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The layover options for flights with a stop en route will largely depend on your airline. When flying from Charleston to Fort Lauderdale, most airlines will have a stop at Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT), New York LaGuardia International Airport (LGA), Atlanta Hartsfield Jackson International Airport (ATL), and New York Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR).

Every passenger flying from Charleston to Fort Lauderdale emits about 1283 lb of CO2. Consider booking JetBlue, Spirit Airlines, Delta, American Airlines, or Breeze Airways if you want to fly with eco-friendly airlines. These airlines operate direct and one-stop flights from Charleston to Fort Lauderdale, emitting about 64% to 74% less CO2 than other airlines flying the same route.

Yes. Brightline operates trains that link FLL Airport and Miami Central Station. The trains depart the airport every hour, taking under 40 minutes to complete the journey. Buses are also available. Flixbus USA offers buses that run from the airport to Downtown Miami Station. The buses depart the airport every four hours, taking about one hour to complete the trip.

Yes. Airlines flying from Charleston to Fort Lauderdale assist passengers with special needs to get through the airports easily. First, each airline flying from CHS to FLL runs a wheelchair assistance program. If you need a wheelchair during your travel, visit your airline's ticket counter or call them using the courtesy phones at the airport. The airlines also have attendants who assist passengers with reduced mobility to board, alight, or move to and from seats.

Among airlines operating Charleston to Fort Lauderdale flights:

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

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

2 airlines operate flights between Charleston and Fort Lauderdale. The airlines offering nonstop flights on this route include:

• JetBlue
• Breeze Airways

Flights from Charleston to Fort Lauderdale usually depart from Charleston (CHS) and arrive at Fort Lauderdale (FLL).

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
• JetBlue: a cabin bag in Economy Class 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 Charleston to Fort Lauderdale:

• Economy Class
• Premium Economy Class

On this route, nonstop flights are cheaper than layover options on average. Nonstop fares average $206 round-trip, compared to $233 via a layover through Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl (IAD).

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 A320-100/200 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by JetBlue. Other aircraft seen on the route include Airbus A220-300 variants.

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

• Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) - 54% of one-stop connections
• Charlotte Douglas (CLT) - 39% of one-stop connections
• Baltimore/Washington (BWI) - 3% of one-stop connections
• Newark (EWR) - 2% of one-stop connections

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

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 31% on the Charleston to Fort Lauderdale route. Thursday is the cheapest departure day at $185 round-trip on average, while Wednesday is the most expensive at $267, a difference of $82. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

Evening is the busiest departure period on Charleston to Fort Lauderdale flights, with 100% of flights leaving in that window. Morning departures account for 0%, afternoon flights for 0%, and night flights for 0%.

Some of the most popular sights in Fort Lauderdale are Las Olas Beach, Las Olas Boulevard and Fort Lauderdale Beach Park. These are among the most viewed places in Fort Lauderdale on KAYAK.

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

• Earliest: departs at 4:33 pm and lands at 6:12 pm
• Latest: departs at 10:15 pm and lands at 11:54 pm.

The flight takes about 1h 39m.

Last-minute fares on this route - booked within 2 weeks of departure - run 20% above the route average of $213. Book 4 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A nonstop flight from Charleston to Fort Lauderdale takes 1h 39m, covering 471 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.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $127 to $1,116. That means the highest observed fare was about 9x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Charleston to Fort Lauderdale are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $131, which is 5% below the typical average for this route.

Flying via Charlotte Douglas (CLT) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 4h 28m, compared with 4h 29m via Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) and 5h 26m via Baltimore/Washington (BWI).

Fort Lauderdale Airport (FLL) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $1 for economy cars. Top options include:
• Hertz
• Ace
• Dollar
• Budget
• GREEN MOTION

Round-trip flights from Charleston to Fort Lauderdale range from $156 to $286, with an average of $213 over the past 12 months. Anything below $156 counts as a good deal.

JetBlue is the only airline on the Charleston to Fort Lauderdale route offering in-flight Wi-Fi. Pricing depends on fare class.