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$109 Find Cheap Flights from St. Louis to Charleston

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a KAYAK user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from St. Louis to Charleston departing on 3/31. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
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Everything you should know

Cheapest round-trip
$222
Overall average: $430
Southwest
Wed 4/1Wed 4/8
STL - CHS • 1 stop
Cheapest non-stop
$231
Southwest
Sat 4/4Wed 4/8
STL - CHS • Non-stop
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Use Terminal 1's MetroLink for quick St. Louis access.
Opt for rideshare apps from CHS to save on transport.
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Cheapest • Avg $289 (round-trip)
Shortest trip • 4h 03m (one-way)
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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

Wed, Apr 1 - Wed, Apr 8
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2:25 pm - 8:30 pm
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CHS
5h 05m
1 stop
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3:40 pm - 5:00 pm
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2h 20mnonstop
$222Southwest
Wed, Apr 1 - Wed, Apr 8
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9:15 am - 1:53 pm
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CHS
3h 38m
1 stop
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5:21 am - 9:37 am
CHS
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STL
5h 16m
1 stop
$226American Airlines
Tue, Apr 14 - Tue, Apr 21
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11:42 am - 6:52 pm
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CHS
6h 10m
1 stop
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7:25 am - 10:34 am
CHS
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4h 09m
1 stop
$227Delta
Sat, Apr 4 - Wed, Apr 8
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5:15 pm - 8:10 pm
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CHS
1h 55mnonstop
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3:40 pm - 5:00 pm
CHS
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2h 20mnonstop
$231Southwest
Wed, Apr 1 - Wed, Apr 8
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10:30 am - 8:30 pm
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CHS
9h 00m
2 stops
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1:15 pm - 5:55 pm
CHS
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5h 40m
1 stop
$232Southwest
Sat, Apr 4 - Wed, Apr 8
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5:15 pm - 8:10 pm
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CHS
1h 55mnonstop
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7:15 pm - 10:00 pm
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3h 45m
1 stop
$236Southwest
Wed, Apr 1 - Wed, Apr 8
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10:15 am - 8:30 pm
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9h 15m
2 stops
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2:25 pm - 10:00 pm
CHS
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8h 35m
2 stops
$237Southwest
Sat, Apr 4 - Wed, Apr 8
Southwest Logo
5:15 pm - 8:10 pm
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1h 55mnonstop
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2:25 pm - 10:00 pm
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8h 35m
2 stops
$241Southwest
Wed, Mar 25 - Mon, Mar 30
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4:51 pm - 8:38 am
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CHS
14h 47m
1 stop
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8:07 am - 10:32 am
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STL
27h 25m
2 stops
$243Multiple Airlines
Sat, May 16 - Mon, May 18
Southwest Logo
5:20 pm - 8:15 pm
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CHS
1h 55mnonstop
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2:15 pm - 3:30 pm
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2h 15mnonstop
$245Southwest
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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 $317 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are May and March, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $434 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.

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 $338 on average.

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 47% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 8 weeks before departure.

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Expert advice for your flight from St. Louis to Charleston

 
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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 seasonJanuary
Cheapest flight$105
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 1% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 13% 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.

  • 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 $109 for a one-way ticket and $227 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 737-800 Passenger/BBJ2 (winglets) 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?

    There are nonstop flights from St. Louis to Charleston on a daily basis.

  • 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 $403 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 $346 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

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $393 or less round-trip.
  • 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.

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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

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from St. Louis 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 St. Louis 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 4318 reviews
8.1Boarding
8.6Crew
7.0Food
8.0Comfort
7.5Entertainment
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Long layover between flights to Long Island from BWI - need better coordination between flights

4.0 OkayKenny, Mar 2026
TPA - BWI
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Long layover between flights to Long Island from BWI - need better coordination between flights

I elected to pay for the upgrades and found very little difference

The new seating arrangement is so over priced for what you get.

The problem with the seat assignments is that there were a lot of rows in the front that were empty but my row at the back was full. Just not so pleasant.

No food or entertainment, just a quick 40 minute flight. A little bumpy due to Santa Ana winds but pilot has no control over that. Good flight and landing!

Good but I prefer choose your own seat. With the new assigned seats they should board from the back I see no advantage to this new boarding. Just like every other airline

I realize they are still working out kinks with the new boarding process, but by the time I boarded in group 5, most of the bins were full. All airlines should better enforce small bags and jackets going under the seats until everyone has boarded.

WiFi was not working and didn’t have a beverage service

Snacks are always pretzels. Why can't you also offer peanuts ?

Flight boarded late after announcing on time boarding. Flight arrived only a little late despite late departure. Had trouble connecting to WiFi

First class is comfortable. Enjoyed a movie and was able to relax compared to coach.

Loved flying First Class. Very comfortable. The seat was amazing. Enjoyed a movie and was able to relax so much better than in coach.

We landed and sat on the tarmac for 45 minutes because they only have one gate at the airport and there was another plane running late so we had to wait

The WiFi was not working. That made for a long flight.

Absolutely no communication on why there's a delay and multiple flight time reschedules. I would have canceled the flight and drove back home if I known it was going to be rescheduled 3 or 4 times.

Another late night flight and MORE men belligerently drinking and yelling. I had to move from first to economy because they were so obnoxious and disruptive. Crazy to go from a cozy chair to cardboard when you were supposed to be in first. Delta allows was too much drinking which leads to belligerent behavior.

I was in first class and literally the men behind me were so aggressively loud I moved myself to economy. This has become so common on Delta - people using audio without headphones, and men on 12am / late night flights drinking and yelling to talk to each other which prevents anyone around them from resting. Pretty crazy to have to move from first to economy (poorer service, less comfort...). Wild wild. Looking into other airlines.

Love delta smaller commuter plane so no entertainment and paid wifi on MKE-LGA leg was extremely unreliable and slow

Stop changing gates. Stop cancelling flights Stop moving my seat.

Extremely disappointed with Delta. They canceled flight last minute and then I rebooked the other flights and with which were delayed as well

After changing the departure gate 5 times making us mo e from one side of the airport to the other and then back the flight was delayed nearly 2 hours. The male flight attendant had a bad attitude with the guest being condescending, disrespectful with people who were already on edge.

Easy boarding. Rows are smaller but that may be an older and bigger me now :)

It would have been nice if American tried to care.

American Airlines did everything they could with the high Spring Break crowd. I was frustrated to be changed from 1st class to a middle seat at the back of the plane. This has happened before, not sure booking 1st class and paying the extra actually works.

I booked 1st class, my flights were changed and I was sitting in the middle at the back of the plane. A far cry from the 1st class I purchased for my flights. I am grateful I arrived on time.

There was no beverage service and the only time I saw a crew member walk through the cabin is when we were preparing to land.

Our flight was delayed 3 times and this is why I am giving such low reviews. Everything else was okay but being in the airport at 4:30pm for my initial flight at 7pm to not leave until after 9:30pm is insane,

Flights were constantly delayed. CRW took 50 minutes to get bags

Flight has been delayed every time I've ever taken it. Seats uncomfortable. Children behind me yelling the entire flight. Some of this is out of their control but overall just consistently not a great experience.

Check in was rough because the check in crew did not know how to manage my international visa documents. Required a long process and 4 people to finally be able to proceed to security. They told us incorrect information several times before acknowledging we did indeed have everything we needed from the start.

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