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These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Los Angeles to Charleston:

• Earliest: departs at 12:51 pm and lands at 5:38 pm
• Latest: departs at 12:51 pm and lands at 5:38 pm.

The flight takes about 4h 47m.

Four cabin classes are available on flights from Los Angeles to Charleston:

• Economy Class
• Premium Economy Class
• Business Class
• First Class

Prices vary by airline.

A nonstop flight from Los Angeles to Charleston takes 4h 47m, covering 2,200 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.

Round-trip flights from Los Angeles to Charleston range from $347 to $525, with an average of $425 over the past 12 months. Anything below $347 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 37% above the $425 route average. Book 24 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $272 round-trip via Fort Lauderdale (FLL), compared to $378 for nonstop.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $40–$100 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Airbus A220-300 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Breeze Airways. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 757-200 (winglets) variants.

One-way fares from Los Angeles to Charleston are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $158, which is 37% below the typical average for this route.

Flights from Los Angeles to Charleston usually depart from Los Angeles (LAX) and arrive at Charleston (CHS).

One-stop flights from Los Angeles to Charleston most commonly connect through:

• Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) - 37% of one-stop connections
• Charlotte Douglas (CLT) - 26% of one-stop connections
• New Orleans Louis Armstrong (MSY) - 15% of one-stop connections
• Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) - 8% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 23% on flights from Los Angeles to Charleston. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at $382 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $491, a difference of $109.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

Only Breeze Airways operates flights between Los Angeles and Charleston.

Flying via Houston Hobby (HOU) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 7h 05m, compared with 7h 17m via Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) and 7h 17m via Houston George Bush Intcntl (IAH).

Charleston is 3 hours ahead of Los Angeles (Eastern Time vs Pacific Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Among airlines operating Los Angeles to Charleston flights:

• Breeze Airways: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection

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

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

• Breeze Airways: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class

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

Spirit Airlines offers several services for PRMs traveling from LAX to CHS before, during, and after the flight. Services include wheelchair assistance, special seating, and meet and greet options. Medical devices required due to a disablility are allowed on board without counting toward the passenger's carry-on allowance. Submit requests or learn more when booking your flight.

If you want your children to enjoy kid-friendly services when traveling from Los Angeles to Charleston, consider booking wiht JetBlue Airlines. JetBlue airlines has several amenities to make traveling as a family easier and more efficient, including in-flight child-appropriate entertainment, kids' meals, and early boarding for families with young children.

Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) is one of the most popular layover airports for American Airline flights from LAX to CHS. The Charlotte airport is American Airline's second-largest hub, making it a busy layover destination for the airline.

Delta Air Lines allows its passengers traveling from Los Angeles to Charleston one carry-on bag and one personal item. The carry-on bag must be able to fit into the overhead compartments and the personal item must be able to fit securely under the seat in front of you.