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Cheap Flights from St. Louis to Charleston (STL-CHS)

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

Thu, Oct 2 - Sun, Oct 5
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10:35 am - 9:05 amSTL-CHS
21h 30m1 stop
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10:11 am - 3:04 pmCHS-STL
29h 53m2 stops
Thu, Oct 9 - Mon, Oct 13
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11:32 am - 9:06 amSTL-CHS
20h 34m2 stops
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10:11 am - 10:02 amCHS-STL
24h 51m1 stop
Tue, Sep 23 - Wed, Oct 1
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7:10 am - 1:45 pmSTL-CHS
5h 35m1 stop
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7:00 am - 12:19 pmCHS-STL
6h 19m1 stop
$273Delta
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Mon, Sep 22 - Wed, Oct 1
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7:50 am - 10:45 amSTL-CHS
1h 55mnonstop
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10:45 am - 1:10 pmCHS-STL
3h 25m1 stop
$278Southwest
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Mon, Sep 22 - Wed, Oct 1
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6:42 pm - 11:48 pmSTL-CHS
4h 06m1 stop
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5:10 am - 8:14 amCHS-STL
4h 04m1 stop
$283Delta
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Mon, Sep 22 - Wed, Oct 1
United Airlines Logo
6:35 am - 2:07 pmSTL-CHS
6h 32m1 stop
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6:00 am - 2:27 pmCHS-STL
9h 27m2 stops
$288United Airlines
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Sat, Sep 27 - Sat, Oct 4
American Airlines Logo
6:10 am - 1:39 pmSTL-CHS
6h 29m2 stops
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2:54 pm - 8:15 pmCHS-STL
6h 21m1 stop
$298American Airlines
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Sat, Sep 27 - Sat, Oct 4
American Airlines Logo
7:23 am - 4:36 pmSTL-CHS
8h 13m2 stops
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2:59 pm - 8:32 pmCHS-STL
6h 33m2 stops
$303American Airlines
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Wed, Oct 15 - Fri, Oct 17
Southwest Logo
8:55 am - 5:45 pmSTL-CHS
7h 50m2 stops
Southwest Logo
12:30 pm - 6:00 pmCHS-STL
6h 30m2 stops
$310Southwest
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Thu, Sep 25 - Sun, Sep 28
United Airlines Logo
5:00 am - 10:35 amSTL-CHS
4h 35m1 stop
United Airlines Logo
6:02 am - 10:49 amCHS-STL
5h 47m1 stop
$333United Airlines
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Expert advice for your flight from St. Louis 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.
Airports
STL

For a quick departure, use Terminal 1's MetroLink for easy access to downtown St. Louis, avoiding peak hour traffic.

Read more about STLby Yulia Denisyuk
CHS

For a cheaper ride, use rideshare apps like Uber or Lyft from CHS to downtown Charleston, which are often less expensive than taxis.

Read more about CHSby Brandon Schultz
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Yulia Denisyuk

Yulia Denisyuk

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Yulia Denisyuk

Yulia Denisyuk

Yulia is a freelance journalist who’s dispatched from 90+ countries. Her work focuses on cultures, adventure trips and air travel, appearing in NatGeo, NYT, CNTraveler, and more. For past assignments, she’s stayed with nomads in Mongolia and learned the art of Imigongo in Rwanda. She’s based in Chicago; in winter she often questions that decision.

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Brandon Schultz

Brandon Schultz

Expert on CHS

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 St. Louis to Charleston flights

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

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from St. Louis to Charleston?

The average price of all round-trip flights from St. Louis to Charleston clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.

If your flying dates are flexible, you should consider flying to Charleston on a Sunday, as we generally find the cheapest rates on that day for this route. On the other hand, Thursday is the most expensive day to fly from St. Louis to Charleston. For your return ticket, we recommend flying on a Thursday and avoiding Saturdays for the best deals.

What is the cheapest month to fly from St. Louis to Charleston?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from St. Louis 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 St. Louis to Charleston is August, where tickets cost $335 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are May and March, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $444 and $431 respectively.

Can I save money by flying with a layover from St. Louis 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 $311, prices are generally cheapest when you fly direct.

How far in advance should I book a flight from St. Louis 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 St. Louis 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 St. Louis to Charleston, you should book around 5 weeks before departure, which saves you about 48% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 25 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low seasonJanuary
Cheapest flight$88
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 2% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 1% lower on average.
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When to book flights from St. Louis to Charleston

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from St. Louis 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 flights from St. Louis to Charleston

  • Which airlines offer eco-friendly flights from St. Louis to Charleston?

    Every passenger on a flight to Charleston from St. Louis emits about 885 kg of CO2. Southwest and Delta operate some of the most sustainable flights to Charleston from St. Louis. These airlines offer one-stop flights from STL to CHS and emit about 55% and 54% less CO2 than most of their counterparts.

  • What are the stopover options for flights from St. Louis to Charleston?

    The stopover options for flights from St. Louis to Charleston vary depending on your airline. If you're flying with Delta Air Lines from STL to CHS, expect a single layover at Atlanta Hartsfield Jackson International Airport (ATL). Southwest offers single-stop flights on this route with a common layover in Nashville International Airport (BNA). Passengers flying with American Airlines should expect a single stop or two stops in Charlotte Douglas (CLT), New York LaGuardia (LGA), and Washington D.C. Reagan National (DCA).

  • How can I get to St. Louis Lambert International Airport from the city center?

    One of the most affordable options is to use the Metro Link. The Red Line runs to Terminal 1 every 15min and takes about 30min to complete the trip from downtown St. Louis, Civic Center, Union Station, Central West End, Grand, and Stadium. The Metro Link operates from 4:20 am to 1 am. You can also get to the airport using Bus Number 49. The bus operates from 4:30 am to midnight and takes approximately 1h 20min to complete the trip.

  • Are there any lounges at Charleston International Airport?

    Yes. The Club Charleston Airport is in Concourse B Airside of the Terminal Building. The lounge runs daily from 5 am to 7:30 pm and offers non-alcoholic and alcoholic beverages, printers, computer workstations, television, flight status screen, and Wi-Fi. You can access the lounge by purchasing a lounge pass, paying at the door, or through lounge membership programs.

  • What is the cheapest flight from St. Louis to Charleston?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from St. Louis to Charleston was $88 for a one-way ticket and $245 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between St. Louis and Charleston?

    A passport is not required to fly from St. Louis to Charleston.

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from St. Louis to Charleston?

    When flying out of St. Louis you will be using Lambert-St Louis. You will be landing at Charleston, also known as Charleston.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from St. Louis to Charleston?

    The Boeing 737-700 Passenger/BBJ1 (winglets) is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the St. Louis to Charleston flight route.

  • On which days can I fly direct from St. Louis to Charleston?

    You can catch a nonstop flight from St. Louis to Charleston on on Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday.

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

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from St. Louis to Charleston are Southwest and Delta. With an average price for the route of $404 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 $397 and an overall rating of 7.9.

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

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

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Charleston from St. Louis 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 St. Louis 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 St. Louis with another airline. Booking your flights between St. Louis 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 St. Louis 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 St. Louis 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 St. Louis to Charleston

  • Charleston International Airport (CHS) has a single terminal divided into two concourses, Concourse A and Concourse B. Passengers can easily walk from one concourse to the other concourse, thanks to the airside walkway that links the two concourses.
  • Nursing mothers traveling through Charleston Airport are welcome to use the Mamava lactation suites at the airport. You can find one near Carousel 1 in the Baggage Claim Area Airside of the Terminal. Other suites are between Gates B6 and B4 Airside of the Terminal.
  • St. Louis Lambert International Airport (STL) has two terminals, Terminal 1 and Terminal 2. Terminal 1 hosts Concourse A, Concourse B, Concourse C, and Concourse D while the latter has Concourse E. The airport offers shuttle buses to transport passengers from one terminal to another.
  • St. Louis Airport offers a Children’s Play Area. The STL Play Port is a transportation-themed play area where kids can burn off some energy before flying out of the airport. The Play Port is near Gate C3.
  • If you’re looking for a place near CHS ideal for an overnight stay, consider Hilton Garden Inn Charleston Airport. The hotel is just 2 miles from the airport and offers complimentary shuttle services. Booking a stay here gives you access to free parking, a fitness center, a restaurant, and an indoor pool.

Prefer to fly direct from St. Louis to Charleston?

 
Direct data is based off flight results for the next 60 days. Find direct flights from all airlines flying direct from Lambert-St Louis to Charleston.
Find which airlines fly direct from Lambert-St Louis Airport to Charleston Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

Lambert-St Louis to Charleston

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Thursday

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Friday

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Sunday

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Direct returns

Charleston to Lambert-St Louis

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Reviews of the top 3 airlines serving from St. Louis to Charleston

 
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SouthwestOverall score based on 4242 reviews
7.5Entertainment
7.0Food
8.6Crew
8.1Boarding
8.0Comfort
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AC sub par. WiFi not working correctly. Ac sucked. Seats very narrow.

2.0 MediocreMike, Aug 2025AUS - BWI
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AC sub par. WiFi not working correctly. Ac sucked. Seats very narrow.

Near 4 hour flight with only 1 service. Had to use call button to request water. Internet and power not working until into flight. Internet would stop working during flight.

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

The cabin was quiet for the redeye flight. The area was clean. The staff was great. The 787 Max was in good condition. Drawbacks were that the seat widths were tight for some passengers. The seat padding was at best average and for a long flight uncomfortable.

Southwest like most American domestic airlines, is a mediocre airline. But it is among the cheapest. Oh well.

My flight was delayed 50 minutes and we were rushed to board to then sit for 15 minutes until the pilot arrived. Unacceptable since we could have waited to board. Also the delayed flight was updated AFTER we boarded to more than the 10 minutes as originally stated.

Other than a bit of a delay, everything was good. Again, the boarding process and picking seats is the only thing I don't enjoy.

If we are going to have to pay for luggage, make it easier to do. Put something on the app during check-in so I don't need to do it at the kiosk. I've done it twice recently and I ended up having to pay at the desk because something went wrong at the kiosk in Tampa.

southwest just starting charging for luggage. hadnt realized it until it was too late. now out $70 when i couldve bought a carry on if i wouldve known. free bags was one of the only reasons i chose southwest over another airline (the other being no assigned seats, which is apparently also being changed). stupid business decision. wont be flying southwest anymore.

The quality of Southwest Airlines continues to degrade each time I fly with them. If it were not for the free luggage, I would probably choose another airline. Their prices are a little bit competitive, but way too high for the quality of the service. Southwest is not unique in this way. Domestic flight in the United States of America has continued to be a lower and lower quality product. Very sad when you compare the quality of domestic airlines to that of many international airlines around the world.

This route with Delta always has delays or is cancelled. Aircrafts seem smaller and older. I fly Delta quite a bit - haven’t had issues with the international flights. But this route has always been the troublesome one

Three seats in first class were broken and while they were able to still acommodate us it was looking very touch and go and they had others they could not acommodate

Mechanic delay in addition to a 2 hour change in takeoff time was frustrating.

Delayed due to thunderstorms and no in-flight service due to rough weather — both of which are out of Delta’s control. Flight was good overall.

The flight attendants in SLC were rude. I arrived 40 minutes early to gate. Ticket said I needed check in for seat assignments and tried check in and attendants said they weren’t doing it. And proceeded to never call me to give me a ticket so when time to board I received the very last seat. Please relay to employees to do their job better..,

On this flight I felt the food offering was not as complete as on previous flights. The tomato salad was a bit off and there was nothing additional such a bread or butter. The breakfast was only one option, so you either ate what they had or ate nothing. The crew was efficient, but most seemed frustrated throughout the flight. The flight arrived early and was obstacle-free, so I’m overall quite happy, but the shine in the rest of the experience just wasn’t there.

The seats got pretty uncomfortable pretty fast. The armrests are bigger than on other planes, so I had less room in the actual seat. My butt hurt by the end of the flight. :/ comfort was the primary issue. The crew were fantastic!

I believe that a four-hour trip should have a meal. Delta had none.

Great flight with Delta! Boarding was quick and easy, the amenities were solid, and the plane was in great shape. The flight attendants had a fun, lively energy while staying professional. All in all, a smooth trip — even managed to catch up on some rest. Thanks, Delta!

I was uncomfortably cold on the plane. Other than that it was uneventful and therefore as enjoyable as a plane ride can be.

Internet was a bit expensive and did not work ask that week otherwise a good flight

Ring in first class for an overnight flight, there was no blankets nor pillows for first class customers.

My Internet did not work for Outlook email or basically anything. I paid for one hour of in-flight usage and it was terrible. I spent a lot of time on different sites and browsers with no luck and a lot of frustration. Other than that, the flight was on time, crew was nice, service was fine. Seat was OK even though I paid for the extra 6 inches. I cannot imagine how tight the seats in the back must be.

Delayed flight that lead to a missed connection and a 5-hour trip became a 12-hour flight 🙄

Any flight to ORD after about 2pm this summer has been challenging. Flight was delayed getting in (coming from ORD) and that led to it not leaving before a ground stop due to lightening before they could fuel the plane, and so forth. They made up some time but we were still late in arriving at ORD, and that led to missed connections.

Food was ok, but not as good as I have had before on AA.

No issues. They did change our gate FOUR times in about 30 minutes which was mildly annoying but the flight was fine.

Great flight. No issues at all. I still think boarding could be more efficient but otherwise, a good experience.

Pretty good. The food was just mediocre, the boarding and crew were good.

The comfort of the seats was great, the crew eased my child’s anxieties and the fact that I had full cans of my beverage choice was great.

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