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Cheap Flights from Washington, D.C. to Charleston

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Todayโ€™s best flight deals from Washington, D.C. to Charleston

Explore current cheapest deals departing from Washington, D.C. to Charleston

July 15 - July 21

Cheapest

BWI - Charleston

$143

$133

Round trip

July 15 - July 22

Cheapest

BWI - Charleston

$143

$133

Round trip

July 8 - July 15

Cheapest
Earliest

BWI - Charleston

$145

$133

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July 14 - July 21

Cheapest

BWI - Charleston

$143

$133

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July 14 - July 15

Cheapest

BWI - Charleston

$147

$133

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August 11 - August 18

Cheapest
Best

BWI - Charleston

$214

$133

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August 4 - August 11

Cheapest

BWI - Charleston

$213

$133

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August 5 - August 12

Cheapest

BWI - Charleston

$213

$133

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August 11 - August 19

Cheapest

BWI - Charleston

$208

$133

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September 9 - September 16

Cheapest

BWI - Charleston

$133

$133

Round trip

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Route Intelligence โ€” 486,190 Searches this Week

Insights for flights from Washington, D.C. to Charleston

Right now, only 3% of recent fares from Washington, D.C. to Charleston are classified as a good price. This route typically sees fares ranging from $473โ€“$971, with a median of $681. Current prices are near the typical level for this route.
A typical journey from Washington, D.C. to Charleston takes about 28h 4m, including connections. This duration reflects the prevalence of connecting itineraries on this route.
The distance between Washington, D.C. and Charleston is 715 km, making this a short-haul route. This distance typically involves a flight time that can vary significantly based on the number of connections.
When considering cheap flights from Washington, D.C. to Charleston, the cheapest month to fly is January, with a median fare of $254. Other more affordable months include August, with a median of $446, and October, at $459.
Most itineraries for flights from Washington, D.C. to Charleston connect at least once. Only 3.3% of recent fares are for non-stop flights, and connecting itineraries typically involve 3 stopovers. New deals for this route appear almost daily, suggesting frequent opportunities to find fares.

How much is a round trip from Washington, D.C. to Charleston

Regular price: $116 - $259

Prices for flights from Washington, D.C. to Charleston are currently within the regular range.

The regular price range for this route is between $116 and $259. The current lowest deal is $133 with Southwest Airlines for travel from July 15 to July 21.

now $133

Low $116

High $259

The cheapest time to fly from Washington, D.C. to Charleston

Flights from Washington, D.C. to Charleston are cheapest in January, with a median price of $254. The most expensive month to fly is February, with a median price of $1244. Prices are generally lower from January to December.

January

Cheapest

Flights from $254

February

Most Expensive

Flights from $1,244

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Direct flights from Washington, D.C. to Charleston

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Last-minute flights going from Washington, D.C. to Charleston

Fri, Jun 19

โŒ› Last-Minute

DCA - Charleston

United Airlines

Washington, D.C. (DCA) - Charleston (CHS)

United Airlines

$767

$448

One-way

Sun, Jun 21

โŒ› Last-Minute

DCA - Charleston

JetBlue Airways

Washington, D.C. (DCA) - Charleston (CHS)

JetBlue Airways

$767

$462

One-way

Mon, Jun 22

โŒ› Last-Minute

DCA - Charleston

Southwest Airlines

Washington, D.C. (DCA) - Charleston (CHS)

Southwest Airlines

$732

$448

One-way

Tue, Jun 23

โŒ› Last-Minute

DCA - Charleston

JetBlue Airways

Washington, D.C. (DCA) - Charleston (CHS)

JetBlue Airways

$714

$359

One-way

Tue, Jun 23

โŒ› Last-Minute

DCA - Charleston

JetBlue Airways

Washington, D.C. (DCA) - Charleston (CHS)

JetBlue Airways

$712

$385

One-way

Wed, Jun 24

โŒ› Last-Minute

DCA - Charleston

JetBlue Airways

Washington, D.C. (DCA) - Charleston (CHS)

JetBlue Airways

$678

$384

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Washington, D.C. to Charleston

1 night

Jun 23 - Jun 24

$714ย ย โ†’ย ย $359

50%

2 nights

Jun 23 - Jun 25

$712ย ย โ†’ย ย $385

46%

3 nights

Jun 25 - Jun 28

$646ย ย โ†’ย ย $320

50%

3 nights

Jun 19 - Jun 22

$767ย ย โ†’ย ย $448

42%

Popular Airports to fly from Washington, D.C. to Charleston

Washington, D.C. - Charleston route insights

๐Ÿ’ธ Price insights

Recent fares are near the typical level

Recent fares from Washington, D.C. to Charleston are near the typical level of $681.

๐Ÿ“… Best time to fly

January is historically cheapest at $254

Historically, January is the cheapest month to fly from Washington, D.C. to Charleston, at $254.

โฑ๏ธ Flight duration

Connecting flights average 28h 4m

The median flight duration for connecting flights from Washington, D.C. to Charleston is 28h 4m.

โœˆ๏ธ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant

Connecting flights are dominant on this route, making up 96.7% of recent deals.

๐Ÿ† Airline highlight

Southwest Airlines offers direct flights

Southwest Airlines is one of the airlines that offers direct flights from Washington, D.C. to Charleston.

๐ŸŽฏ Booking tip

Deals are frequent for this route

Deals for flights from Washington, D.C. to Charleston are frequent, with 1.03 deals per day.

Washington, D.C. main airports to depart from

Ronald Reagan Washington National (DCA)

Cheapest

Ronald Reagan Washington National is a convenient option for flights from Washington, D.C. to Charleston.

๐Ÿ“ ~7 km from Washington, D.C. (reachable by car or train)

๐Ÿ’ธ Flights from ~$133

Baltimoreโ€“Washington International (BWI)

Baltimoreโ€“Washington International offers another departure choice for your trip to Charleston.

๐Ÿ“ ~40 km from Washington, D.C. (reachable by car or train)

๐Ÿ’ธ Flights from ~$133

Washington Dulles International (IAD)

Washington Dulles International is an alternative departure airport for your journey to Charleston.

๐Ÿ“ ~36 km from Washington, D.C. (reachable by car)

๐Ÿ’ธ Flights from ~$133

Charleston main airports to arrive at

Charleston International (CHS)

Cheapest

Charleston International Airport is a convenient arrival choice for flights from Washington, D.C. to Charleston.

๐Ÿ“ ~15 km from Charleston city center (reachable by car)

๐Ÿ’ธ Flights from ~$133

Airports nearby Charleston used as alternative

Savannah/Hilton Head International (SAV)

Cheapest

Savannah/Hilton Head International is a practical alternative, offering comparable service levels to Charleston.

๐Ÿ“ ~140 km from Charleston (reachable by car)

๐Ÿ’ธ Flights from ~$58

Myrtle Beach International (MYR)

Myrtle Beach International is a geographically close alternative, often providing competitive pricing from low-cost carriers.

๐Ÿ“ ~145 km from Charleston (reachable by car)

๐Ÿ’ธ Flights from ~$175

Columbia Metropolitan (CAE)

Columbia Metropolitan is a reliable alternative for domestic hub connections with predictable interstate access.

๐Ÿ“ ~170 km from Charleston (reachable by car)

๐Ÿ’ธ Flights from ~$248

Charlotte Douglas International (CLT)

Charlotte Douglas International is a major hub, offering significantly more direct and international flight options.

๐Ÿ“ ~280 km from Charleston (reachable by car)

๐Ÿ’ธ Flights from ~$82

Hilton Head (HHH)

Hilton Head is the geographically closest alternative, convenient for travelers in the southern Charleston area.

๐Ÿ“ ~120 km from Charleston (reachable by car)

๐Ÿ’ธ Flights from ~$258

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Charleston

Historically, the lowest average prices for flights from Washington, D.C. to Charleston have been found when booking 0-6 days before departure, with an average price of $610. Booking 60+ days out typically sees an average price of $707. Prices tend to be higher for bookings made 7-13 days in advance, averaging $1034, and 14-27 days out, averaging $939. For the trailing 90 days, the best average fares were found closer to the departure date.

Across the trailing quarter, a good price for a flight from Washington, D.C. to Charleston is considered to be around $473. The median price for this route historically has been $681. Fares above $971 are typically in the higher range. Aiming for a fare at or below the $473 threshold generally indicates a good deal for this route.

Historically, January has been the cheapest month to fly from Washington, D.C. to Charleston, with a median price of $254. Other relatively inexpensive months include August, with a median price of $446, and October, with a median price of $459. The annual median price for this route is $681. Travelers looking for lower fares should consider these months for their travel plans.