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

• Earliest: departs at 8:10 am and lands at 10:18 am
• Latest: departs at 10:00 pm and lands at 12:08 am.

The flight takes about 2h 08m.

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

• Economy Class
• First Class

A nonstop flight from Philadelphia to Charleston takes 2h 08m, covering 551 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 Philadelphia to Charleston range from $314 to $505, with an average of $400 over the past 12 months. Anything below $314 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 14% above the $400 route average. Book 5 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $182 round-trip via Fort Lauderdale (FLL), compared to $400 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 Canadair (Bombardier) Regional Jet 900 variants.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Philadelphia 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%.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $391 to $1,044. That means the highest observed fare was about 3x higher than the lowest one.

Two airlines offer in-flight Wi-Fi on Philadelphia 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 Philadelphia to Charleston are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $161, which is 59% below the typical average for this route.

Charleston Airport (CHS) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates averaging $76 for economy cars. Top options include:

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

Flights from Philadelphia to Charleston usually depart from Philadelphia (PHL) and arrive at Charleston (CHS).

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

• Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) - 38% of one-stop connections
• Charlotte Douglas (CLT) - 36% of one-stop connections
• Fort Lauderdale (FLL) - 9% of one-stop connections
• Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl (IAD) - 8% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 25% on flights from Philadelphia to Charleston. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at $367 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $487, a difference of $120.

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 Philadelphia and Charleston.

Flying via Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl (IAD) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 3h 46m, compared with 4h 12m via Charlotte Douglas (CLT) and 4h 37m via Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL).

Among airlines operating Philadelphia 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.

If you’re traveling with your baby, you can breastfeed before leaving CHS, as this airport features several nursing rooms. On the Landside, there’s a nursing room near carousel 1, while on the Airside, the nursing room is between Gates B4 and B6.

CHS has well-reviewed restaurants in almost all its concourses. In Concourse A, you can eat and drink at Charleston Beer Works, whereas in Concourse B, you can eat at Mama Chef Cuban Café, Samuel Admas Brewhouse, and Desano Pizza Bakery. Near the ticketing area on the airport’s Landside, you can eat at Harvest and Grounds.

PHL is home to several parking garages. It’s worth noting that the car rental you park in will be determined by the duration you intend to park your car. If you’d like to park your car for a short duration, the short-term parking garages where you can park your car are the Daily and Hourly Parking garages. Contrarily, if you’d like to park your car for a lengthy duration, you can do so at the airport’s Terminal Parking Garages or the Economy Parking Lot.

If you’d like to enter the USO lounge adjacent to Gate A6 in Terminal E, you must be an active military duty member or a dependent of one. If you qualify for entry to this lounge, ensure you visit it, given that it boasts truly outstanding amenities.