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$88+ 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 8/25. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DTW — CHS
Aug 24 — Aug 311
Mon 8/24
Mon 8/31
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 July 25, 2026.

This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/20. 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 9/221:01 pm
DTW
-
CHS
1 stop19h 37m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 9/291:21 pm
CHS
-
DTW
1 stop21h 41m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 7/20$193
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/20. 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 9/81:40 pm
DTW
-
CHS
1 stop23h 44m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 9/126:00 am
CHS
-
DTW
2 stops18h 42m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 7/20$200
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/23. 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.
Tue 9/81:40 pm
DTW
-
CHS
1 stop23h 44m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 9/137:00 am
CHS
-
DTW
2 stops17h 42m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 7/23$216
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/22. 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 8/265:21 pm
DTW
-
CHS
1 stop15h 17m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 8/312:16 pm
CHS
-
DTW
1 stop26h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 7/22$225
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/20. 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 8/225:21 pm
DTW
-
CHS
1 stop15h 17m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 8/243:23 pm
CHS
-
DTW
1 stop17h 31m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 7/20$226
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/22. 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 8/1910:18 am
DTW
-
CHS
1 stop26h 46m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 8/253:13 pm
CHS
-
DTW
1 stop17h 41m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 7/22$229
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/20. 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 8/1910:18 am
DTW
-
CHS
1 stop26h 46m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 8/264:04 pm
CHS
-
DTW
1 stop16h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 7/20$233
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/21. 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 9/98:54 pm
DTW
-
CHS
1 stop11h 44m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 9/137:00 am
CHS
-
DTW
2 stops31h 39m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 7/21$234
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/20. 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 9/151:01 pm
DTW
-
CHS
1 stop19h 37m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 9/214:57 pm
CHS
-
DTW
1 stop20h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 7/20$235
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/21. 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 8/225:21 pm
DTW
-
CHS
1 stop15h 17m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 8/307:47 pm
CHS
-
DTW
1 stop17h 08m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 7/21$237
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/21. 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.
Mon 8/316:07 pm
DTW
-
CHS
1 stop14h 31m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 9/58:56 pm
CHS
-
DTW
2 stops16h 43m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 7/21$238

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 July 25, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$193
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$88
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$437

Good round-trip deal

$339 or less

Good one-way deal

$506 or less
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 15% potential increase in price ($73 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($14 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Average for round-trip flights in July 2026
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Cheapflights Fare Finder

 
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 July 25, 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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Cheapest round-trip

DetroitCharleston

DTW - CHS

DTWCHS

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 8/26

8:45 am-7:45 pm

2 stops11h 00m

Charleston

Sat 8/29

11:00 am-5:40 pm

2 stops6h 40m

$339

DetroitCharleston

DTW - CHS

DTWCHS

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 9/17

7:59 pm-10:15 pm

Nonstop2h 16m

Charleston

Thu 9/24

7:10 am-9:19 am

Nonstop2h 09m

$349

DetroitCharleston

DTW - CHS

DTWCHS

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 10/22

5:35 pm-9:40 pm

1 stop4h 05m

Charleston

Mon 10/26

6:35 am-1:15 pm

1 stop6h 40m

$355

DetroitCharleston

DTW - CHS

DTWCHS

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 10/1

7:59 pm-10:15 pm

Nonstop2h 16m

Charleston

Sun 10/4

5:25 am-10:20 am

1 stop4h 55m

$359

DetroitCharleston

DTW - CHS

DTWCHS

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 8/18

8:45 am-7:15 pm

2 stops10h 30m

Charleston

Thu 8/20

6:35 am-3:10 pm

2 stops8h 35m

$366

DetroitCharleston

DTW - CHS

DTWCHS

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 9/17

5:20 am-10:08 am

1 stop4h 48m

Charleston

Sun 9/20

5:25 am-9:20 am

1 stop3h 55m

$369

DetroitCharleston

DTW - CHS

DTWCHS

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 10/19

8:10 pm-10:27 pm

Nonstop2h 17m

Charleston

Sat 10/31

9:00 am-1:07 pm

1 stop4h 07m

$369

DetroitCharleston

DTW - CHS

DTWCHS

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 8/22

6:35 am-12:45 pm

2 stops6h 10m

Charleston

Mon 8/24

1:15 pm-10:35 pm

2 stops9h 20m

$373

DetroitCharleston

DTW - CHS

DTWCHS

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 9/11

6:55 am-4:40 pm

2 stops9h 45m

Charleston

Tue 9/15

10:45 am-9:50 pm

2 stops11h 05m

$379

DetroitCharleston

DTW - CHS

DTWCHS

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 10/22

7:54 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop4h 05m

Charleston

Sun 10/25

5:30 am-10:28 am

1 stop4h 58m

$399

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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 July.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 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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Cheapflights Insights

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?

The best time to book flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Charleston is 83 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, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Charleston (average of $282). Flying from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Charleston in March is currently the most expensive (average of $547). 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 July 25, 2026.

It’s typically best to fly out from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Charleston at noon. Doing so could potentially save you 26% on the flight price compared to flying in the evening, 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 July 18, 2026.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Charleston flight should consider departing on Tuesday 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.

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Charleston?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Charleston flights typically cost between $257 and $414 in September.
The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 5 days was $193 on Multiple Airlines (Sep 22-Sep 29).

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 July 25, 2026.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Charleston, such as Southwest,Delta, andAmerican Airlines. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,233 reviews

Overall

8.0

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Libby,Jun 2026

TUS - LAS

One delay in a 2 layover flight=a good trip. The crew was great.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,233 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,233 reviews

Overall

8.0

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Libby,Jun 2026

TUS - LAS

One delay in a 2 layover flight=a good trip. The crew was great.
Delta
7.8
Good
8,485 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,233 reviews

Overall

8.0

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Libby,Jun 2026

TUS - LAS

One delay in a 2 layover flight=a good trip. The crew was great.
American Airlines
7.1
Good
11,845 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,233 reviews

Overall

8.0

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Libby,Jun 2026

TUS - LAS

One delay in a 2 layover flight=a good trip. The crew was great.

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 06m on average. When it comes time to book airfare, you have a few options: there are 10 outbound flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County to Charleston offered by 3 different airlines.

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

    Airlines like Southwest and Delta fly from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Charleston in about 2h 16m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 8h 44m. 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 Delta. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $219 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are American Airlines and Southwest, starting at $230 and $235 round-trip. Delta is priced at 45% 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?

    $115 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from American Airlines. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Southwest and Delta, with prices starting from $148 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: WestJet (81%), Endeavor Airlines (80%), Delta( 79%).

  • 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 $511, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $238. When looking at the most popular route, (Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County - Charleston), you can expect to pay $255 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, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Charleston (average of $282). Flying from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Charleston in March is currently the most expensive (average of $547). 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 3 airlines flying from Detroit to Charleston

Discover the top 3 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 July 25, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$219Average$404FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$230Average$456FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
SouthwestCheapest$235Average$425FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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