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Only Breeze Airways operates flights between Portland and Charleston.

Flights from Portland to Charleston usually depart from Portland (PWM) and arrive at Charleston (CHS).

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

• Breeze Airways: 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 Portland to Charleston:

• Economy Class
• First Class

On this route, nonstop flights are cheaper than layover options on average. Nonstop fares average $229 round-trip, compared to $284 via a layover through Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL).

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $76–$100 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

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 Airbus A321-100/200 variants.

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

• Baltimore/Washington (BWI) - 36% of one-stop connections
• Charlotte Douglas (CLT) - 18% of one-stop connections
• Philadelphia (PHL) - 15% of one-stop connections
• Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl (IAD) - 11% of one-stop connections

Baltimore/Washington (BWI) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 42% on the Portland to Charleston route. Monday is the cheapest departure day at $248 round-trip on average, while Saturday is the most expensive at $427, a difference of $179. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

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

• Earliest: departs at 5:19 pm and lands at 8:02 pm
• Latest: departs at 5:35 pm and lands at 8:18 pm.

The flight takes about 2h 43m.

Last-minute fares on this route - booked within 2 weeks of departure - run 40% above the route average of $285. Book 25 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A nonstop flight from Portland to Charleston takes 2h 43m, covering 909 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 $137 to $1,142. That means the highest observed fare was about 8x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Portland to Charleston are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $154, which is 26% below the typical average for this route.

Flying via Baltimore/Washington (BWI) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 4h 25m, compared with 4h 32m via New York LaGuardia (LGA) and 4h 35m via Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl (IAD).

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 Portland to Charleston range from $218 to $400, with an average of $285 over the past 12 months. Anything below $218 counts as a good deal.