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Cheapest round-trip
$267
Typical prices: $226-$417
American Airlines
Sat 10/20Sun 10/28
MIA - CHS • Non-stop
Cheapest one-way
$118
Typical prices: $175-$344
Multiple Airlines
Thu 9/27
MIA - CHS • 2 stops
Nonstop flights
You can fly direct with American Airlines. Average duration is 1h 49m
Direct flights
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When to book
in advance
Our data shows that travelers who book at least 11 weeks in advance save around 51% compared to booking last minute.
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Cheapest • 40% price drop
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Cheapest • Avg $178 (round-trip)
Shortest trip • 4h 20m (one-way)
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Cheap Flights from Miami to Charleston (MIA-CHS)

 
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Recent round-trip flight deals from Miami to Charleston

Sat, Sep 26 - Wed, Sep 30
American Airlines Logo
9:50 pm - 11:43 pmMIA  Miami-CHS Charleston
1h 53mnonstop
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7:00 am - 8:44 amCHS  Charleston-MIA Miami
1h 44mnonstop
$267American Airlines
Tue, Oct 20 - Wed, Oct 28
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10:14 pm - 11:59 pmMIA  Miami-CHS Charleston
1h 45mnonstop
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6:00 am - 7:40 amCHS  Charleston-MIA Miami
1h 40mnonstop
$267American Airlines
Sat, Sep 19 - Sat, Sep 26
American Airlines Logo
9:50 pm - 11:43 pmMIA  Miami-CHS Charleston
1h 53mnonstop
American Airlines Logo
6:00 am - 7:44 amCHS  Charleston-MIA Miami
1h 44mnonstop
$267American Airlines
Sat, Sep 26 - Wed, Sep 30
American Airlines Logo
9:50 pm - 11:43 pmMIA  Miami-CHS Charleston
1h 53mnonstop
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2:06 pm - 6:44 pmCHS  Charleston-MIA Miami
4h 38m1 stop Charlotte Douglas
$277American Airlines
Tue, Oct 20 - Wed, Oct 28
American Airlines Logo
8:40 am - 2:52 pmMIA  Miami-CHS Charleston
6h 12m1 stop Charlotte Douglas
American Airlines Logo
6:00 am - 7:40 amCHS  Charleston-MIA Miami
1h 40mnonstop
$277American Airlines
Sat, Sep 19 - Sat, Sep 26
American Airlines Logo
9:50 pm - 11:43 pmMIA  Miami-CHS Charleston
1h 53mnonstop
American Airlines Logo
5:31 pm - 9:51 pmCHS  Charleston-MIA Miami
4h 20m1 stop Charlotte Douglas
$277American Airlines
Sat, Sep 12 - Wed, Sep 16
Southwest Logo
7:45 am - 4:40 pmMIA  Miami-CHS Charleston
8h 55m1 stop Lambert-St Louis
Southwest Logo
8:10 am - 1:35 pmCHS  Charleston-MIA Miami
5h 25m1 stop Baltimore/Washington
$282Southwest
Sat, Sep 12 - Wed, Sep 16
Southwest Logo
7:45 am - 7:25 pmMIA  Miami-CHS Charleston
11h 40m2 stops Lambert-St Louis Baltimore/Washington
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7:35 am - 1:25 pmCHS  Charleston-MIA Miami
5h 50m1 stop Chicago Midway
$282Southwest
Mon, Oct 5 - Wed, Oct 7
American Airlines Logo
8:45 am - 10:32 amMIA  Miami-CHS Charleston
1h 47mnonstop
American Airlines Logo
11:12 am - 12:55 pmCHS  Charleston-MIA Miami
1h 43mnonstop
$282American Airlines
Wed, Sep 9 - Fri, Sep 11
American Airlines Logo
7:45 pm - 9:36 pmMIA  Miami-CHS Charleston
1h 51mnonstop
American Airlines Logo
6:00 am - 7:44 amCHS  Charleston-MIA Miami
1h 44mnonstop
$282American Airlines
Booking Insights

Price, demand and travel trends for Miami to Charleston flights

Use KAYAK data on prices, travel dates, airlines and seasonal trends to compare options and book flights from Miami to Charleston with more confidence.

How much is a round-trip flight from Miami to Charleston?

Round-trip flights from Miami to Charleston start at $267. Prices are typical for this route right now, with typical round-trip fares ranging from $226 to $417. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $267 on American Airlines.

What's the cheapest day of the week to fly from Miami to Charleston?

Tuesday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Miami to Charleston, it is 16% cheaper than the average day. Sunday is the most expensive day with flight prices 58% higher than average. Based on deals found by KAYAK users in the last 12 months.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Miami to Charleston?

  • October is the cheapest month to fly from Miami to Charleston at $196 round-trip.
  • June ($490) and August ($451) are the most expensive months.
  • The price difference between flying in the cheapest and most expensive months is 150% on average.
This is based on KAYAK aggregated and averaged internal data over the past 12 months.

When are prices from Miami to Charleston the cheapest?

Flights from Miami to Charleston are cheapest 11 weeks before departure. Booking in this window typically costs about 51% less than the average last-minute fare (within 2 weeks of the flight), based on KAYAK data.

Expert advice

Expert advice for your flight from Miami to Charleston

 
KAYAK teamed up with top travel experts to share the best tips for your journey.
Our travel experts
Stefanie Waldek

Stefanie Waldek

Expert on MIA

Stefanie Waldek is a freelance space, travel, and design writer based in Saratoga Springs, NY. Her words have appeared in Space.com, Travel + Leisure, Condé Nast Traveler, Architectural Digest, and House Beautiful, among other publications. An expert in aviation and expedition cruising, Stefanie is frequently up in the air or on the sea, likely en route to Antarctica or the Arctic.

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.

Key details for Miami to Charleston flights

Low season

July

Cheapest flight

$118
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 20% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 16% lower on average.
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When to book flights from Miami to Charleston

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Miami to Charleston based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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Your Miami to Charleston flight questions, answered

Find helpful route details based on KAYAK data, including flight times, airports, airlines and booking questions.

  • Which airlines offer extra legroom and free seat selection on Miami to Charleston flights?

    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.

  • What airlines are available from Miami to Charleston?

    Only American Airlines operates flights between Miami and Charleston.

  • Which airports can I use when flying from Miami to Charleston?

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

  • Which airlines include bags at no extra cost on Miami to Charleston flights?

    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

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

  • What cabin classes can I book on flights from Miami to Charleston?

    Only Economy Class is available on flights from Miami to Charleston.

  • How much can I save by taking a layover when flying from Miami to Charleston?

    On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $178 round-trip via Newark (EWR), compared to $326 for nonstop.

  • What is the standard checked-bag allowance on flights from Miami to Charleston?

    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.

  • Which aircraft model is used most often on flights from Miami to Charleston?

    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.

  • Which airports do connecting flights from Miami to Charleston pass through?

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

    • Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) - 73% of one-stop connections
    • Nashville Intl (BNA) - 7% of one-stop connections
    • Charlotte Douglas (CLT) - 7% of one-stop connections
    • Newark (EWR) - 7% of one-stop connections

    Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

  • Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from Miami to Charleston?

    Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 47% on the Miami to Charleston route. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at $277 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $519, a difference of $242. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

  • How are flight departures from Miami to Charleston spread across the day?

    Evening is the busiest departure period on Miami to Charleston flights, with 50% of flights leaving in that window. Night departures account for 50%, morning flights for 0%, and afternoon flights for 0%.

  • How long is a flight from Miami to Charleston?

    A nonstop flight from Miami to Charleston takes 1h 49m, covering 490 miles.

  • What are the earliest and latest flights from Miami to Charleston?

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

    • Earliest: departs at 8:45 am and lands at 10:34 am
    • Latest: departs at 10:26 pm and lands at 12:15 am.

    The flight takes about 1h 49m.

  • How expensive are last-minute Miami to Charleston flights?

    Last-minute fares on this route - booked within 2 weeks of departure - run 25% above the route average of $328. Book 11 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

  • Do I need a passport to fly from Miami to Charleston?

    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.

  • Have flight prices from Miami to Charleston changed much recently?

    Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $267 to $1,015. That means the highest observed fare was about 4x higher than the lowest one.

  • How are flight prices from Miami to Charleston looking right now?

    One-way fares from Miami to Charleston are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $123, which is 53% below the typical average for this route.

  • How much time can I save by choosing a different layover airport from Miami to Charleston?

    Flying via Charlotte Douglas (CLT) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 4h 20m, compared with 4h 32m via Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) and 5h 47m via Nashville Intl (BNA).

  • What car rental options are available at Charleston Airport (CHS)?

    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

  • How much should I expect to pay for a Miami to Charleston flight?

    Round-trip flights from Miami to Charleston range from $226 to $417, with an average of $328 over the past 12 months. Anything below $226 counts as a good deal.

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi on Miami to Charleston flights?

    American Airlines is the only airline on the Miami to Charleston route offering in-flight Wi-Fi. Pricing depends on fare class.

Your guide to booking Miami to Charleston flights

Get tips on when to book, when to fly and what to know before your trip.
  • If your dates can be flexible, aim for a Tuesday departure instead of Sunday. On this route, Tuesday flights average $277 - about $242 less than Sunday (47% savings) based on the last 12 months.
  • For the best chance at a low fare, aim to book around 11 weeks before you fly. On this route, that window historically saves about 51% versus last-minute pricing (KAYAK booking data, last 12 months).
  • If you can choose when to travel, plan your Miami to Charleston trip for October. Fares historically average $196 round-trip in that month - typically $294 less than the most expensive month, which is June (based on the last 12 months).
  • If you have the time, taking a 1-stop flight through Newark Airport (EWR) can be cheaper than flying direct. The cheapest layover option averages $178 round-trip on this route - about $148 less than direct flights (based on the last 12 months).

Prefer to fly direct from Miami to Charleston?

 
Find which airlines fly direct from Miami Airport to Charleston Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

Miami to Charleston

Monday

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Tuesday

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Wednesday

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Thursday

American Airlines

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Friday

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Saturday

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Sunday

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Charleston to Miami

Monday

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Tuesday

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Wednesday

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Thursday

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Friday

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Saturday

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Sunday

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