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Among airlines operating Charlotte to Charleston flights:

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

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

Only American Airlines operates flights between Charlotte and Charleston.

Flights from Charlotte to Charleston usually depart from Charlotte Douglas (CLT) and arrive at Charleston (CHS).

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 First Class
• JetBlue: a cabin bag in Economy Class class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route and airline, so travelers should check the fare details before booking.

Only Economy Class is available on flights from Charlotte to Charleston.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $250 round-trip via Orlando (MCO), compared to $481 for nonstop.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $40–$100 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Canadair (Bombardier) Regional Jet 900 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by American Airlines. Other aircraft seen on the route include Airbus A320-100/200 variants.

Connecting flights from Charlotte to Charleston most commonly pass through:

• Fort Lauderdale (FLL) - 50% of one-stop connections
• Orlando (MCO) - 50% of one-stop connections
Together, these airports account for 100% of one-stop bookings on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 45% on the Charlotte to Charleston route. Monday is the cheapest departure day at $395 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $710, a difference of $315. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Charlotte to Charleston flights, with 38% of flights leaving in that window. Evening departures account for 25%, night flights for 25%, and afternoon flights for 12%.

A nonstop flight from Charlotte to Charleston takes 1h 11m, covering 169 miles.

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

• Earliest: departs at 7:14 am and lands at 8:25 am
• Latest: departs at 10:50 pm and lands at 12:01 am.

The flight takes about 1h 11m.

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.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $208 to $967. That means the highest observed fare was about 5x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Charlotte to Charleston are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $137, which is 61% below the typical average for this route.

Flying via Fort Lauderdale (FLL) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 8h 10m, compared with 16h 45m via Orlando (MCO).

Charleston Airport (CHS) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $31 for economy cars. Top options include:
· Budget
· Alamo
· Economy Rent a Car
· Avis
· Thrifty

Round-trip flights from Charlotte to Charleston range from $435 to $507, with an average of $480 over the past 12 months. Anything below $435 counts as a good deal.

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