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Most airlines on the Nashville to Charleston route email their passengers about vacant first-class seats. The advantage of upgrading instead of initially booking a first-class ticket is that you save a few pennies. Again, the fee depends on your class fare and airline. However, you must upgrade 24 hours before take-off.

Nashville International Airport serves as a hub for Southwest Airlines. This airport is a gateway to many American destinations and serves thousands of passengers weekly. Meanwhile, Charleston International Airport (CHS) is a hub for Breeze Airways. It links many domestic cities to one another.

You can choose American Airlines if you need sustainable travel on the Nashville to Charleston route. These airlines reuse aluminum cans and avoid disposing of them to reduce waste in landfills. In addition, the airlines use sustainable aviation fuel to lower carbon emissions and promote a greener environment. Spirit Airlines is also committed to ensuring a clean environment by flying young, fuel-efficient aircraft to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and protect future generations.

There are several ways to travel to Downtown Charleston from CHS airport. You can take the Xp3 bus that arrives downtown in around 28 minutes, depending on city traffic and stops. If you take the downtown shuttle, you arrive in the city in about 41 minutes. These shuttles depart every 30 minutes. Another option is a taxi from taxi companies outside the airport to reach your destination in about 15 minutes. Lastly, if you prefer independence and freedom on your trip, you can rent a car at the airport to drive at your own pace.

Among airlines operating Nashville to Charleston flights:

• Southwest: offers free seat selection

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

Only Southwest operates flights between Nashville and Charleston.

Flights from Nashville to Charleston usually depart from Nashville Intl (BNA) and arrive at Charleston (CHS).

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

• Southwest: a cabin bag in Economy Class class

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

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

• Economy Class
• First Class

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $193 round-trip via Fort Lauderdale (FLL), compared to $387 for nonstop.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $45–$90 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Boeing 737-800 Passenger/BBJ2 (winglets) family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Southwest. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 737 MAX 8 variants.

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

• Charlotte Douglas (CLT) - 58% of one-stop connections
• Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) - 36% of one-stop connections
• Fort Lauderdale (FLL) - 4% of one-stop connections
• Chicago Midway (MDW) - 1% of one-stop connections

Charlotte Douglas (CLT) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 34% on the Nashville to Charleston route. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at $325 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $491, a difference of $166. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

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

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

• Earliest: departs at 9:20 am and lands at 10:50 am
• Latest: departs at 9:45 pm and lands at 11:15 pm.

The flight takes about 1h 30m.

Last-minute fares on this route - booked within 2 weeks of departure - run 58% above the route average of $379. Book 24 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A nonstop flight from Nashville to Charleston takes 1h 30m, covering 439 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.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $214 to $907. That means the highest observed fare was about 4x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Nashville to Charleston are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $118, which is 53% below the typical average for this route.

Flying via Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 3h 27m, compared with 3h 47m via Charlotte Douglas (CLT) and 7h 59m via Chicago Midway (MDW).

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

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

Round-trip flights from Nashville to Charleston range from $321 to $486, with an average of $379 over the past 12 months. Anything below $321 counts as a good deal.