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$57 Find Cheap Flights from Detroit to Charleston

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Cheap Flights from Detroit to Charleston (DTW-CHS)

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

Thu, Jul 10 - Thu, Jul 24
Spirit Airlines Logo
7:45 am - 9:45 amDTW-CHS
2h 00mnonstop
Spirit Airlines Logo
10:53 am - 12:55 pmCHS-DTW
2h 02mnonstop
$114Spirit Airlines
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Thu, Jul 10 - Sun, Jul 13
Spirit Airlines Logo
7:45 am - 9:45 amDTW-CHS
2h 00mnonstop
Spirit Airlines Logo
10:53 am - 12:55 pmCHS-DTW
2h 02mnonstop
$120Spirit Airlines
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Sat, Aug 30 - Wed, Sep 3
Delta Logo
3:50 pm - 5:58 pmDTW-CHS
2h 08mnonstop
Delta Logo
6:38 pm - 8:45 pmCHS-DTW
2h 07mnonstop
$179Delta
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Sat, Aug 30 - Wed, Sep 3
Delta Logo
7:00 am - 1:50 pmDTW-CHS
6h 50m1 stop
Delta Logo
7:10 am - 9:12 amCHS-DTW
2h 02mnonstop
$189Delta
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Sat, Oct 4 - Tue, Oct 7
American Airlines Logo
6:45 am - 1:39 pmDTW-CHS
6h 54m2 stops
American Airlines Logo
6:32 pm - 10:51 pmCHS-DTW
4h 19m1 stop
$204American Airlines
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Wed, Jul 23 - Sat, Jul 26
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6:05 am - 1:27 pmDTW-CHS
31h 22m2 stops
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9:48 pm - 12:27 pmCHS-DTW
14h 39m2 stops
Sun, Oct 19 - Tue, Oct 21
American Airlines Logo
6:07 am - 10:23 amDTW-CHS
4h 16m1 stop
American Airlines Logo
9:19 am - 2:43 pmCHS-DTW
5h 24m1 stop
$269American Airlines
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Tue, Jul 1 - Fri, Jul 4
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5:00 am - 8:34 pmDTW-CHS
39h 34m3 stops
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7:03 am - 10:31 pmCHS-DTW
39h 28m2 stops
Fri, Aug 1 - Wed, Aug 13
Southwest Logo
12:50 pm - 10:25 pmDTW-CHS
9h 35m2 stops
Southwest Logo
6:35 am - 12:15 pmCHS-DTW
5h 40m1 stop
$303Southwest
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Thu, Aug 14 - Mon, Aug 18
Southwest Logo
12:30 pm - 10:00 pmDTW-CHS
9h 30m2 stops
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5:30 am - 11:45 amCHS-DTW
6h 15m1 stop
$313Southwest
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Expert advice for your flight from Detroit to Charleston

 
Snippets provided in this section are AI-generated based on a summarization of KAYAK-commissioned articles. The articles are presented as-is, for general informational purposes only, and may not be up-to-date. The opinions contained in the articles are original to the author and reflect their authentic experience, which may vary significantly from the experience of others.
KAYAK teamed up with top travel experts to share the best tips for your journey.
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DTW

For early departures, consider airport hotels offering parking deals and overnight stays, saving time and stress before your flight.

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CHS

Opt for rideshare services like Uber or Lyft from CHS to Downtown Charleston for a cost-effective and convenient 20-minute ride.

Read more about CHSby Brandon Schultz
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Ramsey Qubein

An avid traveler and aviation expert who has visited 173 countries, all 50 states and seven continents, Ramsey Qubein flies nearly 400,000 miles a year. As a North Carolina-based freelance journalist for publications including Conde Nast Traveler, Forbes, USA Today and Bloomberg among others, he explores the latest trends in aviation, hospitality, cruises and business.

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Brandon Schultz

Brandon Schultz

Brandon Schultz is an award-winning food and travel writer based in New York City. His work has appeared in Forbes, AAA, Thrillist, Travel + Leisure, and The Daily Meal, among many others, and he is the author of 6 books, including 3 cookbooks.

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KAYAK's insights & trends for Detroit to Charleston flights

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

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Planning a trip from Detroit to Charleston? KAYAK’s data-powered insights will help you find cheap flights. Learn the best time to fly, how early to book your ticket, and other tips to secure great prices.

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

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

When flying from Detroit to Charleston, you should consider leaving on a Wednesday and avoid Sundays if you are looking for the best rates. For your return to Detroit, you’ll find the best rates on Thursdays and the most expensive ones on Sundays.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Charleston?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County 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 Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Charleston is July, where tickets cost $259 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are February and May, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $398 and $393 respectively.

Can I save money by flying with a layover from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County 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 $285, prices are generally cheapest when you fly direct.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County 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 Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County 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 Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Charleston, you should book around 4 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 26 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low seasonDecember
High seasonOctober
Cheapest flight$57
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 15% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 19% lower on average.
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When to book flights from Detroit to Charleston

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

  • What is the cheapest flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Charleston?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Charleston was $57 for a one-way ticket and $114 for a round-trip.

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

    No

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

    Delta, and American Airlines offer inflight Wi-Fi service on the Detroit to Charleston flight route.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Detroit to Charleston?

    The Canadair (Bombardier) Regional Jet 900 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Detroit to Charleston flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Detroit to Charleston?

    SkyTeam is the only airline alliance operating flights between Detroit and Charleston.

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

    There are nonstop flights from Detroit to Charleston on a daily basis.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Detroit to Charleston, Delta or Southwest?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Detroit to Charleston are Delta and Southwest. With an average price for the route of $375 and an overall rating of 8.0, Delta is the most popular choice. Southwest is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $396 and an overall rating of 8.0.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Detroit 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 Detroit to Charleston.

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

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Charleston from Detroit 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 Detroit 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 Detroit with another airline. Booking your flights between Detroit 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 Detroit 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 Detroit 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 Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Charleston

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $298 or less one-way and $198 or less round-trip.

Prefer to fly direct from Detroit to Charleston?

Find which airlines fly direct from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Charleston Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County to Charleston

Monday

Aeromexico, Air France, Delta, +5 more

Aeromexico, Air France, +6 more

Tuesday

Aeromexico, Air France, Delta, +4 more

Aeromexico, Air France, +5 more

Wednesday

Aeromexico, Air France, Delta, +4 more

Aeromexico, Air France, +5 more

Thursday

Aeromexico, Air France, Delta, +5 more

Aeromexico, Air France, +6 more

Friday

Aeromexico, Air France, Delta, +5 more

Aeromexico, Air France, +6 more

Saturday

Aeromexico, Air France, Delta, +4 more

Aeromexico, Air France, +5 more

Sunday

Aeromexico, Air France, Delta, +5 more

Aeromexico, Air France, +6 more

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Direct returns

Charleston to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Monday

Delta, KLM, Korean Air, +3 more

Delta, KLM, +4 more

Tuesday

Delta, KLM, Korean Air, +2 more

Delta, KLM, +3 more

Wednesday

Delta, KLM, Korean Air, +2 more

Delta, KLM, +3 more

Thursday

Delta, KLM, Korean Air, +3 more

Delta, KLM, +4 more

Friday

Delta, KLM, Korean Air, +3 more

Delta, KLM, +4 more

Saturday

Delta, KLM, Korean Air, +3 more

Delta, KLM, +4 more

Sunday

Air France, Delta, KLM, +4 more

Air France, Delta, +5 more

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Top 4 airlines serving from Detroit to Charleston

 
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8.0
SouthwestOverall score based on 4287 reviews
7.1Food
8.2Boarding
7.6Entertainment
8.0Comfort
8.6Crew
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Southwest is typically delayed, and it gets wearisome. It is no longer a discount airline and you get way less than you pay for when it comes to comfort and Ce.

6.0 GoodDavid, Jun 2025BWI - COS
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Southwest is typically delayed, and it gets wearisome. It is no longer a discount airline and you get way less than you pay for when it comes to comfort and Ce.

We sat on the plane on the tarmac for 4 hours.

I'm not a fan of Southwest's model. I don't like the herding style of boarding.

Flight crew and cabin crew were great. I had to rearrange flights because my original flight was 3hrs delayed for weather, the rub is the flight I moved to boarded on time then we sat at the gate for 2 hours because scheduling stole our first officer for another flight, TWICE. Then our actual FO was an hour delayed. To make it worse my original flight went from a 3 hour delay to departing 15min EARLY. Just poor scheduling operations all around.

Bring back peanuts Take our drink orders when were all seated, especially after you switch to assigned seating.

Staff was far less than helpful at all times. Departure and arrival times mean nothing to Southwest. Extremely disappointed, will never fly with them again, and I’ll be sure to share my experience with all.

It is southwest seat was ok. Not the most comfortable seat

I’ve always loved Southwest. No issues at all. I was flying standby and the gate agent was extremely friendly and helpful. Boarding was smooth and I was able to get a window seat in the emergency exit row. Crew was fantastic! They were very professional and accommodating. We had to divert from our destination due to weather but the flight crew kept everyone at ease and informed us of all pertinent information. Excellent flight

The price of the tickets isn't matching the flight experience. No matter how long the flight is, you're only getting pretzels. The flight attendants looked unkept and over it.

Plz don't take away free bags and free seating

Great service. Flight was delayed while we sat on the runway for a couple of hours. Weather related. Staff made is very bearable. The steward servicing the first class cabin was exceptional. Thank you! 💗

5 hours of delay that could've been much shorter if Delta had taken the 1 hour delay they imposed on the flight before boarding to run any of the plane checks required for flight to find the hydraulic issue that required nearly 3 hours to fix. $24 of meal credit buys a sandwich and a soft drink. Poor communication within the terminal about what gate we'd be re-boarding from and when we'd be re-boarding.

Amazing flight! I have never noticed the uniforms of the attendants before in twenty years of flying except today when one female had the most amazing dress on. It was beautifully designed and showed she was in charge. I never dreamed I would google who designed Delta uniforms . The ultimate compliment is when another woman admires your outfit. . I hope your designer puts it on the market

It would be nice if was given wires ear buds. Overall was a good experience was able to sleep on the plane

My flight was 6 pm 6/6. Every hour they delayed it again - air condition issues then no pilot then the crew had worked too many hours and cancelled the flight at 11 pm. Sent customers to NJ a 45 minutes uber ride to a hotel. Had to be back by 5 am for a 7 am flight and again no pilot etc with another three hours of delays.

The entertainment and wifi mostly didn't work on this flight.

Terrible entertainment system - kept freezing and audio kept cutting out. Snacks were mediocre at best for a 5 hour flight.

The check in and bag drop off for Sky Priority members is slow. The Clear security was also slow - a TSA issue.

I am still upset that my bag was lost on a recent trip to Rome ; we were inconvenienced and out €150 Euros ; delta has refused to reimburse us

I am very bothered by the events today. I can't believe the flight attendants allowed someone to take my seat and made me move. It was embarrassing. I was in the right. The lady just didn't want move. I can't believe delta would allow this to stand and disrespect my rights as a passenger. The lady complained about her leg and that she couldn't move. Firstly somehow she was able to make it to row 24. Not sure how much her leg could have hurt. Secondly, I'm in plenty of pain myself. I just finished chemotherapy a several weeks ago. My body is constantly sore. Yet deltas flight attendants didn't appropriately protect my rights. In the end they found me a seat on the plane but I want to understand how delta can operate this way. They in essence allowed a bully to get their way.

It was one of my worst flight ever. First they were changing the gate for at least 4 times, changing from gate D7 to D12 to D44. Considering the size of the Miami Airport, we are talking about long distance and the train at the airport was not working. Then the flight was delayed around one hour. Then finally we boarded into the plane and when everybody was seated, there was an announcement that there is an issue with one of the tire of the plane, so we all had to get out of the plane with our belongings, to replace the tire. So we had around 2.5-hour delay

Most miserable flight ever. We waited almost 2 hours on the runway because the flight was oversold. American offered $1200 credit. Then there was some nonsense about weight distribution. Ridiculous. No food for 8 plus hours on the flight. I will be writing a letter.

Honestly, I haven’t flown American in years, probably due to the pandemic and my being unable to travel for certain periods in the last two years, but it was a good experience to dig out or obtain a new American Airlines account after many years of traveling for business with American in the past.

The plane was probably full boarding was easy. We were able to check our carry-on luggage for free. It was a return flight through Philly to LA. Never saw a stewardess do a demonstration of emergency Procedures. I think my flight was pretty full

Plane, flight, crew, captain were all great. The first flight had a Chipotle box lunch...delicious.

Plane, flight, crew, captain were all great. The first flight had a Chipotle box lunch...delicious. this return flight not as tasty, but filling.

The flight was 2 hour delayed, otherwise everything was excellent. The delay was due to the hourly limit requirement so given that as a reason, I'm happy with the flight!

Weather delay for 2.5 hours followed by half hour crew delay, did not have ginger ale, uncomfortable seats

So awful Unreliable Unfriendly Bad Mad Mean Smelly Hot Late Overbooked Understaffed Expensive Cramped Narcs If they were a fruit they’d be rotten durian

It’s a great flight. Service is good. Staff is awesome.

Boarding was a breeze, however, two of the flights that I boarded with Spirit did not have Wi-Fi available.

Seats uncomfortable, hard to check luggage, etc. It was like the last flight out of Hanoi

Need screens for tv/movies. Seats are more cramped than any other airlines. Seats are hard. They don’t recline. And in flight time should not be used for sales pitches.

Good experience except for the drunk woman who was with a child. Sad

The ease of booking the flight was very good. Speaking with customer service was also good. However, the crew people are unfriendly and unwelcoming which I found this as unprofessional. As far as comfort it was mediocre. This was my first time flying Spirit and I chose them because of the flight times met my needs and my budget. However, I would be reluctant to fly on Spirit again. In addition, if the crew were more friendly and at least appeared somewhat happy and welcoming personally it would probably make the experience of flying with Spirit better.

Tell them to chose a better, less bumpy route :( my seat had no window all the way at the end 😔

Seats too hard, too much lumbar. Space between rows was extremely tight, so tight hard to place item under seat in front of me. No tv screens. Zero plugs for charging phones. Too many sales pitches

Prepaid for 1 bag but my prior airline did not provide it to me in time to check it with Spirit and I could not get my $75 refunded.

Plane delayed which seems to be the norm with spirt. Everything is an up charge. I had to pay an additional fee because I was late getting back to my car. Will never fly spirit again

It was a short fight and even though we had a delay due to weather we arrived on time

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