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$53+ Cheap flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Charleston (DTW - CHS)

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 11/17. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DTW — CHS
Nov 27 — Dec 41
Thu 11/27
Thu 12/4
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapest flights from Detroit to Charleston
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Detroit to Charleston. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on October 28, 2025.

This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/26. 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.
Thu 11/2010:48 amDTW - CHS
1 stop6h 15mSpirit Airlines
Wed 12/38:31 amCHS - DTW
2 stops11h 19mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 10/26$181
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/25. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 11/46:55 pmDTW - CHS
3 stops22h 11mSpirit Airlines
Tue 11/116:11 pmCHS - DTW
1 stop5h 56mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 10/25$183
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/27. 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.
Sun 11/2310:48 amDTW - CHS
1 stop6h 15mSpirit Airlines
Wed 12/36:15 pmCHS - DTW
1 stop4h 54mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 10/27$184
This JetBlue deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/27. 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 JetBlue is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 11/2310:28 amDTW - CHS
1 stop5h 25mJetBlue
Thu 12/42:43 pmCHS - DTW
1 stop8h 14mJetBlue
Deal found 10/27$185
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/28. 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 12/126:00 amDTW - CHS
1 stop5h 00mSpirit Airlines
Fri 12/129:49 pmCHS - DTW
1 stop12h 19mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 10/28$186
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/26. 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 11/2111:57 amDTW - CHS
1 stop5h 21mSpirit Airlines
Wed 12/38:31 amCHS - DTW
2 stops11h 19mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 10/26$187
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/26. 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.
Fri 11/147:00 amDTW - CHS
3 stops24h 56mSpirit Airlines
Mon 11/176:11 pmCHS - DTW
1 stop5h 56mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 10/26$189
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/26. 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.
Thu 11/61:37 pmDTW - CHS
2 stops18h 19mSpirit Airlines
Mon 11/106:11 pmCHS - DTW
1 stop5h 56mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 10/26$191
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/27. 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 11/2210:31 amDTW - CHS
1 stop6h 49mSpirit Airlines
Mon 12/18:31 amCHS - DTW
1 stop8h 00mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 10/27$192
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/27. 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.
Thu 11/2010:48 amDTW - CHS
1 stop6h 15mSpirit Airlines
Tue 12/26:50 amCHS - DTW
2 stops11h 51mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 10/27$193
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/28. 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 11/229:53 pmDTW - CHS
1 stop10h 44mMultiple Airlines
Thu 12/42:59 pmCHS - DTW
1 stop6h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/28$194
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/28. 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.
Sun 11/232:52 pmDTW - CHS
1 stop7h 13mMultiple Airlines
Fri 12/59:49 pmCHS - DTW
1 stop12h 19mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/28$195

Cheap flight deals from Detroit to Charleston

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Detroit (DTW) 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 October 28, 2025.

Most accurate provider

eDreams
3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$181
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$53
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

February

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$299

Good round-trip deal

$299 or less

Good one-way deal

$188 or less
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Detroit 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 October 28, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Charleston that are best for you.

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Detroit

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Charleston

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DetroitCharleston

DTW - CHS

DTWCHS

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 11/4

6:00 am-1:19 pm

1 stop7h 19m

Charleston

Tue 11/11

6:15 am-1:36 pm

1 stop7h 21m

$230

DetroitCharleston

DTW - CHS

DTWCHS

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 12/18

8:33 am-10:46 am

Nonstop2h 13m

Charleston

Thu 12/25

1:04 pm-3:17 pm

Nonstop2h 13m

$299

DetroitCharleston

DTW - CHS

DTWCHS

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 12/20

10:11 am-12:35 pm

Nonstop2h 24m

Charleston

Wed 12/24

1:04 pm-3:17 pm

Nonstop2h 13m

$299

DetroitCharleston

DTW - CHS

DTWCHS

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 12/16

7:05 am-9:01 pm

1 stop13h 56m

Charleston

Thu 12/25

1:04 pm-3:17 pm

Nonstop2h 13m

$306

DetroitCharleston

DTW - CHS

DTWCHS

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 12/11

4:00 pm-6:16 pm

Nonstop2h 16m

Charleston

Sat 12/13

11:15 am-4:54 pm

1 stop5h 39m

$309

DetroitCharleston

DTW - CHS

DTWCHS

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 12/19

4:00 pm-6:16 pm

Nonstop2h 16m

Charleston

Thu 12/25

5:30 am-12:36 pm

1 stop7h 06m

$309

DetroitCharleston

DTW - CHS

DTWCHS

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 11/25

8:05 am-1:25 pm

1 stop5h 20m

Charleston

Tue 12/2

11:31 am-1:40 pm

Nonstop2h 09m

$309

DetroitCharleston

DTW - CHS

DTWCHS

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 11/25

8:05 am-1:25 pm

1 stop5h 20m

Charleston

Wed 12/3

6:56 pm-9:17 pm

Nonstop2h 21m

$309

DetroitCharleston

DTW - CHS

DTWCHS

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 12/16

7:05 am-9:01 pm

1 stop13h 56m

Charleston

Tue 12/23

5:58 pm-11:29 pm

1 stop5h 31m

$316

DetroitCharleston

DTW - CHS

DTWCHS

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 12/20

6:05 am-10:16 am

1 stop4h 11m

Charleston

Thu 12/25

6:35 am-12:36 pm

1 stop6h 01m

$319

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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 Detroit to Charleston in October.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapflightsfaresPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 stars
JustAirTicketPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*1 star

*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 Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport-Charleston flights, users find the pricing of eDreams to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. eDreams Users can find the same prices on Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport-Charleston flight deals on Cheapflights vs. eDreams >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport-Charleston flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport-Charleston flights, Cheapflights users trust eDreams the most. eDreams 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 Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport-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 Detroit to Charleston

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Charleston from Detroit with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Charleston

How far ahead should I book a flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Charleston?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Detroit to Charleston. Price data was last updated on October 24, 2025.

The best time to book flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Charleston is 62 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 Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Charleston?

Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Charleston (average of $73). Flying from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Charleston in December is currently the most expensive (average of $174). 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 DTW to CHS?

Find hourly flight availability from Detroit 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 October 28, 2025.

It’s typically best to fly out from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Charleston in the morning. Doing so could potentially save you 22% on the flight price compared to flying at noon, which is usually more expensive.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Charleston?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Detroit to Charleston. Price data was last updated on October 26, 2025.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Charleston flight should consider departing on Monday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Monday at noon flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

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 October 28, 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Charleston, such as Southwest, Delta, and American Airlines. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,240 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Mike,Aug 2025

OKC - AUS

AC was not adequate, even on a night flight. WiFi subpar even for the airlines
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,240 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,240 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Mike,Aug 2025

OKC - AUS

AC was not adequate, even on a night flight. WiFi subpar even for the airlines
Delta
7.9
Good
7,994 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,240 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Mike,Aug 2025

OKC - AUS

AC was not adequate, even on a night flight. WiFi subpar even for the airlines
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,032 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,240 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Mike,Aug 2025

OKC - AUS

AC was not adequate, even on a night flight. WiFi subpar even for the airlines
Spirit Airlines
6.3
Okay
8,116 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,240 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Mike,Aug 2025

OKC - AUS

AC was not adequate, even on a night flight. WiFi subpar even for the airlines

Related info for your journey

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

  • What airports do I use to fly from Detroit to Charleston?

    To fly from Detroit to Charleston, you need to book a flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW) to Charleston (CHS). Nonstop flights to Charleston from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County take 2h 04m on average. When it comes time to book airfare, you have a few options: there are 3 outbound flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County to Charleston offered by 4 different airlines.

  • How long is the flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Charleston?

    Airlines like JetBlue and Delta fly from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Charleston in about 2h 13m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 5h 06m. Airlines will cover a distance of 669 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Charleston round-trip?

    Our cheapest airline available from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Charleston is Spirit Airlines. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $76 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are American Airlines and Delta, starting at $198 and $213 round-trip. Spirit Airlines is priced at 77% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Charleston?

    Before booking your flight to Charleston from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport, check out the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time: Endeavor Airlines (100%), Air France (97%), WestJet( 89%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Charleston?

    While on average a flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Charleston is generally $329, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $119. When looking at the most popular route, (Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County - Charleston), you can expect to pay $86 for that flight.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Detroit to Charleston that include hotel bookings?

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Detroit to Charleston?

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

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Detroit to Charleston?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Detroit 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 Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Charleston?

    Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Charleston (average of $73). Flying from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Charleston in December is currently the most expensive (average of $174). 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 Detroit to Charleston

Discover the top 4 airlines that operate flights from Detroit 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 October 28, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$76Average$172FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
American AirlinesCheapest$198Average$323FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$212Average$383FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
SouthwestCheapest$278Average$396FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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