Charleston

$49+ Cheap flights from Philadelphia to Charleston (PHL - CHS)

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PHL — CHS
Jan 3 — Jan 101
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Philadelphia to Charleston are usually found in September or August, booked 76 days in advance, depart on a Monday or Tuesday and return on a Thursday

Cheap flight deals from Philadelphia to Charleston

Cheapest flights from Philadelphia to Charleston
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Philadelphia to Charleston. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on December 4, 2025.

This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/2. 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 12/144:34 pmPHL - CHS
1 stop16h 23mMultiple Airlines
Tue 12/162:59 pmCHS - PHL
1 stop9h 41mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/2$208
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/2. 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 12/208:54 pmPHL - CHS
1 stop24h 29mSpirit Airlines
Mon 12/2910:18 pmCHS - PHL
1 stop10h 49mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 12/2$210
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/2. 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 12/1012:20 pmPHL - CHS
2 stops20h 17mMultiple Airlines
Thu 12/119:49 pmCHS - PHL
1 stop26h 47mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/2$211
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/2. 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 12/128:00 amPHL - CHS
1 stop12h 54mMultiple Airlines
Thu 1/156:35 pmCHS - PHL
1 stop21h 42mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/2$213
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/2. 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 12/1811:41 amPHL - CHS
2 stops25h 29mMultiple Airlines
Thu 1/156:35 pmCHS - PHL
1 stop14h 12mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/2$214
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/2. 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 12/116:00 amPHL - CHS
2 stops16h 59mMultiple Airlines
Tue 12/162:59 pmCHS - PHL
1 stop9h 41mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/2$216
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/2. 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 12/306:05 pmPHL - CHS
2 stops38h 32mMultiple Airlines
Tue 1/62:59 pmCHS - PHL
1 stop23h 39mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/2$217
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/2. 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 12/103:45 pmPHL - CHS
1 stop29h 09mMultiple Airlines
Tue 12/162:59 pmCHS - PHL
1 stop9h 41mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/2$219
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/1. 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 12/1210:22 amPHL - CHS
2 stops24h 38mSpirit Airlines
Sun 12/149:49 pmCHS - PHL
1 stop11h 28mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 12/1$220
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/4. 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 12/215:10 amPHL - CHS
1 stop16h 13mMultiple Airlines
Sun 12/2810:18 pmCHS - PHL
1 stop10h 49mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/4$221
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/2. 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 12/1012:20 pmPHL - CHS
2 stops20h 17mMultiple Airlines
Sun 12/149:49 pmCHS - PHL
1 stop26h 47mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/2$222
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/2. 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 12/1012:20 pmPHL - CHS
2 stops20h 17mMultiple Airlines
Fri 12/124:33 pmCHS - PHL
1 stop7h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/2$223

Find flight deals from Philadelphia to Charleston

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Philadelphia (PHL) 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 December 4, 2025.

Most accurate provider

CheapOair
3 stars

Most trusted provider

CheapOair
3 stars

Round-trip from

$208
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$49
(Frontier)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$411

Good round-trip deal

$272 or less

Good one-way deal

$176 or less
Provider with most accurate pricing for Philadelphia-Charleston flight deals.
Provider most trusted by Cheapflights users for Philadelphia-Charleston flights.
From Philadelphia to Charleston
One-way flight from Philadelphia to Charleston
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 14% potential increase in price ($53 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($9 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in December 2025
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Philadelphia to Charleston.
Price to beat on a one-way flight from Philadelphia to Charleston.

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Philadelphia 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 December 4, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Philadelphia to Charleston that are best for you.

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Philadelphia

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Charleston

Route

Depart

Return

Price

PhiladelphiaCharleston

PHL - CHS

PHLCHS

Philadelphia

Thu 1/15

6:30 am-2:36 pm

2 stops8h 06m

Charleston

Sun 1/18

3:01 pm-10:03 pm

1 stop7h 02m

$222

PhiladelphiaCharleston

PHL - CHS

PHLCHS

Philadelphia

Fri 1/16

8:43 pm-5:36 pm

2 stops20h 53m

Charleston

Sun 1/18

6:35 pm-11:50 pm

1 stop5h 15m

$223

PhiladelphiaCharleston

PHL - CHS

PHLCHS

Philadelphia

Sat 2/14

2:00 pm-10:05 pm

2 stops8h 05m

Charleston

Tue 2/17

8:15 am-4:30 pm

1 stop8h 15m

$226

PhiladelphiaCharleston

PHL - CHS

PHLCHS

Philadelphia

Thu 1/22

8:20 am-5:36 pm

1 stop9h 16m

Charleston

Sun 1/25

5:05 pm-10:03 pm

3 stops28h 58m

$235

PhiladelphiaCharleston

PHL - CHS

PHLCHS

Philadelphia

Thu 3/5

7:00 am-1:01 pm

1 stop6h 01m

Charleston

Sun 3/8

10:33 am-12:27 pm

Nonstop1h 54m

$237

PhiladelphiaCharleston

PHL - CHS

PHLCHS

Philadelphia

Thu 3/5

12:37 pm-2:35 pm

Nonstop1h 58m

Charleston

Sun 3/8

10:33 am-12:34 am

1 stop14h 01m

$241

PhiladelphiaCharleston

PHL - CHS

PHLCHS

Philadelphia

Thu 5/28

3:15 pm-8:20 pm

1 stop5h 05m

Charleston

Mon 6/1

5:30 pm-11:01 pm

1 stop5h 31m

$271

PhiladelphiaCharleston

PHL - CHS

PHLCHS

Philadelphia

Fri 5/29

10:00 am-3:45 pm

1 stop5h 45m

Charleston

Mon 6/1

5:30 pm-11:01 pm

1 stop5h 31m

$271

PhiladelphiaCharleston

PHL - CHS

PHLCHS

Philadelphia

Wed 1/7

8:54 pm-5:36 pm

1 stop20h 42m

$76

PhiladelphiaCharleston

PHL - CHS

PHLCHS

Philadelphia

Tue 3/3

1:50 pm-7:10 pm

1 stop5h 20m

$81

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Compare providers for flights from Philadelphia 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 Philadelphia to Charleston in December.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
PricelinePrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
CheapflightsfaresPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 stars
JustAirTicketPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*1 star
CheapOairPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust 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 Philadelphia-Charleston flights, users find the pricing of CheapOair to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. CheapOair Users can find the same prices on Philadelphia-Charleston flight deals on Cheapflights vs. CheapOair >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Philadelphia-Charleston flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Philadelphia-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 Philadelphia-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 Philadelphia to Charleston

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Charleston from Philadelphia with our price prediction graph.
Estimated round-trip price
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Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight from Philadelphia to Charleston

How far ahead should I book a flight from Philadelphia to Charleston?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Philadelphia to Charleston. Price data was last updated on November 28, 2025.

The best time to book flights from Philadelphia to Charleston is 76 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 Philadelphia to Charleston?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Philadelphia to Charleston (average of $33). Flying from Philadelphia to Charleston in July is currently the most expensive (average of $78). 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 PHL to CHS?

Find hourly flight availability from Philadelphia 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 December 4, 2025.

It’s typically best to fly out from Philadelphia to Charleston at noon. Doing so could potentially save you 23% on the flight price compared to flying in the evening, which is usually more expensive.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Philadelphia to Charleston?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Philadelphia to Charleston. Price data was last updated on November 29, 2025.

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

The best insider tips for Philadelphia to Charleston flights

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Cheapflights partnered with top experts to bring you the best recommendations for your Philadelphia to Charleston trip
Airports
PHL

For a quick check-in, verify your airline’s terminal before arriving. Terminals are spread out, and only some are connected by indoor walkways.

CHS

Use rideshare services for convenient transport from CHS. They are more frequent and reliable than taxis, which may need to be called.

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Expert on CHS

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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 December 4, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Delta, United Airlines, and American Airlines from Philadelphia to Charleston. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.9

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jim,Nov 2025

AVL - ATL

The exit row seats without a seat in front are great for leg room but don’t have a fold out entertainment console so you’re forced to use the screen several feet in front of you (there is, at least, a remote). Best to bring a tablet loaded with entertainment or a book.

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.9

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jim,Nov 2025

AVL - ATL

The exit row seats without a seat in front are great for leg room but don’t have a fold out entertainment console so you’re forced to use the screen several feet in front of you (there is, at least, a remote). Best to bring a tablet loaded with entertainment or a book.

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.9

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jim,Nov 2025

AVL - ATL

The exit row seats without a seat in front are great for leg room but don’t have a fold out entertainment console so you’re forced to use the screen several feet in front of you (there is, at least, a remote). Best to bring a tablet loaded with entertainment or a book.

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.9

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jim,Nov 2025

AVL - ATL

The exit row seats without a seat in front are great for leg room but don’t have a fold out entertainment console so you’re forced to use the screen several feet in front of you (there is, at least, a remote). Best to bring a tablet loaded with entertainment or a book.

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.9

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jim,Nov 2025

AVL - ATL

The exit row seats without a seat in front are great for leg room but don’t have a fold out entertainment console so you’re forced to use the screen several feet in front of you (there is, at least, a remote). Best to bring a tablet loaded with entertainment or a book.

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.9

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jim,Nov 2025

AVL - ATL

The exit row seats without a seat in front are great for leg room but don’t have a fold out entertainment console so you’re forced to use the screen several feet in front of you (there is, at least, a remote). Best to bring a tablet loaded with entertainment or a book.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Philadelphia 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 Philadelphia to Charleston?

    Charleston is the airport most travelers will use when flying to Charleston from Philadelphia. Booking flights from Philadelphia (PHL) to Charleston (CHS) should be relatively easy as there are 6 daily flights to Charleston from 6 different airlines. 1h 58m is how long a flight from Philadelphia to Charleston will take if you book a nonstop flight.

  • How popular is this Philadelphia to Charleston flight route?

  • How long is the flight from Philadelphia to Charleston?

    There are many flights that can get you from Philadelphia to Charleston in 7h 05m. Fly via JetBlue or Spirit Airlines to get the fastest option. The distance between Philadelphia and Charleston is about 551 mi. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both nonstop flights and flights with stops.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Philadelphia to Charleston round-trip?

    According to our current data, Spirit Airlines ($62), Frontier ($91), and American Airlines ($180) offers the cheapest pricing from Philadelphia to Charleston. These flights start at 80% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Philadelphia to Charleston one-way?

    For one-way options, check prices for Frontier. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $49. Users have also found prices from $58 and $89 on Spirit Airlines and Southwest, respectively.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Philadelphia to Charleston?

    The top 3 most reliable airlines when flying from Philadelphia to Charleston are Republic Airways (94%), PSA Airlines (89%) and Qatar Airways (79%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Philadelphia to Charleston?

    On average you can expect to pay $349 for a flight from Philadelphia to Charleston. The cheapest flight overall is $70 while the most popular route, (Philadelphia - Charleston) is currently priced at $111.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Philadelphia 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 Philadelphia to Charleston?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Philadelphia to Charleston (average of $33). Flying from Philadelphia to Charleston in July is currently the most expensive (average of $78). 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 6 airlines flying from Philadelphia to Charleston

Discover the top 6 airlines that operate flights from Philadelphia 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 December 4, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$93Average$182FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$99Average$190FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
American AirlinesCheapest$179Average$353FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$198Average$340FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$260Average$388FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$290Average$396FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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