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

• Earliest: departs at 6:00 am and lands at 7:30 am
• Latest: departs at 8:29 pm and lands at 9:59 pm.

The flight takes about 1h 30m.

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

• Economy Class
• Premium Economy Class
• First Class

A nonstop flight from Tampa to Charleston takes 1h 30m, covering 371 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 Tampa to Charleston range from $173 to $311, with an average of $231 over the past 12 months. Anything below $173 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 36% above the $231 route average. Book 16 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, nonstop and layover fares are close on average, with nonstop at $223 round-trip and layover options via Fort Lauderdale (FLL) at $216.

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.

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

Afternoon is the busiest departure period on Tampa to Charleston flights, with 100% of flights leaving in that window. Morning departures account for 0%, evening flights for 0%, and night flights for 0%.

One-way fares from Tampa to Charleston are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $87, which is 45% below the typical average for this route.

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

Flights from Tampa to Charleston usually depart from Tampa (TPA) and arrive at Charleston (CHS).

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

• Charlotte Douglas (CLT) - 49% of one-stop connections
• Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) - 40% of one-stop connections
• Miami (MIA) - 10% of one-stop connections
• Fort Lauderdale (FLL) - 1% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 25% on flights from Tampa to Charleston. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at $194 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $258, a difference of $64.

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 Breeze Airways operates flights between Tampa and Charleston.

Flying via Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 4h, compared with 4h 04m via Miami (MIA) and 4h 09m via Charlotte Douglas (CLT).

Among airlines operating Tampa 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.

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.

Delta, United, and American Airlines are some of the airlines flying to Charleston from Tampa which offer their customers the privilege of getting special meals while on board, different types. This makes them suitable for different types of travelers, especially those with certain health conditions.

All airlines a flying from Tampa to Charleston avail wheelchair services to persons with reduced mobility at both the departure and arrival airports. Frontier Airlines’ on board crew are popular for their friendliness and willingness to offer special services to persons with reduced mobility.

If you are flying to Charleston from Tampa with a considerable volume of luggage you need an airline with a more friendly carry on policy. Among the airlines operating along this route, American Airlines and Spirit Airlines have some of the best carry-on policy.

Yes. If you book United Airlines’ economy or business class, you have a chance to rather travel in the first-class cabin by upgrading your payment by a small amount which varies from time to time. This way, you end up paying lesser for first class than if you were to initially book first class directly.