Which airports can I use when flying from Charleston to Raleigh?

Flights from Charleston to Raleigh usually depart from Charleston (CHS) and arrive at Raleigh-Durham (RDU).

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

Two cabin classes are available on flights from Charleston to Raleigh: • Economy Class • First Class

Which airports do connecting flights from Charleston to Raleigh pass through?

One-stop flights from Charleston to Raleigh most commonly connect through: • Charlotte Douglas (CLT) - 60% of one-stop connections • Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) - 33% of one-stop connections • Columbus (CMH) - 7% of one-stop connections

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

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 65% on flights from Charleston to Raleigh. Sunday is the cheapest departure day at $260 round-trip on average, while Monday is the most expensive at $740, a difference of $480. Cheaper weekend fares like these are typical of routes dominated by weekday business travel.

What popular places can I visit in Raleigh?

Some of the most popular sights in Raleigh are Raleigh Convention Center, Lenovo Center and NC State Fairgrounds. These are among the most viewed places in Raleigh on KAYAK.

How long is a flight from Charleston to Raleigh?

A nonstop flight from Charleston to Raleigh takes 00m, covering 218 miles.

Do I need a passport to fly from Charleston to Raleigh?

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 are flight prices from Charleston to Raleigh looking right now?

One-way fares from Charleston to Raleigh are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $118, which is 49% below the typical average for this route.

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

Flying via Charlotte Douglas (CLT) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 3h 15m, compared with 3h 50m via Columbus (CMH) and 3h 55m via Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL).

What car rental options are available at Raleigh-Durham Airport (RDU)?

Raleigh-Durham Airport (RDU) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates averaging $60 for economy cars. Top options include: • Dollar • Thrifty • Hertz • Alamo • Budget

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

Round-trip flights from Charleston to Raleigh range from $260 to $738, with an average of $546 over the past 12 months. Anything below $260 counts as a good deal.

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

Round-trip flights from Charleston to Raleigh typically range from $260 to $738. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $119, on Breeze Airways.

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

Based on deals KAYAK users found in the last 12 months, Sunday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Charleston to Raleigh. It’s 53% cheaper than the average day, while Monday is the most expensive, with prices 35% higher.

Which airline is the cheapest to fly from Charleston to Raleigh?

Breeze Airways ($119) offered the cheapest round-trip ticket from Charleston to Raleigh in the last 5 days.

What’s the most popular layover airport when flying from Charleston to Raleigh?

Charlotte Douglas (CLT) is the most popular layover for the Charleston to Raleigh route. 60% of KAYAK users who booked 1-stop round-trips over the past 3 months connected via CLT.

What is the cheapest layover airport when flying from Charleston to Raleigh?

Flights via Columbus (CMH) offer the most affordable fares, with an average round-trip price of $296. Based on KAYAK data over the past 3 months.

When flying from Charleston to Raleigh which airport offers the shortest layover?

Charlotte Douglas (CLT) had the shortest average connection time for Charleston to Raleigh layovers at 2h over the past 3 months.

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Typical prices: $147-$353

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Recent round-trip flight deals from Charleston to Raleigh

Thu, Dec 3 - Sun, Dec 6

6:45 am - 10:34 amCHS Charleston-RDU Raleigh-Durham

3h 49m1 stop Columbus

11:14 am - 3:05 pmRDU Raleigh-Durham-CHS Charleston

3h 51m1 stop Columbus

$110Breeze Airways

Thu, Dec 3 - Sun, Dec 6

6:45 am - 10:34 amCHS Charleston-RDU Raleigh-Durham

3h 49m1 stop Columbus

11:14 am - 3:05 pmRDU Raleigh-Durham-CHS Charleston

3h 51m1 stop Columbus

$119Breeze Airways

Thu, Dec 3 - Sun, Dec 6

6:45 am - 10:34 amCHS Charleston-RDU Raleigh-Durham

3h 49m1 stop Columbus

11:14 am - 3:05 pmRDU Raleigh-Durham-CHS Charleston

3h 51m1 stop Columbus

$122Breeze Airways

Tue, Nov 24 - Tue, Dec 1

4:50 pm - 8:57 amCHS Charleston-RDU Raleigh-Durham

16h 07m1 stop Orlando

12:00 pm - 8:38 amRDU Raleigh-Durham-CHS Charleston

20h 38m1 stop Orlando

$183Multiple Airlines

Thu, Dec 3 - Sun, Dec 6

6:45 am - 10:34 amCHS Charleston-RDU Raleigh-Durham

3h 49m1 stop Columbus

9:57 pm - 8:38 amRDU Raleigh-Durham-CHS Charleston

34h 41m2 stops Philadelphia Orlando

$191Multiple Airlines

Thu, Dec 3 - Sun, Dec 6

6:45 am - 10:34 amCHS Charleston-RDU Raleigh-Durham

3h 49m1 stop Columbus

9:57 pm - 8:38 amRDU Raleigh-Durham-CHS Charleston

34h 41m2 stops Philadelphia Orlando

$195Multiple Airlines

Tue, Nov 17 - Wed, Nov 18

1:21 pm - 10:49 pmCHS Charleston-RDU Raleigh-Durham

9h 28m2 stops Tampa Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

9:30 pm - 8:38 amRDU Raleigh-Durham-CHS Charleston

11h 08m1 stop Orlando

$202Multiple Airlines

Wed, Feb 3 - Sat, Feb 13

8:35 pm - 8:31 pmCHS Charleston-RDU Raleigh-Durham

23h 56m1 stop Fort Lauderdale

9:40 pm - 8:28 amRDU Raleigh-Durham-CHS Charleston

10h 48m1 stop Orlando

$219Multiple Airlines

Tue, Nov 24 - Tue, Dec 1

4:50 pm - 8:57 amCHS Charleston-RDU Raleigh-Durham

16h 07m1 stop Orlando

7:09 am - 10:36 pmRDU Raleigh-Durham-CHS Charleston

15h 27m2 stops Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky

$232Multiple Airlines

Tue, Nov 17 - Wed, Nov 18

9:18 am - 9:32 pmCHS Charleston-RDU Raleigh-Durham

12h 14m1 stop White Plains Westchester County

9:30 pm - 8:38 amRDU Raleigh-Durham-CHS Charleston

11h 08m1 stop Orlando

$236Multiple Airlines

Recent last minute flight deals from Charleston to Raleigh

Thu, Nov 5 - Mon, Nov 9

6:45 am - 10:34 amCHS Charleston-RDU Raleigh-Durham

3h 49m1 stop Columbus

9:30 pm - 8:38 amRDU Raleigh-Durham-CHS Charleston

11h 08m1 stop Orlando

$225Multiple Airlines

Sun, Nov 1 - Wed, Nov 4

6:45 am - 10:34 amCHS Charleston-RDU Raleigh-Durham

3h 49m1 stop Columbus

6:30 am - 7:14 pmRDU Raleigh-Durham-CHS Charleston

12h 44m2 stops Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Fort Lauderdale

$398Multiple Airlines

Sun, Nov 1 - Wed, Nov 4

6:45 am - 10:34 amCHS Charleston-RDU Raleigh-Durham

3h 49m1 stop Columbus

10:07 am - 8:38 amRDU Raleigh-Durham-CHS Charleston

22h 31m1 stop Orlando

$400Multiple Airlines

Mon, Nov 2 - Tue, Nov 3

3:27 pm - 9:17 amCHS Charleston-RDU Raleigh-Durham

17h 50m1 stop Orlando

5:26 pm - 8:38 amRDU Raleigh-Durham-CHS Charleston

15h 12m1 stop Orlando

$440Multiple Airlines

Mon, Nov 2 - Tue, Nov 3

3:14 pm - 9:08 amCHS Charleston-RDU Raleigh-Durham

17h 54m1 stop Fort Myers SW Florida Intl

4:20 pm - 7:14 pmRDU Raleigh-Durham-CHS Charleston

26h 54m2 stops Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Fort Lauderdale

$441Multiple Airlines

Sat, Oct 31 - Mon, Nov 2

7:52 pm - 2:58 pmCHS Charleston-RDU Raleigh-Durham

19h 06m1 stop Fort Lauderdale

10:06 am - 12:31 pmRDU Raleigh-Durham-CHS Charleston

26h 25m2 stops Fort Lauderdale Tampa

$443Multiple Airlines

Sat, Oct 31 - Mon, Nov 2

7:52 pm - 2:58 pmCHS Charleston-RDU Raleigh-Durham

19h 06m1 stop Fort Lauderdale

10:06 am - 9:01 pmRDU Raleigh-Durham-CHS Charleston

10h 55m1 stop Fort Lauderdale

$478Multiple Airlines

Mon, Nov 2 - Mon, Nov 2

6:30 am - 2:19 pmCHS Charleston-RDU Raleigh-Durham

7h 49m1 stop Syracuse Hancock Intl

9:30 pm - 8:38 amRDU Raleigh-Durham-CHS Charleston

11h 08m1 stop Orlando

$506Multiple Airlines

Mon, Nov 2 - Mon, Nov 2

6:30 am - 2:19 pmCHS Charleston-RDU Raleigh-Durham

7h 49m1 stop Syracuse Hancock Intl

9:30 pm - 10:36 pmRDU Raleigh-Durham-CHS Charleston

25h 06m2 stops Orlando Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky

$594Multiple Airlines

Thu, Nov 5 - Mon, Nov 9

6:35 am - 5:10 pmCHS Charleston-RDU Raleigh-Durham

10h 35m2 stops Nashville Intl Baltimore/Washington

9:40 am - 9:00 pmRDU Raleigh-Durham-CHS Charleston

11h 20m2 stops Baltimore/Washington Nashville Intl

$723Southwest

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How much is a round-trip flight from Charleston to Raleigh? This analysis is based on the cheapest round-trip price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from Charleston to Raleigh departing in december.
What's the cheapest day of the week to fly from Charleston to Raleigh?: Based on deals KAYAK users found in the last 12 months, Sunday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Charleston to Raleigh. It’s 53% cheaper than the average day, while Monday is the most expensive, with prices 35% higher.

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What cabin classes can I book on flights from Charleston to Raleigh?
Two cabin classes are available on flights from Charleston to Raleigh:

• Economy Class
• First Class
How long is a flight from Charleston to Raleigh?
A nonstop flight from Charleston to Raleigh takes 00m, covering 218 miles.
Do I need a passport to fly from Charleston to Raleigh?
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 Raleigh flight?
Round-trip flights from Charleston to Raleigh range from $260 to $738, with an average of $546 over the past 12 months. Anything below $260 counts as a good deal.
How are flight prices from Charleston to Raleigh looking right now?
One-way fares from Charleston to Raleigh are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $118, which is 49% below the typical average for this route.
What car rental options are available at Raleigh-Durham Airport (RDU)?
Raleigh-Durham Airport (RDU) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates averaging $60 for economy cars. Top options include:

• Dollar
• Thrifty
• Hertz
• Alamo
• Budget
Which airports can I use when flying from Charleston to Raleigh?
Flights from Charleston to Raleigh usually depart from Charleston (CHS) and arrive at Raleigh-Durham (RDU).
Which airports do connecting flights from Charleston to Raleigh pass through?
One-stop flights from Charleston to Raleigh most commonly connect through:

• Charlotte Douglas (CLT) - 60% of one-stop connections
• Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) - 33% of one-stop connections
• Columbus (CMH) - 7% of one-stop connections
Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from Charleston to Raleigh?
Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 65% on flights from Charleston to Raleigh. Sunday is the cheapest departure day at $260 round-trip on average, while Monday is the most expensive at $740, a difference of $480.

Cheaper weekend fares like these are typical of routes dominated by weekday business travel.
How much time can I save by choosing a different layover airport from Charleston to Raleigh?
Flying via Charlotte Douglas (CLT) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 3h 15m, compared with 3h 50m via Columbus (CMH) and 3h 55m via Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL).
What popular places can I visit in Raleigh?
Some of the most popular sights in Raleigh are Raleigh Convention Center, Lenovo Center and NC State Fairgrounds. These are among the most viewed places in Raleigh on KAYAK.

If your dates are flexible, aim for a Sunday departure and avoid flying on Monday. On this route, Sunday flights average $260, about $480 less than Monday fares (65% savings) based on the last 12 months.
If you can choose when to travel, plan your Charleston to Raleigh trip for June. Fares historically average $260 round-trip in that month - typically $480 less than the most expensive month, which is February (based on the last 12 months).
If you're arriving late at night and need somewhere to stay, check out these hotels close to Raleigh-Durham Airport.

• Hyatt House Raleigh / RDU / Brier Creek
• Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Raleigh-Durham Airport/Brier Creek
• Aloft Raleigh-Durham Airport Brier Creek

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