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Everything you should know

Cheapest round-trip
$159
Typical prices: $238-$439
Multiple Airlines
Tue 9/22Sat 9/26
DTW - CHS • 1 stop
Cheapest non-stop
$299
Typical prices: $253-$414
Delta
Tue 8/25Tue 9/1
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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Shortest trip • 4h 06m (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

Tue, Sep 22 - Sat, Sep 26
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11:28 am - 1:24 pm
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CHS
25h 56m
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6:00 am - 12:36 pm
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6h 36m
1 stop
$159Multiple Airlines
Tue, Aug 25 - Tue, Sep 1
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1:40 pm - 3:28 pm
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CHS
25h 48m
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3:13 pm - 8:54 am
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17h 41m
1 stop
$181Multiple Airlines
Tue, Sep 22 - Sat, Sep 26
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11:28 am - 1:24 pm
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CHS
25h 56m
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6:00 am - 11:27 pm
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DTW
17h 27m
2 stops
$204Multiple Airlines
Tue, Aug 25 - Tue, Sep 1
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8:10 pm - 10:24 pm
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2h 14mnonstop
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6:55 am - 9:02 am
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2h 07mnonstop
$299Delta
Tue, Sep 22 - Sat, Sep 26
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10:00 am - 12:19 pm
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2h 19mnonstop
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7:10 am - 9:19 am
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2h 09mnonstop
$299Delta
Wed, Sep 2 - Wed, Sep 9
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10:00 am - 12:17 pm
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2h 17mnonstop
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2:00 pm - 4:13 pm
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2h 13mnonstop
$299Delta
Wed, Sep 2 - Wed, Sep 9
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2:56 pm - 6:48 pm
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3h 52m
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2:05 pm - 9:33 pm
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7h 28m
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$319American Airlines
Wed, Sep 16 - Sat, Sep 19
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5:12 pm - 10:08 pm
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4h 56m
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2:05 pm - 9:33 pm
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7h 28m
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$319American Airlines
Tue, Sep 22 - Sat, Sep 26
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12:55 pm - 7:50 pm
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6h 55m
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11:00 am - 5:45 pm
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6h 45m
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$329Southwest
Sat, Sep 12 - Sat, Sep 19
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10:55 am - 6:15 pm
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7h 20m
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8:05 am - 7:00 pm
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10h 55m
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$335Southwest
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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.

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 September.

Flight prices are below average for this route right now.

Flights to Charleston from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport usually cost between $235 and $399 in September.
The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $159 on Multiple Airlines (Sep 22-Sep 26).

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 Tuesday 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 November, where tickets cost $299 (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 $439, 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 5 weeks before departure, which saves you about 44% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 14 weeks before departure.

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Expert advice for your flight from Detroit to Charleston

 
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January

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$82
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 9% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 2% increase in price.
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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 $82 for a one-way ticket and $159 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, Alaska Airlines, and JetBlue 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, Southwest or Delta?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Detroit to Charleston are Southwest and Delta. With an average price for the route of $438 and an overall rating of 8.0, Southwest is the most popular choice. Delta is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $410 and an overall rating of 7.8.

  • 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 $448 or less one-way and $369 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.

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Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County to Charleston

Monday

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Tuesday

Delta

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Wednesday

Delta

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Thursday

Delta

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Friday

Delta

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Saturday

Delta

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Sunday

Delta

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Charleston to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Monday

Delta

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Delta

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Wednesday

Delta

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Thursday

Delta

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Friday

Delta

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Saturday

Delta

Delta

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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.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Detroit to Charleston? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
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SouthwestOverall score based on 4228 reviews
8.6Crew
7.0Food
7.5Entertainment
8.0Comfort
8.1Boarding
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No wifi, seems to be very common with Southwest currently. Everything else was normal.

8.0 ExcellentSean, Jul 2026
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No wifi, seems to be very common with Southwest currently. Everything else was normal.

Poor customer service, no accommodation for passengers when the flight was delayed over 5 hours.

Friendly crew kept coming by to make sure all was ok, provide additional refreshments, etc.

It was good. Last flight was delayed but I always say that is in God's plan

Red eye from San Diego. Temperature of the cabin was way too warm and the air duct flowed very little air.

Overall good, just screaming kids in the area the whole flight.

I'm glad it wasn't only 75% full because I could get a good seat

Check-in, Boarding and flight were smooth. All the employees and crew was very nice and funny. They gave the kids crayons and workbooks to keep them occupied which was a big win. I’ve flown Southwest many times and that’s the first time I’ve seen that and it is a great addition.

Southwest's seats are the least comfortable I have ever sat in.

Southwest is a discount airline. I get it. You take the (usually) good pricing with the bad (cramped). But Southwest is becoming more and more like the cut-rate airlines *cough* Spirit *cough*. It used to actually be a fun experience. e.g. paying for WiFi is bad enough - having to pay for it on each leg of a flight is ridiculous. Yes, I've seen your numbers that it only "impacts a small percentage", but you and I both know that is misleading at best. While I used to try to fly SW exclusively when flying domestically, now I'll look elsewhere very frequently and price being equal (or close) I'm going to the other carriers.

Chaotic boarding at these gates, multiple gates squeezed in at the very end of a concourse, behind a restaurant. Agents gave up on boarding by individual zones. Flight itself was uneventful, which is all we hope for any more.

Weather in Atlanta necessitated an hour's hold on the tarmac before we could leave Detroit. The plane was packed, and I expected some surliness. But no! The crew was fantastic (jovial even!), responsive to people's needs, and kept us informed. Consequently, the passengers took the delay in stride, and what could have been an ugly situation turned out to be no more than a minor inconvenience. The crew were the stars here.

The flight was mostly smooth and direct (although it was 2 hours late). The glow of the flight attendant’s phone was annoying as I tried to sleep on this midnight flight.

Everything about this flight was good except for the very end when I reached my destination. Everyone from the tune to the wheelchair escorts were great with the case were great but I miss you with people at the check in this at the very end. I need help from the chicken desk because I forgot my pillow on the plane The female worker at the chicken desk said that they found my pillow and she was going to retrieve it for me. She left a 30 minutes without any update and her so she saw me walking back and forth waiting for her and they didn't even bother calling her or radioing her for any updates. They were busy because they were behind schedule and they were overwhelmed but thanks because at least glanced me and try to give me an update just a quick radio check or phone call. I don't care about the pillow but if you tell me to wait, I waited for at least half an hour before I said something and I just left because they wouldn't bother talking to me so I could, so everything's going in the review. I took pictures of the two men that were left working at the check-in counter. The totally ignored me despite the signals I've been giving them. I don't see any offers in the kayak review to add pictures or screenshots so I'm going to post another review I don't know their name but I'm pretty sure Delta will find other names when they see the review. Google with pictures. There was another guy at the chicken counter bring an orange workers vest who finally left after telling me that the girl that was retrieving my pillow is working the gates now. That would have been if they just told me that's what happened. But I had no update. Make me wait for nothing. Thank you Delta airlines!

Crew was real good, flight was smooth and came in early.

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

Free & relatively fast Wi-Fi. Would've liked a wider drink selection.

I am still at the Airport! Delayed Delayed and Delyaed

The pilots were good. Disappointing when planes don't have electrical ports

No complaints - left 20 minutes later than planned but still arrived on time.

The passenger in front of of me reclined their seat back all the way the entire flight. Their headrest was in my face the entire flight! I barely had room for the little plastic cup of water to fit on my tray table; can you make the seats and space between the rows any smaller??? You can’t even get up to use the restroom! Worst flight I’ve had in a very long time!

I was on a small regional flight from Detroit to Philadelphia. When we landed the outside cruise needed to turn something off with the engine, which took quite a long time. Then, when they allowed us to get off the plane it was outside. They took their time, unloading all the luggage and waited till they unloaded all the luggage before they brought it over to us. It was 9 o’clock at night freezing cold out, and there was no proactive hustle to try to get people their luggage. It was really one of the worst experiences I think I’ve ever had with American until a manager came over. I don’t think they were going to even consider pulling the luggage over to the people that had been waiting outside for at least 10 minutes in the freezing cold.

It was a good trip. Flight Attendants were friendly and responsive.

Poor seat in rear of aircraft Food at Admiral’s Club Terminal D at DFW inedible

The trip was very smooth and they provided great customer service

It was on time, which is always a good thing. There wasn’t any food hence my okay rating.

It was a crazy day with a lot of delays and gate changes. Not a huge fan of the Charlotte hub at all.

Multiple gate changes and significant delay leaving DFW. Made for a late arrival

For the price of the ticket you get nothing. The plane had 1 bathroom in the back and when the flight attendant did service no one could use it. No announcement just was told to go back to my seat. Ridiculous and rude.

American Airlines no longer has Bischoff biscuits. This is intolerable.

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