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

• Earliest: departs at 8:44 am and lands at 11:14 am
• Latest: departs at 8:15 pm and lands at 10:45 pm.

The flight takes about 2h 30m.

Three cabin classes are available on flights from Dallas to Charleston:

• Economy Class
• Business Class
• First Class

A nonstop flight from Dallas to Charleston takes 2h 30m, covering 972 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 Dallas to Charleston range from $291 to $446, with an average of $358 over the past 12 months. Anything below $291 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 22% above the $358 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 $146 round-trip via Fort Lauderdale (FLL), compared to $365 for nonstop.

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.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Dallas to Charleston flights, with 40% of flights leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 40%, evening flights for 20%, and night flights for 0%.

Two airlines offer in-flight Wi-Fi on Dallas to Charleston flights:

• American Airlines
• JetBlue

Pricing varies by airline and fare class. Some plans are included with the ticket or loyalty program; others are paid add-ons priced by flight length.

One-way fares from Dallas to Charleston are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $118, which is 51% below the typical average for this route.

Charleston Airport (CHS) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates averaging $76 for economy cars. Top options include:

• Budget
• Alamo
• Economy Rent a Car
• Avis
• Thrifty

Flights from Dallas to Charleston may depart from several airports in Dallas area, including Dallas Addison (ADS), Dallas Love Field (DAL) and Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW). Flights usually arrive at Charleston (CHS).

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

• Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) - 74% of one-stop connections
• Nashville Intl (BNA) - 9% of one-stop connections
• Houston Hobby (HOU) - 9% of one-stop connections
• Charlotte Douglas (CLT) - 4% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 23% on flights from Dallas to Charleston. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at $314 round-trip on average, while Friday is the most expensive at $405, a difference of $91.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

2 airlines operate flights between Dallas and Charleston. The airlines offering nonstop flights on this route include:

• American Airlines
• Southwest

Flying via Nashville Intl (BNA) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 4h 33m, compared with 4h 45m via Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) and 5h via Houston Hobby (HOU).

Charleston is 1 hour ahead of Dallas (Eastern Time vs Central Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Among airlines operating Dallas to Charleston flights:

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

• American Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• Southwest: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• JetBlue: a cabin bag in Economy Class class

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