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Among airlines operating Albany to Charleston flights:

• Breeze Airways: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

Only Breeze Airways operates flights between Albany and Charleston.

Flights from Albany to Charleston usually depart from Albany Intl (ALB) and arrive at Charleston (CHS).

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• Breeze Airways: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route and airline, so travelers should check the fare details before booking.

Two cabin classes are available on flights from Albany to Charleston:

• Economy Class
• Premium Economy Class

On this route, nonstop flights are cheaper than layover options on average. Nonstop fares average $208 round-trip, compared to $272 via a layover through Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW).

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $40–$100 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Airbus A220-300 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Breeze Airways and JetBlue. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 737 MAX 8 variants.

One-stop flights from Albany to Charleston most commonly connect through:

• Baltimore/Washington (BWI) - 52% of one-stop connections
• Charlotte Douglas (CLT) - 11% of one-stop connections
• Washington, D.C. Reagan-National (DCA) - 9% of one-stop connections
• Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl (IAD) - 8% of one-stop connections

Baltimore/Washington (BWI) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 38% on the Albany to Charleston route. Thursday is the cheapest departure day at $211 round-trip on average, while Saturday is the most expensive at $340, a difference of $129. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Albany to Charleston:

• Earliest: departs at 8:18 pm and lands at 10:56 pm
• Latest: departs at 8:18 pm and lands at 10:56 pm.

The flight takes about 2h 38m.

Last-minute fares on this route - booked within 2 weeks of departure - run 18% above the route average of $264. Book 17 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A nonstop flight from Albany to Charleston takes 2h 38m, covering 760 miles.

No, a passport is not required for this domestic route, but you will need a real ID-compliant driver's license, a state ID, or another TSA-accepted form of identification.

One-way fares from Albany to Charleston are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $174, which is 23% below the typical average for this route.

Flying via Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl (IAD) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 4h 12m, compared with 4h 21m via Baltimore/Washington (BWI) and 4h 22m via New York LaGuardia (LGA).

Charleston Airport (CHS) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $31 for economy cars. Top options include:
• Budget
• Alamo
• Economy Rent a Car
• Avis
• Thrifty

Round-trip flights from Albany to Charleston range from $193 to $367, with an average of $264 over the past 12 months. Anything below $193 counts as a good deal.