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$54 Find Cheap Flights from Detroit 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 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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Everything you should know

Cheapest round-trip
$181
Overall average: $333
Spirit Airlines
Mon 11/10Fri 11/14
DTW - CHS • 1 stop
Cheapest non-stop
$186
Typical prices: $339-$454
Spirit Airlines
Sun 1/18Fri 1/23
DTW - CHS • Non-stop
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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

Mon, Nov 10 - Fri, Nov 14
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7:17 pm - 5:06 pmDTW-CHS
21h 49m1 stop
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6:11 pm - 3:15 pmCHS-DTW
21h 04m1 stop
$181Spirit Airlines
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Sat, Nov 22 - Wed, Dec 3
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9:53 pm - 8:37 amDTW-CHS
10h 44m1 stop
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6:15 pm - 11:09 pmCHS-DTW
4h 54m1 stop
$182Multiple Airlines
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Mon, Nov 24 - Thu, Dec 4
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6:15 am - 5:18 pmDTW-CHS
11h 03m1 stop
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2:59 pm - 9:41 pmCHS-DTW
6h 42m1 stop
$183Multiple Airlines
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Fri, Nov 21 - Thu, Dec 4
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6:00 am - 2:19 pmDTW-CHS
8h 19m1 stop
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2:43 pm - 10:57 pmCHS-DTW
8h 14m1 stop
$185JetBlue
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Fri, Dec 12 - Fri, Dec 12
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6:00 am - 11:00 amDTW-CHS
5h 00m1 stop
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9:49 pm - 10:08 amCHS-DTW
12h 19m1 stop
$186Spirit Airlines
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Fri, Nov 21 - Wed, Dec 3
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11:57 am - 5:18 pmDTW-CHS
5h 21m1 stop
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8:31 am - 7:50 pmCHS-DTW
11h 19m2 stops
$187Spirit Airlines
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Thu, Nov 13 - Mon, Nov 17
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6:12 am - 10:42 pmDTW-CHS
16h 30m2 stops
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7:00 am - 7:43 amCHS-DTW
24h 43m2 stops
$188Spirit Airlines
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Tue, Nov 25 - Tue, Dec 2
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3:43 pm - 7:26 amDTW-CHS
15h 43m1 stop
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6:15 pm - 11:09 pmCHS-DTW
4h 54m1 stop
$189Spirit Airlines
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Fri, Nov 21 - Wed, Dec 3
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6:00 am - 2:19 pmDTW-CHS
8h 19m1 stop
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2:43 pm - 10:57 pmCHS-DTW
8h 14m1 stop
$196JetBlue
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Fri, Nov 21 - Fri, Dec 5
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6:00 am - 2:19 pmDTW-CHS
8h 19m1 stop
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2:43 pm - 10:57 pmCHS-DTW
8h 14m1 stop
$200JetBlue
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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 Friday 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 August, where tickets cost $224 (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.

Yes, flying with a layover may cost you more time, but you can also save money on the route, with a 1 stop layover the cheapest option at $299 on average.

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 3 weeks before departure, which saves you about 24% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 26 weeks before departure.

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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.
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Delta

Delta offers free Wi-Fi for SkyMiles members on domestic flights, enhancing onboard connectivity.


Delta's Sky Priority check-in benefits elite members and premium cabin passengers, expediting airport processes.

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Spirit Airlines

Spirit's Big Front Seat offers 20-inch width and 11” extra legroom for a more comfortable experience.


Spirit's Go Big fare includes priority check-in, Wi-Fi, and the Big Front Seat for added comfort.

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DTW

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

Read more about DTWby Ramsey Qubein
CHS

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

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Low seasonDecember
Cheapest flight$54
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 11% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 18% 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 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Charleston was $54 for a one-way ticket and $181 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?

    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 $396 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 $383 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 $188 or less one-way and $299 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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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 4 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 4243 reviews
8.6Crew
8.0Comfort
7.0Food
7.5Entertainment
8.1Boarding
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Ever since Southwest starting charging for bags, passengers don't want to pay to check their bags, so the gate agents have to beg people to check their roller bags now because there's "not enough space". This was a terrible business move by Southwest.

8.0 ExcellentGreg, Oct 2025OAK - BUR
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Ever since Southwest starting charging for bags, passengers don't want to pay to check their bags, so the gate agents have to beg people to check their roller bags now because there's "not enough space". This was a terrible business move by Southwest.

Full cans of soda would be nice. A choice between two snacks would be appreciated.

Tried watching free movie and it kept freezing so I couldn’t finish.

All was good. I just had a hard time getting connected to the WiFi/internet during the flight

Sacrament staff are always polite and helpful. Airport is easy to maneuver and boarding is straightforward.

Great flight. Outstanding Service. Southwest was able to put us on a direct flight to Denver when the connection could have been affected by a later arrival to Baltimore. The direct flight was less expensive that the flight with the connection in Baltimore.

Delays delays delays. Late taking off, late landing, wait for a gate, etc.

Boarded on time but once we were ready for take off, the crew determined that, although every seat was taken, somehow someone was on the wrong flight. Delay, delay delay, announcements and ended up with one person checking EVERY ID against their passenger Manifest only to figure out it was a "clerical error." We departed 54 minutes late causing me to run in the St. Louis Airport to make my connection and lose the priority boarding spot I had paid for. Unnecessary delay.

I was re-booked onto another flight because my original flight was delayed and I would have missed my connector. I ended up in the “C” group after paying extra to be in the “A “ group on the original flight. At least if you’re going to re-book people, re-book them into the same group.

Flight was delayed due to plane not passing inspection And one of the crew had to time out and we had to wait for another one A 3 hour delay

Staff were friendly and happy. Delta could make sure passengers that don't have the app know of changes. Without Kayak I would not have known about the change of gate or the delay. Kayak was faster to notify me.

They ended up paying for the bag twice, but the counter wouldn't take my baggage receipt. Left it to me to resolve. Not sure how to resolve the issue.

The customer service before board was very rude and when I expressed my concerns about making the connecting flight she laughed and told me I bought the wrong ticket. I explained once it showed the flight was delayed it no longer let me change seats or anything. I was trying to upgrade to make sure I would get to the next gate on time.

Non stop on long haul is the way to go. Great experience

The flight used a B767 with a very old interior from before 2014. The entertainment system did not work at all during the flight despite attempts to reset the system. It was like they flew this route just to be competitive.

They changed planes and the new plane couldn’t carry enough fuel to fly across the country so we had to stop in Kansas City to refuel. Flight was delayed .

Flight was too crowded and seats are too small, especially since passengrs are getting larger. Having a middle seat is ALWAYS tough! Woman on my left was large & kept creeping in to my space. Flight personnel were great! Have more savory rather than sweet snacks please.

Flight was crowded and the woman sitting on my left was large & kept crouching in to my space. You need bigger seats or smaller passengers to fit into the seats you DO have! Snack were OK. Would appreciate if airlines had more savory rather than sweet snacks, thank you!

Delayed flight (1hour) plus a long layover after an overnight flight with no backup plane available.

We were delayed, which I think had to do with air traffic control. Otherwise, everything was great.

Wish some foods provided rather than just biscuit/cookie for flight more than 2 hours

Wish a flight with more than 2 hours with some snack rather than just cookie/biscuit.

The flight attendant, a black woman with curly hair who sat near Row 21, was wonderful and kind.

It was good..clean, comfy seat. Friendly warm welcoming crew. Was able to check my cabin luggage at the gate which I was able to pickup in a decent time from baggage claim. The app gave all updates from delays to baggage claim info. Overall smooth flight.

Flight was delayed leaving Dallas. Arrived about 2 hours later than scheduled.

Flight delayed and missed connection. Rescheduled flight cancelled after 6 hrs wait. Rerouted thru ORD, flight cancelled, overnight stay in ORD. Still in the air on new flight!

We are too tired and frustrated to comment politely at this point

Terrible. Our luggage was delayed and couldn’t be delivered for several days. We got bad information from the airline agents at baggage claim. We had to pick up our car so we wouldn’t be charged for an extra day. We got lost in the maze of airport parking. The baggage claim agents didn’t offer us any compensation for our extra time and expense. We are tired, hungry and very frustrated.

The flight was flawless and we even arrived between 20 and 25 minutes early!

The only thing to like was that we eventually got to our destination

Was supposed to take off 8:00 last night. Got delayed till 8:00 this morning

It was a no show, so we got put in hotels for a nite. The A320 plane was very modern and flite and crew (if a pilot shows up were fine). Price was very good.

Cheap flight but really uncomfortable. Seat cushions flimsy. Jammed in middle seat when flight is not full. They don’t even give you water

Flight was canceled without warning, gave credit that is hard to access. Awful airline.

Didn’t like that we weren’t even offered a water. And really didn’t like the male flight attendant, he had major attitude. The flight however was good, pilots got us there in time safely.

We liked the woman who worked our gate and waited with us for our plane. We changed gates 3 times. Our flight was supposed to leave at 11:28am. We actually left after 5pm. It was not a good situation. This delay cost us a lot of money.

I didn't order food. I requested a Tomato juice and was given a boody mary mix. The serve needs to warn the customer what their given. It wasn't a huge deal, but I wasted $4.50.

After 2 hrs the flight was canceled. The next flight wasn’t until 4 days away! They wouldn’t book us with other airlines. We ended up driving 15 hrs to get home

The flight was on time, boarding was efficient, staff was nice. Seats seem to have been upgraded on this model and were clean and tidy. I did not purchase in flight snacks.

Everything was fine, but there was no food or entertainment, so I didn’t know how to rate that.

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