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Cheapest round-trip
$288
Typical prices: $354-$468
Southwest
Sun 11/4Fri 11/9
MKE - CHS • 1 stop
Cheapest one-way
$123
Typical prices: $171-$333
Multiple Airlines
Sat 10/13
MKE - CHS • 1 stop
Nonstop flights
Not available
There are currently no direct flights between Milwaukee and Charleston. You'll need to take a connecting flight to reach the destination.
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When to book
12 weeks
in advance
Our data shows that travelers who book at least 12 weeks in advance save around 49% compared to booking last minute.
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When to travel
January
Cheapest • 16% price drop
March
Most popular
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Top layover airports
Baltimore/Washington (BWI)
Cheapest • Avg $358 (round-trip)
Nashville Intl (BNA)
Shortest trip • 4h 22m (one-way)
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Cheap Flights from Milwaukee to Charleston (MKE-CHS)

 
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Recent round-trip flight deals from Milwaukee to Charleston

Wed, Nov 11 - Tue, Nov 17
American Airlines Logo
5:08 pm - 10:37 pmMKE  Milwaukee-Mitchell-CHS Charleston
4h 29m1 stop Washington, D.C. Reagan-National
American Airlines Logo
12:17 pm - 6:34 pmCHS  Charleston-MKE Milwaukee-Mitchell
7h 17m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
$255American Airlines
Sat, Oct 17 - Sat, Oct 24
American Airlines Logo
7:45 am - 3:02 pmMKE  Milwaukee-Mitchell-CHS Charleston
6h 17m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
American Airlines Logo
6:40 am - 10:14 amCHS  Charleston-MKE Milwaukee-Mitchell
4h 34m1 stop Charlotte Douglas
$255American Airlines
Sat, Oct 17 - Sat, Oct 24
Southwest Logo
5:50 am - 1:25 pmMKE  Milwaukee-Mitchell-CHS Charleston
6h 35m1 stop Baltimore/Washington
Southwest Logo
8:30 am - 11:10 amCHS  Charleston-MKE Milwaukee-Mitchell
3h 40m1 stop Chicago Midway
$255Southwest
Sat, Oct 17 - Sat, Oct 24
United Airlines Logo
2:20 pm - 9:41 pmMKE  Milwaukee-Mitchell-CHS Charleston
6h 21m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
United Airlines Logo
6:00 am - 11:30 amCHS  Charleston-MKE Milwaukee-Mitchell
6h 30m2 stops Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Chicago O'Hare Intl
$260United Airlines
Wed, Nov 11 - Tue, Nov 17
United Airlines Logo
6:47 am - 2:28 pmMKE  Milwaukee-Mitchell-CHS Charleston
6h 41m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
United Airlines Logo
8:30 am - 1:32 pmCHS  Charleston-MKE Milwaukee-Mitchell
6h 02m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
$260United Airlines
Wed, Nov 11 - Tue, Nov 17
Southwest Logo
8:00 am - 5:25 pmMKE  Milwaukee-Mitchell-CHS Charleston
8h 25m2 stops Lambert-St Louis Nashville Intl
Southwest Logo
1:30 pm - 9:30 pmCHS  Charleston-MKE Milwaukee-Mitchell
9h 00m2 stops Baltimore/Washington Lambert-St Louis
$265Southwest
Mon, Nov 9 - Wed, Nov 11
Delta Logo
5:20 am - 11:52 amMKE  Milwaukee-Mitchell-CHS Charleston
5h 32m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
Delta Logo
8:00 am - 11:37 amCHS  Charleston-MKE Milwaukee-Mitchell
4h 37m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
$292Delta
Thu, Dec 3 - Fri, Dec 4
Delta Logo
5:10 am - 12:59 pmMKE  Milwaukee-Mitchell-CHS Charleston
6h 49m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
Delta Logo
5:34 pm - 9:02 pmCHS  Charleston-MKE Milwaukee-Mitchell
4h 28m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
$340Delta
Tue, Oct 20 - Tue, Nov 3
Multiple Airlines Logo
10:15 am - 8:38 amMKE  Milwaukee-Mitchell-CHS Charleston
21h 23m1 stop Orlando
Multiple Airlines Logo
6:00 pm - 9:16 amCHS  Charleston-MKE Milwaukee-Mitchell
40h 16m2 stops New Orleans Louis Armstrong Orlando
$362Multiple Airlines
Tue, Oct 27 - Fri, Oct 30
Multiple Airlines Logo
10:15 am - 8:38 amMKE  Milwaukee-Mitchell-CHS Charleston
21h 23m1 stop Orlando
Multiple Airlines Logo
9:41 pm - 10:16 amCHS  Charleston-MKE Milwaukee-Mitchell
37h 35m2 stops Providence-TFGreen Orlando
$379Multiple Airlines
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Price, demand and travel trends for Milwaukee to Charleston flights

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

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

Round-trip flights from Milwaukee to Charleston start at $288. Prices are below average for this route right now, with typical round-trip fares ranging from $354 to $468. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $288 on Southwest.

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

Tuesday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Milwaukee to Charleston, it is 4% cheaper than the average day. Monday is the most expensive day with flight prices 14% higher than average. Based on deals found by KAYAK users in the last 12 months.

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

  • January is the cheapest month to fly from Milwaukee to Charleston at $337 round-trip.
  • March ($556) and September ($459) are the most expensive months.
  • The price difference between flying in the cheapest and most expensive months is 64% on average.
This is based on KAYAK aggregated and averaged internal data over the past 12 months.

When are prices from Milwaukee to Charleston the cheapest?

Flights from Milwaukee to Charleston are cheapest 12 weeks before departure. Booking in this window typically costs about 49% less than the average last-minute fare (within 2 weeks of the flight), based on KAYAK data.

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Key details for Milwaukee to Charleston flights

Low season

December

Cheapest flight

$123
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 2% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 39% increase in price.
Flight from Milwaukee to Charleston

When to book flights from Milwaukee to Charleston

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Milwaukee 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 Milwaukee to Charleston flight questions, answered

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

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

    Flights from Milwaukee to Charleston usually depart from Milwaukee-Mitchell (MKE) and arrive at Charleston (CHS).

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

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

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

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

    • Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) - 39% of one-stop connections
    • Charlotte Douglas (CLT) - 24% of one-stop connections
    • Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) - 23% of one-stop connections
    • Nashville Intl (BNA) - 8% 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 Milwaukee to Charleston?

    Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 16% on the Milwaukee to Charleston route. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at $386 round-trip on average, while Monday is the most expensive at $457, a difference of $71. 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 expensive are last-minute Milwaukee to Charleston flights?

    Last-minute fares on this route - booked within 2 weeks of departure - run 53% above the route average of $399. Book 12 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

  • How long is a flight from Milwaukee to Charleston?

    A nonstop flight from Milwaukee to Charleston takes 0h 00m, covering 815 miles.

  • Do I need a passport to fly from Milwaukee 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 Milwaukee 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 $255 to $1,053. That means the highest observed fare was about 4x higher than the lowest one.

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

    One-way fares from Milwaukee to Charleston are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $196, which is 17% below the typical average for this route.

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

    Flying via Nashville Intl (BNA) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 4h 22m, compared with 4h 27m via Chicago Midway (MDW) and 4h 37m via Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL).

  • What is the time difference between Milwaukee and Charleston?

    Charleston is 1 hour ahead of Milwaukee (Eastern Time vs Central Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

  • 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 Milwaukee to Charleston flight?

    Round-trip flights from Milwaukee to Charleston range from $354 to $468, with an average of $399 over the past 12 months. Anything below $354 counts as a good deal.

Your guide to booking Milwaukee 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 Monday. On this route, Tuesday flights average $386 - about $71 less than Monday (16% savings) based on the last 12 months.
  • For the best chance at a low fare, aim to book around 12 weeks before you fly. On this route, that window historically saves about 49% versus last-minute pricing (KAYAK booking data, last 12 months).
  • If you can choose when to travel, plan your Milwaukee to Charleston trip for January. Fares historically average $337 round-trip in that month - typically $219 less than the most expensive month, which is March (based on the last 12 months).

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