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$106 Find Cheap Flights from St. Louis to Charleston

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Everything you should know

Cheapest round-trip
$221
Typical prices: $458-$325
Delta
Tue 5/19Tue 5/26
STL - CHS • 1 stop
Cheapest non-stop
$260
Southwest
Tue 6/2Tue 6/9
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 $328 (round-trip)
Shortest trip • 4h 05m (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

Tue, May 19 - Tue, May 26
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6:00 am - 12:10 pm
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5h 10m
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6:03 pm - 11:59 pm
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6h 56m
1 stop
$221Delta
Wed, Sep 9 - Tue, Sep 15
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5:55 am - 12:35 pm
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CHS
5h 40m
1 stop
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8:10 am - 4:25 pm
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9h 15m
2 stops
$227Southwest
Wed, Jun 3 - Wed, Jun 10
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10:15 am - 8:00 pm
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CHS
8h 45m
2 stops
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8:15 pm - 11:00 pm
CHS
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3h 45m
1 stop
$228Southwest
Tue, Jun 2 - Tue, Jun 9
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7:35 am - 12:25 pm
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CHS
3h 50m
1 stop
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7:00 am - 11:15 am
CHS
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STL
5h 15m
1 stop
$235Southwest
Tue, Jun 2 - Tue, Jun 9
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10:15 am - 8:00 pm
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CHS
8h 45m
2 stops
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4:15 pm - 10:00 pm
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6h 45m
1 stop
$240Southwest
Tue, Jun 2 - Tue, Jun 9
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3:45 pm - 9:05 pm
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CHS
4h 20m
1 stop
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1:50 pm - 3:00 pm
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2h 10mnonstop
$241Southwest
Sat, May 30 - Tue, Jun 2
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4:00 pm - 9:52 pm
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CHS
4h 52m
1 stop
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3:45 pm - 8:39 pm
CHS
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5h 54m
1 stop
$243Delta
Wed, Aug 19 - Mon, Aug 24
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5:55 am - 12:35 pm
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CHS
5h 40m
1 stop
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7:00 am - 10:30 am
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4h 30m
1 stop
$244Southwest
Wed, Jun 3 - Wed, Jun 10
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10:15 am - 8:00 pm
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CHS
8h 45m
2 stops
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1:50 pm - 3:00 pm
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2h 10mnonstop
$247Southwest
Tue, Jun 2 - Tue, Jun 9
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10:15 am - 8:00 pm
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8h 45m
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3:00 pm - 11:00 pm
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9h 00m
2 stops
$252Southwest
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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 May.

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, 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 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 August, where tickets cost $320 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are July and April, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $406 and $403 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 43% 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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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 seasonJanuary
Cheapest flight$106
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 2% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 10% 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 $106 for a one-way ticket and $221 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 $405 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 $342 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 $315 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?

 
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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 4327 reviews
8.0Comfort
7.5Entertainment
7.0Food
8.6Crew
8.1Boarding
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Southwest is kind of a slum airline. It’s gotten more expensive over the years for less and less service. I am a Southwest Chase Visa card holder and was forced to choose a seat in the 26th row in the middle seat. However my wife who is a rewards member but doesn’t hold a card or anything else, gets randomly assigned a normally paid seat in row 6! How does that work?

4.0 OkayDavid, Apr 2026
COS - DAL
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Southwest is kind of a slum airline. It’s gotten more expensive over the years for less and less service. I am a Southwest Chase Visa card holder and was forced to choose a seat in the 26th row in the middle seat. However my wife who is a rewards member but doesn’t hold a card or anything else, gets randomly assigned a normally paid seat in row 6! How does that work?

For the first time in a long time, the Wi-Fi actually worked the entire flight! The flight crew was amazing as usual.

The seat was not comfortable. 1D. My back was sore all night and the next day.

Great flight. I didn't get a drink because I was asleep whole on the flight.

Great flight from Seattle to Phoenix and to Chicago-Midway from Phoenix

The new boarding process was easy and straightforward. Very pleasant.

The flight was okay. The pilots did an amazing job and kept us updated on the flight. The flight attendants were okay. They found time to be chatty with each other rather than focus on the guests. One of the attendants was a little less warm when asking about my bag I had on my lap that I was using during latter part of the mid- flight. Mind you, it was not the departure descent. I’m respectful to each and every attendant, it was the tone in her voice reminding me to place my carryon bag on the floor. I hope to have a better experience next time.

The entire travel day was a disaster from beginning to end. Woke up at two in the morning to make it to San Juan airport in time for a 5:30 am flight to Milwaukee which connected in Baltimore. Massive delays lead to me missing original connection out of Baltimore. Sixteen hours of delays/rebooking/layover time later, arrived in Milwaukee to find that only one of two checked bags made it there (despite the fact that Southwest brought another 737 jet to San Juan to fly us out to our original Baltimore connection—-not squeezed into another booked flight). The flight from Baltimore to Milwaukee was barely half full, so there was no logical reason to ship my bags out of Baltimore on a different flight to Chicago to then ship to Milwaukee. Southwest decided that my bags should not have been on the same connecting flight I WAS ON to Milwaukee, and then proceeded to accidentally leave my larger bag with the important items in Chicago. Terrible logic and support all around. Extremely angered and disappointed with SW. What a clownish operation your company has become!

It was as expected and I was grateful for the wheel chair help and ease of use.

One of the best airlines for fast boarding, on time arrivals, and top notch service!

This wasn't my experience with Delta. It was just the Pegasus flight. Seats were very hard. Staff was kinda rough. Not very nice. Charged me for snacks. For a 4 hour flight I would've expected more.

Crew was nice, meal was good. Entertainment had to be rebooted 3 times and still did not work. Turns out there was residue on screen, it needed to be cleaned to prevent the touchscreen buttons from continuously activating. I had entertainment for the last 45 minutes of a 5 hour 45 minute flight. Really unacceptable for first class. Flight attendent indicated your cleaning solution creates this problem. Seems as if this is widely known, you should be using a different product or cleaning better. Really really disappointing which simply added to the wi fi on your planes with reliably never ever works.

The baggage belt was not updated on the Delta App and was displayed on the wrong belt board. Was not expecting this to happen.

The plan was delayed and left DC 90 minutes late. However, it showed a 20 minute delay on the delta app, then a 12 min delay. It turned out to be an hour delay. I found out where the plane was with flightaware. Stop keeping customers in the dark about what is going on.

Everything went smoothly, although the usual gripes about airline travel were still present: the boarding process is inefficient, the snack selection is limited, and so on. Since there was extra space on the flight, the gate agent rearranged many people's seats to put people on the aisles and windows, leaving the middle seats empty, as much as possible, which was pretty great.

Landed without a gate ready. Plane is extremely old and dirty.

All the amenities was wonderful, if they could keep their prices that low. I'd fly with them all the time.

Very old plane with no inflight entertainment. I purchased the internet pass and it was nearly unusable.

My tray was broken so i had no place to work or eat except my lap. Flight attendant said I would get an email with some credit or miles, it was a complete waste of time as I could only function at about 20% of normal. I have not received anything yet.

Short trip, no food and therefore no expectation for much interaction with staff who were pleasant and professional. My critique is on comfort of the seats. Exit rows and comfort seats do not provide enough personal space for 3 side-by-side seats, especially when in the middle row. Some passengers are not considerate of the middle seat and there should be signs that state something to the effect of: "please consider giving middle seats use of the armrests."

On time departure and early arrival. Flight attendant very nice.

As we approached Denver, we encountered quite a bit of turbulence. I know this can sometimes be the case as I frequently fly this route but not on American. My gripe: Usually a pilot or co-pilot alerts passengers to the possibility of turbulance ahead of time. This did not occur nor did he communiucate during what was a pretty rough ride.

The staff was nice. I appreciated that I was able to take an earlier flight, even though it was last minute. The boarding process felt rather chaotic.

Overall a good experience, however Wifi was not working on the flight.

Airlines should be prohibited from using the seats they get away with.

My flight got delayed a total of five times. And the boarding gate changed four times. most of the time the platform was not up-to-date with the changes taking place. The most discouraging part of the entire trip by far.

Flight left early and arrived 30 MINUTES early at the destination. Smooth trip.

American delayed the flight for a crew rest period. The delay occurred late in the evening - the earliest i can find is 10:20 pm. With a 6 am flight anyone on the flight would have already have been asleep (unless you are insane, a vampire or on drugs) and at least for me i was already on the way to the airport at 445 am the next morning when i discovered they delayed the flight until 9 am. Given the incoming flight was in the air at 6 pm the evening before this should have been figured out a lot more timely that was there only crew to use. Just frustrating given there is no consideration for customer experience anymore in flying.

Returned home with a blood clot from flight homes and the uncomfortable aircraft I was on.

Original flight was on time, then late, then changed gates...4 times. Once our newest plane came in, it was fine.

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