Charleston

$69+ Cheap flights from Washington, D.C. (WAS) to Charleston (CHS)

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WAS — CHS
Jun 6 — Jun 131
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Cheapest flights from Washington, D.C. to Charleston
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This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/6. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 6/236:55 pm
BWI
-
CHS
Nonstop1h 45m
Southwest
Tue 6/303:00 pm
CHS
-
BWI
Nonstop1h 35m
Southwest
Deal found 5/6$137
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/4. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 6/26:00 am
BWI
-
CHS
1 stop6h 10m
Delta
Tue 6/96:24 pm
CHS
-
BWI
1 stop6h 16m
Delta
Deal found 5/4$147
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/6. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 6/246:25 am
BWI
-
CHS
1 stop11h 50m
Southwest
Tue 6/306:50 pm
CHS
-
BWI
Nonstop1h 40m
Southwest
Deal found 5/6$153
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/5. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 5/264:51 pm
BWI
-
CHS
1 stop5h 01m
Delta
Tue 6/24:55 pm
CHS
-
BWI
1 stop3h 52m
Delta
Deal found 5/5$157
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/7. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 8/411:20 am
BWI
-
CHS
2 stops9h 50m
Southwest
Tue 8/118:10 am
CHS
-
BWI
Nonstop1h 30m
Southwest
Deal found 5/7$158
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/4. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 6/236:15 am
BWI
-
CHS
1 stop3h 52m
American Airlines
Tue 6/3012:58 pm
CHS
-
BWI
1 stop4h 48m
American Airlines
Deal found 5/4$159
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/7. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 9/55:40 pm
BWI
-
CHS
Nonstop1h 40m
Southwest
Wed 9/95:10 pm
CHS
-
BWI
Nonstop1h 35m
Southwest
Deal found 5/7$164
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/2. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 5/266:10 am
BWI
-
CHS
1 stop8h 50m
Southwest
Wed 5/276:40 am
CHS
-
BWI
2 stops8h 05m
Southwest
Deal found 5/2$168
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/5. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 5/235:26 pm
DCA
-
CHS
1 stop6h 33m
American Airlines
Wed 5/277:47 pm
CHS
-
DCA
Nonstop1h 33m
American Airlines
Deal found 5/5$219
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/4. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 5/308:30 am
IAD
-
CHS
Nonstop1h 46m
United Airlines
Tue 6/27:47 pm
CHS
-
IAD
Nonstop1h 42m
United Airlines
Deal found 5/4$220
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/6. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 8/86:00 pm
DCA
-
CHS
Nonstop1h 46m
American Airlines
Sat 8/156:00 am
CHS
-
DCA
Nonstop1h 33m
American Airlines
Deal found 5/6$220
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/3. 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 6/211:07 am
IAD
-
CHS
2 stops25h 43m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 6/94:04 pm
CHS
-
IAD
1 stop19h 43m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 5/3$221

Find flight deals from Washington, D.C. to Charleston

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Washington, D.C. (WAS) 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 May 7, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$137
(Southwest)

One-way from

$69
(Southwest)

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

July

Average price

$374

Good round-trip deal

$272 or less

Good one-way deal

$128 or less
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From Washington, D.C. (WAS) to Charleston
One-way flight from Washington, D.C. (WAS) to Charleston
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 10% potential increase in price ($38 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($8 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in May 2026
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Washington, D.C. (WAS) to Charleston.
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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Washington, D.C. to Charleston that are best for you.

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Fly to

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

BaltimoreCharleston

BWI - CHS

BWICHS

Baltimore/Washington

Wed 6/24

6:55 pm-8:40 pm

Nonstop1h 45m

Charleston

Tue 6/30

3:00 pm-4:35 pm

Nonstop1h 35m

$137

BaltimoreCharleston

BWI - CHS

BWICHS

Baltimore/Washington

Tue 6/2

6:00 am-12:10 pm

1 stop6h 10m

Charleston

Tue 6/9

6:24 pm-12:40 am

1 stop6h 16m

$147

BaltimoreCharleston

BWI - CHS

BWICHS

Baltimore/Washington

Mon 6/8

6:15 am-5:20 pm

1 stop11h 05m

Charleston

Wed 6/10

2:10 pm-8:10 pm

2 stops6h 00m

$195

Washington, D.C.Charleston

DCA - CHS

DCACHS

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sat 5/23

12:00 pm-8:15 pm

1 stop8h 15m

Charleston

Wed 5/27

3:40 pm-11:00 pm

1 stop7h 20m

$228

Washington, D.C.Charleston

IAD - CHS

IADCHS

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 6/29

8:25 am-10:11 am

Nonstop1h 46m

Charleston

Fri 7/3

10:00 am-11:37 am

Nonstop1h 37m

$249

Washington, D.C.Charleston

DCA - CHS

DCACHS

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Tue 5/19

6:09 am-12:12 pm

1 stop6h 03m

Charleston

Sat 5/23

4:55 pm-9:45 pm

1 stop4h 50m

$255

BaltimoreCharleston

BWI - CHS

BWICHS

Baltimore/Washington

Thu 6/11

4:05 pm-10:50 pm

1 stop6h 45m

Charleston

Tue 6/16

3:00 pm-4:35 pm

Nonstop1h 35m

$259
Quickest round-trip

BaltimoreCharleston

BWI - CHS

BWICHS

Baltimore/Washington

Tue 9/29

10:50 am-12:35 pm

Nonstop1h 45m

Charleston

Fri 10/2

11:00 am-12:25 pm

Nonstop1h 25m

$259

Washington, D.C.Charleston

IAD - CHS

IADCHS

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Thu 7/23

8:25 am-10:11 am

Nonstop1h 46m

Charleston

Wed 7/29

2:47 pm-4:33 pm

Nonstop1h 46m

$264

BaltimoreCharleston

BWI - CHS

BWICHS

Baltimore/Washington

Fri 8/21

2:18 pm-6:52 pm

1 stop4h 34m

Charleston

Tue 8/25

11:25 am-5:15 pm

1 stop5h 50m

$264

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Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Washington, D.C. to Charleston in May.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
PricelinePrice Accuracy1 starTrust 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 Washington, D.C.-Charleston flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Washington, D.C.-Charleston flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Washington, D.C.-Charleston flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Washington, D.C.-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 Washington, D.C.-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 Washington, D.C. to Charleston

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Washington, D.C. to Charleston

How far ahead should I book a flight from Washington, D.C. to Charleston?

The best time to book flights from Washington, D.C. to Charleston is 37 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 Washington, D.C. to Charleston?

Currently, July is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Washington, D.C. to Charleston (average of $51). Flying from Washington, D.C. to Charleston in December is currently the most expensive (average of $189). 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 WAS to CHS?

Find hourly flight availability from Washington, D.C. 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 May 7, 2026.

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from Washington, D.C. to Charleston is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are in the afternoon tend to be the most expensive. A flight in the evening could potentially save you up to 15% on airfare.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Washington, D.C. to Charleston?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Washington, D.C. to Charleston. Price data was last updated on May 2, 2026.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Washington, D.C. to Charleston flight should consider departing on Tuesday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Sunday afternoons flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Weekly flight availability from Washington, D.C. to Charleston

Explore weekly flight availability from Washington, D.C. to Charleston. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated May 7, 2026.

The most flights from WAS to CHS are scheduled on a Wednesday (20 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (6 on average).

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Washington, D.C. to Charleston?

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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 May 7, 2026.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Southwest,Delta, andUnited Airlines from Washington, D.C. 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.

Food

7.0

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Dominic,Mar 2026

MCO - SMF

I had to try and sleep on the floor of the Austin airport. I spent 12 hours there. The airline policies were so poor, that a near violent argument broke out between the people in front of me and the flight attendants - making for a super stressful situation at 30,000 feet. Garbage airline choice by Kayak Garbage idea to book a flight with a layover. Next time I will pay for a quality booking myself, and somehow force the company to reimburse it.

Food

7.0

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Dominic,Mar 2026

MCO - SMF

I had to try and sleep on the floor of the Austin airport. I spent 12 hours there. The airline policies were so poor, that a near violent argument broke out between the people in front of me and the flight attendants - making for a super stressful situation at 30,000 feet. Garbage airline choice by Kayak Garbage idea to book a flight with a layover. Next time I will pay for a quality booking myself, and somehow force the company to reimburse it.

Food

7.0

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Dominic,Mar 2026

MCO - SMF

I had to try and sleep on the floor of the Austin airport. I spent 12 hours there. The airline policies were so poor, that a near violent argument broke out between the people in front of me and the flight attendants - making for a super stressful situation at 30,000 feet. Garbage airline choice by Kayak Garbage idea to book a flight with a layover. Next time I will pay for a quality booking myself, and somehow force the company to reimburse it.

Food

7.0

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Dominic,Mar 2026

MCO - SMF

I had to try and sleep on the floor of the Austin airport. I spent 12 hours there. The airline policies were so poor, that a near violent argument broke out between the people in front of me and the flight attendants - making for a super stressful situation at 30,000 feet. Garbage airline choice by Kayak Garbage idea to book a flight with a layover. Next time I will pay for a quality booking myself, and somehow force the company to reimburse it.

Food

7.0

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Dominic,Mar 2026

MCO - SMF

I had to try and sleep on the floor of the Austin airport. I spent 12 hours there. The airline policies were so poor, that a near violent argument broke out between the people in front of me and the flight attendants - making for a super stressful situation at 30,000 feet. Garbage airline choice by Kayak Garbage idea to book a flight with a layover. Next time I will pay for a quality booking myself, and somehow force the company to reimburse it.

Food

7.0

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Dominic,Mar 2026

MCO - SMF

I had to try and sleep on the floor of the Austin airport. I spent 12 hours there. The airline policies were so poor, that a near violent argument broke out between the people in front of me and the flight attendants - making for a super stressful situation at 30,000 feet. Garbage airline choice by Kayak Garbage idea to book a flight with a layover. Next time I will pay for a quality booking myself, and somehow force the company to reimburse it.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Washington, D.C. to Charleston. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.
  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Charleston from Washington, D.C.?

    Charleston (CHS) is the airport you will fly into if you book a flight from Washington, D.C. to Charleston. You should not have trouble finding flights to Charleston from Washington, D.C.; the airport handles an average of 16 inbound flights from Washington, D.C. per day. You should also have plenty of airline options to choose from since 5 airlines have flights to the Charleston airport from Washington, D.C.. It is only a 10.2 mi journey from Charleston (CHS) to Charleston’s city center.

  • How long is the flight from Washington, D.C. to Charleston?

    Airlines like Southwest, Delta, and American Airlines fly from Washington, D.C. to Charleston in about 1h 45m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 4h 48m. The distance from Washington, D.C. to Charleston is about 473 mi. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Washington, D.C. to Charleston round-trip?

    Our cheapest airline available from Washington, D.C. to Charleston is Delta. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $162 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are American Airlines and United Airlines, starting at $189 and $189 round-trip. Delta is currently priced 50% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Washington, D.C. to Charleston one-way?

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $65 on Southwest. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include American Airlines from $89 and Delta from $98 one-way.

  • What are the most popular routes from Washington, D.C. to Charleston?

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Washington, D.C. to Charleston?

    The top 3 most reliable airlines when flying from Washington, D.C. to Charleston are CommutAir (100%), ANA (90%) and Air Canada (88%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Washington, D.C. to Charleston?

    On average you can expect to pay $293 for a flight from Washington, D.C. to Charleston. The cheapest flight overall is $168 while the most popular route, (Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl - Charleston) is currently priced at $137.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Washington, D.C. to Charleston that include hotel bookings?

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Washington, D.C. to Charleston?

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

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Washington, D.C. to Charleston?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Washington, D.C. 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 Washington, D.C. to Charleston?

    Currently, July is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Washington, D.C. to Charleston (average of $51). Flying from Washington, D.C. to Charleston in December is currently the most expensive (average of $189). 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 5 airlines flying from Washington, D.C. to Charleston

Discover the top 5 airlines that operate flights from Washington, D.C. 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 May 7, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$88Average$151FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
DeltaCheapest$111Average$265FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$162Average$312FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
SouthwestCheapest$181Average$344FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
United AirlinesCheapest$189Average$315FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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