CMH - CHS

$47 Find Cheap Flights from Columbus Airport to Charleston

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These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from Columbus to Charleston, as well as popular online travel agencies
These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from Columbus to Charleston, as well as popular online travel agencies
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Everything you should know

Cheapest round-trip
$85
Overall average: $296
Breeze Airways
Sun 3/8Sat 3/14
CMH - CHS • Non-stop
Cheapest one-way
$47
Typical prices: $101-$183
Breeze Airways
Sun 4/12
CMH - CHS • Non-stop
When to book
4 weeks
in advance
Our data shows that travelers who book at least 4 weeks in advance save around 41% compared to booking last minute.
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Cheap Flights from Columbus to Charleston (CMH-CHS)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Columbus to Charleston 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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Recent round-trip flight deals from Columbus to Charleston

Sun, Mar 8 - Sat, Mar 14
Breeze Airways Logo
12:55 pm - 2:36 pm
CMH
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CHS
1h 41mnonstop
Breeze Airways Logo
8:00 am - 9:44 am
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CMH
1h 44mnonstop
$85Breeze Airways
Sun, Feb 22 - Thu, Feb 26
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12:55 pm - 2:36 pm
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CHS
1h 41mnonstop
Breeze Airways Logo
6:15 am - 7:59 am
CHS
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CMH
1h 44mnonstop
$87Breeze Airways
Sun, Mar 8 - Sat, Mar 14
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12:55 pm - 2:36 pm
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CHS
1h 41mnonstop
Breeze Airways Logo
8:00 am - 9:44 am
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CMH
1h 44mnonstop
$88Breeze Airways
Tue, Mar 3 - Sat, Mar 7
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2:41 pm - 4:22 pm
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CHS
1h 41mnonstop
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8:00 am - 9:44 am
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CMH
1h 44mnonstop
$89Breeze Airways
Tue, Mar 3 - Sat, Mar 7
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2:41 pm - 4:22 pm
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CHS
1h 41mnonstop
Breeze Airways Logo
8:00 am - 9:44 am
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CMH
1h 44mnonstop
$90Breeze Airways
Tue, Mar 3 - Sat, Mar 7
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2:41 pm - 4:22 pm
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CHS
1h 41mnonstop
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8:00 am - 9:44 am
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CMH
1h 44mnonstop
$91Breeze Airways
Sun, Mar 8 - Sat, Mar 14
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12:55 pm - 2:36 pm
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CHS
1h 41mnonstop
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8:00 am - 9:44 am
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CMH
1h 44mnonstop
$94Breeze Airways
Tue, Mar 3 - Sat, Mar 7
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2:41 pm - 4:22 pm
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CHS
1h 41mnonstop
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8:00 am - 9:44 am
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1h 44mnonstop
$98Breeze Airways
Sun, Mar 22 - Thu, Mar 26
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12:55 pm - 2:36 pm
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CHS
1h 41mnonstop
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6:15 am - 7:59 am
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1h 44mnonstop
$100Breeze Airways
Sun, Feb 15 - Thu, Feb 26
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12:55 pm - 2:36 pm
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CHS
1h 41mnonstop
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6:15 am - 7:59 am
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$101Breeze Airways
Booking Insights

KAYAK's insights & trends for Columbus to Charleston flights

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

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Columbus Airport to Charleston?

The average price of all round-trip flights from Columbus Airport to Charleston clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.

Your flight ticket price will generally be cheaper if you fly to Charleston on a Friday and more expensive on a Tuesday. On your return trip to Columbus Airport, you should consider flying back on a Wednesday, and avoid Sundays for better deals.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Columbus Airport to Charleston?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Columbus Airport to Charleston, 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 Columbus Airport to Charleston is January, where tickets cost $196 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are November and March, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $322 and $296 respectively.

Can I save money by flying with a layover from Columbus Airport to Charleston?

The average round-trip price for all non-stop flights, flights with one layover, and flights with two layovers for the route found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.

No, with an average price for the route of $228, prices are generally cheapest when you fly direct.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Columbus Airport to Charleston?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Columbus Airport to Charleston, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.

To get a below average price on the flight from Columbus Airport to Charleston, you should book around 4 weeks before departure, which saves you about 41% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 25 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low seasonDecember
Cheapest flight$47
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 11% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 10% lower on average.
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When to book flights from Columbus to Charleston

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Columbus to Charleston based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
Estimated round-trip price
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FAQs for booking Columbus Airport to Charleston flights

  • Why is Breeze Airways preferred from Columbus to Charleston?

    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.

  • Which other cities near Charleston International Airport (CHS) can one visit?

    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.

  • Besides Charleston Airport (CHS), which airports can travelers from Columbus use as their destination point?

    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.

  • Which airlines from Columbus to Charleston are best for those with mobility concerns?

    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.

  • What is the cheapest flight from Columbus Airport to Charleston?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Columbus Airport to Charleston was $47 for a one-way ticket and $85 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between Columbus Airport and Charleston?

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

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from Columbus Airport to Charleston?

    Only American Airlines offers inflight Wi-Fi service on the Columbus Airport to Charleston flight route.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Columbus Airport to Charleston?

    The Airbus A220-300 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Columbus Airport to Charleston flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Columbus Airport to Charleston?

    SkyTeam, and oneworld are the airline alliances operating flights between Columbus Airport and Charleston, with SkyTeam being the most commonly used for this route.

  • On which days can I fly direct from Columbus Airport to Charleston?

    You can catch a nonstop flight from Columbus Airport to Charleston on Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Columbus to Charleston, Breeze Airways or Southwest?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Columbus to Charleston are Breeze Airways and Southwest. With an average price for the route of $171 and an overall rating of 8.1, Breeze Airways is the most popular choice. Southwest is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $358 and an overall rating of 8.0.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Columbus Airport to Charleston?

    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 Columbus Airport to Charleston.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Columbus Airport to Charleston?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Charleston from Columbus Airport 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 Columbus Airport to Charleston?

    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 Charleston with an airline and back to Columbus Airport with another airline. Booking your flights between Columbus Airport and CHS can sometimes prove cheaper using this method.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Columbus Airport to Charleston?

    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 Charleston from Columbus Airport up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from Columbus Airport to Charleston

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $59 or less one-way and $117 or less round-trip.
  • Flights from Columbus to Charleston have John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) and Charleston International Airport (CHS) as the departure and arrival Airports respectively. One of the cost-effective ways to access CMH is by the Central Ohio Transit Authority (COTA) which runs many transport services to the Airport or the AirConnect bus agency which takes you directly to the airport.
  • Since most airlines flying from Columbus to Charleston offer flights with at least a single layover, kindly incorporate your layovers when planning your trip. Some of the common layovers to expect on this route include Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL), Washington, D.C. Reagan-National (DCA), and Charlotte Douglas (CLT).
  • When you prefer to lessen your carbon footprint, we recommend to you Delta, American, United, and JetBlue airlines. They are dedicated to minimizing environmental pollution. They achieve it via the acquisition of modern aircraft with fuel-efficient engines, fitting winglets onto flights’ wings that reduce carbon emissions to the environment.
  • If you are looking for family-friendly airlines from Columbus to Charleston; Delta, Southwest, JetBlue, United, American, and Qatar Airlines are popular ones. Children under 2 years are carried for free, free entertainment, especially from TV shows and music on seatback devices, families are allowed to sit together and bond throughout the journey on most flights through priority boarding services.
  • Pet lovers have many flight options from Columbus to Charleston. They include Southwest, American, Delta, HAWAIIAN, JetBlue, United, Spirit, and Frontier Airlines. All of them have varying pet travel policy specifications, hence it’s prudent to book a ticket 48 hours before for clarification. However, the aforementioned airlines are pet-friendly, affordable charges for pets, allowing pets that can fit inside airline carriers, under passengers’ seats, and not as cargo.

Prefer to fly direct from Columbus Airport to Charleston?

 
Direct data is based off flight results for the next 60 days. Find direct flights from all airlines flying direct from Columbus to Charleston.
Find which airlines fly direct from Columbus Airport to Charleston Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

Columbus to Charleston

Tuesday

Breeze Airways

Breeze Airways

Thursday

Breeze Airways

Breeze Airways

Saturday

Breeze Airways

Breeze Airways

Sunday

Breeze Airways

Breeze Airways

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Direct returns

Charleston to Columbus

Tuesday

Breeze Airways

Breeze Airways

Thursday

Breeze Airways

Breeze Airways

Saturday

Breeze Airways

Breeze Airways

Sunday

Breeze Airways

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Reviews of the top 4 airlines serving from Columbus to Charleston

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Columbus to Charleston. 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.
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8.1
Breeze AirwaysOverall score based on 266 reviews
6.6Entertainment
6.7Food
8.3Boarding
8.2Comfort
8.7Crew
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Lost my luggage and terrible experience with customer service trying to track it down

2.0 MediocreAnonymous, Feb 2026
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Lost my luggage and terrible experience with customer service trying to track it down

10 hour delay with minimal updates. Couldn’t leave terminal and then ended up on redeye with a dirty broken plane. It is literally impossible to reach customer service via gate agent, app, phone, text or email.

I thought that I had pre-purchased carry-on luggage and was surprised when I tried to check in that I did not have it.

Flight departure was 90 min delayed, and the boarding experience was confused, stressful, and generally poor. Additionally, the wifi on the plane was malfunctioning for all but the final 15 min of the flight into ILM.

Great experience and In love flying in and out of Provo airport

You get what you pay for. It’s like a bus but flying. No frills, no snacks. Leg room was fine, boarding was good.

Overall good. Plenty of legroom and fairly comfortable seats. No issues with capacity and the overhead been even though most people brought several carry-ons on. I don’t think Breeze really enforces the pay for a carry-on rule.

Surprised at how much I enjoyed Breeze. Paid for the Nicer upgrade which made it closer in price to a flag ship carrier but with more comfortable seats and much more leg room. Crew was polite and since we brought our food no loss there. Would make the point that the ‘have to pay for a carry-on is BS’. Most people did not and had several. Still was plenty of room in the overheads.

Comfortable seating, adequate space available, nice to have USB port, polite crew.

My experience is typically great with Breeze. This trip wasn’t any different.

My flight from Denver to Minneapolis was excellent. My flight from Minneapolis to Denver was one of the worst I flights I have ever experienced. I had a window seat, the gentleman in the middle seat was morbidly obese and SW should have made him purchase two seats. His elbow dug into my arm most of the way even after I asked to please be careful. I was literally squashed between the him and the window with no wiggle room. The plane was full so it was not possible to ask for a different seat. I realize I should have complained to the flight attendant but I didn't feel anything could be done to rectify the situation. I fly SW often, I will continue to do so as this was my first negative experience.

I was assigned seat 7E, yet my boarding was Group 5, which caused me to have to put my luggage in the back of the plance above `19 or 20 aisle, as passengers who had boarded earlier took the overhead bins in the front. SW needs to monitor bin space and ensure that bin space above the seat are aligned to those sitting near their seats. Also the seating assignments needs to align with group number. Maybe board those last first and so on? Having said the ALL the passengers on the plane were gracious enough to allow me and other passengers in this dilema to retrieve our luggage and helped us along the way. I always love the flight staff, as always their fantastic and I can't rave about them enough!

I appreciate the staff who allowed me to board though I arrived a little late! Regarding the assigned seating, I had booked my flight before this change and wasn't aware of the change at the time, and so I didn't select a seat at booking as I didn't realize it was relevant. Better communication about the change would have been helpful for preparing.

Flight attendants very hospitable and friendly. Pilot flew a smooth take off and landing.

Paid for premium extra leg room but the bin space for rows 1-3 had to go in rows 4-6 and 4-6 had to go to 7-9 because flight attendants have snacks and their luggage upfront. So we pay extra to have to fight thru traffic to get our bags. Only 2nd day of new seating so hope they fix this.

WIFI was great. My selection for seating is an aisle, but during my trip, I never had an aisle seat. If we can get that corrected, I will be thrilled. No snack or drink on this flight.

WIFI was great. My selection for seating is an aisle, but during my trip, I never had an aisle seat. If we can get that corrected, I will be thrilled.

The wifi on the plane is great. The only issue that I have is that I prefer an aisle seat and on my trips this week, I was either in the middle or window. If we can work to secure aisle seating, I will be thrilled. Nice trip.

All good except once again bags took an hour at Midway Airport Happens all the time. Ridiculous

Everything went smoothly and we even arrived a little bit early.

It was delayed but other than that it was great.

Got on the plane and sat there for an hour before departure.

Second flight in a row where the entertainment system is broken. 5 hour long flight with no entertainment and flight attendants did not seem interested in resolving the matter. Very shocked to be treated this poorly considering I paid for a first class experience and have Diamond Medallion status.

They double booked seats, the gate staff changed my ticket as I was boarding she went over to the computer and changed it without telling me. She messed up an entire three row section for me and others. Other travelers were outraged but the gate staff were so rude, so condescending saying it wasn't their problem to solve. I would rate this a zero if I could. Will not fly Delta again I'll stick with United and American.

Comfort seating was on the tight side. Maybe it was a smaller plane(?)

I didn't take this flight. I changed the flight. Why am I getting surveys and notifications on flights that I change. Seems like a defect with Kayak.

Delta One is extraordinary. I fly business when somebody hires me. I just wonder why there is such a chasm between business class and the insanely inhumane and nonsensical coach. The seats are not large enough to fit even my tiny wife. We fly 10% of what we did because we don’t want to pay 5-10 k but for $400 it’s unbearable. It seems like the accountants took over and made stupid decisions. Screw in 20 extra seats and make it so unbearable that people fly 90% less. Just put the damn price up and put some proper chairs in. But business, yay.

Timing, quality of service, promptness and courtesy of the staff

It was last minute due to weather - considering - it was amazing! Good smiles, friendly staff and they were making sure we knew what was going on when and where.

delta last minute gave me a boarding pass for a different flight with no confirmation that they were changing it

the plane was so hot!! the air-conditioning was barely blowing. The flight was delayed, and we had to sit on the hot plane before take off for an extended amount of time, waiting on international passengers. Would not have been so bad if it was not so hot. They said it would get better after take off, but it did not.

They are always late and seats was also not having working charger

We flew in first class. The crew did not offer drinks before the flight took off, but they treated us well during the flight. The food was excellent. There was actually too much food served, but it was nice to have all the options.

did not have enough meal for first class passengers so offer us snack

Arrived 40 min early which was great - sat in runway for 35 min so no gain. Then waited for luggage 45 min. They need to staff accordingly knowing its one of the busiest week in Phx

My flight got rerouted due to crew rest. I was sent to Dallas customer service was not very polite. Was given a $40 room voucher for Motel 6 and $12 to eat with. It delayed me by a day. Where if I would have just stuck with my original flight Arizona was delayed to Cleveland and I could have made it home. They put me on a 9:00 flight out of Dallas to Cleveland without my knowledge or consent. When originally I was told it would be 8:45 a.m. on February 1st. I told them I could not take the 9:00 flight because I did not have anybody to pick me up from the airport at that time. I'm extremely disappointed in how I was treated. And I will not fly American Airlines again.

I am very appreciative of the help provided to me by Dennis and Whitney. I had lost my phone at EWR airport and they were very kind in assisting me. This included advice on how to file a report and also helping me connect with family. The pilot was also great about keeping passengers updated on the flight progress with regular communications over the system.

Awful. Original flight was delayed 5 hours. Had to to take a connecting flight instead of direct. Had a 4 hour layover. I missed all of my morning meetings getting in 5 hours later than I was supposed to and had to change to take a later flight the next day to get them back in which cia time another $150.

Old equipment, needs upgrade and seat comfort. Internet didn't work 75% or the time.

The screens were inoperable for movies and such, but everything else was just fine

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