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Among airlines operating Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Charleston flights:

• Delta: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

Only Delta operates flights between Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport and Charleston.

Flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Charleston usually depart from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW) and arrive at Charleston (CHS).

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• Delta: a cabin bag and a checked bag in First Class

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

Two cabin classes are available on flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Charleston:

• Economy Class
• First Class

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $177 round-trip via Newark (EWR), compared to $410 for nonstop.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $35–$90 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Canadair (Bombardier) Regional Jet 900 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Delta. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 717-200 variants.

One-stop flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Charleston most commonly connect through:

• Charlotte Douglas (CLT) - 55% of one-stop connections
• Baltimore/Washington (BWI) - 15% of one-stop connections
• Newark (EWR) - 13% of one-stop connections
• Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) - 4% of one-stop connections

Charlotte Douglas (CLT) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 23% on the Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Charleston route. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at $339 round-trip on average, while Thursday is the most expensive at $435, a difference of $96. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Charleston flights, with 34% of flights leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 33%, evening flights for 33%, and night flights for 0%.

These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Charleston:

• Earliest: departs at 10:00 am and lands at 12:15 pm
• Latest: departs at 7:59 pm and lands at 10:14 pm.

The flight takes about 2h 15m.

Last-minute fares on this route - booked within 2 weeks of departure - run 42% above the route average of $395. Book 20 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A nonstop flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Charleston takes 2h 15m, covering 669 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.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $186 to $884. That means the highest observed fare was about 5x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Charleston are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $193, which is 35% below the typical average for this route.

Flying via Charlotte Douglas (CLT) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 4h 12m, compared with 4h 12m via Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl (IAD) and 4h 28m via Baltimore/Washington (BWI).

Charleston Airport (CHS) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $31 for economy cars. Top options include:
• Budget
• Alamo
• Economy Rent a Car
• Avis
• Thrifty

Round-trip flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Charleston range from $322 to $520, with an average of $395 over the past 12 months. Anything below $322 counts as a good deal.

Delta is the only airline on the Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Charleston route offering in-flight Wi-Fi. Pricing depends on fare class.