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Cheapest round-trip
$217
Typical prices: $336-$527
Southwest
Sat 9/19Sat 9/26
STL - CHS • Non-stop
Cheapest one-way
$95
Typical prices: $104-$177
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Mon 9/14
STL - CHS • 2 stops
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You can fly direct with Southwest. Average duration is 1h 55m
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Cheapest • Avg $337 (round-trip)
Shortest trip • 4h 03m (one-way)
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Our data shows that travelers who book at least 5 weeks in advance save around 36% compared to booking last minute.
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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

Sat, Sep 19 - Sat, Sep 26
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1:40 pm - 4:40 pmSTL  Lambert-St Louis-CHS Charleston
2h 00mnonstop
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6:45 am - 7:45 amCHS  Charleston-STL Lambert-St Louis
2h 00mnonstop
$217Southwest
Thu, Sep 10 - Mon, Sep 14
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3:35 pm - 6:35 pmSTL  Lambert-St Louis-CHS Charleston
2h 00mnonstop
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5:20 pm - 6:25 pmCHS  Charleston-STL Lambert-St Louis
2h 05mnonstop
$217Southwest
Mon, Sep 14 - Mon, Sep 21
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3:35 pm - 6:35 pmSTL  Lambert-St Louis-CHS Charleston
2h 00mnonstop
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5:20 pm - 6:25 pmCHS  Charleston-STL Lambert-St Louis
2h 05mnonstop
$217Southwest
Wed, Sep 9 - Wed, Sep 16
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1:54 pm - 9:06 pmSTL  Lambert-St Louis-CHS Charleston
6h 12m1 stop Charlotte Douglas
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6:20 am - 9:29 amCHS  Charleston-STL Lambert-St Louis
4h 09m1 stop Charlotte Douglas
$227American Airlines
Sat, Oct 24 - Mon, Oct 26
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5:40 am - 2:45 pmSTL  Lambert-St Louis-CHS Charleston
8h 05m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth
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7:16 am - 1:00 pmCHS  Charleston-STL Lambert-St Louis
6h 44m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
$227American Airlines
Mon, Sep 14 - Mon, Sep 21
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6:54 pm - 11:59 pmSTL  Lambert-St Louis-CHS Charleston
4h 05m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
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6:52 pm - 11:42 pmCHS  Charleston-STL Lambert-St Louis
5h 50m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
$227Delta
Mon, Sep 28 - Thu, Oct 8
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6:00 am - 1:07 pmSTL  Lambert-St Louis-CHS Charleston
6h 07m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
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5:30 am - 9:09 amCHS  Charleston-STL Lambert-St Louis
4h 39m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
$227Delta
Thu, Sep 10 - Tue, Sep 15
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12:59 pm - 7:40 pmSTL  Lambert-St Louis-CHS Charleston
5h 41m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
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4:58 pm - 10:00 pmCHS  Charleston-STL Lambert-St Louis
6h 02m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
$227United Airlines
Thu, Sep 10 - Mon, Sep 14
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12:59 pm - 7:40 pmSTL  Lambert-St Louis-CHS Charleston
5h 41m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
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4:58 pm - 9:36 pmCHS  Charleston-STL Lambert-St Louis
5h 38m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
$227United Airlines
Sat, Sep 12 - Sat, Sep 12
Delta Logo
6:00 am - 1:27 pmSTL  Lambert-St Louis-CHS Charleston
6h 27m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
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6:26 pm - 11:42 pmCHS  Charleston-STL Lambert-St Louis
6h 16m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
$227Delta
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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.

How much is a round-trip flight from St. Louis 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 St. Louis to Charleston departing in September.

Flight prices are below average for this route right now.

Flights to Charleston from St. Louis usually cost between $256 and $543 in September.
The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $217 on Southwest (Sep 19-Sep 26).

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 Tuesday, as we generally find the cheapest rates on that day for this route. On the other hand, Sunday is the most expensive day to fly from St. Louis to Charleston. For your return ticket, we recommend flying on a Wednesday and avoiding Sundays 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 February, where tickets cost $350 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are July and September, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $435 and $430 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 $435, 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 36% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 25 weeks before departure.

Expert advice

Expert advice for your flight from St. Louis to Charleston

 
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KAYAK teamed up with top travel experts to share the best tips for your journey.
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Yulia Denisyuk

Yulia Denisyuk

Expert on STL

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.

Brandon Schultz

Brandon Schultz

Expert on CHS

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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Low season

February

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$95
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 11% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 1% increase in price.
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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.

  • How many flights are there between St. Louis and Charleston per day?

    There is a maximum of 1 nonstop flight a day that takes off from St. Louis and lands in Charleston, with an average flight time of 1h 55m. The most common departure time is 11:00 am and most flights take off in the morning. Each week, there are 5 flights.

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

    In the last 5 days, the lowest price for a flight from St. Louis to Charleston was $95 for a one-way ticket and $217 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 airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from St. Louis to Charleston?

    Only JetBlue offers inflight Wi-Fi service on the St. Louis to Charleston flight route.

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

    The Boeing 737 MAX 8 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the St. Louis to Charleston flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from St. Louis to Charleston?

    SkyTeam, and oneworld are the airline alliances operating flights between St. Louis and Charleston, with SkyTeam being the most commonly used for this 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, Saturday, 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 $417 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 $348 and an overall rating of 7.8.

  • 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

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $444 or less one-way.
  • 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?

 
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