$88 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 $88 for one-way flights and $176 for round trip, for the period specified. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply.

Southwest Airlines
Thu, Aug 7 - Tue, Aug 12
CLT
Charlotte
CHS
Charleston
$176 Roundtrip, found 1 hour ago
$176
Roundtrip
found 1 hour ago
Select Southwest Airlines flight, departing Thu, Aug 7 from Charlotte to Charleston, returning Tue, Aug 12, priced at $176 found 1 hour ago
Southwest Airlines
Sat, Aug 30 - Wed, Sep 3
CLT
Charlotte
CHS
Charleston
$188 Roundtrip, just found
$188
Roundtrip
just found
Select Southwest Airlines flight, departing Sat, Aug 30 from Charlotte to Charleston, returning Wed, Sep 3, priced at $188 just found
Southwest Airlines
Sat, Aug 23 - Sat, Aug 30
CLT
Charlotte
CHS
Charleston
$201 Roundtrip, found 6 days ago
$201
Roundtrip
found 6 days ago
Select Southwest Airlines flight, departing Sat, Aug 23 from Charlotte to Charleston, returning Sat, Aug 30, priced at $201 found 6 days ago
Southwest Airlines
Wed, Aug 27 - Thu, Sep 4
CLT
Charlotte
CHS
Charleston
$213 Roundtrip, found 1 day ago
$213
Roundtrip
found 1 day ago
Select Southwest Airlines flight, departing Wed, Aug 27 from Charlotte to Charleston, returning Thu, Sep 4, priced at $213 found 1 day ago
Southwest Airlines
Wed, Aug 27 - Thu, Sep 4
CLT
Charlotte
CHS
Charleston
$219 Roundtrip, found 1 day ago
$219
Roundtrip
found 1 day ago
Select Southwest Airlines flight, departing Wed, Aug 27 from Charlotte to Charleston, returning Thu, Sep 4, priced at $219 found 1 day ago
Southwest Airlines
Tue, Aug 26 - Tue, Sep 2
CLT
Charlotte
CHS
Charleston
$225 Roundtrip, found 4 days ago
$225
Roundtrip
found 4 days ago
Select Southwest Airlines flight, departing Tue, Aug 26 from Charlotte to Charleston, returning Tue, Sep 2, priced at $225 found 4 days ago
American Airlines
Wed, Sep 17 - Tue, Sep 23
CLT
Charlotte
CHS
Charleston
$231 Roundtrip, found 1 hour ago
$231
Roundtrip
found 1 hour ago
Select American Airlines flight, departing Wed, Sep 17 from Charlotte to Charleston, returning Tue, Sep 23, priced at $231 found 1 hour ago
Delta
Wed, Aug 27 - Thu, Sep 4
CLT
Charlotte
CHS
Charleston
$232 Roundtrip, found 1 day ago
$232
Roundtrip
found 1 day ago
Select Delta flight, departing Wed, Aug 27 from Charlotte to Charleston, returning Thu, Sep 4, priced at $232 found 1 day ago
Spirit Airlines
Sat, Aug 9 - Mon, Aug 11
CLT
Charlotte
CHS
Charleston
$240 Roundtrip, found 1 day ago
$240
Roundtrip
found 1 day ago
Select Spirit Airlines flight, departing Sat, Aug 9 from Charlotte to Charleston, returning Mon, Aug 11, priced at $240 found 1 day ago
United
Tue, Dec 2 - Thu, Dec 4
CLT
Charlotte
CHS
Charleston
$383 Roundtrip, found 2 days ago
$383
Roundtrip
found 2 days ago
Select United flight, departing Tue, Dec 2 from Charlotte to Charleston, returning Thu, Dec 4, priced at $383 found 2 days ago

Find the cheapest month to fly from Charlotte (CLT) to Charleston (CHS)

March is typically the cheapest month to fly

From $176 - $463 per traveler.

Graph displaying average flight prices per month

Flights from Charlotte (CLT) to Charleston (CHS)
Origin airport
Charlotte-Douglas Intl.
Destination airport
Charleston Intl.
Airlines serving
American Airlines, Delta, Southwest Airlines, Spirit Airlines, United
Roundtrip price
$176
Distance
169 mi
Average flight time
1 hour 7 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 August. 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 $88 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?
You can land affordable return tickets from Charlotte-Douglas Intl. Airport (CLT) to Charleston Intl. Airport (CHS) starting at $391. Book a seat and start your adventure. This information is based on the cheapest price found on Expedia for this return journey departing within the next three months. This airfare is for a American Airlines flight leaving CLT on July 29 2025 and touching down at CHS. The price was last updated on July 4 2025 and has not changed since.
What is the cheapest month to fly from CLT to CHS?
Lock in a low fare by booking your nonstop flight from CLT to CHS in September. You can find a one-way American Airlines flight for $193 leaving on September 3 2025. This price is based on the cheapest direct flight found on Expedia for this route in the next 330 days. The price was last updated on July 4 2025 and remains unchanged.
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 CLT to CHS?
At the moment, the cheapest airline operating one-way flights from CLT to CHS is American Airlines. You can book a seat on this route from $193. This fare is based on the lowest price found on Expedia departing within the next three months. The flight takes off from CLT on September 3 2025. Prices were last updated on July 4 2025 and have not changed since.
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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