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

• Earliest: departs at 5:30 am and lands at 7:24 am
• Latest: departs at 7:24 pm and lands at 9:18 pm.

The flight takes about 1h 54m.

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

• Economy Class
• First Class

A nonstop flight from Charleston to Philadelphia takes 1h 54m, covering 551 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.

Round-trip flights from Charleston to Philadelphia range from $344 to $503, with an average of $409 over the past 12 months. Anything below $344 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 15% above the $409 route average. Book 15 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $184 round-trip via Fort Lauderdale (FLL), compared to $409 for nonstop.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $50–$100 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Airbus A319 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by American Airlines. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 737-800 variants.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Charleston to Philadelphia flights, with 67% of flights leaving in that window. Evening departures account for 33%, afternoon flights for 0%, and night flights for 0%.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $228 to $1,078. That means the highest observed fare was about 5x higher than the lowest one.

American Airlines is the only airline on the Charleston to Philadelphia route offering in-flight Wi-Fi. Pricing depends on fare class.

One-way fares from Charleston to Philadelphia are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $202, which is 26% below the typical average for this route.

Philadelphia Airport (PHL) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $28 for economy cars. Top options include:

• Payless
• Dollar
• Hertz
• Thrifty
• Budget

Flights from Charleston to Philadelphia usually depart from Charleston (CHS) and arrive at Philadelphia (PHL).

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

• Charlotte Douglas (CLT) - 26% of one-stop connections
• Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) - 22% of one-stop connections
• Boston Logan Intl (BOS) - 19% of one-stop connections
• Fort Lauderdale (FLL) - 17% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 38% on flights from Charleston to Philadelphia. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at $351 round-trip on average, while Monday is the most expensive at $563, a difference of $212.

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

Only American Airlines operates flights between Charleston and Philadelphia.

Flying via Charlotte Douglas (CLT) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 4h 02m, compared with 4h 03m via Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl (IAD) and 4h 37m via Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL).

Some of the most popular sights in Philadelphia are Philadelphia Convention Center, Rittenhouse Square and Philadelphia Stadium. These are among the most viewed places in Philadelphia on KAYAK.

Among airlines operating Charleston to Philadelphia flights:

• American Airlines: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection

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

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

• American Airlines: 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.

CHS has the PAWS For Takeoff Dog Therapy Program, which uses certified dogs for therapy services.The dogs help create a warm environment through interacting with the travelers. Therefore, while at CHS it is very easy to come across these four legged animals.

Yes. Baggage claim near Carousel 1 and the first floor, ground level of the parking deck, offer self-service luggage carts adjacent to the Surface Lot. Each cart costs about $4. Return the cart to receive a quarter-dollar refund.

PHL has car rental services in the international terminal. You can get this service for as low as $25 for a day. The booking offices are found in the international terminal near gate A2. There you can find the following brands: Enterprise Rent-A-Car, Hertz Car Rental, Budget Car Rental, and Priceless.

PHL has nine lounges where passengers can unwind while waiting for their flights. Terminal A-East, Terminal A-West, Terminal B/C Connector, and Terminal F are the four terminals. Some airlines require membership, whereas Priority Pass is accepted at select places. The lounges feature free WiFi to help you catch up on work and entry is reasonably priced.