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

Airlines like Spirit Airlines, Southwest, and United Airlines fly from Washington, D.C. to Charleston in about 1h 48m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 11h 02m. The distance from Washington, D.C. to Charleston is about 442 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 $186 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are American Airlines and United Airlines, starting at $189 and $193 round-trip. Delta is currently priced 41% 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 $76 on Spirit Airlines. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Delta from $109 and Southwest from $110 one-way.

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.

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).

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 cheapest flights from Washington, D.C. to Charleston?

On average you can expect to pay $333 for a flight from Washington, D.C. to Charleston. The cheapest flight overall is $123 while the most popular route, (Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl - Charleston) is currently priced at $184.

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 Copa Airlines (82%), Air Canada (81%) and ANA (79%).

What are the most popular airlines that fly from Washington, D.C. to Charleston?

American Airlines, Delta and United Airlines are the most popular airlines when flying from Washington, D.C. to Charleston.

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 14 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.

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

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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.

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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 September 16, 2025.

Thu 12/115:10 amBWI - CHS

1 stop5h 35mSpirit Airlines

Mon 12/155:40 pmCHS - BWI

1 stop6h 14mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 9/15

$152

Thu 10/307:00 pmBWI - CHS

1 stop14h 01mSpirit Airlines

Thu 11/65:40 pmCHS - BWI

1 stop6h 14mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 9/15

$172

Wed 10/154:00 pmBWI - CHS

1 stop17h 06mSpirit Airlines

Fri 10/1710:11 amCHS - BWI

1 stop6h 47mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 9/14

$178

Thu 11/65:10 amBWI - CHS

1 stop5h 35mSpirit Airlines

Sat 11/85:40 pmCHS - BWI

1 stop6h 14mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 9/14

$180

Wed 11/52:30 pmBWI - CHS

1 stop20h 15mSpirit Airlines

Fri 11/75:40 pmCHS - BWI

1 stop6h 14mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 9/14

$183

Sat 10/44:24 pmBWI - CHS

1 stop16h 13mMultiple Airlines

Mon 10/610:11 amCHS - BWI

1 stop6h 47mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 9/13

$184

Sun 9/289:38 amBWI - CHS

1 stop23h 27mSpirit Airlines

Thu 10/212:08 pmCHS - BWI

1 stop11h 17mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 9/15

$187

Wed 11/52:30 pmBWI - CHS

1 stop20h 15mSpirit Airlines

Mon 11/105:40 pmCHS - BWI

1 stop17h 45mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 9/14

$189

Thu 10/168:21 pmBWI - CHS

1 stop12h 45mSpirit Airlines

Mon 10/2010:11 amCHS - BWI

1 stop13h 21mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 9/14

$190

Mon 9/298:52 pmBWI - CHS

1 stop11h 45mMultiple Airlines

Fri 10/310:10 amCHS - BWI

1 stop6h 41mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 9/14

$191

Wed 10/18:52 pmBWI - CHS

1 stop11h 45mMultiple Airlines

Mon 10/610:11 amCHS - BWI

1 stop6h 47mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 9/13

$192

Thu 10/27:49 pmBWI - CHS

1 stop13h 16mSpirit Airlines

Mon 10/610:11 amCHS - BWI

1 stop6h 47mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 9/13

$194

Best flights from Washington, D.C. to Charleston
Discover carefully curated flight deals from Washington, D.C. to Charleston that have cost, travel time, and layovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated September 16, 2025.

Sat 10/48:16 pmBWI - CHS

1 stop12h 50mSpirit Airlines

Tue 10/77:55 pmCHS - BWI

2 stops18h 53mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 9/16

$195

Sat 2/2110:00 amDCA - CHS

1 stop8h 10mSouthwest

Thu 2/266:25 amCHS - DCA

1 stop6h 35mSouthwest

Deal found 9/15

$204

Thu 11/68:20 amIAD - CHS

Nonstop1h 48mUnited Airlines

Sat 11/82:52 pmCHS - IAD

Nonstop1h 33mUnited Airlines

Deal found 9/16

$208

Sat 11/226:55 amIAD - CHS

1 stop6h 10mDelta

Fri 11/286:00 amCHS - IAD

1 stop5h 31mDelta

Deal found 9/14

$209

Tue 10/711:19 amBWI - CHS

2 stops11h 24mMultiple Airlines

Fri 10/1010:11 amCHS - BWI

1 stop6h 47mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 9/15

$219

Fri 11/213:30 pmDCA - CHS

1 stop7h 25mSouthwest

Mon 11/246:15 amCHS - DCA

1 stop5h 00mSouthwest

Deal found 9/14

$204

Tue 10/287:05 amIAD - CHS

1 stop4h 41mDelta

Tue 11/46:00 amCHS - IAD

1 stop5h 57mDelta

Deal found 9/14

$209

Fri 9/268:15 amIAD - CHS

Nonstop1h 45mUnited Airlines

Tue 9/302:48 pmCHS - IAD

Nonstop1h 41mUnited Airlines

Deal found 9/14

$224

Sat 2/141:25 pmDCA - CHS

1 stop4h 45mSouthwest

Sat 2/216:00 amCHS - DCA

1 stop5h 00mSouthwest

Deal found 9/16

$204

Sat 11/13:33 pmIAD - CHS

1 stop4h 02mDelta

Sat 11/82:28 pmCHS - IAD

1 stop4h 58mDelta

Deal found 9/14

$209

Fri 9/268:15 amIAD - CHS

Nonstop1h 45mUnited Airlines

Wed 10/12:48 pmCHS - IAD

Nonstop1h 41mUnited Airlines

Deal found 9/16

$224

Tue 10/215:52 pmIAD - CHS

1 stop6h 07mDelta

Tue 10/286:34 pmCHS - IAD

1 stop4h 26mDelta

Deal found 9/15

$209

Sat 11/16:00 amDCA - CHS

1 stop6h 45mSouthwest

Tue 11/46:00 amCHS - DCA

1 stop6h 35mSouthwest

Deal found 9/14

$209

Wed 11/1212:11 pmIAD - CHS

1 stop4h 54mDelta

Mon 11/178:17 pmCHS - IAD

1 stop4h 01mDelta

Deal found 9/15

$209

Fri 10/243:10 pmDCA - CHS

1 stop4h 45mSouthwest

Sun 10/265:55 amCHS - DCA

1 stop6h 05mSouthwest

Deal found 9/16

$209

Sat 11/16:05 amIAD - CHS

1 stop4h 37mDelta

Tue 11/46:31 pmCHS - IAD

1 stop4h 29mDelta

Deal found 9/14

$209

Fri 12/129:05 amDCA - CHS

1 stop7h 35mSouthwest

Sun 12/146:15 amCHS - DCA

1 stop5h 00mSouthwest

Deal found 9/15

$209

Thu 12/188:50 amDCA - CHS

1 stop5h 15mDelta

Tue 12/234:04 pmCHS - DCA

1 stop4h 21mDelta

Deal found 9/14

$209

Thu 12/46:07 amDCA - CHS

1 stop6h 05mDelta

Mon 12/86:10 pmCHS - DCA

1 stop4h 44mDelta

Deal found 9/15

$209

Tue 12/167:35 pmDCA - CHS

1 stop4h 22mDelta

Thu 12/258:30 amCHS - DCA

1 stop6h 34mDelta

Deal found 9/14

$209

Tue 10/711:35 amBWI - CHS

Nonstop1h 40mSouthwest

Wed 10/83:25 pmCHS - BWI

Nonstop1h 30mSouthwest

Deal found 9/15

$255

Sat 11/16:00 amDCA - CHS

1 stop5h 49mDelta

Sat 11/84:14 pmCHS - DCA

1 stop4h 19mDelta

Deal found 9/14

$209

Tue 10/1411:35 amBWI - CHS

Nonstop1h 40mSouthwest

Sat 10/185:50 pmCHS - BWI

Nonstop1h 30mSouthwest

Deal found 9/14

$255

Tue 10/289:05 amBWI - CHS

Nonstop1h 45mSouthwest

Thu 10/3010:35 amCHS - BWI

Nonstop1h 25mSouthwest

Deal found 9/14

$255

Tue 11/46:10 pmBWI - CHS

Nonstop1h 45mSouthwest

Tue 11/117:00 amCHS - BWI

Nonstop1h 30mSouthwest

Deal found 9/16

$255

Sat 11/89:00 amIAD - CHS

1 stop4h 23mDelta

Mon 11/108:17 pmCHS - IAD

1 stop4h 01mDelta

Deal found 9/16

$242

Sat 10/116:15 pmBWI - CHS

Nonstop1h 40mSouthwest

Tue 10/143:25 pmCHS - BWI

Nonstop1h 30mSouthwest

Deal found 9/14

$255

Sat 9/276:16 pmIAD - CHS

1 stop5h 31mDelta

Mon 9/298:02 pmCHS - IAD

1 stop4h 11mDelta

Deal found 9/14

$244

Thu 11/65:40 pmBWI - CHS

Nonstop1h 50mSouthwest

Mon 11/108:10 pmCHS - BWI

Nonstop1h 30mSouthwest

Deal found 9/14

$255

Wed 9/246:00 amIAD - CHS

1 stop4h 44mDelta

Sat 10/45:35 pmCHS - IAD

1 stop5h 42mDelta

Deal found 9/15

$244

Last-minute flights from Washington, D.C. to Charleston
Discover last-minute flight deals from Washington, D.C. to Charleston. Data last updated September 16, 2025 and is based on user searches.

Sun 9/289:38 amBWI - CHS

1 stop23h 27mSpirit Airlines

Thu 10/212:08 pmCHS - BWI

1 stop11h 17mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 9/15

$187

Sun 9/289:38 amBWI - CHS

1 stop23h 27mMultiple Airlines

Wed 10/18:10 pmCHS - BWI

1 stop16h 12mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 9/15

$195

Mon 9/298:52 pmBWI - CHS

1 stop11h 45mMultiple Airlines

Fri 10/310:10 amCHS - BWI

1 stop6h 41mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 9/14

$191

Wed 10/18:52 pmBWI - CHS

1 stop11h 45mMultiple Airlines

Mon 10/610:11 amCHS - BWI

1 stop6h 47mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 9/13

$192

Wed 10/18:52 pmBWI - CHS

1 stop11h 45mMultiple Airlines

Fri 10/310:10 amCHS - BWI

1 stop6h 41mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 9/14

$196

Thu 10/27:49 pmBWI - CHS

1 stop13h 16mSpirit Airlines

Mon 10/610:11 amCHS - BWI

1 stop6h 47mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 9/13

$194

Sat 10/44:24 pmBWI - CHS

1 stop16h 13mMultiple Airlines

Mon 10/610:11 amCHS - BWI

1 stop6h 47mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 9/13

$184

Sat 10/44:24 pmBWI - CHS

1 stop16h 13mMultiple Airlines

Thu 10/910:11 amCHS - BWI

1 stop7h 05mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 9/14

$197

Wed 10/85:20 pmBWI - CHS

1 stop15h 46mSpirit Airlines

Mon 10/1310:11 amCHS - BWI

1 stop24h 50mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 9/14

$183

Wed 10/154:00 pmBWI - CHS

1 stop17h 06mSpirit Airlines

Fri 10/1710:11 amCHS - BWI

1 stop6h 47mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 9/14

$178

Thu 10/168:21 pmBWI - CHS

1 stop12h 45mSpirit Airlines

Mon 10/2010:11 amCHS - BWI

1 stop13h 21mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 9/14

$190

Thu 10/307:00 pmBWI - CHS

1 stop14h 01mSpirit Airlines

Thu 11/65:40 pmCHS - BWI

1 stop6h 14mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 9/15

$172

One-way flights from Washington, D.C. to Charleston
Search for one-way flight options from Washington, D.C. to Charleston. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated September 16, 2025.

Mon 11/175:10 amBWI - CHS

1 stop5h 35mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 9/14

$76

Sun 11/93:50 pmBWI - CHS

1 stop18h 49mAvelo Airlines

Deal found 9/14

$80

Sat 10/118:17 pmBWI - CHS

1 stop12h 49mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 9/15

$84

Sat 10/188:17 pmBWI - CHS

1 stop12h 49mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 9/13

$85

Sat 10/258:17 pmBWI - CHS

1 stop12h 49mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 9/14

$91

Wed 10/154:00 pmBWI - CHS

1 stop17h 06mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 9/14

$92

Sun 10/58:21 pmBWI - CHS

1 stop12h 45mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 9/15

$93

Thu 11/135:10 amBWI - CHS

1 stop5h 35mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 9/14

$95

Wed 10/225:20 pmBWI - CHS

1 stop15h 46mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 9/14

$96

Thu 10/168:21 pmBWI - CHS

1 stop12h 45mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 9/14

$98

Mon 11/246:00 amIAD - CHS

1 stop4h 41mDelta

Deal found 9/14

$109

Thu 12/2510:17 amDCA - CHS

1 stop4h 52mDelta

Deal found 9/14

$109

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BWI - CHS

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Baltimore/Washington

Sat 10/4

8:16 pm-9:06 am

1 stop12h 50m

Charleston

Tue 10/7

7:55 pm-2:48 pm

2 stops18h 53m

$195

Washington, D.C.Charleston

DCA - CHS

DCACHS

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sat 2/21

10:00 am-6:10 pm

1 stop8h 10m

Charleston

Thu 2/26

6:25 am-1:00 pm

1 stop6h 35m

$204

Washington, D.C.Charleston

DCA - CHS

DCACHS

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Fri 11/21

3:30 pm-10:55 pm

1 stop7h 25m

Charleston

Mon 11/24

6:15 am-11:15 am

1 stop5h 00m

$204

Washington, D.C.Charleston

DCA - CHS

DCACHS

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sat 2/14

1:25 pm-6:10 pm

1 stop4h 45m

Charleston

Sat 2/21

6:00 am-11:00 am

1 stop5h 00m

$204

Washington, D.C.Charleston

IAD - CHS

IADCHS

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Thu 11/6

8:20 am-10:08 am

Nonstop1h 48m

Charleston

Sat 11/8

2:52 pm-4:25 pm

Nonstop1h 33m

$208

Washington, D.C.Charleston

IAD - CHS

IADCHS

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sat 11/22

6:55 am-1:05 pm

1 stop6h 10m

Charleston

Fri 11/28

6:00 am-11:31 am

1 stop5h 31m

$209

Washington, D.C.Charleston

IAD - CHS

IADCHS

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 10/28

7:05 am-11:46 am

1 stop4h 41m

Charleston

Tue 11/4

6:00 am-11:57 am

1 stop5h 57m

$209

Washington, D.C.Charleston

IAD - CHS

IADCHS

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sat 11/1

3:33 pm-7:35 pm

1 stop4h 02m

Charleston

Sat 11/8

2:28 pm-7:26 pm

1 stop4h 58m

$209

Washington, D.C.Charleston

IAD - CHS

IADCHS

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 10/21

5:52 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop6h 07m

Charleston

Tue 10/28

6:34 pm-11:00 pm

1 stop4h 26m

$209

Washington, D.C.Charleston

DCA - CHS

DCACHS

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sat 11/1

6:00 am-12:45 pm

1 stop6h 45m

Charleston

Tue 11/4

6:00 am-12:35 pm

1 stop6h 35m

$209

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

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 and evening. Plan extra time for check-in and security.

CHS

For a quick ride to downtown Charleston, rideshare services are more convenient than taxis or buses.

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Expert on IAD and CHS

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?

The best time to book flights from Washington, D.C. to Charleston is 68 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?

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 evening could potentially save you up to 14% on airfare.

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

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. Thursday at noon 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

The most flights from WAS to CHS are scheduled on a Monday (18 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (6 on average).

Reviews of airlines servicing Charleston

Read reviews from past customers who have flown Southwest, Delta, and United 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.

Southwest

8.0

Very good

4,242 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0

Mediocre

Mike,Aug 2025

OKC - AUS

AC was not adequate, even on a night flight. WiFi subpar even for the airlines

Southwest

8.0

Very good

4,242 reviews

Southwest

8.0

Very good

4,242 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0

Mediocre

Mike,Aug 2025

OKC - AUS

AC was not adequate, even on a night flight. WiFi subpar even for the airlines

Delta

8.0

Very good

7,957 reviews

Southwest

8.0

Very good

4,242 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0

Mediocre

Mike,Aug 2025

OKC - AUS

AC was not adequate, even on a night flight. WiFi subpar even for the airlines

United Airlines

7.4

Good

8,924 reviews

Southwest

8.0

Very good

4,242 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0

Mediocre

Mike,Aug 2025

OKC - AUS

AC was not adequate, even on a night flight. WiFi subpar even for the airlines

American Airlines

7.2

Good

10,000 reviews

Southwest

8.0

Very good

4,242 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0

Mediocre

Mike,Aug 2025

OKC - AUS

AC was not adequate, even on a night flight. WiFi subpar even for the airlines

Spirit Airlines

6.3

Okay

8,019 reviews

Southwest

8.0

Very good

4,242 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0

Mediocre

Mike,Aug 2025

OKC - AUS

AC was not adequate, even on a night flight. WiFi subpar even for the airlines

Related info for your journey

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 14 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 Spirit Airlines, Southwest, and United Airlines fly from Washington, D.C. to Charleston in about 1h 48m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 11h 02m. The distance from Washington, D.C. to Charleston is about 442 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 $186 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are American Airlines and United Airlines, starting at $189 and $193 round-trip. Delta is currently priced 41% 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 $76 on Spirit Airlines. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Delta from $109 and Southwest from $110 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 Copa Airlines (82%), Air Canada (81%) and ANA (79%).
What are the cheapest flights from Washington, D.C. to Charleston?
On average you can expect to pay $333 for a flight from Washington, D.C. to Charleston. The cheapest flight overall is $123 while the most popular route, (Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl - Charleston) is currently priced at $184.
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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

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
Spirit Airlines	Cheapest$98	Average$150	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time65%
Delta	Cheapest$122	Average$275	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A
American Airlines	Cheapest$189	Average$369	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time71%
United Airlines	Cheapest$193	Average$330	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%
Southwest	Cheapest$212	Average$351	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time63%

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$76+ Cheap flights from Washington, D.C. (WAS) to Charleston (CHS)

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