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Find cheap flights from Charleston to Washington, D.C. from $39

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a KAYAK user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from Charleston to Washington, D.C. departing on 5/15. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
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Cheap flight deals from Charleston to Washington, D.C. (CHS-WAS)

Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Charleston to Washington, D.C. that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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12:52 pm - 5:58 pmCHS-BWI
5h 06m1 stop
6:43 pm - 11:55 pmBWI-CHS
5h 12m1 stop
$94Spirit Airlines
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Wed, May 15 - Tue, May 21
1:39 pm - 1:19 amCHS-BWI
11h 40m1 stop
6:43 pm - 11:55 pmBWI-CHS
5h 12m1 stop
$104Spirit Airlines
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Tue, May 7 - Tue, May 14
8:00 pm - 9:27 pmCHS-DCA
1h 27mnonstop
6:22 pm - 7:59 pmDCA-CHS
1h 37mnonstop
$159American Airlines
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Wed, May 22 - Sat, May 25
7:42 pm - 9:20 pmCHS-IAD
1h 38mnonstop
12:59 pm - 2:51 pmIAD-CHS
1h 52mnonstop
$159United Airlines
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Wed, May 22 - Sun, May 26
8:00 pm - 9:27 pmCHS-DCA
1h 27mnonstop
6:00 pm - 12:03 amDCA-CHS
6h 03m1 stop
$167American Airlines
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Wed, May 22 - Sat, May 25
9:55 am - 11:30 amCHS-IAD
1h 35mnonstop
8:20 am - 10:09 amIAD-CHS
1h 49mnonstop
$169United Airlines
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Thu, May 16 - Tue, May 21
5:30 am - 9:07 amCHS-IAD
3h 37m1 stop
6:00 am - 9:39 amIAD-CHS
3h 39m1 stop
$178Delta
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Wed, May 15 - Wed, May 22
7:59 pm - 11:57 pmCHS-DCA
3h 58m1 stop
8:40 pm - 12:33 amDCA-CHS
3h 53m1 stop
$193Delta
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Thu, May 30 - Sun, Jun 9
6:30 am - 1:52 pmCHS-DCA
7h 22m1 stop
5:00 pm - 10:37 pmDCA-CHS
5h 37m1 stop
$198JetBlue
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Sat, May 18 - Tue, May 21
6:30 am - 1:52 pmCHS-DCA
7h 22m1 stop
5:00 pm - 10:37 pmDCA-CHS
5h 37m1 stop
$250JetBlue
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Thu, May 9 - Mon, May 13

Flights from Charleston to Washington, D.C. - Travel Insights & Trends

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Charleston to Washington, D.C. to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What is the cheapest Charleston to Washington, D.C. flight route?

The cheapest price for flight routes found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks for one-way flights from Charleston to Washington, D.C..
Our data shows that the cheapest route for a one-way flight from Charleston to Washington, D.C. cost $79 and was between Charleston and Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport. On average, the best prices are found if you fly this route. The average price for a return flight for this route is $158.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Charleston to Washington, D.C.?

The average price of all flights from Charleston to Washington, D.C. clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
When flying from Charleston to Washington, D.C., you should consider leaving on a Wednesday and avoid Sundays if you are looking for the best rates. For your return to Charleston, you’ll find the best rates on Tuesdays and the most expensive ones on Thursdays.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Charleston to Washington, D.C.?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights from Charleston to Washington, D.C., removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.
The cheapest month for flights from Charleston to Washington, D.C. is October, where tickets cost $233 on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are February and March, where the average cost of tickets is $310 and $284 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Charleston to Washington, D.C.?

To calculate daily average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each day before departure over the last year for flights from Charleston to Washington, D.C., removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each month.
To get a below average price on the flight from Charleston to Washington, D.C., you should book around 2 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 84 days before departure.

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from Charleston to Washington, D.C.?

The cheapest price for the route for each airline clicked by KAYAK users in the last 72 hours.
The best deals for a one-way ticket found by KAYAK users over the last 3 days were on Spirit Airlines ($39) and American Airlines ($80). The cheapest round-trip tickets were found on Spirit Airlines ($94) and American Airlines ($159).

Which airlines fly most frequently between Charleston and Washington, D.C.?

American Airlines connects Charleston to Washington, D.C. with up to 9 flights per day. Southwest also offers 3 flights per day, while United Airlines follows with 3 flights per day.

Which airlines fly non-stop between Charleston and Washington, D.C.?

Airline and price data is aggregated from results in KAYAK’s search results from the last 2 weeks for flights from Charleston to Washington, D.C..
There are 3 airlines that fly nonstop from Charleston to Washington, D.C.. They are: American Airlines, Southwest and United Airlines. The cheapest price of all airlines flying this route was found with United Airlines at $124 for a one-way flight. On average, the best prices for this route can be found at United Airlines.

How many flights are there between Charleston and Washington, D.C. per day?

Each day, there are between 15 and 19 nonstop flights that take off from Charleston and land in Washington, D.C., with an average flight time of 1h 35m. The most common departure time is 7:00 pm and most flights take off in the morning, while the most flights land at Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport. Each week, there are 117 flights. The most frequent day of departure is Thursday, when 16% of all weekly flights depart. The fewest flights depart on a Tuesday.

Which cabin class options are there for flights between Charleston and Washington, D.C.?

The average price of flights for each cabin class for the route found by users searching on KAYAK over the last 2 weeks.
There are 4 cabin class options for the route. These are First, Business, Economy and Prem Economy. Perform a search on KAYAK to find the latest prices and availability for all cabin fares, which differ across airlines.

How long does a flight from Charleston to Washington, D.C. take?

Direct flights take on average 1h 27m to travel the 448 miles between Charleston and Washington, D.C..

What’s the earliest departure time from Charleston to Washington, D.C.?

Early birds can take the earliest flight from Charleston at 6:18 am and will be landing in Washington, D.C. at 7:52 am.

What’s the latest departure time from Charleston to Washington, D.C.?

If you prefer to fly at night, the latest flight from Charleston to Washington, D.C. jets off at 8:00 pm and lands at 9:27 pm.

Good to know

Low season

January

High season

October

Cheapest flight

$39
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 5% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 12% lower on average.
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When to book flights from Charleston to Washington, D.C.

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Charleston to Washington, D.C. based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
Estimated round-trip price
KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or round-trips with a duration up to 40 days. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

FAQs for booking flights from Charleston to Washington, D.C.

  • What is the cheapest flight from Charleston to Washington, D.C.?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Charleston to Washington, D.C. was $39 for a one-way ticket and $94 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between Charleston and Washington, D.C.?

    Even though you are not required to have a passport, keep in mind that an official ID is needed to board the airplane.

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from Charleston to Washington, D.C.?

    When flying out of Charleston you will be using Charleston. You will be landing at one of these airports: Washington, D.C. Reagan-National or Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl.

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from Charleston to Washington, D.C.?

    American Airlines, JetBlue, Delta, Air Canada, and Alaska Airlines offer inflight Wi-Fi service on the Charleston to Washington, D.C. flight route.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Charleston to Washington, D.C.?

    The Airbus A319 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Charleston to Washington, D.C. flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Charleston to Washington, D.C.?

    oneworld, and Star Alliance are the airline alliances operating flights between Charleston and Washington, D.C., with Star Alliance being the most commonly used for this route.

  • On which days can I fly direct from Charleston to Washington, D.C.?

    There are nonstop flights from Charleston to Washington, D.C. on a daily basis.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Charleston to Washington, D.C., United Airlines or American Airlines?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Charleston to Washington, D.C. are United Airlines and American Airlines. With an average price for the route of $248 and an overall rating of 7.4, United Airlines is the most popular choice. American Airlines is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $241 and an overall rating of 7.3.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Charleston to Washington, D.C.?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Charleston to Washington, D.C..

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Charleston to Washington, D.C.?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Washington, D.C. from Charleston is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Charleston to Washington, D.C.?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to Washington, D.C. with an airline and back to Charleston with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Charleston to Washington, D.C.?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Washington, D.C. from Charleston up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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Top tips for finding a cheap flight from Charleston to Washington, D.C.

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $129 or less one-way and $203 or less round-trip.

Prefer to fly non-stop from Charleston to Washington, D.C.?

Find which airlines fly direct from Charleston to Washington, D.C., which days they fly and book direct flights.

Nonstop departures

Charleston to Washington, D.C.

Monday

Air Canada, Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, +5 more

Air Canada, Alaska Airlines, +6 more

Tuesday

Air Canada, Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, +5 more

Air Canada, Alaska Airlines, +6 more

Wednesday

Air Canada, Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, +5 more

Air Canada, Alaska Airlines, +6 more

Thursday

Air Canada, Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, +5 more

Air Canada, Alaska Airlines, +6 more

Friday

Air Canada, Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, +5 more

Air Canada, Alaska Airlines, +6 more

Saturday

Air Canada, Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, +5 more

Air Canada, Alaska Airlines, +6 more

Sunday

Air Canada, Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, +5 more

Air Canada, Alaska Airlines, +6 more

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Nonstop returns

Washington, D.C. to Charleston

Monday

ANA, Air Canada, Alaska Airlines, +5 more

ANA, Air Canada, +6 more

Tuesday

ANA, Air Canada, Alaska Airlines, +6 more

ANA, Air Canada, +7 more

Wednesday

ANA, Air Canada, Alaska Airlines, +6 more

ANA, Air Canada, +7 more

Thursday

ANA, Air Canada, Alaska Airlines, +6 more

ANA, Air Canada, +7 more

Friday

ANA, Air Canada, Alaska Airlines, +6 more

ANA, Air Canada, +7 more

Saturday

ANA, Air Canada, Alaska Airlines, +6 more

ANA, Air Canada, +7 more

Sunday

ANA, Air Canada, Alaska Airlines, +6 more

ANA, Air Canada, +7 more

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Top 3 airlines serving from Charleston to Washington, D.C.

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Charleston to Washington, D.C.. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Charleston to Washington, D.C.? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
7.4
United AirlinesOverall score based on 11289 reviews
7.7boarding
6.7food
8.1crew
7.1entertainment
7.2comfort
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It got me where I needed it to; not much more. It had no competition so that was why I chose it.

8.0 ExcellentAlex, Apr 2024PHX - IAD
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It got me where I needed it to; not much more. It had no competition so that was why I chose it.

Plane didn’t even make it off the ground. We all had to get off and walk to a different terminal (lots of confusion) to get on a different plane. Landed fairly late, connections missed.

Crowded flight, but upbeat and kind crew. Pilot greeted us at door, flight attendant thanked a number of “special” passengers for their business, another addressed an eight-year old boy as “young man.” United obviously trying to up their game, but though all of that is nice and notable, flying still feels like moving along a human assembly line, being herded into one small space after another (boarding areas with too few seats, planes with limited personal space, shuttles (IAD) packed too full.

It was ok until we got to DC and I wanted to use my United Club pass and the snobbish receptionist said that they don’t take one pass. It took me everything itch of patience not to tell her off

Food choice was poor and we had to buy on board snacks.

We were offer chocolate cookies , not everyone eat chocolate. Thank you

Lost luggage again. Our second trip to Mykonos, and 2nd time no luggage.

Flight was well orchestrated, made up time despite circling a bit all good on United. Travelers can just be so into themselves that common courtesy has gone out window for some, but that’s not on United.

Loading was quick and efficient. The bate and switch with discount tickets were you are forced to pay for bag.

Good flight, comfortable seats and very quick passage through Heathrow. Boarding in Washington was cramped and not well organized, but the rest was perfect.

The Flight attendant had an attitude and didn't allow anyone any time to prepare for landing despite being absent throughout the entire trip

We sat on runway for an 1 hour because they were short handed at key west airport was not fun

The flight was great until towards the end when the flight attendant read an excessively long commercial for purchasing an american airlines credit card. The worst part is that we are doing a lot of traveling this year so i was actually interested in getting the credit card, but I was so annoyed with the long commercial that I completely dismissed the flight attendant bringing around the information. Next time, keep the sales pitch to 10 seconds and then pass around the brochures!!

Nice aircraft. Plane was PACKED full and distance between seats was tight. Had it been more than a two hour flight it would not have been tolerable. I had much more knee space on the JetBlue flight I went out on.

New ridiculous policy by american destroyed my allegiance to american. As a million miler with american, I expected it would be easy to get on an earlier flight when I got to airport earlier than expected, and save a five hour layover. WRONG. The online app would not let me switch flights, So I called, and was promised a call back in 90 minutes. HAH! The customer service desk at DCA said “we no longer have access to changing a flight on our screens. If the app couldn’t do it, I should send a letter to American, but there’s nothing else possible!”

I am tired of being nickel and dimed for seat location, checked luggage and carry on bags. That is why i rarely fly anymore.

It was right on time and crew were very courteous

Great flight. Boarding was efficient and quick. On time departure and smooth flight. Flight arrived early at destination. Good experience.

Literally the worst experience ever and I had my service dog with me. Flight was supposed to leave at 1:51 PM but the plane arrived late. They boarded us around 3 PM and kept us on the plane for an hour saying that due to weather conditions in Miami, we could not takeoff yet. After waiting for an hour, they deplaned. And then they will not give us our bags back that we could just leave and schedule for another flight. Every hour they kept updating saying we have to wait another hour without any explanation as to what was going on. Eventually, I went to customer service to change my ticket, but by the time I made it to the front of the line, they started boarding my flight again. And then when we got onto the flight, they said there were two flight attendants That were past their shift. They kept us on the plane for about another 40 minutes until they told us they had no other flight attendance and had to deplane again. Then I gave us hotel vouchers and told us we would be on a flight at 6 AM the next day. At this point it is about 9 PM. I get to the hotel with my dog, who hasn’t been able to go potty for about eight hours. When I arrived at the hotel, I got a text alert saying my flight has been canceled at 6 AM and they moved past to 5 AM, however the hotel shuttle doesn’t leave early enough to make it to the airport for 5 AM flight. So me and some other passengers got a cab after about three hours of sleep to get back to the airport. This was the worst experience ever.

The WiFi and app don’t work as easily as other airlines

Spirit airline tries to screw you at every opportunity. Spirit wanted 65$ for an extra pound in the suitcase Made me open the suitcase at the counter to remove 1 pound. Staff very cold and rude Will never fly spirit again and will recommend same to family and friends

Delayed..4 times...completely disorganized boarding. After 5 hours they scrambled to move ppl off plane bc they overbooked. Then they didn't have a cabin crew. WiFi on plane didn't work. Zero amenities. Once we boarded we sat on tarmac for an hour. Explore all alternate options including purchasing a pair of hiking boots and walking to your destination instead of flying spirit.

what I like about Spirit is that the pilot and crew are good communicators. The plane itself - well, its a budget airline and you get what is expected, But I generally just feel safer, somehow, when I know more about what is going on - and Spirit has always done a good job of telling me what is going on: why the delay, why the turbulence, why this and that... and that means a lot to me.

I paid just under 200 for flight and luggage, then paid 200 to change the flight, then paid 100 for a carry on. Then the cancelled the flight. Of the 500 I spent they refunded 250. I bought a delta flight for 270 never flew with spirit, but spirit kept 250, not even refunding the 100 for the carry on though they cancelled the flight (for weather on a day with only a slight rain ).

Flight attendants heavily pushed their affinity credit card. Very annoying

They charged me 212.00 for a heavy check in bag at the gate. The pricing and process was so confusing - as if it was designed to purposefully gouge customers who need to board plane. That experience combined with the outrageous price charged will prevent me from ever flying Spirit again. And I’ll be sure to tell the story to anyone who cares to hear.

On time and fast. Overall it was a pleasant experience.

The weight limit per bag was really low - 40 lbs - so we had to pay extra. Then, they said their carry on size was 14x18x8, and we measured our bag very carefully. It was within the limit, yet they said it was too big, so we ended up paying an extra $100 for that too!! So it wasn’t the cheap flight we thought it would be. Then, they moved up our initial flight to depart 3 hours earlier which meant we had to be out on the road by 7 am and then have a 6 hour layover and we got home at 2am. It was a grueling day. I won’t be flying with them again.

Overall it was a good experience. Stewards were very kind and professional. The departure and arrival times were as promised. Plane was clean.

The seat are terrible. Don’t even think of sleeping on a Spirit flight. The kids that run the plane aka flight attendants are pretty rude and straight forward. They get the job done but without class.

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Recent one-way flight deals

 
Only flying one-way? Below are some of the best one-way flight deals from Charleston to Washington, D.C. found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.
5/15Wed
1 stopSpirit Airlines
11h 41mCHS-BWI
$39
5/22Wed
1 stopSpirit Airlines
11h 41mCHS-BWI
$47
5/14Tue
nonstopAmerican Airlines
1h 27mCHS-DCA
$80
5/22Wed
nonstopUnited Airlines
1h 38mCHS-IAD
$80
5/14Tue
1 stopAmerican Airlines
4h 22mCHS-DCA
$88
5/15Wed
1 stopDelta
3h 37mCHS-IAD
$89
8/26Mon
nonstopUnited Airlines
1h 39mCHS-IAD
$90
5/16Thu
1 stopJetBlue
7h 22mCHS-DCA
$99
6/17Mon
1 stopDelta
4h 16mCHS-DCA
$104
5/3Fri
1 stopJetBlue
7h 22mCHS-DCA
$156

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Last minute flights from Charleston to Washington, D.C.

Last minute flight, train and bus deals

 
These last-minute flight deals are the cheapest flights found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours for flights from Charleston to Washington, D.C. that are departing in the next 10 days.
4/26Fri
multi-stopSpirit Airlines
12h 29mCHS-BWI
4/29Mon
multi-stopSpirit Airlines
18h 12mBWI-CHS
$245
4/26Fri
multi-stopSpirit Airlines
12h 29mCHS-BWI
4/29Mon
multi-stopSpirit Airlines
18h 12mBWI-CHS
$267
4/26Fri
multi-stop
22h 14mCHS-IAD
4/29Mon
multi-stop
14h 49mIAD-CHS
$276
4/26Fri
multi-stop
12h 29mCHS-BWI
4/28Sun
multi-stop
15h 35mBWI-CHS
$370
4/26Fri
nonstopAmerican Airlines
1h 38mCHS-DCA
4/29Mon
nonstopAmerican Airlines
1h 56mDCA-CHS
$499
4/27Sat
nonstopUnited Airlines
1h 47mCHS-IAD
4/30Tue
nonstopUnited Airlines
1h 53mIAD-CHS
$499
4/26Fri
nonstopAmerican Airlines
1h 34mCHS-DCA
4/29Mon
multi-stopAmerican Airlines
3h 24mDCA-CHS
$507
4/27Sat
multi-stopUnited Airlines
5h 35mCHS-IAD
4/30Tue
nonstopUnited Airlines
1h 49mIAD-CHS
$508
4/25Thu
multi-stopQatar Airways
48h 10mCHS-IAD
4/27Sat
multi-stopQatar Airways
46h 46mIAD-CHS
$4,188
4/24Wed
multi-stopQatar Airways
40h 45mCHS-IAD
4/28Sun
multi-stopQatar Airways
32h 56mIAD-CHS
$4,820

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Charleston - Washington, D.C. Flights

Departure:

Charleston (CHS)United States

Return flight deals:

Washington, D.C. - Charleston

Cabin classes:

$408
$1,272
$819
$166

Compare transportation modes for Charleston to Washington, D.C.

Average priceAverage duration
Flights$7291h 27m
Trains$1370h 00m
Buses$11913h 00m