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These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from Detroit 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 Detroit to Charleston, as well as popular online travel agencies
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Cheapest round-trip
$223
Typical prices: $403-$183
JetBlue
Wed 7/8Wed 7/22
DTW - CHS • 1 stop
Cheapest non-stop
$299
Typical prices: $369-$229
Delta
Wed 9/16Sat 9/19
DTW - CHS • Non-stop
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Delta offers free Wi-Fi for SkyMiles members on domestic Detroit-Charleston flights.
Delta Sky Priority speeds check-in for eligible travelers at Detroit Airport.
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Cheapest • Avg $218 (round-trip)
Shortest trip • 4h 07m (one-way)
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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

Wed, Jul 8 - Wed, Jul 22
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7:30 am - 1:09 pm
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CHS
5h 39m
1 stop
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5:19 pm - 10:45 pm
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DTW
5h 26m
1 stop
$223JetBlue
Tue, Jul 7 - Tue, Jul 14
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7:30 am - 1:20 pm
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CHS
5h 50m
1 stop
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5:19 pm - 10:45 pm
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5h 26m
1 stop
$227JetBlue
Tue, Jul 7 - Tue, Jul 14
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7:30 am - 1:20 pm
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CHS
5h 50m
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5:19 pm - 10:45 pm
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DTW
5h 26m
1 stop
$243JetBlue
Tue, Jul 28 - Mon, Aug 3
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7:30 am - 4:23 pm
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CHS
8h 53m
1 stop
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5:19 pm - 10:45 pm
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DTW
5h 26m
1 stop
$251JetBlue
Sat, Aug 29 - Wed, Sep 2
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6:00 am - 12:45 pm
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CHS
6h 45m
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8:10 am - 12:20 pm
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4h 10m
1 stop
$259Southwest
Sat, Aug 8 - Tue, Aug 11
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6:35 am - 4:40 pm
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CHS
10h 05m
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5:10 pm - 9:15 pm
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4h 05m
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$264Southwest
Wed, Dec 9 - Mon, Dec 14
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6:00 am - 1:48 pm
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CHS
7h 48m
1 stop
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2:43 pm - 10:57 pm
CHS
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DTW
8h 14m
1 stop
$266JetBlue
Sat, Aug 8 - Tue, Aug 11
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6:35 am - 4:40 pm
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CHS
10h 05m
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10:45 am - 9:50 pm
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DTW
11h 05m
2 stops
$270Southwest
Mon, Jul 27 - Fri, Jul 31
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7:30 am - 4:23 pm
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CHS
8h 53m
1 stop
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5:19 pm - 10:45 pm
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5h 26m
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$275JetBlue
Tue, Sep 1 - Tue, Sep 8
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12:42 pm - 9:08 am
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20h 26m
2 stops
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11:15 am - 1:07 pm
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25h 52m
1 stop
$280Multiple Airlines
Booking Insights

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.

How much is a round-trip flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Charleston?

This analysis is based on the cheapest round-trip price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Charleston departing in July.

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 Saturday and avoid Thursdays if you are looking for the best rates. For your return to Detroit, you’ll find the best rates on Fridays 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 August, where tickets cost $279 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are March and May, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $547 and $538 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 $419, 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, which saves you about 47% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 15 weeks before departure.

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Expert advice for your flight from Detroit to Charleston

 
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Low seasonJanuary
Cheapest flight$112
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 7% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 9% increase in price.
Flight from Detroit to Charleston

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 5 days, the lowest price for a flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Charleston was $112 for a one-way ticket and $223 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 Alaska 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?

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

  • 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 $388 and an overall rating of 7.9, Delta is the most popular choice. Southwest is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $438 and an overall rating of 7.9.

  • 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 $268 or less one-way and $339 or less round-trip.

Prefer to fly direct from Detroit to Charleston?

 
Direct data is based off flight results for the next 60 days. Find direct flights from all airlines flying direct from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County 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

Delta

Delta

Tuesday

Delta

Delta

Wednesday

Delta

Delta

Thursday

Delta

Delta

Friday

Delta

Delta

Saturday

Delta

Delta

Sunday

Delta

Delta

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Direct returns

Charleston to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Monday

Delta

Delta

Tuesday

Delta

Delta

Wednesday

Delta

Delta

Thursday

Delta

Delta

Friday

Delta

Delta

Saturday

Delta

Delta

Sunday

Delta

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Reviews of the top 3 airlines serving from Detroit to Charleston

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Detroit 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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7.9
SouthwestOverall score based on 4235 reviews
8.6Crew
7.0Food
8.1Boarding
8.0Comfort
7.5Entertainment
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It was great. The gate staff were very helpful in Portland when my son forgot his rolling bag and had to go back to get it just in time to make it on the plane. We really appreciate that. Great job!

10.0 ExcellentAnonymous, Jun 2026
DEN - ORF
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It was great. The gate staff were very helpful in Portland when my son forgot his rolling bag and had to go back to get it just in time to make it on the plane. We really appreciate that. Great job!

Airline is not very senior friendly. Flights are late, forcing us to run to the connecting flight. Food is awful. Wish they would go back to pretzels and peanuts. During flight, pressurization isn’t quite right and all of our ears get plugged. Everything is nickel and dime, charging for boarding, seat selection and legroom. While a screen at the desk in the gate area says check your roll on bag now for free due to space limitation, the employee at the desk will not check the bag without a $100 fee. Insane.

Kayak could’ve posted the correct gate number. Almost missed my flight.

Slow boarding, limited food and drink portions. Bad delays and turbulence

there were two flight attendants that were up front...that were the best! They get KUDOs for making my trip only fantastic. Tell them Jeff said that!

OKay. I sat in the back of the plane and it was really loud between babies and little kids, and adults who.like to talk a lot and loudly most of the flight.

Flight coming out of Buffalo was delayed, so we had to be rescheduled on another flight from Baltimore to Phoenix which means we had a long layover and got home 3.5 hours late. Shuttle to parking stopped at 10pm, so we had to pay for an Uber to the parking lot and got charged an extra day of parking since it was after midnight. Not the best experience. Long day!

Was fine, delayed and feels like southwest is always late

I don't know why flying out of Sarasota requires two plane changes.

The first time I flew in the extra legroom section. It was difficult to notice a difference. I had bad luck with my neighbors. The crew was okay. Southwest has reduced the live TV options.

Should never have had to go to Detroit from Orlando back to Tennessee!

Got rerouted from a straight flight from Orlando to Atlanta to Knoxville to a flight from Orlando to Detroit to Knoxville! Seriously!! Flight delay out of Detroit! Long day for what should have been a pretty easy travel day!

Two delays on two separate planes with parts they could not easily find and replace.

Checkin was good, fllight ws good. Onlly complaint is lack of foot on 6 hour flight from Seattle to Boston. Snacks were flimsy - chips and cookies. could have offered something more substantial for such a long flight. I know you can buy food in airport but for the price you pay for a ticket, they should step up for the passengers.

Only beverages were offered to first class and I thought the flight attendant could have also served the Delta Comfort as well instead of sitting down and staring at her phone and walking past all of us to the back of the plane to charge her phone more. There was a complete lack of turbulence and was safe enough for flights attendant to walk around in the front of the plane, collect trash and serve a few people water and turn off the seat belt light. Also didn’t enforce people putting their seats into the upright position and allowed two passengers to remain reclined during landing. They seemed out to lunch completely. Usually my experience on Delta is much better.

Long story short, it was one of the better flight experiences I've had in some time when compared with other airlines.

Flight was great! This flight from Atlanta was even better than when I paid for Comfort from SNA to Atlanta.

Connection flights should be spaced out farther because too close I missed my connection.

Definitely a southern flavor. Cordiality was evident even though no drinks or snacks were served.

On time! There were plenty of airport employees who were able to keep us moving in the right direction. The crew on the plane were professional.

Leave on time. We waited on the plane for hour hours and it was hot and smelly

Two hours delay, probably one hour because they didn’t bring catering and they had to bring water in board. There a change of aircraft. But delays galore at CLT so it must be a CLT and/or AA operation issue. The 1 hr additional delays because nobody could bring 2 packs of water sooner is probably the best example of this airline operates

Flight was delayed 5 hours. Initial reason for delay was 'maintenance' - which makes sense. Then, the additional 2 hours continued to say it was maintenance - when I know EWR had a 2 hour delay. AA did not say that. Additionally, when boarding, there was only one agent at the counter for a long time - until another came to help. After boarding, we had to wait another 45 minutes due to 'no catering'. So while we waited for catering, AA continued to board additional passengers - which seemed odd - and raised questions about what really was going on. I sat in First Class. During the flight, the flight crew allowed a significant number of non-First Class passengers to use the front bathroom - which created a very crowded environment in First Class which was uncomfortable. This also delayed First Class passengers from using the bathroom. Overall, horrible experience.

The Charleston, WV airport was cute. Very good staff and small enough to feel comfortable. The plane had more leg room than bigger planes. Much more comfortable.

Another uncoordinated American experience. Always surprises me at DFW for them of all places. Have to take this flight as there are no other good time options. We knew from the start that something was wrong, but the pilot wouldn't tell us. I just watched my Kayak app grow the delay by 10 minutes as it went to 3.5 hours. They were uncoordinated with maintenance (as maintenance, when finally arriving, knew within 15 minutes the plane wasn't going. No 'sorry' or 'this is what is going on' comment. The pilot seemed unfazed / didn't care about the process we were going through.

The seats. The seat in front of me was awful and when the guy sat down, it flew back and hit my head when I was putting my backpack under the seat, It didn't make for a pleasant experience,

I’ve got 31F seat and window seat . My 2 co passengers was AA crew members and they were very rude attitude and when I was going to use bathroom their gestures was very different and awkward and the guy beside me completely occupied the hand rest and I was really uncomfortable

The gate experience at LAX was abysmal (same for the arrival experience two days prior). Despite the LAX -> SAT schedule of two flights daily, our departure gate was at a smaller hub that we had to be bussed to from Terminal 4. Fortunately, I arrived at LAX extra early and had time to spare, but if I had not known, I might have missed my flight. I looked at the LAX airport map in the AA app and there was no indication of the additional boarding process. Lastly the gate area we were bussed to was crowded with limited food and beverage options. On flight, the fight attendant was hospitable and attentive, the flight was smooth, and AA's free (and working) wifi for AA members were all on the positive side.

It was so much better than expected, Ohare is not such a pleasant experience but American Airlines with the new, clean aeroplane and free Wi-Fi was outstanding and the crew so pleasant and helpful.

The flight attendants were extremely sourly and borderline rude. I did not feel appreciated as an AA customer once.

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