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Cheapest round-trip
$97
Typical prices: $259-$413
Breeze Airways
Mon 1/15Thu 1/18
RIC - CHS • Non-stop
Cheapest one-way
$51
Typical prices: $118-$259
Breeze Airways
Wed 12/12
RIC - CHS • Non-stop
Nonstop flights
2 days a week
You can fly direct with Breeze Airways. Average duration is 1h 29m
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When to travel
July
Cheapest • 36% price drop
April
Most popular
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Top layover airports
Orlando (MCO)
Cheapest • Avg $216 (round-trip)
Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl (IAD)
Shortest trip • 3h 43m (one-way)
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Cheap Flights from Richmond to Charleston (RIC-CHS)

 
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Recent round-trip flight deals from Richmond to Charleston

Fri, Jan 15 - Mon, Jan 18
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8:09 pm - 9:38 pmRIC  Richmond Byrd Intl-CHS Charleston
1h 29mnonstop
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7:00 am - 8:20 amCHS  Charleston-RIC Richmond Byrd Intl
1h 20mnonstop
$97Breeze Airways
Sat, Nov 14 - Wed, Nov 18
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9:26 pm - 10:55 pmRIC  Richmond Byrd Intl-CHS Charleston
1h 29mnonstop
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6:20 am - 7:40 amCHS  Charleston-RIC Richmond Byrd Intl
1h 20mnonstop
$117Breeze Airways
Sat, Nov 14 - Wed, Nov 18
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9:26 pm - 10:55 pmRIC  Richmond Byrd Intl-CHS Charleston
1h 29mnonstop
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3:42 pm - 2:58 pmCHS  Charleston-RIC Richmond Byrd Intl
23h 16m1 stop Orlando
$201Multiple Airlines
Wed, Nov 18 - Sat, Nov 21
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9:26 pm - 10:55 pmRIC  Richmond Byrd Intl-CHS Charleston
1h 29mnonstop
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1:15 pm - 8:10 pmCHS  Charleston-RIC Richmond Byrd Intl
6h 55m1 stop Boston Logan Intl
$212Multiple Airlines
Sat, Dec 12 - Sat, Dec 12
Delta Logo
7:15 am - 11:50 amRIC  Richmond Byrd Intl-CHS Charleston
4h 35m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
Delta Logo
4:01 pm - 8:33 pmCHS  Charleston-RIC Richmond Byrd Intl
4h 32m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
$257Delta
Fri, Jan 15 - Mon, Jan 18
American Airlines Logo
7:21 pm - 11:07 pmRIC  Richmond Byrd Intl-CHS Charleston
3h 46m1 stop Charlotte Douglas
American Airlines Logo
7:21 pm - 11:09 pmCHS  Charleston-RIC Richmond Byrd Intl
3h 48m1 stop Charlotte Douglas
$309American Airlines
Sat, Feb 13 - Fri, Feb 19
Delta Logo
1:00 pm - 4:51 pmRIC  Richmond Byrd Intl-CHS Charleston
3h 51m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
Delta Logo
7:59 pm - 12:12 amCHS  Charleston-RIC Richmond Byrd Intl
4h 13m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
$309Delta
Fri, Jan 15 - Mon, Jan 18
Southwest Logo
6:10 am - 10:10 amRIC  Richmond Byrd Intl-CHS Charleston
4h 00m1 stop Baltimore/Washington
Southwest Logo
8:05 am - 11:25 amCHS  Charleston-RIC Richmond Byrd Intl
3h 20m1 stop Baltimore/Washington
$309Southwest
Fri, Jan 15 - Mon, Jan 18
Southwest Logo
6:10 am - 7:05 pmRIC  Richmond Byrd Intl-CHS Charleston
12h 55m2 stops Baltimore/Washington Nashville Intl
Southwest Logo
8:05 am - 11:25 amCHS  Charleston-RIC Richmond Byrd Intl
3h 20m1 stop Baltimore/Washington
$320Southwest
Fri, Dec 11 - Sun, Dec 13
American Airlines Logo
7:58 pm - 11:57 pmRIC  Richmond Byrd Intl-CHS Charleston
3h 59m1 stop Charlotte Douglas
American Airlines Logo
5:10 pm - 10:54 pmCHS  Charleston-RIC Richmond Byrd Intl
5h 44m1 stop Charlotte Douglas
$323American Airlines
Booking Insights

Price, demand and travel trends for Richmond to Charleston flights

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

Round-trip flights from Richmond to Charleston typically range from $259 to $413. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $97, on Breeze Airways.

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

Based on deals KAYAK users found in the last 12 months, Saturday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Richmond to Charleston. It’s 58% cheaper than the average day, while Thursday is the most expensive, with prices 29% higher.

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

•July is the cheapest month to fly from Richmond to Charleston at $214 round-trip.
•March ($457) and April ($388) are the most expensive months.
•The price difference between flying in the cheapest and most expensive months is 113% on average.
This is based on KAYAK aggregated and averaged internal data over the past 12 months.

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Key details for Richmond to Charleston flights

Low season

July

Cheapest flight

$51
Beat the crowds with an average 25% drop in travelers.
The most popular month to fly with an average 45% increase in travelers.
One-way flight from Richmond to Charleston

When to book flights from Richmond to Charleston

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Richmond 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 Richmond 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 Richmond to Charleston?

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

    • Earliest: departs at 8:13 pm and lands at 9:42 pm
    • Latest: departs at 9:26 pm and lands at 10:55 pm.

    The flight takes about 1h 29m.

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

    Only Economy Class is available on flights from Richmond to Charleston.

  • How long is a flight from Richmond to Charleston?

    A nonstop flight from Richmond to Charleston takes 1h 29m, covering 353 miles.

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

    Round-trip flights from Richmond to Charleston range from $259 to $413, with an average of $332 over the past 12 months. Anything below $259 counts as a good deal.

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

    On this route, nonstop flights are cheaper than layover options on average. Nonstop fares average $128 round-trip, compared to $216 via a layover through Orlando (MCO).

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

    There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $78–$100 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

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

    One-way fares from Richmond to Charleston are currently in line with typical prices for this route. Average one-way fares are about $162.

  • 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 Richmond to Charleston?

    Flights from Richmond to Charleston usually depart from Richmond Byrd Intl (RIC) and arrive at Charleston (CHS).

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

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

    • Charlotte Douglas (CLT) - 61% of one-stop connections
    • Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) - 20% of one-stop connections
    • Baltimore/Washington (BWI) - 9% of one-stop connections
    • Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl (IAD) - 7% of one-stop connections

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

    Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 68% on flights from Richmond to Charleston. Saturday is the cheapest departure day at $141 round-trip on average, while Thursday is the most expensive at $431, a difference of $290.

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

  • What airlines fly from Richmond to Charleston?

    Only Breeze Airways operates flights between Richmond and Charleston.

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

    Flying via Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl (IAD) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 3h 43m, compared with 3h 51m via Charlotte Douglas (CLT) and 3h 51m via Baltimore/Washington (BWI).

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

    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 always check the fare details before booking.

Your guide to booking Richmond 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 $141, about $290 less than Thursday fares (67% savings) based on the last 12 months.
  • If you can choose when to travel, plan your Richmond to Charleston trip for July. Fares historically average $214 round-trip in that month - typically $243 less than the most expensive month, which is March (based on the last 12 months).

Prefer to fly direct from Richmond to Charleston?

 
Find which airlines fly direct from Richmond Byrd Intl Airport to Charleston Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

Richmond Byrd Intl to Charleston

Wednesday

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Breeze Airways

Saturday

Breeze Airways

Breeze Airways

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Direct returns

Charleston to Richmond Byrd Intl

Wednesday

Breeze Airways

Breeze Airways

Saturday

Breeze Airways

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