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Cheapest round-trip
$257
Typical prices: $315-$452
Multiple Airlines
Mon 12/3Fri 12/7
CHS - STL • 2 stops
Cheapest non-stop
$485
Typical prices: $301-$538
Southwest
Mon 4/16Thu 4/19
CHS - STL • Non-stop
Nonstop flights
There are currently no direct flights between Charleston and St. Louis. You'll need to take a connecting flight to reach the destination.
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Cheapest • 12% price drop
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Cheapest • Avg $386 (round-trip)
Shortest trip • 4h 12m (one-way)
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Cheap Flights from Charleston to St. Louis (CHS-STL)

 
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Recent round-trip flight deals from Charleston to St. Louis

Thu, Dec 3 - Mon, Dec 7
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6:45 am - 11:17 amCHS  Charleston-STL Lambert-St Louis
29h 32m2 stops Columbus Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
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6:20 pm - 8:38 amSTL  Lambert-St Louis-CHS Charleston
13h 18m1 stop Orlando
$257Multiple Airlines
Thu, Dec 3 - Mon, Dec 7
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6:00 am - 10:08 amCHS  Charleston-STL Lambert-St Louis
5h 08m1 stop Washington, D.C. Reagan-National
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5:02 am - 11:30 amSTL  Lambert-St Louis-CHS Charleston
5h 28m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
$301American Airlines
Sat, Dec 5 - Sat, Dec 12
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7:00 am - 11:29 amCHS  Charleston-STL Lambert-St Louis
5h 29m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
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2:33 pm - 9:07 pmSTL  Lambert-St Louis-CHS Charleston
5h 34m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
$301Delta
Sat, Dec 5 - Sat, Dec 12
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4:01 pm - 8:09 pmCHS  Charleston-STL Lambert-St Louis
5h 08m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
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12:36 pm - 7:22 pmSTL  Lambert-St Louis-CHS Charleston
5h 46m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
$301Delta
Thu, Dec 3 - Thu, Dec 10
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1:30 pm - 6:05 pmCHS  Charleston-STL Lambert-St Louis
5h 35m1 stop Baltimore/Washington
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10:55 am - 5:25 pmSTL  Lambert-St Louis-CHS Charleston
5h 30m2 stops Chicago Midway Nashville Intl
$316Southwest
Thu, Dec 3 - Thu, Dec 10
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6:35 am - 1:50 pmCHS  Charleston-STL Lambert-St Louis
8h 15m2 stops Nashville Intl Dallas Love Field
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8:25 am - 5:25 pmSTL  Lambert-St Louis-CHS Charleston
8h 00m2 stops Dallas Love Field Nashville Intl
$321Southwest
Thu, Dec 3 - Mon, Dec 7
Multiple Airlines Logo
6:45 am - 11:17 amCHS  Charleston-STL Lambert-St Louis
29h 32m2 stops Columbus Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
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6:20 pm - 8:38 amSTL  Lambert-St Louis-CHS Charleston
13h 18m1 stop Orlando
$324Multiple Airlines
Tue, Dec 1 - Mon, Dec 7
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7:00 am - 11:10 amCHS  Charleston-STL Lambert-St Louis
29h 10m2 stops Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
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6:20 pm - 8:38 amSTL  Lambert-St Louis-CHS Charleston
13h 18m1 stop Orlando
$330Multiple Airlines
Tue, Dec 15 - Fri, Dec 18
American Airlines Logo
5:27 pm - 10:10 pmCHS  Charleston-STL Lambert-St Louis
5h 43m1 stop Charlotte Douglas
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9:15 am - 6:03 pmSTL  Lambert-St Louis-CHS Charleston
7h 48m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
$333American Airlines
Tue, Nov 24 - Sat, Nov 28
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4:10 pm - 10:14 pmCHS  Charleston-STL Lambert-St Louis
7h 04m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
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7:26 am - 3:17 pmSTL  Lambert-St Louis-CHS Charleston
6h 51m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
$353American Airlines
Booking Insights

Price, demand and travel trends for Charleston to St. Louis flights

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What's the cheapest day of the week to fly from Charleston to St. Louis?

Based on deals KAYAK users found in the last 12 months, Wednesday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Charleston to St. Louis. It’s 12% cheaper than the average day, while Sunday is the most expensive, with prices 56% higher.

What’s the cheapest month to fly from Charleston to St. Louis?

•May is the cheapest month to fly from Charleston to St. Louis at $332 round-trip.
•June ($454) and December ($449) are the most expensive months.
•The price difference between flying in the cheapest and most expensive months is 36% on average.
This is based on KAYAK aggregated and averaged internal data over the past 12 months.

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Expert advice for your flight from Charleston to St. Louis

 
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Yulia Denisyuk

Yulia Denisyuk

Expert on STL

Yulia is a freelance journalist who’s dispatched from 90+ countries. Her work focuses on cultures, adventure trips and air travel, appearing in NatGeo, NYT, CNTraveler, and more. For past assignments, she’s stayed with nomads in Mongolia and learned the art of Imigongo in Rwanda. She’s based in Chicago; in winter she often questions that decision.

Brandon Schultz

Brandon Schultz

Expert on CHS

Brandon Schultz is an award-winning food and travel writer based in New York City. His work has appeared in Forbes, AAA, Thrillist, Travel + Leisure, and The Daily Meal, among many others, and he is the author of 6 books, including 3 cookbooks.

Key details for Charleston to St. Louis flights

Low season

June

Cheapest flight

$123
Beat the crowds with an average 31% drop in travelers.
The most popular month to fly with an average 47% increase in travelers.
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When to book flights from Charleston to St. Louis

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

    These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Charleston to St. Louis:

    • Earliest: departs at 1:25 pm and lands at 3:30 pm
    • Latest: departs at 1:25 pm and lands at 3:30 pm.

    The flight takes about 2h 05m.

  • What cabin classes can I book on flights from Charleston to St. Louis?

    Two cabin classes are available on flights from Charleston to St. Louis:

    • Economy Class
    • First Class

  • How long is a flight from Charleston to St. Louis?

    A nonstop flight from Charleston to St. Louis takes 2h 05m, covering 705 miles.

  • Do I need a passport to fly from Charleston to St. Louis?

    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 Charleston to St. Louis flight?

    Round-trip flights from Charleston to St. Louis range from $315 to $452, with an average of $376 over the past 12 months. Anything below $315 counts as a good deal.

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

    On this route, nonstop and layover fares are close on average, with nonstop at $394 round-trip and layover options via Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) at $386.

  • What is the standard checked-bag allowance on flights from Charleston to St. Louis?

    There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $45–$90 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 Charleston to St. Louis?

    The Boeing 737-800 Passenger/BBJ2 (winglets) family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Southwest. Other aircraft seen on the route include Canadair (Bombardier) Regional Jet 900 variants.

  • How are flight prices from Charleston to St. Louis looking right now?

    One-way fares from Charleston to St. Louis are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $170, which is 20% below the typical average for this route.

  • What car rental options are available at Lambert-St Louis Airport (STL)?

    Lambert-St Louis Airport (STL) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates averaging $78 for economy cars. Top options include:

    • Hertz
    • Budget
    • Alamo
    • Enterprise Rent-A-Car
    • Payless

  • Which airports can I use when flying from Charleston to St. Louis?

    Flights from Charleston to St. Louis usually depart from Charleston (CHS) and arrive at Lambert-St Louis (STL).

  • Which airports do connecting flights from Charleston to St. Louis pass through?

    One-stop flights from Charleston to St. Louis most commonly connect through:

    • Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) - 45% of one-stop connections
    • Charlotte Douglas (CLT) - 43% of one-stop connections
    • Nashville Intl (BNA) - 6% of one-stop connections
    • Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) - 6% of one-stop connections

  • Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from Charleston to St. Louis?

    Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 44% on flights from Charleston to St. Louis. Wednesday is the cheapest departure day at $332 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $590, a difference of $258.

    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 Charleston to St. Louis?

    Only Southwest operates flights between Charleston and St. Louis.

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

    Flying via Nashville Intl (BNA) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 4h 12m, compared with 4h 17m via Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) and 4h 19m via Charlotte Douglas (CLT).

  • What is the time difference between Charleston and St. Louis?

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

  • What popular places can I visit in St. Louis?

    Some of the most popular sights in St. Louis are Busch Stadium, Enterprise Center and America's Center Convention Complex. These are among the most viewed places in St. Louis on KAYAK.

  • Which airlines offer extra legroom and free seat selection on Charleston to St. Louis flights?

    Among airlines operating Charleston to St. Louis flights:

    • Southwest: 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 Charleston to St. Louis flights?

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

    • Southwest: a cabin bag in Economy Class 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 Charleston to St. Louis 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 Wednesday departure and avoid flying on Sunday. On this route, Wednesday flights average $332, about $258 less than Sunday fares (44% savings) based on the last 12 months.
  • If you can choose when to travel, plan your Charleston to St. Louis trip for May. Fares historically average $332 round-trip in that month - typically $122 less than the most expensive month, which is June (based on the last 12 months).
  • If you have the time, taking a 1-stop flight through Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport (ORD) can be cheaper than flying direct. The cheapest layover option averages $386 round-trip on this route - about $9 less than direct flights (based on the last 12 months).
  • If you're arriving late at night and need somewhere to stay, check out these hotels close to Lambert-St Louis Airport.

    • Renaissance St. Louis Airport Hotel
    • Drury Inn & Suites St. Louis Airport
    • DoubleTree by Hilton St. Louis Airport

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