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$44+ Cheap flights from West Palm Beach to Charleston (PBI - CHS)

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PBI — CHS
Feb 24 — Mar 31
Tue 2/24
Tue 3/3
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapest flights from West Palm Beach to Charleston
Explore the most affordable flight options available from West Palm Beach to Charleston. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on January 25, 2026.

This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/23. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 3/148:33 pm
PBI
-
CHS
Nonstop1h 40m
Breeze Airways
Sat 3/216:16 pm
CHS
-
PBI
Nonstop1h 37m
Breeze Airways
Deal found 1/23$86
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/24. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 4/158:33 pm
PBI
-
CHS
Nonstop1h 40m
Breeze Airways
Sat 4/186:16 pm
CHS
-
PBI
Nonstop1h 37m
Breeze Airways
Deal found 1/24$102
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/24. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 5/17:09 pm
PBI
-
CHS
Nonstop1h 40m
Breeze Airways
Mon 5/44:52 pm
CHS
-
PBI
Nonstop1h 37m
Breeze Airways
Deal found 1/24$105
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/22. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 3/137:09 pm
PBI
-
CHS
Nonstop1h 40m
Breeze Airways
Wed 3/186:16 pm
CHS
-
PBI
Nonstop1h 37m
Breeze Airways
Deal found 1/22$110
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/22. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 2/258:33 pm
PBI
-
CHS
Nonstop1h 40m
Breeze Airways
Mon 3/24:52 pm
CHS
-
PBI
Nonstop1h 37m
Breeze Airways
Deal found 1/22$112
This Breeze Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/25. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Breeze Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 2/2110:17 am
PBI
-
CHS
Nonstop1h 40m
Breeze Airways
Mon 2/234:52 pm
CHS
-
PBI
Nonstop1h 37m
Breeze Airways
Deal found 1/25$113
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/24. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 4/247:09 pm
PBI
-
CHS
Nonstop1h 40m
Breeze Airways
Mon 4/274:52 pm
CHS
-
PBI
Nonstop1h 37m
Breeze Airways
Deal found 1/24$115
This Breeze Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/24. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Breeze Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 2/2110:17 am
PBI
-
CHS
Nonstop1h 40m
Breeze Airways
Sat 2/288:00 am
CHS
-
PBI
Nonstop1h 37m
Breeze Airways
Deal found 1/24$118
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/22. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 2/258:33 pm
PBI
-
CHS
Nonstop1h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 3/25:00 pm
CHS
-
PBI
1 stop16h 54m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/22$123
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/23. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 2/67:09 pm
PBI
-
CHS
Nonstop1h 40m
Breeze Airways
Mon 2/94:52 pm
CHS
-
PBI
Nonstop1h 37m
Breeze Airways
Deal found 1/23$132
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/23. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 3/148:33 pm
PBI
-
CHS
Nonstop1h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 3/215:02 pm
CHS
-
PBI
1 stop19h 58m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/23$134

Find flight deals from West Palm Beach to Charleston

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from West Palm Beach (PBI) to Charleston (CHS). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated January 25, 2026.

Most accurate provider

CheapOair
3 stars

Most trusted provider

CheapOair
3 stars

Round-trip from

$86
(Mytrip)

One-way from

$44
(Mytrip)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$208

Good round-trip deal

$98 or less

Good one-way deal

$79 or less
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 10% potential increase in price ($25 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($9 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Customize your flight search to find flights from West Palm Beach to Charleston that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated January 25, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from West Palm Beach to Charleston that are best for you.

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West Palm BeachCharleston

PBI - CHS

PBICHS

Palm Beach Intl

Sat 3/14

8:33 pm-10:13 pm

Nonstop1h 40m

Charleston

Sat 3/21

6:16 pm-7:53 pm

Nonstop1h 37m

$86

West Palm BeachCharleston

PBI - CHS

PBICHS

Palm Beach Intl

Fri 3/13

7:09 pm-8:49 pm

Nonstop1h 40m

Charleston

Wed 3/18

6:16 pm-7:53 pm

Nonstop1h 37m

$110

West Palm BeachCharleston

PBI - CHS

PBICHS

Palm Beach Intl

Sat 2/21

10:17 am-11:57 am

Nonstop1h 40m

Charleston

Mon 2/23

4:52 pm-6:29 pm

Nonstop1h 37m

$113

West Palm BeachCharleston

PBI - CHS

PBICHS

Palm Beach Intl

Sat 2/21

10:17 am-11:57 am

Nonstop1h 40m

Charleston

Sat 2/28

8:00 am-9:37 am

Nonstop1h 37m

$118

West Palm BeachCharleston

PBI - CHS

PBICHS

Palm Beach Intl

Wed 2/25

8:33 pm-10:13 pm

Nonstop1h 40m

Charleston

Mon 3/2

5:00 pm-9:54 am

1 stop16h 54m

$123

West Palm BeachCharleston

PBI - CHS

PBICHS

Palm Beach Intl

Fri 2/6

11:55 am-4:10 pm

1 stop28h 15m

Charleston

Mon 2/9

4:52 pm-6:29 pm

Nonstop1h 37m

$147

West Palm BeachCharleston

PBI - CHS

PBICHS

Palm Beach Intl

Sat 2/14

10:17 am-11:57 am

Nonstop1h 40m

Charleston

Mon 2/16

4:52 pm-6:29 pm

Nonstop1h 37m

$147

West Palm BeachCharleston

PBI - CHS

PBICHS

Palm Beach Intl

Fri 3/13

2:04 pm-4:00 pm

1 stop25h 56m

Charleston

Wed 3/18

6:16 pm-7:53 pm

Nonstop1h 37m

$154

West Palm BeachCharleston

PBI - CHS

PBICHS

Palm Beach Intl

Tue 2/24

6:00 am-11:56 am

1 stop5h 56m

Charleston

Tue 2/24

5:00 pm-9:38 pm

1 stop4h 38m

$201

West Palm BeachCharleston

PBI - CHS

PBICHS

Palm Beach Intl

Tue 2/24

3:45 pm-7:56 pm

1 stop4h 11m

Charleston

Wed 2/25

6:30 am-1:09 pm

1 stop6h 39m

$201

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Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from West Palm Beach to Charleston in January.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star
CheapOairPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
PricelinePrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on West Palm Beach-Charleston flights, users find the pricing of CheapOair to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. CheapOair Users can find the same prices on West Palm Beach-Charleston flight deals on Cheapflights vs. CheapOair >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from West Palm Beach-Charleston flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on West Palm Beach-Charleston flights, Cheapflights users trust CheapOair the most. CheapOair has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for West Palm Beach-Charleston flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Best time to book a flight from West Palm Beach to Charleston

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Everything you need to know about your flight from West Palm Beach to Charleston

How far ahead should I book a flight from West Palm Beach to Charleston?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from West Palm Beach to Charleston. Price data was last updated on January 23, 2026.

The best time to book flights from West Palm Beach to Charleston is 82 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from West Palm Beach to Charleston?

Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from West Palm Beach to Charleston (average of $33). Flying from West Palm Beach to Charleston in July is currently the most expensive (average of $97). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from PBI to CHS?

Find hourly flight availability from West Palm Beach to Charleston. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated January 25, 2026.

When flying from West Palm Beach to Charleston, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

Reviews of airlines servicing Charleston

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Charleston. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Charleston. Reviews last updated January 25, 2026.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Breeze Airways, Delta, and American Airlines from West Palm Beach to Charleston by reading reviews from past customers. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Breeze Airways
8.2
Very good
263 reviews

Food

6.7

Entertainment

6.6

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.3

Overall

8.2

Comfort

8.2

Reviews

1 / 17
2.0
Mediocre

Justine,Jan 2026

RDU - MCO

1/10, I have never experienced the amount of delays, my flight was supposed to board at 8:34pm, we didn’t board until 3:35am from RDU. The staff got rude and very disrespectful when you asked what was going on it was like we didn’t board until something wrong or were pestering them for answers. I was 1 question 1 time, they were not communicating with us at all. So when our plane was now 6+ hrs delayed and nothing was being said to us .. yeah I think we have a right to ask a question. Everything took so long and was such a process; I have never experienced this before and I’m a frequent flyer, breeze makes spirit airlines look like a 100/10 airline.
Breeze Airways
8.2
Very good
263 reviews
Breeze Airways
8.2
Very good
263 reviews

Food

6.7

Entertainment

6.6

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.3

Overall

8.2

Comfort

8.2

Reviews

1 / 17
2.0
Mediocre

Justine,Jan 2026

RDU - MCO

1/10, I have never experienced the amount of delays, my flight was supposed to board at 8:34pm, we didn’t board until 3:35am from RDU. The staff got rude and very disrespectful when you asked what was going on it was like we didn’t board until something wrong or were pestering them for answers. I was 1 question 1 time, they were not communicating with us at all. So when our plane was now 6+ hrs delayed and nothing was being said to us .. yeah I think we have a right to ask a question. Everything took so long and was such a process; I have never experienced this before and I’m a frequent flyer, breeze makes spirit airlines look like a 100/10 airline.
Delta
7.9
Good
8,113 reviews
Breeze Airways
8.2
Very good
263 reviews

Food

6.7

Entertainment

6.6

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.3

Overall

8.2

Comfort

8.2

Reviews

1 / 17
2.0
Mediocre

Justine,Jan 2026

RDU - MCO

1/10, I have never experienced the amount of delays, my flight was supposed to board at 8:34pm, we didn’t board until 3:35am from RDU. The staff got rude and very disrespectful when you asked what was going on it was like we didn’t board until something wrong or were pestering them for answers. I was 1 question 1 time, they were not communicating with us at all. So when our plane was now 6+ hrs delayed and nothing was being said to us .. yeah I think we have a right to ask a question. Everything took so long and was such a process; I have never experienced this before and I’m a frequent flyer, breeze makes spirit airlines look like a 100/10 airline.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,192 reviews
Breeze Airways
8.2
Very good
263 reviews

Food

6.7

Entertainment

6.6

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.3

Overall

8.2

Comfort

8.2

Reviews

1 / 17
2.0
Mediocre

Justine,Jan 2026

RDU - MCO

1/10, I have never experienced the amount of delays, my flight was supposed to board at 8:34pm, we didn’t board until 3:35am from RDU. The staff got rude and very disrespectful when you asked what was going on it was like we didn’t board until something wrong or were pestering them for answers. I was 1 question 1 time, they were not communicating with us at all. So when our plane was now 6+ hrs delayed and nothing was being said to us .. yeah I think we have a right to ask a question. Everything took so long and was such a process; I have never experienced this before and I’m a frequent flyer, breeze makes spirit airlines look like a 100/10 airline.
Spirit Airlines
6.3
Okay
8,376 reviews
Breeze Airways
8.2
Very good
263 reviews

Food

6.7

Entertainment

6.6

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.3

Overall

8.2

Comfort

8.2

Reviews

1 / 17
2.0
Mediocre

Justine,Jan 2026

RDU - MCO

1/10, I have never experienced the amount of delays, my flight was supposed to board at 8:34pm, we didn’t board until 3:35am from RDU. The staff got rude and very disrespectful when you asked what was going on it was like we didn’t board until something wrong or were pestering them for answers. I was 1 question 1 time, they were not communicating with us at all. So when our plane was now 6+ hrs delayed and nothing was being said to us .. yeah I think we have a right to ask a question. Everything took so long and was such a process; I have never experienced this before and I’m a frequent flyer, breeze makes spirit airlines look like a 100/10 airline.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from West Palm Beach to Charleston. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • How popular is this West Palm Beach to Charleston flight route?

    This flight path from Palm Beach Intl to Charleston was viewed by 2 users in the past month. Keep an eye out for changes in search interest prior to high and low season.

  • How long is the flight from West Palm Beach to Charleston?

    Breeze Airways can get you from West Palm Beach to Charleston in just under 1h 40m. Your travel time will be generally consistent. Airlines will cover a distance of 429 mi. Generally, flights for this route are nonstop.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from West Palm Beach to Charleston round-trip?

    Spirit Airlines, at $59, was found to be the cheapest airline from West Palm Beach to Charleston.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include Breeze Airways and Delta. Users have found that Spirit Airlines is 72% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from West Palm Beach to Charleston one-way?

    The cheapest airline one-way is Breeze Airways, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $49. However, be on the lookout for offers from Delta and American Airlines, as they are both options that can get you from West Palm Beach to Charleston for a low price.

  • What are the cheapest flights from West Palm Beach to Charleston?

    The cheapest flight price from West Palm Beach to Charleston is $48. On average you can expect to pay $116. The most popular route, (Palm Beach Intl - Charleston), can usually be booked for $86.

  • Can I find deals for flights from West Palm Beach to Charleston that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on West Palm Beach to Charleston flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from West Palm Beach to Charleston?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from West Palm Beach to Charleston.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from West Palm Beach to Charleston?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from West Palm Beach to Charleston by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from West Palm Beach to Charleston?

    Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from West Palm Beach to Charleston (average of $33). Flying from West Palm Beach to Charleston in July is currently the most expensive (average of $97). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 4 airlines flying from West Palm Beach to Charleston

Discover the top 4 airlines that operate flights from West Palm Beach to Charleston. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated January 25, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$59Average$124FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
Breeze AirwaysCheapest$94Average$141FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
DeltaCheapest$178Average$401FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$208Average$318FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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