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$55+ 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 3/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DTW — CHS
Feb 26 — Mar 51
Thu 2/26
Thu 3/5
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County to Charleston are usually found in August or July, booked 22 days in advance, depart on a Friday or Monday and return on a Thursday

Cheap flight deals from Detroit to Charleston

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 January 27, 2026.

This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 2/245:09 am
DTW
-
CHS
1 stop10h 56m
Spirit Airlines
Tue 3/35:00 pm
CHS
-
DTW
1 stop7h 09m
Spirit Airlines
Deal found 1/27$104
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/26. 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.
Sun 2/225:09 am
DTW
-
CHS
1 stop10h 46m
Spirit Airlines
Wed 2/255:00 pm
CHS
-
DTW
1 stop7h 09m
Spirit Airlines
Deal found 1/26$115
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/26. 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.
Mon 2/95:00 am
DTW
-
CHS
1 stop11h 10m
Spirit Airlines
Thu 2/125:00 pm
CHS
-
DTW
1 stop14h 49m
Spirit Airlines
Deal found 1/26$121
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/26. 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.
Sat 2/215:09 am
DTW
-
CHS
1 stop10h 46m
Spirit Airlines
Wed 2/255:00 pm
CHS
-
DTW
1 stop7h 09m
Spirit Airlines
Deal found 1/26$122
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 2/185:09 am
DTW
-
CHS
1 stop10h 46m
Spirit Airlines
Thu 2/265:00 pm
CHS
-
DTW
1 stop7h 09m
Spirit Airlines
Deal found 1/27$126
This Mytrip 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 2/95:00 am
DTW
-
CHS
1 stop11h 10m
Spirit Airlines
Fri 2/135:00 pm
CHS
-
DTW
1 stop7h 09m
Spirit Airlines
Deal found 1/25$127
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/26. 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.
Tue 3/105:09 am
DTW
-
CHS
1 stop10h 56m
Spirit Airlines
Tue 3/175:02 pm
CHS
-
DTW
1 stop15h 44m
Spirit Airlines
Deal found 1/26$134
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/26. 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.
Sat 2/215:09 am
DTW
-
CHS
1 stop10h 46m
Spirit Airlines
Tue 2/245:00 pm
CHS
-
DTW
1 stop7h 09m
Spirit Airlines
Deal found 1/26$135
This Kiwi.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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 2/176:02 pm
DTW
-
CHS
2 stops21h 53m
Spirit Airlines
Tue 2/245:00 pm
CHS
-
DTW
1 stop7h 09m
Spirit Airlines
Deal found 1/24$144

Find 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 January 27, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$115
(Mytrip)

One-way from

$55
(Trip.com)

Popular in

May

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$339

Good round-trip deal

$319 or less

Good one-way deal

$208 or less
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($7 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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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 January 27, 2026.
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

Mon 3/9

3:50 pm-5:49 pm

Nonstop1h 59m

Charleston

Sat 3/14

6:30 pm-8:49 pm

Nonstop2h 19m

$299

DetroitCharleston

DTW - CHS

DTWCHS

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 3/8

8:25 am-10:37 am

Nonstop2h 12m

Charleston

Sat 3/14

6:30 pm-8:49 pm

Nonstop2h 19m

$299

DetroitCharleston

DTW - CHS

DTWCHS

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 4/20

3:55 pm-6:04 pm

Nonstop2h 09m

Charleston

Sat 4/25

6:39 pm-8:51 pm

Nonstop2h 12m

$299

DetroitCharleston

DTW - CHS

DTWCHS

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 2/17

6:00 am-3:30 pm

2 stops9h 30m

Charleston

Tue 2/24

7:55 am-3:05 pm

2 stops7h 10m

$303

DetroitCharleston

DTW - CHS

DTWCHS

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 2/28

3:22 pm-5:38 pm

Nonstop2h 16m

Charleston

Sat 3/7

5:27 am-9:30 am

1 stop4h 03m

$309

DetroitCharleston

DTW - CHS

DTWCHS

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 4/22

7:00 am-2:15 pm

1 stop7h 15m

Charleston

Sat 4/25

6:39 pm-8:51 pm

Nonstop2h 12m

$309

DetroitCharleston

DTW - CHS

DTWCHS

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 3/6

6:09 pm-11:54 pm

1 stop5h 45m

Charleston

Thu 3/12

6:30 pm-8:49 pm

Nonstop2h 19m

$309

DetroitCharleston

DTW - CHS

DTWCHS

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 2/21

5:09 am-3:55 pm

1 stop10h 46m

$68

DetroitCharleston

DTW - CHS

DTWCHS

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 2/26

10:59 pm-4:05 pm

1 stop17h 06m

$93

DetroitCharleston

DTW - CHS

DTWCHS

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 4/21

11:15 am-8:40 am

1 stop21h 25m

$100

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Compare providers for flights from Detroit to Charleston

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 January.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapflightsfaresPrice Accuracy2 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 FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport-Charleston flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >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 FlightHub the most. FlightHub 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 January 23, 2026.

The best time to book flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Charleston is 22 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 $62). 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 January 27, 2026.

It’s typically best to fly out from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Charleston at noon. Doing so could potentially save you 18% on the flight price compared to flying in the afternoon, 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 January 24, 2026.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Charleston flight should consider departing on Friday at noon when fares are most often at their lowest. Thursday 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 January 27, 2026.
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
4,268 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Thomas,Dec 2025

SEA - DEN

Plane two hours late in leaving 1:00 pm west coat time got home next day at 2:45am most car rental places are closed and don’t open till 5am
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,268 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,268 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Thomas,Dec 2025

SEA - DEN

Plane two hours late in leaving 1:00 pm west coat time got home next day at 2:45am most car rental places are closed and don’t open till 5am
Delta
7.9
Good
8,119 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,268 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Thomas,Dec 2025

SEA - DEN

Plane two hours late in leaving 1:00 pm west coat time got home next day at 2:45am most car rental places are closed and don’t open till 5am
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,197 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,268 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Thomas,Dec 2025

SEA - DEN

Plane two hours late in leaving 1:00 pm west coat time got home next day at 2:45am most car rental places are closed and don’t open till 5am
Spirit Airlines
6.3
Okay
8,384 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,268 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Thomas,Dec 2025

SEA - DEN

Plane two hours late in leaving 1:00 pm west coat time got home next day at 2:45am most car rental places are closed and don’t open till 5am

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 1h 59m on average. When it comes time to book airfare, you have a few options: there are 4 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 Delta and Southwest fly from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Charleston in about 1h 59m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 7h 31m. 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 $64 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are American Airlines and Delta, starting at $198 and $199 round-trip. Spirit Airlines is priced at 80% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Charleston one-way?

    $53 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Spirit Airlines. You may also be able to find cheap deals on American Airlines and Delta, with prices starting from $109 and $158, respectively.

  • 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: SkyWest Airlines (100%), WestJet (85%), Delta( 82%).

  • 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 $315, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $158. When looking at the most popular route, (Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County - Charleston), you can expect to pay $115 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 $62). 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 January 27, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$64Average$152FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
American AirlinesCheapest$198Average$318FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$199Average$372FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
SouthwestCheapest$236Average$387FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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