Cheap flights from Philadelphia to Charleston (PHL - CHS) from $30

This is the cheapest one-way flight price, found on 9/28. Prices may vary by date and flight preferences.
PHL — CHS
Oct 3 — Oct 101

The best prices from Philadelphia to Charleston are usually found in August or September, booked 33 days in advance, depart on a Monday or Wednesday and return on a Friday

How to find the cheapest flight from Philadelphia (PHL) to Charleston (CHS)

All the information you need to plan the best PHL to CHS flight in 2023: compare Philadelphia to Charleston flight prices with the expected peak season, weather and rainfall in Charleston.

Popular in

November

Cheapest in

August

Round-trip from

$234

One-way from

$54
High demand for flights, 23% potential price rise
Best time to find cheap flights, 40% potential price drop
From Philadelphia to Charleston
One-way flight from Philadelphia to Charleston

PHL - CHS

Price

$234 - $407

CHS

Temperature

48.2 - 82.4 °F

CHS

Rainfall

2.4 - 7.2 inches

What is the cheapest day to fly round-trip from Philadelphia to Charleston?

Leaving on a Sunday is a viable option for saving on travel. Heavily demanded days of the week can typically drive up the prices you see. Booking your travel for a less competitive day can save up to 34% on the overall cost on flights from Philadelphia to Charleston.

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

Users have found that booking a flight from Philadelphia to Charleston at least 33 days early can save you up to 11% on average compared to booking a flight this week. If booking 33 days before your flight isn’t an option for you, users have found flights from Philadelphia to Charleston for as little as $355 when booking for a departure date within the next two weeks. You can also check prices now. Some users have found airline tickets as low as $379 for flights departing within the next 3 days.

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

Our data shows that August tends to be the cheapest month to fly to Charleston from Philadelphia. Users have commonly found prices around $374 for the month, but tickets can be as low as $88. Due to multiple factors, prepare for potentially higher prices in November.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Philadelphia to Charleston (PHL - CHS)?

It’s typically best to fly out from Philadelphia to Charleston in the afternoon. Doing so could potentially save you 52% on the flight price compared to flying in the morning, which is usually more expensive.

Cheap American Airlines flights from Philadelphia to Charleston

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Cheap Spirit Airlines flights from Philadelphia to Charleston

Browse through some of the cheapest Spirit Airlines flights traveling from Philadelphia to Charleston. Deals frequently update to provide users with more options.

Cheap Philadelphia to Charleston flights in September & October 2023

The best prices found for PHL to CHS flights for September, October
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One-way flights to Charleston from Philadelphia

The cheapest one-way flights from Philadelphia to Charleston
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Nonstop1h 59m

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Nonstop1h 54m

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Nonstop1h 51m

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Nonstop1h 59m

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Nonstop1h 59m

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Nonstop1h 55m

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Nonstop1h 47m

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Nonstop1h 59m

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Nonstop1h 59m

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Nonstop1h 52m

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Nonstop1h 59m

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Nonstop1h 52m

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Reviews of airlines servicing Charleston

Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Philadelphia to Charleston, such as American Airlines, Spirit Airlines and Frontier. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
7.9
Good
3,023 reviews

Entertainment

7.8

Boarding

8.0

Food

7.2

Overall

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 10

Although I adhered to 17.7 lbs for carry-on and complied with dimensions of personal item for ITA, I felt very restricted compared to other travelers.

Delta
7.9
Good
3,023 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
3,023 reviews

Entertainment

7.8

Boarding

8.0

Food

7.2

Overall

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 10

Although I adhered to 17.7 lbs for carry-on and complied with dimensions of personal item for ITA, I felt very restricted compared to other travelers.

United Airlines
7.4
Good
1,890 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
3,023 reviews

Entertainment

7.8

Boarding

8.0

Food

7.2

Overall

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 10

Although I adhered to 17.7 lbs for carry-on and complied with dimensions of personal item for ITA, I felt very restricted compared to other travelers.

American Airlines
7.2
Good
2,635 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
3,023 reviews

Entertainment

7.8

Boarding

8.0

Food

7.2

Overall

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 10

Although I adhered to 17.7 lbs for carry-on and complied with dimensions of personal item for ITA, I felt very restricted compared to other travelers.

Spirit Airlines
6.3
Okay
1,483 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
3,023 reviews

Entertainment

7.8

Boarding

8.0

Food

7.2

Overall

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 10

Although I adhered to 17.7 lbs for carry-on and complied with dimensions of personal item for ITA, I felt very restricted compared to other travelers.

Frontier
5.8
Fair
762 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
3,023 reviews

Entertainment

7.8

Boarding

8.0

Food

7.2

Overall

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 10

Although I adhered to 17.7 lbs for carry-on and complied with dimensions of personal item for ITA, I felt very restricted compared to other travelers.

Related info for your journey

Useful info, stats and facts about Philadelphia to Charleston flights.

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 3 daily flights to Charleston from 5 different airlines. 1h 50m is how long a flight from Philadelphia to Charleston will take if you book a nonstop flight.

Can I find flights from Philadelphia to Charleston for under $100 on Cheapflights?

Yes, there are multiple flights from Philadelphia to Charleston for under $100. The cheapest flight booked recently is on Spirit Airlines for just $39, but on average you can expect to pay $59.

Are there nonstop flights from Philadelphia to Charleston for under $100 on Cheapflights?

Cheapflights has at least 20 direct flights from Philadelphia to Charleston under $100. A good price for a nonstop flight from Philadelphia to Charleston is less than $68.

Are there last-minute flights available from Philadelphia to Charleston for under $100?

There are currently 20+ open flights from Philadelphia to Charleston within the next 7 days for less than $100.

What days are nonstop flights available from Philadelphia to Charleston?

Nonstop flights can be found on the following days: Sunday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday.

How popular is this Philadelphia to Charleston flight route?

How many flights depart from Philadelphia to Charleston on average per day?

Travelers can expect 7 flights from Philadelphia to Charleston on average per day.
Afternoon (Noon - 6pm) - 43% of flight departures
Evening (6pm - Midnight) - 57% of flight departures

How long is the flight from Philadelphia to Charleston?

There are many flights that can get you from Philadelphia to Charleston in 1h 54m. Fly via Spirit Airlines or Frontier to get the fastest option. The distance between Philadelphia and Charleston is about 553 mi. Most flights are nonstop.

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

According to our current data, Spirit Airlines ($39), and Frontier ($43) offers the cheapest pricing from Philadelphia to Charleston. These flights start at 89% 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 Spirit Airlines. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $30. Users have also found prices from $34 and $89 on Frontier and Delta, respectively.

What are the most popular airlines that fly from Philadelphia to Charleston?

What are the most reliable airlines from Philadelphia to Charleston?

The top 3 most reliable airlines when flying from Philadelphia to Charleston are American Airlines (70%), British Airways (63%) and Spirit Airlines (63%).

What are the cheapest flights from Philadelphia to Charleston?

On average you can expect to pay $148 for a flight from Philadelphia to Charleston. The cheapest flight overall is $20 while the most popular route, (Philadelphia - Charleston) is currently priced at $39.

What does PHL to CHS mean?

PHL and CHS are unique codes to identify airports used in the aviation industry. They are defined by IATA (International Air Transport Association) and are commonly called IATA codes. PHL to CHS refers to a flight route from Philadelphia Airport to Charleston Airport.

Alternative routes for Philadelphia to Charleston

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Top 5 airlines flying from Philadelphia to Charleston

The chart below displays the airlines Cheapflights users traveling from Philadelphia to Charleston choose most often. Cheapest and average prices are based on aggregated data from the past 12 months.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$42Average$118FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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Spirit AirlinesCheapest$52Average$127FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
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American AirlinesCheapest$143Average$381FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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United AirlinesCheapest$195Average$324FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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DeltaCheapest$214Average$386FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Hourly flight availability from Philadelphia to Charleston

See what time of day planes typically take off from Philadelphia to Charleston
1%of flight departuresEarly morningMidnight to 6 am
12%of flight departuresMorning6 am to noon
37%of flight departuresAfternoonNoon to 6 pm
50%of flight departuresEvening6 pm to midnight
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Weekly flight availability from Philadelphia to Charleston

See how many times per day planes take to the skies headed from Philadelphia to Charleston
Sunday4daily flights
Monday4daily flights
Tuesday2daily flights
Wednesday2daily flights
Thursday4daily flights
Friday4daily flights
Saturday4daily flights

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