Can I fly direct from Washington, D.C. to Charleston?

Direct flights from Washington, D.C. to Charleston are not very common, historically making up only 4.2% of all available flights in the trailing 90 days. When direct flights are not an option, travelers typically encounter flights with multiple stops. On average, connecting flights on this route involve 2 stopovers. This indicates that most travelers should expect to have at least one stop on their journey.

How long is the flight from Washington, D.C. to Charleston?

The direct flight from Washington, D.C. to Charleston typically takes 1 hour and 39 minutes, covering a distance of 715 kilometers. For flights with one stop, the median duration is considerably longer, averaging 5 hours and 51 minutes. This difference highlights the convenience of direct routes when available. Travelers should factor in the extended travel time if their itinerary includes a stopover.

Are there frequently good prices on flights from Washington, D.C. to Charleston?

Historically, good prices on flights from Washington, D.C. to Charleston are classified as frequent. This suggests that travelers have regular opportunities to find favorable fares for this route. Over the trailing 30 days, this route has consistently shown a good availability of competitively priced flights. Therefore, those planning to travel between these two cities can often find deals.

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Washington, D.C. to Charleston: Overview

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

Right now, only 2% of recent fares from Washington, D.C. to Charleston are classified as a good price. For travelers seeking cheap flights from Washington, D.C. to Charleston, fares typically range from $469–$976, with a median of $671. Current fares are significantly below the typical level, suggesting a potentially opportune time to consider booking.

A typical journey from Washington, D.C. to Charleston takes about 28h 4m, including connections. This extended duration reflects that most itineraries connect at least once, with a median of 2 stopovers when connecting. Only 4.2% of recent fares for this route are non-stop, so you should expect a journey involving at least one stop.

The route between Washington, D.C. and Charleston covers a distance of 715 km, classifying it as a short-haul flight. Despite the relatively short distance, the prevalence of connecting flights contributes to the longer overall journey times.

For travelers looking for the cheapest time to fly from Washington, D.C. to Charleston, January stands out with a median fare of $254. Other cost-effective months include August, with a median fare of $446, and October, where the median fare is $459. New deals for this route appear almost daily, offering frequent opportunities to find favorable prices.

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

Regular price: $164 - $271

Prices are currently within the regular range.

The regular price range for flights from Washington, D.C. to Charleston is $164 to $271. The current lowest deal is $196 with Southwest Airlines for travel from Aug 15-Aug 18.

now $196

Low $164

High $271

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

Jan

Feb

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Washington, D.C. to Charleston

Southwest Airlines

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

Mon, Aug 3

⌛ Last-Minute

IAD - Charleston

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

Breeze Airways

$423

$285

One-way

Mon, Aug 3

⌛ Last-Minute

IAD - Charleston

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

Breeze Airways

$417

$287

One-way

Mon, Aug 3

⌛ Last-Minute

BWI - Charleston

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

Frontier Airlines

$485

$288

One-way

Mon, Aug 3

⌛ Last-Minute

IAD - Charleston

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

Deutsche Luft Hansa

$369

$298

One-way

Mon, Aug 3

⌛ Last-Minute

IAD - Charleston

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

Breeze Airways

$415

$315

One-way

Tue, Aug 4

⌛ Last-Minute

IAD - Charleston

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

Deutsche Luft Hansa

$369

$298

One-way

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

3 nights

Aug 10 - Aug 13

$440 → $226

49%

4 nights

Aug 13 - Aug 17

$428 → $216

50%

2 nights

Aug 15 - Aug 17

$426 → $216

49%

5 nights

Aug 3 - Aug 8

$485 → $288

41%

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

Washington, D.C. - Charleston route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are below the typical level

Recent fares from Washington, D.C. to Charleston are below the typical level at $196.

📅 Best time to fly

January is historically the cheapest month to fly

Historically, January is the cheapest month to fly from Washington, D.C. to Charleston, with a median price of $254.

⏱️ Flight duration

Flights typically take 28h 4m

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

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant for this route

Only 4.2% of recent flights from Washington, D.C. to Charleston are direct.

🏆 Airline highlight

Southwest Airlines offers direct flights

Southwest Airlines has offered direct flights from Washington, D.C. to Charleston.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent for this route

Deals for flights from Washington, D.C. to Charleston are frequent.

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.

📍 ~7 km from Washington, D.C. (reachable by car or train)

💸 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.

📍 ~15 km from Charleston city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$133

Airports nearby Charleston used as alternative

Savannah/Hilton Head International (SAV)

Cheapest

Savannah/Hilton Head International is a useful alternative, especially if flight schedules overlap with CHS.

📍 ~135 km from Charleston (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$59

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Charleston

75% AI deal score

$483

$353

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Charleston

Historically, the cheapest flights from Washington, D.C. to Charleston are found when booking within 0-6 days of departure, with an average price of $610. Prices tend to increase significantly further out, for example, flights booked 7-13 days in advance typically average around $1034. Even booking 60+ days out usually results in a higher average price of $707. This suggests that last-minute bookings can offer better value on this route.

Across the trailing quarter, a good price for a flight from Washington, D.C. to Charleston is considered to be $469 or less. The median price for this route historically stands at $671. Prices can go higher, with 75% of fares typically being $976 or less. Travelers aiming for a budget-friendly trip should target fares around the $469 mark.

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 $671, indicating that these months offer significant savings compared to the yearly average.

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Washington, D.C. to Charleston: Overview

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

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

Regular price: $164 - $271

Prices are currently within the regular range.

The regular price range for flights from Washington, D.C. to Charleston is $164 to $271. The current lowest deal is $196 with Southwest Airlines for travel from Aug 15-Aug 18.

now $196

Low $164

High $271

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

January

Cheapest

Flights from $254

February

Most Expensive

Flights from $1,244

Jan

Feb

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Washington, D.C. to Charleston

Southwest Airlines

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

Mon, Aug 3

⌛ Last-Minute

IAD - Charleston

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

Breeze Airways

$423

$285

One-way

Mon, Aug 3

⌛ Last-Minute

IAD - Charleston

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

Breeze Airways

$417

$287

One-way

Mon, Aug 3

⌛ Last-Minute

BWI - Charleston

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

Frontier Airlines

$485

$288

One-way

Mon, Aug 3

⌛ Last-Minute

IAD - Charleston

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

Deutsche Luft Hansa

$369

$298

One-way

Mon, Aug 3

⌛ Last-Minute

IAD - Charleston

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

Breeze Airways

$415

$315

One-way

Tue, Aug 4

⌛ Last-Minute

IAD - Charleston

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

Deutsche Luft Hansa

$369

$298

One-way

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

3 nights

Aug 10 - Aug 13

$440 → $226

49%

4 nights

Aug 13 - Aug 17

$428 → $216

50%

2 nights

Aug 15 - Aug 17

$426 → $216

49%

5 nights

Aug 3 - Aug 8

$485 → $288

41%

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