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$89+ Cheap flights from Charleston to Philadelphia (CHS - PHL)

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 9/15. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CHS — PHL
Aug 22 — Aug 291
Sat 8/22
Sat 8/29
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Charleston to Philadelphia are usually found in September or October, booked 41 days in advance, depart on a Friday or Thursday and return on a Saturday

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Cheapest flights from Charleston to Philadelphia
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Charleston to Philadelphia. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on July 23, 2026.

This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/22. 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.
Fri 8/289:44 pm
CHS
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PHL
2 stops22h 44m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 9/19:16 pm
PHL
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CHS
1 stop11h 52m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 7/22$198
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/22. 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.
Thu 8/204:51 pm
CHS
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PHL
2 stops38h 24m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 8/265:16 pm
PHL
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CHS
1 stop15h 22m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 7/22$202
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/22. 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.
Sat 9/126:00 am
CHS
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PHL
2 stops12h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 9/145:57 pm
PHL
-
CHS
1 stop14h 41m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 7/22$204
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/21. 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.
Thu 9/109:39 pm
CHS
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PHL
1 stop21h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 9/145:28 pm
PHL
-
CHS
2 stops19h 03m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 7/21$211
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/22. 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.
Sat 8/228:56 pm
CHS
-
PHL
2 stops34h 19m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 9/19:16 pm
PHL
-
CHS
1 stop11h 52m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 7/22$213
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/22. 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 9/17:25 am
CHS
-
PHL
2 stops15h 08m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 9/28:35 am
PHL
-
CHS
1 stop6h 53m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 7/22$214
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/22. 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.
Fri 9/49:44 pm
CHS
-
PHL
2 stops22h 44m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 9/145:57 pm
PHL
-
CHS
1 stop14h 41m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 7/22$215
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/21. 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.
Thu 10/19:39 pm
CHS
-
PHL
1 stop26h 59m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 10/56:06 pm
PHL
-
CHS
1 stop18h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 7/21$216
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/22. 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.
Sat 8/228:56 pm
CHS
-
PHL
2 stops34h 19m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 8/265:16 pm
PHL
-
CHS
1 stop15h 22m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 7/22$218
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/22. 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.
Wed 8/198:56 pm
CHS
-
PHL
2 stops34h 19m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 8/245:16 pm
PHL
-
CHS
1 stop15h 22m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 7/22$219
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/22. 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 8/184:04 pm
CHS
-
PHL
2 stops15h 11m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 8/265:16 pm
PHL
-
CHS
1 stop15h 22m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 7/22$220
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/20. 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.
Thu 8/272:53 pm
CHS
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PHL
1 stop9h 06m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 8/307:00 am
PHL
-
CHS
1 stop25h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 7/20$221

Find flight deals from Charleston to Philadelphia

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Charleston (CHS) to Philadelphia (PHL). 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 July 23, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$198
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$89
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$400

Good round-trip deal

$423 or less

Good one-way deal

$268 or less
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 4% potential increase in price ($16 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($9 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Charleston to Philadelphia that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated July 23, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Charleston to Philadelphia that are best for you.

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Price

Cheapest round-trip

CharlestonPhiladelphia

CHS - PHL

CHSPHL

Charleston

Tue 8/25

1:05 pm-8:01 pm

1 stop6h 56m

Philadelphia

Sat 8/29

9:00 am-5:48 pm

1 stop8h 48m

$295
Quickest round-trip

CharlestonPhiladelphia

CHS - PHL

CHSPHL

Charleston

Thu 10/22

3:03 pm-10:43 pm

1 stop7h 40m

Philadelphia

Sun 10/25

1:00 pm-6:05 pm

1 stop5h 05m

$299

CharlestonPhiladelphia

CHS - PHL

CHSPHL

Charleston

Thu 9/3

11:30 am-5:55 pm

2 stops6h 25m

Philadelphia

Tue 9/8

7:55 am-7:15 pm

2 stops11h 20m

$321

CharlestonPhiladelphia

CHS - PHL

CHSPHL

Charleston

Thu 10/1

1:25 pm-11:50 pm

2 stops10h 25m

Philadelphia

Mon 10/5

6:25 am-4:10 pm

2 stops9h 45m

$321

CharlestonPhiladelphia

CHS - PHL

CHSPHL

Charleston

Tue 9/8

6:45 am-4:00 pm

2 stops9h 15m

Philadelphia

Tue 9/22

7:55 am-7:15 pm

2 stops11h 20m

$331

CharlestonPhiladelphia

CHS - PHL

CHSPHL

Charleston

Thu 12/10

7:55 am-2:15 pm

1 stop6h 20m

Philadelphia

Sun 12/13

5:30 am-12:45 pm

1 stop7h 15m

$344

CharlestonPhiladelphia

CHS - PHL

CHSPHL

Charleston

Thu 10/22

2:35 pm-9:50 pm

2 stops7h 15m

Philadelphia

Sat 10/24

7:15 am-4:30 pm

2 stops9h 15m

$345

CharlestonPhiladelphia

CHS - PHL

CHSPHL

Charleston

Mon 11/2

1:20 pm-11:05 pm

2 stops9h 45m

Philadelphia

Sat 11/7

11:30 am-8:05 pm

2 stops8h 35m

$350

CharlestonPhiladelphia

CHS - PHL

CHSPHL

Charleston

Tue 8/11

1:05 pm-8:01 pm

1 stop6h 56m

Philadelphia

Wed 8/19

9:12 am-5:48 pm

1 stop8h 36m

$354

CharlestonPhiladelphia

CHS - PHL

CHSPHL

Charleston

Mon 8/10

6:35 am-3:25 pm

2 stops8h 50m

Philadelphia

Mon 8/17

2:05 pm-9:25 pm

1 stop7h 20m

$364

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Compare providers for flights from Charleston to Philadelphia

Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Charleston to Philadelphia in July.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapOairPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapflightsfaresPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*1 star
CheapfaremartPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*1 star
JustAirTicketPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*1 star
Super.comPrice Accuracy-Trust 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 Charleston-Philadelphia flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Charleston-Philadelphia flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Charleston-Philadelphia flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Charleston-Philadelphia 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 Charleston-Philadelphia 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 Charleston to Philadelphia

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Philadelphia from Charleston with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Charleston to Philadelphia

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

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Charleston to Philadelphia, you should look to book at least 40 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Charleston to Philadelphia?

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Charleston to Philadelphia (average of $231). Flying from Charleston to Philadelphia in December is currently the most expensive (average of $455). 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 CHS to PHL?

Find hourly flight availability from Charleston to Philadelphia. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated July 23, 2026.

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from Charleston to Philadelphia 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 62% on airfare.

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Charleston to Philadelphia?

The best insider tips for Charleston to Philadelphia flights

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Mark Chesnut

Mark Chesnut

Expert on PHL

Mark Chesnut is a travel writer and public speaker with more than 30 years of experience. The 2019 winner of the NLGJA Excellence in Travel Writing Award, Mark is the author of the book “Prepare for Departure” and has covered air travel for multiple top consumer and trade media outlets.

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Ramsey Qubein

Ramsey Qubein

Expert on CHS

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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Reviews of airlines servicing Philadelphia

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Philadelphia. 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 Philadelphia. Reviews last updated July 23, 2026.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Delta,American Airlines, andJetBlue from Charleston to Philadelphia by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
7.8
Good
8,479 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.2

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.8

Comfort

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,May 2026

SEA - KOA

The snacks were not very good, not everyone was very friendly and professional
Delta
7.8
Good
8,479 reviews
Delta
7.8
Good
8,479 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.2

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.8

Comfort

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,May 2026

SEA - KOA

The snacks were not very good, not everyone was very friendly and professional
American Airlines
7.1
Good
11,832 reviews
Delta
7.8
Good
8,479 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.2

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.8

Comfort

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,May 2026

SEA - KOA

The snacks were not very good, not everyone was very friendly and professional
JetBlue
7.1
Good
3,020 reviews
Delta
7.8
Good
8,479 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.2

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.8

Comfort

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,May 2026

SEA - KOA

The snacks were not very good, not everyone was very friendly and professional
Frontier
5.6
Fair
2,770 reviews
Delta
7.8
Good
8,479 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.2

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.8

Comfort

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,May 2026

SEA - KOA

The snacks were not very good, not everyone was very friendly and professional

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Charleston to Philadelphia. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What airports do I use to fly from Charleston to Philadelphia?

    You will need to book a flight from Charleston to Philadelphia if you want to fly from Charleston to Philadelphia. At least 4 different airlines have flights from Charleston (CHS) to Philadelphia (PHL) on a regular basis. There are 6 flights to Philadelphia from the Charleston airport per day. If you manage to book one that is nonstop, then you can expect the flight time from CHS to PHL to be around 1h 50m.

  • How popular is this Charleston to Philadelphia flight route?

    The Charleston to Philadelphia flight path was viewed by 19 users in the past month. Keep an eye out for changes in search interest prior to high and low season.

  • How long is the flight from Charleston to Philadelphia?

    For as low as $321, JetBlue can have you in Philadelphia from Charleston in 6h 25m. The distance between Charleston and Philadelphia is about 551 mi. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both nonstop flights and flights with stops.

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

    According to our current data, Frontier ($82), Delta ($146), and JetBlue ($162) offers the cheapest pricing from Charleston to Philadelphia. Users have found that Frontier is 77% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Charleston to Philadelphia one-way?

    For one-way options, check prices for Frontier. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $50. Users have also found prices from $73 and $88 on Delta and Southwest, respectively.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Charleston to Philadelphia?

    Before booking your flight to Philadelphia from Charleston, check out the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time: Piedmont Airlines (100%), Aer Lingus (86%), Alaska Airlines( 83%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Charleston to Philadelphia?

    While on average a flight from Charleston to Philadelphia is generally $500, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $193. When looking at the most popular route, (Charleston - Philadelphia), you can expect to pay $198 for that flight.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Charleston to Philadelphia that include hotel bookings?

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Charleston to Philadelphia?

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

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Charleston to Philadelphia?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Charleston to Philadelphia 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 Charleston to Philadelphia?

    Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Charleston to Philadelphia (average of $231). Flying from Charleston to Philadelphia in December is currently the most expensive (average of $455). 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 4 airlines flying from Charleston to Philadelphia

Discover the top 4 airlines that operate flights from Charleston to Philadelphia. 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 July 23, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$82Average$159FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
DeltaCheapest$146Average$355FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
JetBlueCheapest$162Average$333FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
American AirlinesCheapest$202Average$394FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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