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

• Earliest: departs at 7:52 am and lands at 9:45 am
• Latest: departs at 11:06 pm and lands at 12:59 am.

The flight takes about 1h 53m.

Two cabin classes are available on flights from Miami to Charleston:

• Economy Class
• First Class

A nonstop flight from Miami to Charleston takes 1h 53m, covering 490 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 Miami to Charleston range from $270 to $442, with an average of $355 over the past 12 months. Anything below $270 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 18% above the $355 route average. Book 6 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $305 round-trip via Philadelphia (PHL), compared to $350 for nonstop.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $50–$100 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Airbus A319 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by American Airlines. Other aircraft seen on the route include Airbus A318/A319/A320/A321 variants.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Miami to Charleston flights, with 34% of flights leaving in that window. Evening departures account for 33%, night flights for 33%, and afternoon flights for 0%.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $189 to $1,137. That means the highest observed fare was about 6x higher than the lowest one.

Two airlines offer in-flight Wi-Fi on Miami to Charleston flights:

• American Airlines
• JetBlue

Pricing varies by airline and fare class. Some plans are included with the ticket or loyalty program; others are paid add-ons priced by flight length.

One-way fares from Miami to Charleston are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $169, which is 40% below the typical average for this route.

Charleston Airport (CHS) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $31 for economy cars. Top options include:

• Budget
• Alamo
• Economy Rent a Car
• Avis
• Thrifty

Flights from Miami to Charleston usually depart from Miami (MIA) and arrive at Charleston (CHS).

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

• Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) - 60% of one-stop connections
• Nashville Intl (BNA) - 13% of one-stop connections
• Baltimore/Washington (BWI) - 13% of one-stop connections
• Charlotte Douglas (CLT) - 7% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 36% on flights from Miami to Charleston. Monday is the cheapest departure day at $339 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $525, a difference of $186.

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 American Airlines operates flights between Miami and Charleston.

Flying via Charlotte Douglas (CLT) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 4h 20m, compared with 4h 36m via Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) and 5h 14m via Nashville Intl (BNA).

Among airlines operating Miami to Charleston flights:

• American Airlines: 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:

• American Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• JetBlue: a cabin bag in Economy Class class

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