$87 Cheap Flights from Charlotte (CLT) to Charleston (CHS)

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Cheap Flights from Charlotte to Charleston (CLT-CHS)

Prices were available within the past 7 days and start at $87 for one-way flights and $225 for round trip, for the period specified. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply.

Southwest Airlines
Wed, Oct 15 - Mon, Oct 20
CLT
Charlotte
CHS
Charleston
$225 Roundtrip, found 4 days ago
$225
Roundtrip
found 4 days ago
Select Southwest Airlines flight, departing Wed, Oct 15 from Charlotte to Charleston, returning Mon, Oct 20, priced at $225 found 4 days ago
American Airlines
Wed, Oct 15 - Mon, Oct 20
CLT
Charlotte
CHS
Charleston
$229 Roundtrip, found 4 days ago
$229
Roundtrip
found 4 days ago
Select American Airlines flight, departing Wed, Oct 15 from Charlotte to Charleston, returning Mon, Oct 20, priced at $229 found 4 days ago
American Airlines
Sat, Oct 11 - Mon, Oct 13
CLT
Charlotte
CHS
Charleston
$241 Roundtrip, found 3 days ago
$241
Roundtrip
found 3 days ago
Select American Airlines flight, departing Sat, Oct 11 from Charlotte to Charleston, returning Mon, Oct 13, priced at $241 found 3 days ago
Delta
Wed, Oct 29 - Sun, Nov 2
CLT
Charlotte
CHS
Charleston
$248 Roundtrip, found 3 days ago
$248
Roundtrip
found 3 days ago
Select Delta flight, departing Wed, Oct 29 from Charlotte to Charleston, returning Sun, Nov 2, priced at $248 found 3 days ago
Southwest Airlines
Wed, Oct 29 - Sun, Nov 2
CLT
Charlotte
CHS
Charleston
$249 Roundtrip, found 3 days ago
$249
Roundtrip
found 3 days ago
Select Southwest Airlines flight, departing Wed, Oct 29 from Charlotte to Charleston, returning Sun, Nov 2, priced at $249 found 3 days ago
American Airlines
Tue, Sep 23 - Thu, Sep 25
CLT
Charlotte
CHS
Charleston
$251 Roundtrip, found 3 days ago
$251
Roundtrip
found 3 days ago
Select American Airlines flight, departing Tue, Sep 23 from Charlotte to Charleston, returning Thu, Sep 25, priced at $251 found 3 days ago
Southwest Airlines
Tue, Sep 23 - Thu, Sep 25
CLT
Charlotte
CHS
Charleston
$252 Roundtrip, found 3 days ago
$252
Roundtrip
found 3 days ago
Select Southwest Airlines flight, departing Tue, Sep 23 from Charlotte to Charleston, returning Thu, Sep 25, priced at $252 found 3 days ago
Southwest Airlines
Wed, Oct 29 - Sun, Nov 2
CLT
Charlotte
CHS
Charleston
$254 Roundtrip, found 3 days ago
$254
Roundtrip
found 3 days ago
Select Southwest Airlines flight, departing Wed, Oct 29 from Charlotte to Charleston, returning Sun, Nov 2, priced at $254 found 3 days ago
Frontier Airlines
Mon, Nov 17 - Sat, Nov 22
CLT
Charlotte
CHS
Charleston
$270 Roundtrip, found 5 days ago
$270
Roundtrip
found 5 days ago
Select Frontier Airlines flight, departing Mon, Nov 17 from Charlotte to Charleston, returning Sat, Nov 22, priced at $270 found 5 days ago
United
Tue, Oct 28 - Wed, Oct 29
CLT
Charlotte
CHS
Charleston
$395 Roundtrip, found 1 day ago
$395
Roundtrip
found 1 day ago
Select United flight, departing Tue, Oct 28 from Charlotte to Charleston, returning Wed, Oct 29, priced at $395 found 1 day ago

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From $176 - $463 per traveler.

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Select flight to Charleston Intl. CHS. Cheapest and Closest option available. Average driving time to city center is 16 minutes. Flights from $361
CHS
Charleston Intl.
CheapestClosest
Average driving time to city center16 min
Flights from $361
Flights from Charlotte (CLT) to Charleston (CHS)
Origin airport
Charlotte-Douglas Intl.
Destination airport
Charleston Intl.
Airlines serving
American Airlines, Delta, Southwest Airlines, United
Roundtrip price
$225
Distance
169 mi
Average flight time
1 hour 5 mins

Charlotte to Charleston Flights

The cheapest times to fly from Charlotte to Charleston

On average, Thursday can be the cheapest time to fly, according to data from the Airlines Reporting Corporation (ARC), one of the world's biggest databases for global airline sales. The data reveals that you could save up to 16% by flying on a Thursday—the cheapest day to travel on average—instead of a Sunday—the most expensive. Some of the most affordable flights from Charlotte to Charleston are during the month of October. You can find some of the cheapest flights from Charlotte to Charleston with Expedia's search tool and vast selection of airlines.

 

The best time to book a flight from Charlotte to Charleston

Sunday is one of the best days to book for cheap flights from Charlotte to Charleston: Tickets reserved on a Sunday cost between 6% and 13% less than those reserved on a Friday, according to ARC data. The data also suggests booking early can also lead to cheaper airfares. You could save 24% by buying your tickets for domestic flights at least a month in advance and 10% by booking international flights 2 months in advance.

 

How to find cheap round-trip tickets from Charlotte to Charleston

Being flexible with your dates and using Expedia's Price Drop Protection and Price Tracking features are some of the best ways of finding a cheap ticket from Charlotte to Charleston in 2025. You can also book with separate airlines for your outbound and return journeys, from $87 one-way. Expedia also offers Price Drop Protection, so if the cost of your airfare goes down after booking, you'll receive a credit for the difference*. This is available for a small fee, and is free to One Key Gold and Platinum tier members.

 

Expedia's Price Tracking feature means you can stay on top of airfares without manually checking every day. It sends you automated price alerts for cheap Charlotte to Charleston flights and uses historical data to indicate when the best time to book is. Download Expedia's free app to activate this handy tool in a few easy taps.

 

You could also save big by booking one of Expedia's vacation packages. Bundling together your Charlotte to Charleston airfare with your accommodations and car rental is often cheaper than booking everything separately. There’s also One Key, Expedia's generous rewards program. Join for free and you could earn One Key cash on most bookings to save on future adventures.

 

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Disclaimer: ARC The statistics are based on average round-trip ticket prices between January and August 2023. The percentages you see are averages.

 

Frequently asked questions

How much does a flight from Charlotte-Douglas Intl. Airport (CLT) to Charleston Intl. Airport (CHS) cost?
Secure a cheap one-way flight from $87 or cheap return flight from $225 from Charlotte-Douglas Intl. Airport (CLT) to Charleston Intl. Airport (CHS) with Expedia. Enter your travel dates and sort by "Price (lowest to highest)" to find our cheapest flight deals on this route.
What is the cheapest month to fly from Charlotte-Douglas Intl. Airport (CLT) to Charleston Intl. Airport (CHS)?
Flying in October is a great way to save, as it's the cheapest month for flights between CLT and CHS. You'll often find the lowest prices during the off-season.
Which airlines fly direct from Charlotte-Douglas Intl. Airport (CLT) to Charleston Intl. Airport (CHS)?
Take a nonstop flight with American Airlines and go straight from Charlotte-Douglas Intl. Airport (CLT) to Charleston Intl. Airport (CHS).
What is the cheapest airline that flies from Charlotte-Douglas Intl. Airport (CLT) to Charleston Intl. Airport (CHS)?
Use the filter tool on Expedia to compare different airlines and find the cheapest carrier that'll fly you from CLT to CHS. Then, sort your results by "Price (lowest to highest)" to snag a good deal.
How many flights per day from Charlotte-Douglas Intl. Airport (CLT) to Charleston Intl. Airport (CHS)?
When departing from Charlotte-Douglas Intl. Airport (CLT), you'll have a choice from an average of 7 daily direct flights to Charleston Intl. Airport (CHS).
What are the most popular departure times for flights from Charlotte-Douglas Intl. Airport (CLT) to Charleston Intl. Airport (CHS)?
The 7 AM departures from CLT to CHS see the highest demand. Prices can be higher for these popular slots. If you're looking to save, pick a less crowded time to fly.
What day of the week has the most flights from CLT to CHS?
Monday has the most flights from Charlotte-Douglas Intl. Airport (CLT) to Charleston Intl. Airport (CHS). Consider leaving on this day and you'll have the best chance of finding a departure that fits your itinerary.
What is the earliest flight from Charlotte-Douglas Intl. Airport (CLT) to Charleston Intl. Airport (CHS)?
Catch the earliest flight at around 7:25AM UTC-5, departing from Charlotte-Douglas Intl. Airport (CLT). You'll be flying for roughly 1h 13m, touching down at Charleston Intl. Airport (CHS) at approximately 8:38AM UTC-5.
How long does it take to fly from Charlotte-Douglas Intl. Airport (CLT) to Charleston Intl. Airport (CHS)?
It takes around 1 hour and 11 minutes to cover the 170 mi from CLT to CHS.
What airline has the least delays from CLT to CHS?
With 83% of journeys usually landing on time, American Airlines has the best on-time performance for nonstop flights from Charlotte-Douglas Intl. Airport (CLT) to Charleston Intl. Airport (CHS). To monitor your flight status and get notified if anything changes, head to the Expedia App.
What is the best time to fly from Charlotte-Douglas Intl. Airport (CLT) to Charleston Intl. Airport (CHS)?
To reach Charleston Intl. Airport (CHS) without delays, choose a flight that leaves from Charlotte-Douglas Intl. Airport (CLT) before 3 PM. The chance of cancellations is 22% higher, on average, for departures after this time.**Most reliable time of the day and month to travel recommendation is based on January through August 2024 flight status data sourced from OAG's global flight data platform.
What airports do you fly into for Charleston from Charlotte-Douglas Intl. Airport (CLT)?
You'll land at Charleston Intl. Airport (CHS) or Hilton Head Island Airport (HHH) when you travel to Charleston on a direct flight from Charlotte-Douglas Intl. Airport (CLT).
Is it cheaper to buy a plane ticket from Charlotte-Douglas Intl. Airport (CLT) to Charleston Intl. Airport (CHS) last-minute?
Last-minute fares from CLT to CHS are generally more expensive. To lock in the best prices, start looking for flights as soon as possible. That being said, if you're flexible with your travel plans, it's possible to score a cheap fare right before you leave.
Is it cheaper to book a CLT to CHS flight and hotel package?
Compared with arranging flights and hotels separately, booking a CLT to CHS flight and hotel package with Expedia could result in significant savings. Better still, managing everything in one place will take the stress out of travel planning. Just secure your flights and select from our extensive range of stays, then customize your trip with extras like activities, tours and car rentals.
Can I cancel or change the date of my flight from Charlotte-Douglas Intl. Airport (CLT) to Charleston Intl. Airport (CHS)?
In most instances, you're able to cancel or reschedule your CLT to CHS flight. However, there may be additional charges, especially if you made your booking over 24 hours ago. Double-check your itinerary for the airline's policies and fees on flight changes, or if you'd like further details, go to our Customer Service portal.

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