Cheap flights from Richmond to Charleston (RIC - CHS) from $39

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

The best prices from Richmond Byrd Intl to Charleston are usually found in March or August, booked 60 days in advance, depart on a Sunday or Thursday and return on a Thursday

How to find the cheapest flight from Richmond (RIC) to Charleston (CHS)

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

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

March

Round-trip from

$234

One-way from

$79
High demand for flights, 34% potential price rise
Best time to find cheap flights, 27% potential price drop
From Richmond Byrd Intl to Charleston
One-way flight from Richmond Byrd Intl to Charleston

RIC - 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 Richmond, Virginia to Charleston?

Flights from Richmond, Virginia to Charleston are found to be more expensive on Thursday. This shouldn't discourage you from searching as you can still find great deals by being flexible with your options. Use our search form to find deals on tickets to Charleston.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Richmond, Virginia to Charleston?

To save on the cost of your flight from Richmond, Virginia to Charleston, book at least 61 days before your planned departure. Booking around this time can save you about 73% on the cost of this flight compared to booking a flight leaving this week. We have found prices from $211 if you need a flight within two weeks. For flights within the next 72 hours, you can find tickets from as low as $334.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Richmond, Virginia to Charleston?

Flights from Richmond, Virginia to Charleston lean towards being more expensive in June. Prices are generally better when you fly from Richmond, Virginia to Charleston in March, with the cheapest ticket starting at $94.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Richmond, Virginia to Charleston (RIC - CHS)?

When flying from Richmond, Virginia to Charleston, the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight in the evening, which can drop the price by up to 59% versus a flight in the afternoon.

Cheap Breeze Airways flights from Richmond to Charleston

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Cheap Spirit Airlines flights from Richmond to Charleston

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Cheap Richmond to Charleston flights in September & October 2023

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Richmond to Charleston 2023 flight deals

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One-way flights to Charleston from Richmond

The cheapest one-way flights from Richmond to Charleston
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Nonstop1h 26m

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Nonstop1h 22m

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Fri 10/27

Nonstop1h 26m

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Nonstop1h 22m

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Mon 10/16

1 stop6h 30m

Charleston

Thu 10/19

1 stop6h 51m

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Tue 11/7

1 stop4h 47m

Charleston

Fri 11/10

1 stop4h 49m

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Mon 10/30

1 stop6h 07m

Charleston

Fri 11/3

Nonstop1h 22m

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Fri 10/27

2 stops22h 40m

Charleston

Fri 11/3

1 stop4h 49m

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Fri 10/27

1 stop4h 47m

Charleston

Fri 11/3

1 stop4h 49m

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Sun 11/19

1 stop13h 46m

Charleston

Fri 11/24

Nonstop1h 22m

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Mon 11/20

1 stop3h 40m

Charleston

Fri 11/24

1 stop3h 25m

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Deals found on 9/26

Reviews of airlines servicing Charleston

Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Breeze Airways, Spirit Airlines and American Airlines from Richmond to Charleston by reading reviews from past customers. In addition to providing an overall rating, users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
7.9
Good
3,023 reviews

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.8

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.0

Overall

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

La attenzione in volo e sta gentilissima e il personale molto competente.

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

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.8

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.0

Overall

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

La attenzione in volo e sta gentilissima e il personale molto competente.

Breeze Airways
7.4
Good
12 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
3,023 reviews

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.8

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.0

Overall

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

La attenzione in volo e sta gentilissima e il personale molto competente.

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

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.8

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.0

Overall

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

La attenzione in volo e sta gentilissima e il personale molto competente.

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

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.8

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.0

Overall

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

La attenzione in volo e sta gentilissima e il personale molto competente.

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

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.8

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.0

Overall

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

La attenzione in volo e sta gentilissima e il personale molto competente.

Related info for your journey

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

Can I find flights from Richmond, Virginia to Charleston for under $100 on Cheapflights?

Yes, there are multiple flights from Richmond, Virginia to Charleston for under $100. The cheapest flight booked recently is on Breeze Airways for just $74, but on average you can expect to pay $149.

Are there nonstop flights from Richmond, Virginia to Charleston for under $100 on Cheapflights?

Cheapflights has at least 3 direct flights from Richmond, Virginia to Charleston under $100. A good price for a nonstop flight from Richmond, Virginia to Charleston is less than $88.

Are there last-minute flights available from Richmond, Virginia to Charleston for under $200?

There are currently 20+ open flights from Richmond, Virginia to Charleston within the next 7 days for less than $200.

How popular is this Richmond, Virginia to Charleston flight route?

What are the cheapest airlines flying from Richmond, Virginia to Charleston round-trip?

According to our current data, Breeze Airways ($74), Spirit Airlines ($101), and American Airlines ($184) offers the cheapest pricing from Richmond, Virginia to Charleston. These flights start at 64% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Richmond, Virginia to Charleston one-way?

The cheapest airline one-way is Breeze Airways, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $39. However, be on the lookout for offers from Spirit Airlines and Delta, as they are both options that can get you from Richmond, Virginia to Charleston for a low price.

What are the most popular airlines that fly from Richmond, Virginia to Charleston?

What are the cheapest flights from Richmond, Virginia to Charleston?

Looking for the cheapest flight from Richmond, Virginia to Charleston? While on average our users pay $125, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $43. The most popular route (Richmond Byrd Intl - Charleston), is priced around $74.

What does RIC to CHS mean?

These are just IATA (International Air Transport Association) codes. They are used in aviation to identify and differentiate airports. That’s why a Richmond Byrd Intl Airport to Charleston Airport flight would often be abbreviated as a RIC to CHS flight.

Alternative routes for Richmond to Charleston

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Top 5 airlines flying from Richmond to Charleston

The chart below displays the airlines Cheapflights users traveling from Richmond to Charleston choose most often. Cheapest and average prices are based on aggregated data from the past 12 months.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Breeze AirwaysCheapest$78Average$118FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Spirit AirlinesCheapest$103Average$127FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
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United AirlinesCheapest$107Average$266FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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DeltaCheapest$135Average$226FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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American AirlinesCheapest$146Average$356FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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Hourly flight availability from Richmond to Charleston

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Weekly flight availability from Richmond to Charleston

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