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Cheapest round-trip
$320
Typical prices: $355-$518
Breeze Airways
Tue 10/2Thu 10/4
BHM - CHS • 2 stops
Cheapest one-way
$169
Typical prices: $208-$360
Southwest
Sun 10/28
BHM - CHS • 1 stop
Nonstop flights
Not available
There are currently no direct flights between Birmingham and Charleston. You'll need to take a connecting flight to reach the destination.
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When to travel
May
Cheapest • 14% price drop
May
Most popular
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Top layover airports
Nashville Intl (BNA)
Cheapest • Avg $264 (round-trip)
Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL)
Shortest trip • 3h 40m (one-way)
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Cheap Flights from Birmingham to Charleston (BHM-CHS)

 
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Recent round-trip flight deals from Birmingham to Charleston

Fri, Oct 2 - Sun, Oct 4
Breeze Airways Logo
9:08 pm - 1:24 pmBHM  Birmingham-CHS Charleston
15h 16m2 stops Fort Lauderdale Tampa
Breeze Airways Logo
10:13 pm - 3:48 pmCHS  Charleston-BHM Birmingham
18h 35m1 stop Fort Lauderdale
$320Breeze Airways
Fri, Oct 2 - Sun, Oct 4
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9:08 pm - 1:24 pmBHM  Birmingham-CHS Charleston
15h 16m2 stops Fort Lauderdale Tampa
Breeze Airways Logo
10:13 pm - 3:48 pmCHS  Charleston-BHM Birmingham
18h 35m1 stop Fort Lauderdale
$337Breeze Airways
Wed, Oct 7 - Mon, Oct 12
American Airlines Logo
6:30 pm - 11:57 pmBHM  Birmingham-CHS Charleston
4h 27m1 stop Charlotte Douglas
American Airlines Logo
8:08 pm - 11:39 pmCHS  Charleston-BHM Birmingham
4h 31m1 stop Charlotte Douglas
$343American Airlines
Fri, Oct 16 - Tue, Oct 20
Southwest Logo
4:50 pm - 9:35 pmBHM  Birmingham-CHS Charleston
3h 45m1 stop Nashville Intl
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6:55 pm - 9:45 pmCHS  Charleston-BHM Birmingham
3h 50m1 stop Nashville Intl
$354Southwest
Fri, Oct 16 - Tue, Oct 20
Southwest Logo
4:50 pm - 9:35 pmBHM  Birmingham-CHS Charleston
3h 45m1 stop Nashville Intl
Southwest Logo
6:40 am - 2:45 pmCHS  Charleston-BHM Birmingham
9h 05m2 stops Nashville Intl Orlando
$359Southwest
Tue, Oct 20 - Tue, Oct 27
American Airlines Logo
12:54 pm - 6:46 pmBHM  Birmingham-CHS Charleston
4h 52m1 stop Charlotte Douglas
American Airlines Logo
3:33 pm - 8:44 pmCHS  Charleston-BHM Birmingham
6h 11m1 stop Charlotte Douglas
$365American Airlines
Tue, Oct 6 - Tue, Oct 13
American Airlines Logo
12:54 pm - 6:46 pmBHM  Birmingham-CHS Charleston
4h 52m1 stop Charlotte Douglas
American Airlines Logo
7:18 pm - 10:42 pmCHS  Charleston-BHM Birmingham
4h 24m1 stop Charlotte Douglas
$365American Airlines
Sun, Oct 25 - Wed, Oct 28
Delta Logo
5:18 am - 10:10 amBHM  Birmingham-CHS Charleston
3h 52m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
Delta Logo
11:15 am - 2:50 pmCHS  Charleston-BHM Birmingham
4h 35m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
$385Delta
Wed, Dec 23 - Mon, Dec 28
Delta Logo
5:40 pm - 10:27 pmBHM  Birmingham-CHS Charleston
3h 47m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
Delta Logo
5:10 am - 8:19 amCHS  Charleston-BHM Birmingham
4h 09m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
$405Delta
Fri, Oct 9 - Sun, Oct 11
Delta Logo
7:44 pm - 11:59 pmBHM  Birmingham-CHS Charleston
3h 15m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
Delta Logo
5:30 am - 8:07 amCHS  Charleston-BHM Birmingham
3h 37m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
$422Delta
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Price, demand and travel trends for Birmingham to Charleston flights

Use KAYAK data on prices, travel dates, airlines and seasonal trends to compare options and book flights from Birmingham to Charleston with more confidence.

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

Round-trip flights from Birmingham to Charleston start at $320. Prices are below average for this route right now, with typical round-trip fares ranging from $355 to $518. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $320 on Breeze Airways.

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

Wednesday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Birmingham to Charleston, it is 19% cheaper than the average day. Saturday is the most expensive day with flight prices 78% higher than average. Based on deals found by KAYAK users in the last 12 months.

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Key details for Birmingham to Charleston flights

Low season

August

Cheapest flight

$169
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 1% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 14% lower on average.
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When to book flights from Birmingham to Charleston

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Birmingham 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 Birmingham to Charleston flight questions, answered

Find helpful route details based on KAYAK data, including flight times, airports, airlines and booking questions.

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

    Flights from Birmingham to Charleston usually depart from Birmingham (BHM) and arrive at Charleston (CHS).

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

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

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

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

    • Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) - 67% of one-stop connections
    • Charlotte Douglas (CLT) - 29% of one-stop connections
    • Nashville Intl (BNA) - 2% of one-stop connections
    • Baltimore/Washington (BWI) - 2% of one-stop connections

    Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

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

    Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 55% on the Birmingham to Charleston route. Wednesday is the cheapest departure day at $335 round-trip on average, while Saturday is the most expensive at $734, a difference of $399. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

  • How long is a flight from Birmingham to Charleston?

    A nonstop flight from Birmingham to Charleston takes 0h 00m, covering 391 miles.

  • Do I need a passport to fly from Birmingham 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.

  • Have flight prices from Birmingham to Charleston changed much recently?

    Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $320 to $1,153. That means the highest observed fare was about 4x higher than the lowest one.

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

    One-way fares from Birmingham to Charleston are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $204, which is 27% below the typical average for this route.

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

    Flying via Nashville Intl (BNA) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 3h 29m, compared with 3h 40m via Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) and 4h 13m via Charlotte Douglas (CLT).

  • What is the time difference between Birmingham and Charleston?

    Charleston is 1 hour ahead of Birmingham (Eastern Time vs Central Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

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

    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

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

    Round-trip flights from Birmingham to Charleston range from $355 to $518, with an average of $412 over the past 12 months. Anything below $355 counts as a good deal.

Your guide to booking Birmingham to Charleston flights

Get tips on when to book, when to fly and what to know before your trip.
  • If your dates can be flexible, aim for a Wednesday departure instead of Saturday. On this route, Wednesday flights average $335 - about $399 less than Saturday (54% savings) based on the last 12 months.
  • If you can choose when to travel, plan your Birmingham to Charleston trip for May. Fares historically average $354 round-trip in that month - typically $380 less than the most expensive month, which is April (based on the last 12 months).

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