What percentage of Charleston to Washington, D.C. flights are direct?

In the trailing 90 days, approximately 42.2% of flights from Charleston to Washington, D.C. were direct. For flights that included stopovers, the median number of stopovers was 2. This indicates that a significant portion of travelers on this route will experience at least one connection.

What's the flight time from Charleston to Washington, D.C.?

The typical direct flight from Charleston to Washington, D.C. has a median duration of 1 hour and 42 minutes. This route covers a distance of 711 kilometers. Flights with one stopover, on average, take considerably longer, with a median duration of 6 hours and 14 minutes.

Should I set a price alert for Charleston to Washington, D.C. flights?

Historically, deals for flights from Charleston to Washington, D.C. are frequent. Given this frequent classification across the trailing 30 days, setting a price alert could be beneficial. This allows travelers to be notified when prices for this route change.

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Charleston to Washington, D.C.: Overview

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

A typical journey from Charleston to Washington, D.C. takes about 1h 42m, including connections. While a meaningful share of itineraries are non-stop, the rest connect once, with connecting flights having a significantly longer median journey time of 9h 11m compared to the 1h 42m for non-stop options. This route covers a distance of 715 km, classifying it as a short-haul flight.

Right now, if you are looking for cheap flights from Charleston to Washington, D.C., fares are typically $207–$554, with a median of $319. Current fares are above the typical level, and only 1% of recent fares were classified as a good price. New deals appear almost daily, suggesting frequent opportunities to find better prices.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Charleston to Washington, D.C.? The most affordable months to fly are typically December, October, and September. In December, the median fare is $203. Both October and September offer median fares of $207, making these months considerably cheaper than the overall median.

For direct flights from Charleston to Washington, D.C., a meaningful share of recent fares, specifically 42.2%, are non-stop. For itineraries that include connections, the typical number of stopovers is 2. This indicates that while non-stop options are available, a significant portion of travelers will experience at least one connection.

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

Regular price: $199 - $335

Prices are currently below the regular range.

The regular price range for flights from Charleston to Washington, D.C. is typically between $199 and $335. The current lowest deal is $162 with Breeze Airways for travel from Oct 13-Oct 20.

now $162

Low $199

High $335

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

The cheapest month to fly from Charleston to Washington, D.C. is December, with a median price of $203. The most expensive month is April, with a median price of $489. Prices are generally lower from January to December.

December

Cheapest

Flights from $203

April

Most Expensive

Flights from $489

Jan

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Charleston to Washington, D.C.

United Airlines

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

Tue, Sep 15

⌛ Last-Minute

CHS - Washington, D.C.

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

Southwest Airlines

$506

$497

One-way

Wed, Sep 23

⌛ Last-Minute

CHS - Washington, D.C.

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

Breeze Airways

$314

$255

One-way

Wed, Sep 23

⌛ Last-Minute

CHS - Washington, D.C.

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

Breeze Airways

$342

$322

One-way

Sat, Sep 26

⌛ Last-Minute

CHS - Washington, D.C.

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

Breeze Airways

$324

$302

One-way

Thu, Oct 1

⌛ Last-Minute

CHS - Washington, D.C.

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

Southwest Airlines

$130

$195

One-way

Thu, Oct 1

⌛ Last-Minute

CHS - Washington, D.C.

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

Breeze Airways

$303

$288

One-way

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

6 nights

Oct 13 - Oct 19

$273 → $167

39%

7 nights

Oct 13 - Oct 20

$273 → $167

39%

4 nights

Oct 15 - Oct 19

$252 → $170

32%

4 nights

Oct 22 - Oct 26

$251 → $173

31%

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

Charleston - Washington, D.C. route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are above the typical level.

Recent fares from Charleston to Washington, D.C. are above the typical level for this route.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in December, October, or September for the best prices.

Historically, the cheapest months to fly are December ($203), October ($207), and September ($207).

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights take 1h 42m.

The typical direct flight from Charleston to Washington, D.C. takes 1h 42m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

42.2% of recent flights are direct.

Historically, 42.2% of flights on this route are direct, with connecting flights having 2 stopovers.

🏆 Airline highlight

United Airlines offers direct flights.

United Airlines is one of the carriers offering direct flights from Charleston to Washington, D.C.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear frequently on this route.

Deals for flights from Charleston to Washington, D.C. appear frequently, often within 30 days.

Charleston main airports to depart from

Charleston International (CHS)

Cheapest

Charleston International Airport (CHS) is a convenient option for flights from Charleston to Washington, D.C.

📍 ~17 km from Charleston city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$193

Washington, D.C. main airports to arrive at

Washington Dulles International (IAD)

Cheapest

Washington Dulles International is a good option for flights from Charleston to Washington, D.C.

📍 ~36 km from Washington, D.C. (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$193

Airports nearby Washington, D.C. used as alternative

Philadelphia International (PHL)

Philadelphia International (PHL) is a major international hub with extensive networks, offering significant carrier competition.

📍 ~225 km from Washington, D.C. (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~$169

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Washington, D.C.

43% AI deal score

$2,090

WestJet, +1

Business Class

From CHS

Elite

Oct 22

Washington, D.C., United States

43% AI deal score

$2,121

WestJet, +1

Business Class

From CHS

Elite

Oct 22

Washington, D.C., United States

43% AI deal score

$2,121

WestJet, +1

Business Class

From CHS

Elite

Oct 22

Washington, D.C., United States

43% AI deal score

$2,121

WestJet, +1

Business Class

From CHS

Elite

Oct 22

Washington, D.C., United States

43% AI deal score

$2,121

WestJet, +1

Business Class

From CHS

Elite

Oct 22

Washington, D.C., United States

43% AI deal score

$2,121

WestJet, +1

Business Class

From CHS

Elite

Oct 23

Washington, D.C., United States

43% AI deal score

$2,121

WestJet, +1

Business Class

From CHS

Elite

Oct 23

Washington, D.C., United States

43% AI deal score

$2,121

WestJet, +1

Business Class

From CHS

Elite

Oct 23

Washington, D.C., United States

43% AI deal score

$2,121

WestJet, +1

Business Class

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Washington, D.C.

Historically, the best time to purchase tickets for flights from Charleston to Washington, D.C. is typically 60 or more days before departure. During the trailing 90 days, tickets bought in this window averaged around $270. Prices tend to increase closer to the departure date, with flights booked 7-13 days out averaging $430, and those booked within 6 days of departure averaging $806.

Across the trailing quarter, a good price for a flight from Charleston to Washington, D.C. is considered to be $207 or less. The median price for this route during the same period was $319. Prices can vary, with 75% of fares historically being $554 or less.

Historically, the cheapest months to fly from Charleston to Washington, D.C. include December, October, and September. During these months, the median prices were $203 for December and $207 for both October and September. This is notably lower than the annual median price of $319 for this route.

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Charleston to Washington, D.C.: Overview

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

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

Regular price: $199 - $335

Prices are currently below the regular range.

The regular price range for flights from Charleston to Washington, D.C. is typically between $199 and $335. The current lowest deal is $162 with Breeze Airways for travel from Oct 13-Oct 20.

now $162

Low $199

High $335

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

December

Cheapest

Flights from $203

April

Most Expensive

Flights from $489

Jan

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Charleston to Washington, D.C.

United Airlines

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

Tue, Sep 15

⌛ Last-Minute

CHS - Washington, D.C.

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

Southwest Airlines

$506

$497

One-way

Wed, Sep 23

⌛ Last-Minute

CHS - Washington, D.C.

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

Breeze Airways

$314

$255

One-way

Wed, Sep 23

⌛ Last-Minute

CHS - Washington, D.C.

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

Breeze Airways

$342

$322

One-way

Sat, Sep 26

⌛ Last-Minute

CHS - Washington, D.C.

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

Breeze Airways

$324

$302

One-way

Thu, Oct 1

⌛ Last-Minute

CHS - Washington, D.C.

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

Southwest Airlines

$130

$195

One-way

Thu, Oct 1

⌛ Last-Minute

CHS - Washington, D.C.

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

Breeze Airways

$303

$288

One-way

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

6 nights

Oct 13 - Oct 19

$273 → $167

39%

7 nights

Oct 13 - Oct 20

$273 → $167

39%

4 nights

Oct 15 - Oct 19

$252 → $170

32%

4 nights

Oct 22 - Oct 26

$251 → $173

31%

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

Charleston - Washington, D.C. route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are above the typical level.

Recent fares from Charleston to Washington, D.C. are above the typical level for this route.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in December, October, or September for the best prices.

Historically, the cheapest months to fly are December ($203), October ($207), and September ($207).

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights take 1h 42m.

The typical direct flight from Charleston to Washington, D.C. takes 1h 42m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

42.2% of recent flights are direct.

Historically, 42.2% of flights on this route are direct, with connecting flights having 2 stopovers.

🏆 Airline highlight

United Airlines offers direct flights.

United Airlines is one of the carriers offering direct flights from Charleston to Washington, D.C.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear frequently on this route.

Deals for flights from Charleston to Washington, D.C. appear frequently, often within 30 days.

Charleston main airports to depart from

Charleston International (CHS)

Cheapest

Charleston International Airport (CHS) is a convenient option for flights from Charleston to Washington, D.C.

📍 ~17 km from Charleston city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$193

Washington, D.C. main airports to arrive at

Washington Dulles International (IAD)

Cheapest

Washington Dulles International is a good option for flights from Charleston to Washington, D.C.

📍 ~36 km from Washington, D.C. (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$193

Airports nearby Washington, D.C. used as alternative

Philadelphia International (PHL)

Philadelphia International (PHL) is a major international hub with extensive networks, offering significant carrier competition.

📍 ~225 km from Washington, D.C. (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~$169

Washington, D.C., United States

43% AI deal score

$2,121

WestJet, +1

Business Class

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Washington, D.C.

Cheap Flights from Charleston to Washington, D.C.

Today’s best flight deals from Charleston to Washington, D.C.

Charleston to Washington, D.C.: Overview

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

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

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

Direct flights from Charleston to Washington, D.C.

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

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

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

Charleston - Washington, D.C. route insights

Recent fares are above the typical level.

Fly in December, October, or September for the best prices.

Direct flights take 1h 42m.

42.2% of recent flights are direct.

United Airlines offers direct flights.

Deals appear frequently on this route.

Charleston main airports to depart from

Washington, D.C. main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby Washington, D.C. used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Washington, D.C.

Best Elite deals to Washington, D.C.

Dec 03

Sep 28

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Washington, D.C.

When should I buy Charleston to Washington, D.C. tickets?

What's a cheap fare from Charleston to Washington, D.C.?

Which months have the cheapest flights from Charleston to Washington, D.C.?

What percentage of Charleston to Washington, D.C. flights are direct?

What's the flight time from Charleston to Washington, D.C.?

Should I set a price alert for Charleston to Washington, D.C. flights?

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Charleston to Washington, D.C.: Overview

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

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

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

Direct flights from Charleston to Washington, D.C.

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

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

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

Charleston - Washington, D.C. route insights

Recent fares are above the typical level.

Fly in December, October, or September for the best prices.

Direct flights take 1h 42m.

42.2% of recent flights are direct.

United Airlines offers direct flights.

Deals appear frequently on this route.

Charleston main airports to depart from

Washington, D.C. main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby Washington, D.C. used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Washington, D.C.

Best Elite deals to Washington, D.C.

Dec 03

Sep 28

Jan 10

Sep 28

Oct 22

Oct 22

Oct 22

Oct 22

Oct 22

Oct 23

Oct 23

Oct 23

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Washington, D.C.

When should I buy Charleston to Washington, D.C. tickets?

What's a cheap fare from Charleston to Washington, D.C.?

Which months have the cheapest flights from Charleston to Washington, D.C.?