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$48+ Cheap flights from Washington, D.C. (WAS) to Charleston (CHS)

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WAS — CHS
May 5 — May 121
Mon 5/5
Mon 5/12
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap 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 April 30, 2025.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$101
(Booking.com)

One-way from

$48
(FlightHub)

Popular in

May

Cheapest in

July

Average price

$345

Good round-trip deal

$238 or less

Good one-way deal

$122 or less
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Explore the most affordable flight options available from Washington, D.C. to Charleston. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on April 30, 2025.

This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 5/301:00 pmBWI - CHS
Nonstop1h 35mSpirit Airlines
Mon 6/23:35 pmCHS - BWI
Nonstop1h 29mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 4/29$101
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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.
Mon 7/74:45 pmBWI - CHS
1 stop5h 12mDelta
Mon 7/146:23 pmCHS - BWI
1 stop6h 20mDelta
Deal found 4/29$181
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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 5/286:35 pmBWI - CHS
Nonstop1h 40mSouthwest
Fri 5/305:00 pmCHS - BWI
Nonstop1h 35mSouthwest
Deal found 4/29$189
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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.
Thu 6/510:13 pmIAD - CHS
Nonstop1h 44mUnited Airlines
Mon 6/95:50 amCHS - IAD
Nonstop1h 38mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/28$194
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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.
Wed 5/144:59 pmDCA - CHS
Nonstop1h 48mAmerican Airlines
Sat 5/175:20 pmCHS - DCA
Nonstop1h 39mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/29$199
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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.
Thu 5/296:00 amIAD - CHS
1 stop3h 40mDelta
Mon 6/28:03 pmCHS - IAD
1 stop4h 25mDelta
Deal found 4/29$200
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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.
Wed 5/2812:10 pmDCA - CHS
1 stop3h 44mDelta
Wed 6/42:38 pmCHS - DCA
1 stop3h 44mDelta
Deal found 4/28$200
This JetBlue deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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 JetBlue is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 6/1811:30 amDCA - CHS
1 stop8h 20mJetBlue
Mon 6/239:30 amCHS - DCA
1 stop6h 42mJetBlue
Deal found 4/29$203
This Vliegwinkel deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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 Vliegwinkel is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 5/248:00 pmDCA - CHS
Nonstop2h 05mAlaska Airlines
Sun 5/256:25 amCHS - DCA
Nonstop1h 35mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 4/29$233
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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 5/283:50 pmDCA - CHS
1 stop5h 55mSouthwest
Wed 6/46:30 amCHS - DCA
2 stops6h 10mSouthwest
Deal found 4/28$236
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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.
Thu 5/225:00 amBWI - CHS
1 stop3h 24mAmerican Airlines
Tue 5/276:34 amCHS - BWI
1 stop3h 22mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/29$241
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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 5/248:06 pmIAD - CHS
1 stop4h 09mAmerican Airlines
Tue 5/278:43 pmCHS - IAD
1 stop3h 19mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/29$251

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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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Washington, D.C.

Fly to

Charleston

Route

Depart

Return

Price

BaltimoreCharleston

BWI - CHS

BWICHS

Baltimore/Washington

Fri 5/30

1:00 pm-2:35 pm

Nonstop1h 35m

Charleston

Mon 6/2

3:35 pm-5:04 pm

Nonstop1h 29m

$101

BaltimoreCharleston

BWI - CHS

BWICHS

Baltimore/Washington

Fri 6/6

7:44 pm-11:44 pm

1 stop4h 00m

Charleston

Mon 6/9

6:16 pm-10:43 pm

1 stop4h 27m

$181

BaltimoreCharleston

BWI - CHS

BWICHS

Baltimore/Washington

Wed 5/28

6:35 pm-8:15 pm

Nonstop1h 40m

Charleston

Fri 5/30

5:00 pm-6:35 pm

Nonstop1h 35m

$189

Washington, D.C.Charleston

IAD - CHS

IADCHS

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Thu 6/5

10:13 pm-11:57 pm

Nonstop1h 44m

Charleston

Mon 6/9

5:50 am-7:28 am

Nonstop1h 38m

$194

Washington, D.C.Charleston

DCA - CHS

DCACHS

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Wed 5/14

4:59 pm-6:47 pm

Nonstop1h 48m

Charleston

Sat 5/17

5:20 pm-6:59 pm

Nonstop1h 39m

$199

Washington, D.C.Charleston

IAD - CHS

IADCHS

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Thu 5/29

6:00 am-9:40 am

1 stop3h 40m

Charleston

Mon 6/2

8:03 pm-12:28 am

1 stop4h 25m

$200

Washington, D.C.Charleston

DCA - CHS

DCACHS

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Wed 5/28

12:10 pm-3:54 pm

1 stop3h 44m

Charleston

Wed 6/4

2:38 pm-6:22 pm

1 stop3h 44m

$200

Washington, D.C.Charleston

DCA - CHS

DCACHS

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Wed 6/18

11:30 am-7:50 pm

1 stop8h 20m

Charleston

Mon 6/23

9:30 am-4:12 pm

1 stop6h 42m

$203

Washington, D.C.Charleston

DCA - CHS

DCACHS

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sat 5/24

8:00 pm-10:05 pm

Nonstop2h 05m

Charleston

Sun 5/25

6:25 am-8:00 am

Nonstop1h 35m

$233

Washington, D.C.Charleston

DCA - CHS

DCACHS

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Wed 5/28

3:50 pm-9:45 pm

1 stop5h 55m

Charleston

Wed 6/4

6:30 am-12:40 pm

2 stops6h 10m

$236

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ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 stars
eDreamsPrice 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 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 eDreams the most. eDreams 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.

The best insider tips for Washington, D.C. to Charleston flights

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Cheapflights partnered with top experts to bring you the best recommendations for your Washington, D.C. to Charleston trip
Airports
IAD

Expect long security queues at IAD, especially in the afternoon. Plan extra time to navigate between terminals using the Aerotrain or people movers.

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CHS

For a quick ride to downtown Charleston, rideshare services are recommended over taxis. They're more frequent and offer in-app trip tracking.

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An avid traveler and aviation expert who has visited 173 countries, all 50 states and seven continents, Ramsey Qubein flies nearly 400,000 miles a year. As a North Carolina-based freelance journalist for publications including Conde Nast Traveler, Forbes, USA Today and Bloomberg among others, he explores the latest trends in aviation, hospitality, cruises and business.

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Best time to book a flight from Washington, D.C. to Charleston

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Charleston from Washington, D.C. with our price prediction graph.
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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?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Washington, D.C. to Charleston. Price data was last updated on April 25, 2025.

The best time to book flights from Washington, D.C. to Charleston is 60 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, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Washington, D.C. to Charleston (average of $217). Flying from Washington, D.C. to Charleston in March is currently the most expensive (average of $335). 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 April 30, 2025.

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 at noon tend to be the most expensive. A flight in the morning could potentially save you up to 7% 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 March 30, 2025.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Washington, D.C. to Charleston flight should consider departing on Monday afternoons 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.

Rainfall in Charleston by month

Plan your trip to Charleston by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Charleston ranges from 2.4 - 7.2 inches per month. August is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 7.2 in. November is typically the driest time to visit Charleston when rainfall is around 2.4 in.

Temperature in Charleston by month

Plan your trip to Charleston by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Charleston, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 82.4 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 48.2 F).

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 April 30, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Alaska Airlines, Southwest and Delta from Washington, D.C. to Charleston by reading reviews from past customers. 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.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,961 reviews

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,961 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,961 reviews

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,295 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,961 reviews

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,936 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,961 reviews

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,563 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,961 reviews

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,696 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,961 reviews

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

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 8 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.

  • 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 Spirit Airlines. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $101 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Delta and Southwest, starting at $181 and $189 round-trip. Spirit Airlines is currently priced 67% 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 $48 on Spirit Airlines. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Delta from $91 and Southwest from $105 one-way.

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

    The most popular route from Washington, D.C. to Charleston is Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl - Charleston. You may also consider Washington, D.C. Reagan-National - Charleston or Baltimore/Washington - 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 ANA (93%), Air Canada (89%) and Copa Airlines (87%).

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

    On average you can expect to pay $314 for a flight from Washington, D.C. to Charleston. The cheapest flight overall is $119 while the most popular route, (Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl - Charleston) is currently priced at $189.

  • 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, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Washington, D.C. to Charleston (average of $217). Flying from Washington, D.C. to Charleston in March is currently the most expensive (average of $335). 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 April 30, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$97Average$152FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
DeltaCheapest$162Average$324FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$166Average$367FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$179Average$313FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$224Average$370FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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