week flying from Washington D.C. to Charleston.
The cheapest month to fly from Washington D.C. to Charleston is usually October.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it is currently cheapest to fly from Washington D.C. to Charleston Airport on Tuesday, 6 October 2026.
Yes – the average flight time is 1 hour and 49 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.

The cheapest airline that flies to Charleston is Southwest Airlines .

Flying from Washington DC to Charleston International Airport (CHS): What you need to know

  • Start planning your trip by checking out the most convenient place to catch your flight from Washington DC to Charleston International Airport (CHS). Explore your options for setting off from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) or Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD), two of the city's main airports.

  • Jump on a direct Washington DC to Charleston International Airport flight and you'll be in the air for an average of 1 hour 50 minutes.

  • Washington DC and Charleston (where Charleston International Airport is located) share the UTC-5 timezone. That means you won't need to change your watch once you arrive.

  • Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Charleston International Airport (CHS) is the most popular route. There are 35 direct weekly flights to choose from. If you prefer a later start to the day, take the last flight with American Airlines at 9:15pm. Opt for the first DCA to CHS departure with American Airlines at 8:10am if you're aiming for an earlier start.

  • To ensure you catch your flight from Washington DC to CHS, leave enough time to check in and drop off your luggage. Arriving two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.

  • Popular months like July or holiday times such as Thanksgiving and Christmas/New Year will mean longer queues at check-in and security. Be on the safe side and get to the airport even earlier. Arriving two hours before domestic flights and up four hours ahead of an international flight is a smart move.

Airports in Washington DC

Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)

  • You can book a direct flight from Washington DC to Charleston International Airport (CHS) departing from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA).

  • When departing from DCA, you can catch a direct flight from Washington DC to Charleston International Airport with American Airlines.

  • American Airlines sees the most traveller bookings for flights from DCA to CHS.

  • American Airlines is the most punctual carrier operating on this route, with 72.99% of its services arriving on schedule.

  • Located around 6 kilometres from central Washington DC, DCA can be reached in about 10 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey on public transport is roughly 25 minutes.

  • Looking for a comfortable hotel close to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport? If you've booked an early flight from Washington DC to Charleston International Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from your departure lounge:

  • Of the flights that depart from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, 71% land on time at their destination.

  • You'll find DCA at 1 Aviation Circle.

Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)

  • Think about setting out from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD). You can book a direct Washington DC to Charleston International Airport (CHS) plane ticket with departures from this hub.

  • From IAD, direct flights from Washington DC to CHS can be booked with United Airlines.

  • United is the top choice for travellers flying from IAD to CHS.

  • Book with United if being on time is your priority. Its flights between Washington Dulles International Airport and Charleston International Airport arrive as scheduled 85.29% of the time.

  • You can arrive at IAD from central Washington DC in about 45 minutes by car, depending on traffic conditions. The journey by public transport will take roughly 1 hour 10 minutes to travel the 40 kilometres or so.

  • Taking off bright and early? Think about checking in to one of these accommodation options near Washington Dulles International Airport the day before your Washington DC to CHS flight:

  • 77% of flights leaving Washington Dulles International Airport make it to their destination as expected.

  • IAD is located at 1 Saarinen Circle.

Baltimore Washington International Airport (BWI)

  • Begin your journey at Baltimore Washington International Airport (BWI) and head straight to your destination without any stops. You can book direct flights from Washington DC to Charleston International Airport from here.

  • You can fly out of BWI with Southwest Airlines. This well-known airline offers direct Washington DC to CHS plane tickets.

  • The airline most travellers choose when flying between BWI and CHS is Southwest Airlines.

  • Southwest Airlines is the most punctual carrier on this route, with 74.75% of its services arriving as scheduled.

  • The trip to BWI from central Washington DC is around 50 minutes on public transport. If you prefer to travel by car, it'll take you roughly 40 minutes to cover the 48 kilometres or so.

  • Wake up, take it easy and still make your Washington DC to Charleston International Airport flight with plenty of time to spare. These accommodation options near Baltimore Washington International Airport make departure day a breeze if you're jetting off early:

  • Flights departing from BWI arrive at their destination within the scheduled time frame 77% of the time.

About Charleston International Airport (CHS)

Getting from Charleston International Airport (CHS) to central Charleston

  • Central Charleston is around 19 kilometres from Charleston International Airport and takes about 25 minutes to reach by car. See what your options are for heading into the city, whether that's with a car hire, taxi or ride-share.

  • Travelling on public transport takes around 50 minutes.

How to find the cheapest flights from Washington DC to Charleston International Airport (CHS)

  • $88 is the best price for a one-way ticket from Washington DC to Charleston International Airport. A return flight starts at $177. These prices can change based on availability and demand.

  • To snap up cheap flights from Washington DC to CHS, book your ticket one month ahead of your planned departure.

  • Organise your trip for June. That's the best month for landing a great bargain on Washington DC to Charleston International Airport tickets. If you're flexible with your dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest price across every month.

  • Snapping up a cheap plane ticket from Washington DC to CHS is easy with Price Alerts. All you need to do is set up one of these automatic alerts and we'll notify you when prices go down.

  • Find an affordable flight from Washington DC to Charleston International Airport by using the search filters. Choose your preferred departure time, duration and airlines, then sort the results by 'Cheapest' for the best deals.

The best time to fly from Washington DC to Charleston International Airport (CHS)

  • Think about your travel style when deciding when to fly. December is the quietest month to go to Charleston. June is when most people book flights from Washington DC to Charleston International Airport (CHS), which may be perfect if you're chasing more action.

  • The warmest month in Charleston is July, with temperatures ranging between 24ºC (75ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF). Lock in your Washington DC to CHS plane ticket then if that's your idea of comfortable weather.

  • If you want cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from Washington DC to Charleston International Airport in January when temperatures are between 4ºC (39ºF) and 17ºC (63ºF).

More about Charleston

  • Once you've booked your flight from Washington DC to Charleston International Airport, find a hotel that keeps you close to what you want to see. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Charleston:

  • Every great holiday has to include some sightseeing. International African American Museum, Fort Sumter National Monument and Charleston City Market are must-visits when exploring Charleston.

Explore more of the United States

  • Charlotte is just one of the many cities in the United States waiting to be explored once you've taken in the sights of Charleston. Around 274 kilometres away to the north, check out popular attractions including Bechtler Museum of Modern Art, Discovery Place and NASCAR Hall of Fame.

  • Around 257 kilometres northeast of Charleston, Fayetteville is another favourite stop in the United States. Experience this destination's highlights firsthand at Airborne and Special Operations Museum, Fayetteville Transportation Museum and David McCune International Art Gallery.

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