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Cheapest round-trip
$128
Typical prices: $220-$389
Breeze Airways
Sun 1/21Wed 1/24
PIT - CHS • Non-stop
Cheapest one-way
$63
Typical prices: $135-$259
Breeze Airways
Thu 12/6
PIT - CHS • Non-stop
Nonstop flights
You can fly direct with Breeze Airways. Average duration is 1h 46m
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When to book
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Our data shows that travelers who book at least 23 weeks in advance save around 57% compared to booking last minute.
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Cheapest • Avg $123 (round-trip)
Shortest trip • 3h 49m (one-way)
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Cheap Flights from Pittsburgh to Charleston (PIT-CHS)

 
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Recent round-trip flight deals from Pittsburgh to Charleston

Thu, Jan 21 - Sun, Jan 24
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7:31 pm - 9:17 pmPIT  Pittsburgh-CHS Charleston
1h 46mnonstop
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6:20 am - 8:06 amCHS  Charleston-PIT Pittsburgh
1h 46mnonstop
$128Breeze Airways
Sun, Mar 7 - Tue, Mar 9
Breeze Airways Logo
7:31 pm - 9:17 pmPIT  Pittsburgh-CHS Charleston
1h 46mnonstop
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6:20 am - 8:06 amCHS  Charleston-PIT Pittsburgh
1h 46mnonstop
$143Breeze Airways
Fri, Jan 15 - Mon, Jan 18
American Airlines Logo
2:46 pm - 9:13 pmPIT  Pittsburgh-CHS Charleston
6h 27m1 stop Charlotte Douglas
American Airlines Logo
6:00 am - 10:22 amCHS  Charleston-PIT Pittsburgh
4h 22m1 stop Washington, D.C. Reagan-National
$197American Airlines
Thu, Dec 3 - Fri, Dec 4
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5:59 am - 11:10 amPIT  Pittsburgh-CHS Charleston
5h 11m1 stop New York LaGuardia
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8:35 pm - 11:53 pmCHS  Charleston-PIT Pittsburgh
3h 18m1 stop Charlotte Douglas
$197American Airlines
Tue, Feb 23 - Fri, Feb 26
Delta Logo
11:00 am - 4:51 pmPIT  Pittsburgh-CHS Charleston
5h 51m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
Delta Logo
6:30 pm - 10:38 pmCHS  Charleston-PIT Pittsburgh
4h 08m1 stop Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
$197Delta
Sun, Dec 13 - Sun, Dec 20
Delta Logo
6:00 am - 11:50 amPIT  Pittsburgh-CHS Charleston
5h 50m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
Delta Logo
7:59 pm - 12:41 amCHS  Charleston-PIT Pittsburgh
4h 42m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
$197Delta
Wed, Dec 23 - Mon, Dec 28
Southwest Logo
5:45 pm - 10:00 pmPIT  Pittsburgh-CHS Charleston
4h 15m1 stop Baltimore/Washington
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7:55 pm - 11:40 pmCHS  Charleston-PIT Pittsburgh
3h 45m1 stop Baltimore/Washington
$197Southwest
Wed, Dec 23 - Mon, Dec 28
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5:45 pm - 10:00 pmPIT  Pittsburgh-CHS Charleston
4h 15m1 stop Baltimore/Washington
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7:55 pm - 11:40 pmCHS  Charleston-PIT Pittsburgh
3h 45m1 stop Baltimore/Washington
$197Southwest
Thu, Jan 21 - Sun, Jan 24
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7:31 pm - 9:17 pmPIT  Pittsburgh-CHS Charleston
1h 46mnonstop
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9:10 am - 1:55 pmCHS  Charleston-PIT Pittsburgh
28h 45m1 stop West Palm Beach President Donald J. Trump Intl
$213Multiple Airlines
Fri, Jan 15 - Sun, Jan 17
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7:30 am - 1:08 pmPIT  Pittsburgh-CHS Charleston
5h 38m1 stop Boston Logan Intl
Multiple Airlines Logo
6:20 am - 8:06 amCHS  Charleston-PIT Pittsburgh
1h 46mnonstop
$218Multiple Airlines
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Price, demand and travel trends for Pittsburgh to Charleston flights

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

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

Round-trip flights from Pittsburgh to Charleston typically range from $220 to $389. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $128, on Breeze Airways.

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

Based on deals KAYAK users found in the last 12 months, Saturday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Pittsburgh to Charleston. It’s 16% cheaper than the average day, while Friday is the most expensive, with prices 8% higher.

What’s the cheapest month to fly from Pittsburgh to Charleston?

•August is the cheapest month to fly from Pittsburgh to Charleston at $208 round-trip.
•April ($350) and March ($331) are the most expensive months.
•The price difference between flying in the cheapest and most expensive months is 68% on average.
This is based on KAYAK aggregated and averaged internal data over the past 12 months.

When are flights from Pittsburgh to Charleston the cheapest?

Flights from Pittsburgh to Charleston are cheapest 23 weeks before departure. Booking in this window typically costs about 57% 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 Pittsburgh to Charleston

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

Matt Meltzer

Expert on PIT

Matt Meltzer has been a travel writer for over a decade, covering U.S. domestic locations and hotels for Thrillist, Fifty Grande, Matador Network, Conde Nast Traveler, and other top publications. He's won multiple travel journalism awards from the Society of American Travel Writers and North American Travel Journalists Association, and currently resides in South Florida.

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 Pittsburgh to Charleston flights

Low season

January

Cheapest flight

$63
Beat the crowds with an average 43% drop in travelers.
The most popular month to fly with an average 29% increase in travelers.
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When to book flights from Pittsburgh to Charleston

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Your Pittsburgh 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 Pittsburgh to Charleston?

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

    • Earliest: departs at 10:26 am and lands at 12:12 pm
    • Latest: departs at 7:31 pm and lands at 9:17 pm.

    The flight takes about 1h 46m.

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

    Three cabin classes are available on flights from Pittsburgh to Charleston:

    • Economy Class
    • Premium Economy Class
    • First Class

  • How long is a flight from Pittsburgh to Charleston?

    A nonstop flight from Pittsburgh to Charleston takes 1h 46m, covering 525 miles.

  • Do I need a passport to fly from Pittsburgh 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 Pittsburgh to Charleston flight?

    Round-trip flights from Pittsburgh to Charleston range from $220 to $389, with an average of $287 over the past 12 months. Anything below $220 counts as a good deal.

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

    Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 32% above the $287 route average. Book 23 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

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

    On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $123 round-trip via Newark (EWR), compared to $272 for nonstop.

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

    There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $45–$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 Pittsburgh to Charleston?

    The Airbus A220-300 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Breeze Airways and JetBlue. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 737-800 Passenger/BBJ2 (winglets) variants.

  • Have flight prices from Pittsburgh 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 $128 to $1,060. That means the highest observed fare was about 8x higher than the lowest one.

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

    One-way fares from Pittsburgh to Charleston are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $103, which is 42% 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 $76 for economy cars. Top options include:

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

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

    Flights from Pittsburgh to Charleston usually depart from Pittsburgh (PIT) and arrive at Charleston (CHS).

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

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

    • Charlotte Douglas (CLT) - 39% of one-stop connections
    • Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) - 26% of one-stop connections
    • Baltimore/Washington (BWI) - 18% of one-stop connections
    • Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl (IAD) - 5% of one-stop connections

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

    Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 22% on flights from Pittsburgh to Charleston. Saturday is the cheapest departure day at $243 round-trip on average, while Friday is the most expensive at $310, a difference of $67.

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

  • What airlines fly from Pittsburgh to Charleston?

    Only Breeze Airways operates flights between Pittsburgh and Charleston.

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

    Flying via Charlotte Douglas (CLT) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 3h 49m, compared with 3h 55m via Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl (IAD) and 4h 07m via Baltimore/Washington (BWI).

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

    Among airlines operating Pittsburgh to Charleston flights:

    • Breeze Airways: 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 Pittsburgh to Charleston flights?

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

    • Breeze Airways: 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.

  • Does PIT have lounges where I can relax before my flight?

    Yes, you can purchase lounge passes for a single visit, pay as you go, or use membership passes to several airport lounges while you wait for your flight. The American Airlines Admirals Club is on the mezzanine level past security. You can use your membership pass or use your American Airlines ticket to be allowed pay for a single-use ticket to the lounge. The Club at PIT allows membership programs or pay-as-you-use options. You can access it on concourses D, B, and A or between gates C56 and C54 on concourse C. If you are an active member of the military or have a family member in military, you have access to the USO lounge at gate C24.

  • Does PIT offer family services?

    Yes, traveling parents have access to the Mother's Nursing Lounge at PIT which features comfortable seating in a quiet, carpeted room which has a changing table. You can find it from across the Kidsport area after security on Concourse C. There are also play areas designated for kids. Seven interactive and fun Kidsport areas let your children explore, learn, and be creative as you wait for your flight on concourse C. Here, you will also be able to find changing tables and play equipment that will keep kids occupied.

  • How can I access the Information desk at CHS?

    You can head over to the area between baggage claim and arrivals where you will find the CHA information desk. Feel free to approach any of the assistants to ask for help. Otherwise, keep an eye out for the airport ambassadors who are ready to answer any questions you have.

  • Where can I find food and drinks at CHS?

    You have plenty of options for food and drinks that operate 24 hours. You can find the Charleston Beer Works on concourse A where you can enjoy a refreshing drink. Head to either the Samuel Adams Brewhouse, Mama Chef Cuban Café, King Street Cookies, Dunkin Donuts, or Desano Pizza Bakery on concourse B for food and drinks. There is also the Harvest and Grounds before security near the ticketing area and vending machines at baggage claim.

Your guide to booking Pittsburgh 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 Friday. On this route, Saturday flights average $243, about $67 less than Friday fares (22% savings) based on the last 12 months.
  • For the best chance at a low fare, aim to book around 23 weeks before you fly. On this route, that window historically saves about 57% versus last-minute pricing (KAYAK booking data, last 12 months).
  • If you can choose when to travel, plan your Pittsburgh to Charleston trip for August. Fares historically average $208 round-trip in that month - typically $142 less than the most expensive month, which is April (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 $123 round-trip on this route - about $149 less than direct flights (based on the last 12 months).
  • If you have heavy bags with you while traveling through Charleston International Airport (CHS), head to the baggage claim to rent a luggage cart. The carts are available at affordable rates.
  • You can buy boxes, envelopes, stamps, and other items next to the information desk between baggage claim and arrivals in CHS. You'll also be able to use the airport postal facilities to mail any postcards or gifts from your trip.
  • When at CHS, you can take advantage of the more than 2,000 outlets in key locations to charge your devices. Find one near your departure gate to charge while you wait!
  • Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT) has an indoor pet relief area at the baggage claim area before security. If you are traveling with your pet, make sure to stop by before your flight.
  • PIT has both a GNC Health Products store and a Rite-Aid on level 3 at the center core of the airport. Both locations provide a variety of items to help make your flight a pleasant experience.

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Direct departures

Pittsburgh to Charleston

Monday

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Tuesday

Breeze Airways

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Thursday

Breeze Airways

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Friday

Breeze Airways

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Sunday

Breeze Airways

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Direct returns

Charleston to Pittsburgh

Monday

Breeze Airways

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Tuesday

Breeze Airways

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Thursday

Breeze Airways

Breeze Airways

Friday

Breeze Airways

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Sunday

Breeze Airways

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