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Cheapest round-trip
$305
Typical prices: $185-$397
United Airlines
Mon 12/17Wed 12/19
EWR - CHS • Non-stop
Cheapest one-way
$114
Typical prices: $118-$267
Multiple Airlines
Fri 1/26
EWR - CHS • 2 stops
Nonstop flights
Every day
You can fly direct with United Airlines. Average duration is 2h 19m
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When to book
19 weeks
in advance
Our data shows that travelers who book at least 19 weeks in advance save around 47% compared to booking last minute.
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January
Cheapest • 34% price drop
April
Most popular
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Top layover airports
Fort Lauderdale (FLL)
Cheapest • Avg $213 (round-trip)
Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl (IAD)
Shortest trip • 4h 11m (one-way)
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Cheap Flights from Newark to Charleston (EWR-CHS)

 
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Recent round-trip flight deals from Newark to Charleston

Thu, Dec 17 - Sat, Dec 19
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6:50 am - 9:21 amEWR  Newark-CHS Charleston
2h 31mnonstop
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6:00 am - 7:59 amCHS  Charleston-EWR Newark
1h 59mnonstop
$305United Airlines
Fri, Dec 18 - Mon, Dec 21
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9:44 pm - 11:59 pmEWR  Newark-CHS Charleston
2h 15mnonstop
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8:53 am - 11:00 amCHS  Charleston-EWR Newark
2h 07mnonstop
$305United Airlines
Sat, Dec 12 - Sun, Dec 13
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7:20 am - 1:23 pmEWR  Newark-CHS Charleston
6h 03m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
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6:59 pm - 12:57 amCHS  Charleston-EWR Newark
5h 58m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
$308Delta
Wed, Dec 9 - Sun, Dec 13
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6:00 am - 11:50 amEWR  Newark-CHS Charleston
5h 50m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
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6:59 pm - 12:57 amCHS  Charleston-EWR Newark
5h 58m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
$308Delta
Tue, Dec 8 - Tue, Dec 15
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11:43 am - 8:38 amEWR  Newark-CHS Charleston
20h 55m1 stop Orlando
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1:21 pm - 12:29 amCHS  Charleston-EWR Newark
35h 08m2 stops Tampa Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
$312Multiple Airlines
Tue, Dec 1 - Tue, Dec 8
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11:47 am - 8:38 amEWR  Newark-CHS Charleston
20h 51m1 stop Orlando
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3:00 pm - 12:29 amCHS  Charleston-EWR Newark
33h 29m2 stops Orlando Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
$319Multiple Airlines
Sat, Dec 12 - Wed, Dec 16
American Airlines Logo
5:51 am - 11:43 amEWR  Newark-CHS Charleston
5h 52m1 stop Charlotte Douglas
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5:27 pm - 9:29 pmCHS  Charleston-EWR Newark
4h 02m1 stop Charlotte Douglas
$320American Airlines
Tue, Dec 8 - Tue, Dec 15
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9:30 am - 1:53 pmEWR  Newark-CHS Charleston
4h 23m1 stop Charlotte Douglas
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2:23 pm - 6:30 pmCHS  Charleston-EWR Newark
4h 07m1 stop Charlotte Douglas
$320American Airlines
Thu, Dec 3 - Sun, Dec 6
Breeze Airways Logo
7:45 pm - 8:48 amEWR  Newark-CHS Charleston
13h 03m2 stops Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Orlando
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5:10 am - 9:30 amCHS  Charleston-EWR Newark
4h 20m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
$445Breeze Airways
Thu, Dec 3 - Sun, Dec 6
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6:00 am - 4:13 pmEWR  Newark-CHS Charleston
10h 13m2 stops Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Fort Lauderdale
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5:10 am - 10:39 amCHS  Charleston-EWR Newark
5h 29m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
$494Breeze Airways
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Price, demand and travel trends for Newark Airport to Charleston flights

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

Round-trip flights from Newark Airport to Charleston typically range from $185 to $397. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $305, on United Airlines.

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

Based on deals KAYAK users found in the last 12 months, Saturday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Newark Airport to Charleston. It’s 15% cheaper than the average day, while Thursday is the most expensive, with prices 18% higher.

What’s the cheapest month to fly from Newark Airport to Charleston?

•January is the cheapest month to fly from Newark Airport to Charleston at $189 round-trip.
•October ($496) and September ($393) are the most expensive months.
•The price difference between flying in the cheapest and most expensive months is 162% on average.
This is based on KAYAK aggregated and averaged internal data over the past 12 months.

When are flights from Newark Airport to Charleston the cheapest?

Flights from Newark Airport to Charleston are cheapest 19 weeks before departure. Booking in this window typically costs about 47% less than the average last-minute fare (within 2 weeks of the flight), based on KAYAK data.

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Expert advice for your flight from Newark to Charleston

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

Stefanie Waldek

Expert on United Airlines and EWR

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.

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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.

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Key details for Newark Airport to Charleston flights

Low season

October

Cheapest flight

$114
Beat the crowds with an average 41% drop in travelers.
The most popular month to fly with an average 61% increase in travelers.
One-way flight from Newark Airport to Charleston

When to book flights from Newark to Charleston

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

Find helpful answers about this route, including flight times, airports, airlines and booking tips.

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

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

    • Earliest: departs at 6:50 am and lands at 9:09 am
    • Latest: departs at 9:47 pm and lands at 12:06 am.

    The flight takes about 2h 19m.

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

    Two cabin classes are available on flights from Newark Airport to Charleston:

    • Economy Class
    • First Class

  • How long is a flight from Newark Airport to Charleston?

    A nonstop flight from Newark Airport to Charleston takes 2h 19m, covering 628 miles.

  • Do I need a passport to fly from Newark Airport 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.

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

    Round-trip flights from Newark Airport to Charleston range from $185 to $397, with an average of $286 over the past 12 months. Anything below $185 counts as a good deal.

  • How expensive are last-minute Newark Airport to Charleston flights?

    Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 31% above the $286 route average. Book 19 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

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

    On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $213 round-trip via Fort Lauderdale (FLL), compared to $286 for nonstop.

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

    There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $40–$80 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

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

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

  • Have flight prices from Newark Airport 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 $305 to $2,151. That means the highest observed fare was about 7x higher than the lowest one.

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

    One-way fares from Newark Airport to Charleston are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $164, which is 12% below the typical average for this route.

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

    Charleston Airport (CHS) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates averaging $78 for economy cars. Top options include:

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

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

    Flights from Newark Airport to Charleston usually depart from Newark (EWR) and arrive at Charleston (CHS).

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

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

    • Charlotte Douglas (CLT) - 48% of one-stop connections
    • Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) - 29% of one-stop connections
    • Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl (IAD) - 19% of one-stop connections
    • Fort Lauderdale (FLL) - 4% of one-stop connections

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

    Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 29% on flights from Newark Airport to Charleston. Saturday is the cheapest departure day at $244 round-trip on average, while Thursday is the most expensive at $339, a difference of $95.

    Cheaper weekend fares like these are typical of routes dominated by weekday business travel.

  • What airlines fly from Newark Airport to Charleston?

    Only United Airlines operates flights between Newark Airport and Charleston.

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

    Flying via Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl (IAD) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 4h 11m, compared with 4h 27m via Charlotte Douglas (CLT) and 5h via Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL).

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

    Among airlines operating Newark Airport to Charleston flights:

    • United Airlines: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection

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

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

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

    • United Airlines: 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.

  • What are the checked luggage policies for the airlines that operate this route?

    On flights from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Charleston International Airport (CHS), Economy tickets do not include free checked baggage. Travelers may need to pay for checked bags or upgrade their travel class. Eligible United Premier members and eligible United credit card holders may receive complimentary checked bags.

  • Can I rent a car once I have landed at Charleston International Airport (CHS)?

    Yes, rental cars are available at the Rental Car Pavilion just past baggage claim. A few different rental companies have offices there. Rental cars can be returned to Level 1 of the main parking structure.

  • How can I travel from Charleston International Airport (CHS) to downtown Charleston?

    Charleston International Airport (CHS) is approximately 11 miles from downtown Charleston and is easily accessible by car.

  • Do any airlines have lounges for passengers at EWR?

    Yes, Delta Sky Club is in Terminal A and Lufthansa Lounge is in Terminal B, Hall B3, at Gates 60–68. Terminal C also has two United Club locations.

Your guide to booking Newark Airport to Charleston flights

Get tips on when to book, when to fly and what to know before your trip.
  • If your dates are flexible, aim for a Saturday departure and avoid flying on Thursday. On this route, Saturday flights average $244, about $95 less than Thursday fares (28% savings) based on the last 12 months.
  • For the best chance at a low fare, aim to book around 19 weeks before you fly. On this route, that window historically saves about 47% versus last-minute pricing (KAYAK booking data, last 12 months).
  • If you can choose when to travel, plan your Newark Airport to Charleston trip for January. Fares historically average $189 round-trip in that month - typically $307 less than the most expensive month, which is October (based on the last 12 months).
  • If you have the time, taking a 1-stop flight through Fort Lauderdale Airport (FLL) can be cheaper than flying direct. The cheapest layover option averages $213 round-trip on this route - about $73 less than direct flights (based on the last 12 months).
  • If you're heading to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) from downtown New York, driving is one option. Use Google Maps to plan the route to Newark.
  • Compare carry-on allowances before booking your flight from Newark (EWR) to Charleston (CHS) to avoid bag fees. American Airlines includes a standard carry-on and personal item. United Airlines includes both on most flights.
  • If you'll need wheelchair assistance at Charleston International Airport (CHS), arrange it through your airline or the airline Skycaps. For additional help, contact your airline ahead of time to set up wheelchair escort and transport services. A passenger access lift is also available to help travelers with physical disabilities get on and off the aircraft.

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