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Cheapest round-trip
$259
Typical prices: $309-$527
Delta
Mon 12/3Thu 12/6
CHS - MSP • Non-stop
Cheapest one-way
$161
Typical prices: $185-$308
Southwest
Mon 12/17
CHS - MSP • 1 stop
Nonstop flights
You can fly direct with Delta. Average duration is 3h 07m
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When to book
in advance
Our data shows that travelers who book at least 18 weeks in advance save around 63% compared to booking last minute.
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Cheapest • 23% price drop
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Cheapest • Avg $269 (round-trip)
Shortest trip • 4h 43m (one-way)
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Cheap Flights from Charleston to Minneapolis (CHS-MSP)

 
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Recent round-trip flight deals from Charleston to Minneapolis

Thu, Dec 3 - Sun, Dec 6
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3:14 pm - 5:25 pmCHS  Charleston-MSP Minneapolis St Paul
3h 11mnonstop
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10:22 am - 2:17 pmMSP  Minneapolis St Paul-CHS Charleston
2h 55mnonstop
$259Delta
Thu, Dec 3 - Sun, Dec 6
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3:14 pm - 5:25 pmCHS  Charleston-MSP Minneapolis St Paul
3h 11mnonstop
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5:24 am - 11:50 amMSP  Minneapolis St Paul-CHS Charleston
5h 26m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
$269Delta
Thu, Dec 3 - Mon, Dec 7
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6:45 am - 2:45 pmCHS  Charleston-MSP Minneapolis St Paul
33h 00m2 stops Columbus Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
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12:00 pm - 8:38 amMSP  Minneapolis St Paul-CHS Charleston
19h 38m1 stop Orlando
$289Multiple Airlines
Tue, Feb 2 - Thu, Feb 4
Southwest Logo
6:40 pm - 10:40 pmCHS  Charleston-MSP Minneapolis St Paul
5h 00m1 stop Nashville Intl
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9:45 am - 6:20 pmMSP  Minneapolis St Paul-CHS Charleston
7h 35m1 stop Baltimore/Washington
$299Southwest
Mon, Dec 14 - Thu, Dec 17
American Airlines Logo
7:15 am - 1:47 pmCHS  Charleston-MSP Minneapolis St Paul
7h 32m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
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6:05 am - 1:39 pmMSP  Minneapolis St Paul-CHS Charleston
6h 34m1 stop Charlotte Douglas
$301American Airlines
Mon, Dec 14 - Thu, Dec 17
Multiple Airlines Logo
8:58 pm - 2:47 pmCHS  Charleston-MSP Minneapolis St Paul
18h 49m2 stops Tampa Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
Multiple Airlines Logo
7:14 pm - 8:48 amMSP  Minneapolis St Paul-CHS Charleston
12h 34m1 stop Orlando
$302Multiple Airlines
Tue, Feb 2 - Thu, Feb 4
Southwest Logo
1:35 pm - 9:15 pmCHS  Charleston-MSP Minneapolis St Paul
8h 40m2 stops Baltimore/Washington Chicago Midway
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5:00 am - 12:00 pmMSP  Minneapolis St Paul-CHS Charleston
6h 00m1 stop Chicago Midway
$304Southwest
Thu, Dec 3 - Mon, Dec 7
United Airlines Logo
6:00 am - 10:27 amCHS  Charleston-MSP Minneapolis St Paul
5h 27m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
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6:00 am - 2:00 pmMSP  Minneapolis St Paul-CHS Charleston
7h 00m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
$314United Airlines
Sat, Nov 21 - Sun, Nov 22
American Airlines Logo
5:05 am - 9:13 amCHS  Charleston-MSP Minneapolis St Paul
5h 08m1 stop Charlotte Douglas
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5:18 am - 11:26 amMSP  Minneapolis St Paul-CHS Charleston
5h 08m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
$355American Airlines
Thu, Nov 19 - Sun, Nov 22
United Airlines Logo
10:23 am - 7:45 pmCHS  Charleston-MSP Minneapolis St Paul
10h 22m2 stops Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Chicago O'Hare Intl
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8:00 am - 1:56 pmMSP  Minneapolis St Paul-CHS Charleston
4h 56m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
$380United Airlines
Booking Insights

Price, demand and travel trends for Charleston to Minneapolis flights

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

Round-trip flights from Charleston to Minneapolis typically range from $309 to $527. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $259, on Delta.

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

Based on deals KAYAK users found in the last 12 months, Saturday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Charleston to Minneapolis. It’s 16% cheaper than the average day, while Monday is the most expensive, with prices 41% higher.

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

•April is the cheapest month to fly from Charleston to Minneapolis at $298 round-trip.
•November ($539) and March ($448) are the most expensive months.
•The price difference between flying in the cheapest and most expensive months is 80% on average.
This is based on KAYAK aggregated and averaged internal data over the past 12 months.

When are flights from Charleston to Minneapolis the cheapest?

Flights from Charleston to Minneapolis are cheapest 18 weeks before departure. Booking in this window typically costs about 63% less than the average last-minute fare (within 2 weeks of the flight), based on KAYAK data.

Expert advice

Expert advice for your flight from Charleston to Minneapolis

 
KAYAK teamed up with top travel experts to share the best tips for your journey.
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Stefanie Waldek

Stefanie Waldek

Expert on Delta

Stefanie Waldek is a freelance space, travel, and design writer based in Saratoga Springs, NY. Her words have appeared in Space.com, Travel + Leisure, Condé Nast Traveler, Architectural Digest, and House Beautiful, among other publications. An expert in aviation and expedition cruising, Stefanie is frequently up in the air or on the sea, likely en route to Antarctica or the Arctic.

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Daniel Scheffler is a travel writer, podcaster, and producer. Born in Africa, bred in Europe and now living in America he has traveled to 140 countries (and all 50 U.S. states). Plus he has stayed at over 2500 hotels across the globe. His original shows Everywhere and Without Maps (available on Spotify) showcase his beliefs, travel is about humanity and sharing that beauty. And thus it reminds you that you shouldn’t believe everything you think.

Ramsey Qubein

Ramsey Qubein

Expert on MSP

An avid traveler and aviation expert who has visited 173 countries, all 50 states and seven continents, Ramsey Qubein flies nearly 400,000 miles a year. As a North Carolina-based freelance journalist for publications including Conde Nast Traveler, Forbes, USA Today and Bloomberg among others, he explores the latest trends in aviation, hospitality, cruises and business.

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 Minneapolis flights

Low season

March

Cheapest flight

$161
Beat the crowds with an average 51% drop in travelers.
The most popular month to fly with an average 60% increase in travelers.
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When to book flights from Charleston to Minneapolis

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Your Charleston to Minneapolis 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 Minneapolis?

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

    • Earliest: departs at 2:59 pm and lands at 6:06 pm
    • Latest: departs at 7:00 pm and lands at 10:07 pm.

    The flight takes about 3h 07m.

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

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

    • Economy Class
    • First Class

  • How long is a flight from Charleston to Minneapolis?

    A nonstop flight from Charleston to Minneapolis takes 3h 07m, covering 1,086 miles.

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

    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 Minneapolis flight?

    Round-trip flights from Charleston to Minneapolis range from $309 to $527, with an average of $389 over the past 12 months. Anything below $309 counts as a good deal.

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

    Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 50% above the $389 route average. Book 18 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

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

    On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $269 round-trip via Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky (CVG), compared to $366 for nonstop.

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

    There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $35–$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 Minneapolis?

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

  • How are flight departures from Charleston to Minneapolis spread across the day?

    Afternoon is the busiest departure period on Charleston to Minneapolis flights, with 100% of flights leaving in that window. Morning departures account for 0%, evening flights for 0%, and night flights for 0%.

  • Have flight prices from Charleston to Minneapolis 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 $259 to $1,127. That means the highest observed fare was about 4x higher than the lowest one.

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi on Charleston to Minneapolis flights?

    Delta is the only airline on the Charleston to Minneapolis route offering in-flight Wi-Fi. Pricing depends on fare class.

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

    One-way fares from Charleston to Minneapolis are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $205, which is 12% below the typical average for this route.

  • What car rental options are available at Minneapolis St Paul Airport (MSP)?

    Minneapolis St Paul Airport (MSP) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates averaging $68 for economy cars. Top options include:

    • Ace
    • Hertz
    • Thrifty
    • Dollar
    • Budget

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

    Flights from Charleston to Minneapolis usually depart from Charleston (CHS) and arrive at Minneapolis St Paul (MSP).

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

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

    • Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) - 30% of one-stop connections
    • Charlotte Douglas (CLT) - 26% of one-stop connections
    • Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) - 21% of one-stop connections
    • Nashville Intl (BNA) - 12% of one-stop connections

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

    Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 41% on flights from Charleston to Minneapolis. Saturday is the cheapest departure day at $329 round-trip on average, while Monday is the most expensive at $549, a difference of $220.

    Cheaper weekend fares like these are typical of routes dominated by weekday business travel.

  • What airlines fly from Charleston to Minneapolis?

    Only Delta operates flights between Charleston and Minneapolis.

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

    Flying via Nashville Intl (BNA) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 4h 43m, compared with 4h 54m via Chicago Midway (MDW) and 4h 59m via Charlotte Douglas (CLT).

  • What is the time difference between Charleston and Minneapolis?

    Minneapolis 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 Minneapolis?

    Some of the most popular sights in Minneapolis are U.S. Bank Stadium, Target Field and Target Center. These are among the most viewed places in Minneapolis on KAYAK.

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

    Among airlines operating Charleston to Minneapolis flights:

    • Delta: 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 Charleston to Minneapolis flights?

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

    • Delta: a cabin bag and a checked bag in First 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 Minneapolis 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 Saturday departure and avoid flying on Monday. On this route, Saturday flights average $329, about $220 less than Monday fares (40% savings) based on the last 12 months.
  • For the best chance at a low fare, aim to book around 18 weeks before you fly. On this route, that window historically saves about 63% versus last-minute pricing (KAYAK booking data, last 12 months).
  • If you can choose when to travel, plan your Charleston to Minneapolis trip for April. Fares historically average $298 round-trip in that month - typically $241 less than the most expensive month, which is November (based on the last 12 months).
  • If you have the time, taking a 1-stop flight through Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky Airport (CVG) can be cheaper than flying direct. The cheapest layover option averages $269 round-trip on this route - about $97 less than direct flights (based on the last 12 months).

Prefer to fly direct from Charleston to Minneapolis?

 
Find which airlines fly direct from Charleston Airport to Minneapolis St Paul Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

Charleston to Minneapolis St Paul

Monday

Delta

Delta

Tuesday

Delta

Delta

Wednesday

Delta

Delta

Thursday

Delta

Delta

Friday

Delta

Delta

Saturday

Delta

Delta

Sunday

Delta

Delta

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Minneapolis St Paul to Charleston

Monday

Delta

Delta

Tuesday

Delta

Delta

Wednesday

Delta

Delta

Thursday

Delta

Delta

Friday

Delta

Delta

Saturday

Delta

Delta

Sunday

Delta

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