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

• Earliest: departs at 10:58 am and lands at 12:41 pm
• Latest: departs at 9:34 pm and lands at 11:17 pm.

The flight takes about 1h 43m.

Two cabin classes are available on flights from Columbus Airport to Charleston:

• Economy Class
• First Class

A nonstop flight from Columbus Airport to Charleston takes 1h 43m, covering 515 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 Columbus Airport to Charleston range from $158 to $362, with an average of $250 over the past 12 months. Anything below $158 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 46% above the $250 route average. Book 26 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $163 round-trip via Fort Lauderdale (FLL), compared to $189 for nonstop.

Breeze Airways is the only airline operating Columbus Airport to Charleston flights. 85% of its flights are on time.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $45–$100 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Airbus A220-300 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Breeze Airways. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 737 MAX 8 variants.

One-way fares from Columbus Airport to Charleston are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $133, which is 26% below the typical average for this route.

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

Flights from Columbus Airport to Charleston usually depart from Columbus (CMH) and arrive at Charleston (CHS).

Afternoon flights have the fewest delays on this route, while night departures tend to have the most.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the Columbus Airport to Charleston route, 15% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 1h 49m.

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

• Charlotte Douglas (CLT) - 34% of one-stop connections
• Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) - 29% of one-stop connections
• Baltimore/Washington (BWI) - 19% of one-stop connections
• Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl (IAD) - 9% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 51% on flights from Columbus Airport to Charleston. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at $184 round-trip on average, while Friday is the most expensive at $373, a difference of $189.

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 Breeze Airways operates flights between Columbus Airport and Charleston.

Flying via Charlotte Douglas (CLT) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 3h 50m, compared with 4h via Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) and 4h via Washington, D.C. Reagan-National (DCA).

Among airlines operating Columbus Airport to Charleston flights:

• Breeze Airways: 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:

• Breeze Airways: 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.

Breeze Airways is the best for nonstop schedules. It is cost-effective with flexible flight schedules depending on the month of traveling. Seats are spacious, with comfortable legroom, but a top-up fee allows one to upgrade to a first-class seat. The overhead bin is cost-free to use for carry-on items.

Airlines from Columbus landing in CHS, allow passengers to connect to other cities. Despite CHS being a gateway airport, it allows passengers upon deplaning to visit nearby cities such as North Charleston, Hanahan, Summerville, Hilton Head Island, and Mount Pleasant. Charleston Airport shuttles or taxis are cheaper and more secure, ferrying customers to their destinations from the Airport. Uber or Lyft services are available upon request but are relatively costly.

Charleston Airport serves both civilian and military flights. Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE) is the major commercial airport for Columbia flights. It’s about 100 miles from Charleston Airport. Passengers on specific business or commercial purposes prefer CAE due to its proximity to the urban centers with commercial activities.

Southwest, American, and Delta airlines are popular with travelers with reduced mobility. Personnel in these airlines are trained in handling people with different disabilities. Assistance equipment such as wheelchairs, restrooms, and guide assistance from check-in is available until departure at the airport.