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Cheapest round-trip
$97
Typical prices: $195-$373
Breeze Airways
Tue 12/4Tue 12/11
ALB - CHS • Non-stop
Cheapest one-way
$74
Typical prices: $158-$339
Breeze Airways
Tue 12/25
ALB - CHS • Non-stop
Nonstop flights
2 days a week
You can fly direct with Breeze Airways. Average duration is 2h 34m
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When to book
17 weeks
in advance
Our data shows that travelers who book at least 17 weeks in advance save around 55% compared to booking last minute.
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January
Cheapest • 58% price drop
April
Most popular
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Top layover airports
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW)
Cheapest • Avg $272 (round-trip)
Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl (IAD)
Shortest trip • 4h 15m (one-way)
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Cheap Flights from Albany to Charleston (ALB-CHS)

 
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Recent round-trip flight deals from Albany to Charleston

Fri, Dec 4 - Fri, Dec 11
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8:18 pm - 10:56 pmALB  Albany Intl-CHS Charleston
2h 38mnonstop
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5:28 pm - 7:38 pmCHS  Charleston-ALB Albany Intl
2h 10mnonstop
$97Breeze Airways
Fri, Dec 4 - Mon, Dec 7
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8:18 pm - 10:56 pmALB  Albany Intl-CHS Charleston
2h 38mnonstop
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5:28 pm - 7:38 pmCHS  Charleston-ALB Albany Intl
2h 10mnonstop
$108Breeze Airways
Thu, Jan 28 - Sun, Jan 31
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11:05 am - 7:58 amALB  Albany Intl-CHS Charleston
20h 53m1 stop Orlando Sanford Intl
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8:10 am - 10:20 amCHS  Charleston-ALB Albany Intl
2h 10mnonstop
$201Multiple Airlines
Thu, Jan 28 - Sun, Jan 31
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4:57 pm - 7:58 amALB  Albany Intl-CHS Charleston
15h 01m2 stops Raleigh-Durham Orlando
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8:10 am - 10:20 amCHS  Charleston-ALB Albany Intl
2h 10mnonstop
$204Multiple Airlines
Thu, Nov 26 - Thu, Dec 3
Southwest Logo
9:45 am - 3:40 pmALB  Albany Intl-CHS Charleston
5h 55m1 stop Baltimore/Washington
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7:30 am - 12:10 pmCHS  Charleston-ALB Albany Intl
4h 40m1 stop Baltimore/Washington
$295Southwest
Thu, Dec 3 - Wed, Dec 9
Delta Logo
5:40 am - 10:31 amALB  Albany Intl-CHS Charleston
4h 51m1 stop New York LaGuardia
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5:10 am - 11:20 amCHS  Charleston-ALB Albany Intl
6h 10m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
$295Delta
Mon, Nov 16 - Wed, Nov 18
Delta Logo
5:40 am - 10:31 amALB  Albany Intl-CHS Charleston
4h 51m1 stop New York LaGuardia
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11:19 am - 6:00 pmCHS  Charleston-ALB Albany Intl
6h 41m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
$295Delta
Thu, Nov 26 - Thu, Dec 3
United Airlines Logo
5:45 am - 10:06 amALB  Albany Intl-CHS Charleston
4h 21m1 stop Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
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3:30 pm - 11:43 pmCHS  Charleston-ALB Albany Intl
8h 13m2 stops Newark Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
$300United Airlines
Tue, Dec 15 - Sat, Dec 19
Southwest Logo
5:55 am - 12:45 pmALB  Albany Intl-CHS Charleston
6h 50m1 stop Baltimore/Washington
Southwest Logo
7:55 pm - 12:10 amCHS  Charleston-ALB Albany Intl
4h 15m1 stop Baltimore/Washington
$310Southwest
Thu, Dec 3 - Wed, Dec 9
United Airlines Logo
6:00 am - 2:00 pmALB  Albany Intl-CHS Charleston
8h 00m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
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3:30 pm - 11:43 pmCHS  Charleston-ALB Albany Intl
8h 13m2 stops Newark Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
$310United Airlines
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Price, demand and travel trends for Albany to Charleston flights

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How much is a round-trip flight from Albany to Charleston?

Round-trip flights from Albany to Charleston typically range from $195 to $373. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $97, on Breeze Airways.

What's the cheapest day of the week to fly from Albany to Charleston?

Based on deals KAYAK users found in the last 12 months, Thursday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Albany to Charleston. It’s 21% cheaper than the average day, while Saturday is the most expensive, with prices 39% higher.

What’s the cheapest month to fly from Albany to Charleston?

•January is the cheapest month to fly from Albany to Charleston at $111 round-trip.
•December ($359) and April ($358) are the most expensive months.
•The price difference between flying in the cheapest and most expensive months is 223% on average.
This is based on KAYAK aggregated and averaged internal data over the past 12 months.

When are flights from Albany to Charleston the cheapest?

Flights from Albany to Charleston are cheapest 17 weeks before departure. Booking in this window typically costs about 55% less than the average last-minute fare (within 2 weeks of the flight), based on KAYAK data.

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Key details for Albany to Charleston flights

Low season

December

Cheapest flight

$74
Beat the crowds with an average 61% drop in travelers.
The most popular month to fly with an average 38% increase in travelers.
One-way flight from Albany to Charleston

When to book flights from Albany to Charleston

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Albany to Charleston based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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Your Albany to Charleston flight questions, answered

Find helpful answers about this route, including flight times, airports, airlines and booking tips.

  • What are the earliest and latest flights from Albany to Charleston?

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

    • Earliest: departs at 11:00 am and lands at 1:34 pm
    • Latest: departs at 8:18 pm and lands at 10:52 pm.

    The flight takes about 2h 34m.

  • What cabin classes can I book on flights from Albany to Charleston?

    Only Economy Class is available on flights from Albany to Charleston.

  • How long is a flight from Albany to Charleston?

    A nonstop flight from Albany to Charleston takes 2h 34m, covering 760 miles.

  • Do I need a passport to fly from Albany to Charleston?

    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.

  • How much should I expect to pay for a Albany to Charleston flight?

    Round-trip flights from Albany to Charleston range from $195 to $373, with an average of $266 over the past 12 months. Anything below $195 counts as a good deal.

  • How expensive are last-minute Albany to Charleston flights?

    Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 15% above the $266 route average. Book 17 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

  • How much can I save by taking a layover when flying from Albany to Charleston?

    On this route, nonstop flights are cheaper than layover options on average. Nonstop fares average $217 round-trip, compared to $272 via a layover through Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW).

  • What is the standard checked-bag allowance on flights from Albany to Charleston?

    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.

  • Which aircraft model is used most often on flights from Albany to Charleston?

    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.

  • How are flight prices from Albany to Charleston looking right now?

    One-way fares from Albany to Charleston are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $148, which is 34% below the typical average for this route.

  • What car rental options are available at Charleston Airport (CHS)?

    Charleston Airport (CHS) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates averaging $76 for economy cars. Top options include:

    • Budget
    • Alamo
    • Economy Rent a Car
    • Avis
    • Thrifty

  • Which airports can I use when flying from Albany to Charleston?

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

  • Which airports do connecting flights from Albany to Charleston pass through?

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

    • Baltimore/Washington (BWI) - 59% of one-stop connections
    • Washington, D.C. Reagan-National (DCA) - 9% of one-stop connections
    • Charlotte Douglas (CLT) - 8% of one-stop connections
    • Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl (IAD) - 8% of one-stop connections

  • Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from Albany to Charleston?

    Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 44% on flights from Albany to Charleston. Thursday is the cheapest departure day at $211 round-trip on average, while Saturday is the most expensive at $372, a difference of $161.

    KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

  • What airlines fly from Albany to Charleston?

    Only Breeze Airways operates flights between Albany and Charleston.

  • How much time can I save by choosing a different layover airport from Albany to Charleston?

    Flying via Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl (IAD) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 4h 15m, compared with 4h 17m via Baltimore/Washington (BWI) and 4h 24m via Charlotte Douglas (CLT).

  • Which airlines offer extra legroom and free seat selection on Albany to Charleston flights?

    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.

  • Which airlines include bags at no extra cost on Albany to Charleston flights?

    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 always check the fare details before booking.

Your guide to booking Albany to Charleston flights

Get tips on when to book, when to fly and what to know before your trip.
  • If your dates are flexible, aim for a Thursday departure and avoid flying on Saturday. On this route, Thursday flights average $211, about $161 less than Saturday fares (43% savings) based on the last 12 months.
  • For the best chance at a low fare, aim to book around 17 weeks before you fly. On this route, that window historically saves about 55% versus last-minute pricing (KAYAK booking data, last 12 months).
  • If you can choose when to travel, plan your Albany to Charleston trip for January. Fares historically average $111 round-trip in that month - typically $248 less than the most expensive month, which is December (based on the last 12 months).

Prefer to fly direct from Albany to Charleston?

 
Find which airlines fly direct from Albany Intl Airport to Charleston Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

Albany Intl to Charleston

Monday

Breeze Airways

Breeze Airways

Friday

Breeze Airways

Breeze Airways

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Direct returns

Charleston to Albany Intl

Monday

Breeze Airways

Breeze Airways

Friday

Breeze Airways

Breeze Airways

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