How to find cheap flights to Charleston International Airport (CHS)
$2,736 is currently the cheapest price for a return flight to Charleston International Airport. For a one-way plane ticket to CHS, the lowest fare is $1,309.
Book when the time is right with Price Alerts. You'll receive an email or a notification through the app if the price of tickets to CHS goes up or down.
Lock in a bargain on tickets to Charleston, where Charleston International Airport is located, by booking early. You're more likely to secure a great deal and have a wider range of flight choices.
Expand your search for cheap flights to Charleston by clicking the 'Add nearby airports' box. This will allow you to compare prices for all the nearest airports at your destination and departure points and could help you save money.
Consider taking a flight with a stop, as indirect routes often cost less. Just uncheck the 'Direct flights' box when searching for your plane tickets to Charleston International Airport.
Best time to go to Charleston
You can typically board the cheapest flight to Charleston in May.
If your travel dates are flexible, try using the 'Whole month' tool. It'll help you find the cheapest month, and even day of the year, for flights to CHS.
June is the most popular month for flights to CHS. Visit then if you're eager to explore Charleston in full swing.
December is the quietest time of year to visit if you want a more relaxed pace. You'll generally find cheaper prices on plane tickets to Charleston then.
The weather can make or break a trip, so consider what type of conditions you enjoy travelling in. Charleston is warmest in July, with averages of between 24ºC and 32ºC.
Temperatures are at their lowest in January, when they range from 4ºC to 17ºC.
October gives you the best chance of clearer skies. With five days of rain on average, this is the driest month in Charleston.
August has the wettest weather. You can expect around 18 days of rainfall if you're heading there then.
Flying to Charleston International Airport (CHS): What you need to know
Avoid the layovers and travel to Charleston quickly. Book a direct flight to Charleston International Airport with one of these major airlines:
Alaska Airlines is the most dependable carrier. Up to 86% of its flights into this airport touch down as scheduled, making it a wise choice when reserving your CHS plane ticket.
CHS is located in the UTC-5 timezone.
Whether you're coming in late or just want the convenience of staying close by, you'll find some comfortable hotels near Charleston International Airport. Check in and relax at one of these after your flight to CHS:
Flights out of Charleston International Airport land as scheduled 79% of the time. This percentage highlights the airport's performance when it comes to punctuality.
Charleston International Airport is located in Charleston, South Carolina, the United States.
Getting to central Charleston from Charleston International Airport (CHS)
CHS is about 19 kilometres from central Charleston.
You'll reach the centre in around 25 minutes if you're catching a taxi or a ride-share after your flight to CHS.
The ride on public transport takes about 50 minutes.
A good hotel can make all the difference. Settle in at one of these guest-approved stays in Charleston:
Charleston highlights
Jump off your flight to Charleston and go straight to these must-visit attractions:
International African American Museum: Around 0.80 kilometres northeast of the city centre, this landmark is a classic place to start your sightseeing in the city.
Mrs. Whaley’s Garden: Take a breather here while exploring Charleston. You'll find this park roughly 2 kilometres south of the centre.
Charleston City Market: Hit up this landmark next. About 0.32 kilometres southeast of the city centre, it's well worth stopping by for the full Charleston experience.
How to get to Summerville from Charleston International Airport (CHS)
The nearby city of Summerville is about 24 kilometres from CHS. Heading into the centre by taxi or ride-share should take around 30 minutes.
Allow for a travel time of 4 hours 25 minutes or so when making your way to Summerville on public transport.
Travelling from Charleston International Airport (CHS) to Goose Creek
If Goose Creek is on your radar, it's about 10 kilometres from Charleston International Airport.
Explore more of the United States
The United States has plenty more ways to surprise you. Continue on to Charlotte, located about 274 kilometres north of Charleston. Bechtler Museum of Modern Art, Discovery Place and NASCAR Hall of Fame should be on your to-do list. Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) is the city's nearest major airport.
Fayetteville is another place that's too good to skip while you're in the United States. You'll find it around 257 kilometres northeast of Charleston. Airborne and Special Operations Museum, Fayetteville Transportation Museum and David McCune International Art Gallery rank among the top sights.
Or head to Savannah, roughly 137 kilometres southwest of Charleston. Savannah Historic District, Savannah River and Forsyth Park are among the many reasons to visit.
