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Cheapest round-trip
$127
Typical prices: $164-$304
Breeze Airways
Sun 12/9Thu 12/13
TPA - CHS • Non-stop
Cheapest one-way
$48
Typical prices: $108-$223
Breeze Airways
Wed 1/31
TPA - CHS • Non-stop
Nonstop flights
You can fly direct with Breeze Airways. Average duration is 1h 31m
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When to book
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Our data shows that travelers who book at least 16 weeks in advance save around 45% compared to booking last minute.
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Cheapest • 16% price drop
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Cheapest • Avg $164 (round-trip)
Shortest trip • 3h 59m (one-way)
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Cheap Flights from Tampa to Charleston (TPA-CHS)

 
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Recent round-trip flight deals from Tampa to Charleston

Wed, Dec 9 - Sun, Dec 13
Breeze Airways Logo
12:35 pm - 2:05 pmTPA  Tampa-CHS Charleston
1h 30mnonstop
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9:39 pm - 11:09 pmCHS  Charleston-TPA Tampa
1h 30mnonstop
$127Breeze Airways
Wed, Oct 28 - Thu, Oct 29
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11:54 am - 1:24 pmTPA  Tampa-CHS Charleston
1h 30mnonstop
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9:39 pm - 11:09 pmCHS  Charleston-TPA Tampa
1h 30mnonstop
$127Breeze Airways
Wed, Sep 23 - Mon, Sep 28
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11:54 am - 1:24 pmTPA  Tampa-CHS Charleston
1h 30mnonstop
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8:58 pm - 10:28 pmCHS  Charleston-TPA Tampa
1h 30mnonstop
$128Breeze Airways
Tue, Sep 22 - Tue, Sep 29
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11:01 am - 12:31 pmTPA  Tampa-CHS Charleston
1h 30mnonstop
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3:00 pm - 6:31 pmCHS  Charleston-TPA Tampa
27h 31m2 stops Orlando Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
$132Multiple Airlines
Tue, Sep 29 - Tue, Oct 6
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2:03 pm - 8:38 amTPA  Tampa-CHS Charleston
18h 35m2 stops Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Orlando
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1:21 pm - 2:51 pmCHS  Charleston-TPA Tampa
1h 30mnonstop
$143Multiple Airlines
Tue, Sep 29 - Wed, Oct 7
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2:03 pm - 8:38 amTPA  Tampa-CHS Charleston
18h 35m2 stops Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Orlando
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6:00 am - 7:30 amCHS  Charleston-TPA Tampa
1h 30mnonstop
$143Multiple Airlines
Sat, Nov 7 - Sat, Nov 7
American Airlines Logo
9:37 am - 1:49 pmTPA  Tampa-CHS Charleston
4h 12m1 stop Charlotte Douglas
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5:28 pm - 9:43 pmCHS  Charleston-TPA Tampa
4h 15m1 stop Charlotte Douglas
$231American Airlines
Wed, Sep 30 - Fri, Oct 2
American Airlines Logo
5:44 am - 9:47 amTPA  Tampa-CHS Charleston
4h 03m1 stop Charlotte Douglas
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6:20 pm - 11:59 pmCHS  Charleston-TPA Tampa
5h 39m1 stop Miami
$237American Airlines
Wed, Sep 23 - Mon, Sep 28
Delta Logo
6:20 am - 10:08 amTPA  Tampa-CHS Charleston
3h 48m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
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6:52 pm - 12:28 amCHS  Charleston-TPA Tampa
5h 36m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
$237Delta
Sat, Sep 26 - Wed, Sep 30
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5:15 am - 9:34 amTPA  Tampa-CHS Charleston
4h 19m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
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5:25 am - 8:54 amCHS  Charleston-TPA Tampa
3h 29m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
$237Delta
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Price, demand and travel trends for Tampa to Charleston flights

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

Round-trip flights from Tampa to Charleston start at $127. Prices are below average for this route right now, with typical round-trip fares ranging from $164 to $304. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $127 on Breeze Airways.

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

Saturday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Tampa to Charleston, it is 15% cheaper than the average day. Sunday is the most expensive day with flight prices 10% higher than average. Based on deals found by KAYAK users in the last 12 months.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Tampa to Charleston?

  • September is the cheapest month to fly from Tampa to Charleston at $184 round-trip.
  • April ($256) and October ($238) are the most expensive months.
  • The price difference between flying in the cheapest and most expensive months is 39% on average.
This is based on KAYAK aggregated and averaged internal data over the past 12 months.

When are prices from Tampa to Charleston the cheapest?

Flights from Tampa to Charleston are cheapest 16 weeks before departure. Booking in this window typically costs about 45% less than the average last-minute fare (within 2 weeks of the flight), based on KAYAK data.

Expert advice

Expert advice for your flight from Tampa to Charleston

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

Stefanie Waldek

Expert on TPA

Stefanie Waldek is a freelance space, travel, and design writer based in Saratoga Springs, NY. Her words have appeared in Space.com, Travel + Leisure, Condé Nast Traveler, Architectural Digest, and House Beautiful, among other publications. An expert in aviation and expedition cruising, Stefanie is frequently up in the air or on the sea, likely en route to Antarctica or the Arctic.

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 Tampa to Charleston flights

Low season

June

Cheapest flight

$48
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 1% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 9% increase in price.
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When to book flights from Tampa to Charleston

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Your Tampa to Charleston flight questions, answered

Find helpful route details based on KAYAK data, including flight times, airports, airlines and booking questions.

  • Which airlines offer special diets on flights from Tampa to Charleston?

    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.

  • How convenient are flights from Tampa to Charleston to persons with reduced mobility?

    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.

  • Which airline has the most favorable carry-on policy for flights to Tampa and Charleston?

    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.

  • Can I upgrade to first class after booking economy for flight from Tampa to Charleston?

    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.

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

    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.

  • What airlines are available from Tampa to Charleston?

    Only Breeze Airways operates flights between Tampa and Charleston.

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

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

  • Which airlines include bags at no extra cost on Tampa 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 travelers should check the fare details before booking.

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

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

    • Economy Class
    • Premium Economy Class

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

    On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $164 round-trip via Fort Lauderdale (FLL), compared to $210 for nonstop.

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

    There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $40–$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 Tampa to Charleston?

    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 MAX 8 variants.

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

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

    • Charlotte Douglas (CLT) - 47% of one-stop connections
    • Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) - 32% of one-stop connections
    • Miami (MIA) - 13% of one-stop connections
    • Fort Lauderdale (FLL) - 8% of one-stop connections

    Charlotte Douglas (CLT) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

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

    On the Tampa to Charleston route, being flexible with your departure day can save you up to 23%. Saturday is the cheapest day at $187 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $241: a $54 difference. Cheaper weekend fares like these are typical of routes dominated by weekday business travel.

  • How are flight departures from Tampa to Charleston spread across the day?

    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%.

  • What are the earliest and latest flights from Tampa to Charleston?

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

    • Earliest: departs at 8:05 am and lands at 9:36 am
    • Latest: departs at 1:38 pm and lands at 3:09 pm.

    The flight takes about 1h 31m.

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

    Last-minute fares on this route - booked within 2 weeks of departure - run 34% above the route average of $219. Book 16 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

  • How long is a flight from Tampa to Charleston?

    A nonstop flight from Tampa to Charleston takes 1h 31m, covering 371 miles.

  • Do I need a passport to fly from Tampa 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.

  • Have flight prices from Tampa 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 $127 to $1,101. That means the highest observed fare was about 9x higher than the lowest one.

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

    One-way fares from Tampa to Charleston are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $92, which is 40% below the typical average for this route.

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

    Flying via Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 3h 59m, compared with 3h 59m via Miami (MIA) and 4h 05m via Charlotte Douglas (CLT).

  • What car rental options are available at Charleston Airport (CHS)?

    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

  • How much should I expect to pay for a Tampa to Charleston flight?

    Round-trip flights from Tampa to Charleston range from $164 to $304, with an average of $219 over the past 12 months. Anything below $164 counts as a good deal.

Your guide to booking Tampa to Charleston flights

Get tips on when to book, when to fly and what to know before your trip.
  • If your dates can be flexible, aim for a Saturday departure instead of Sunday. On this route, Saturday flights average $187 - about $54 less than Sunday (22% savings) based on the last 12 months.
  • For the best chance at a low fare, aim to book around 16 weeks before you fly. On this route, that window historically saves about 45% versus last-minute pricing (KAYAK booking data, last 12 months).
  • If you can choose when to travel, plan your Tampa to Charleston trip for September. Fares historically average $184 round-trip in that month - typically $72 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 Fort Lauderdale Airport (FLL) can be cheaper than flying direct. The cheapest layover option averages $164 round-trip on this route - about $46 less than direct flights (based on the last 12 months).
  • Depending on the airline you book for your flight from Tampa to Charleston, you can either fly direct on have layover(s) along the way. Silver Airways, Breeze Airways and United Airlines offer non-stop flights to Charleston from Tampa with Tampa International Airport (TPA) and Charleston International Airport (CHS) serving as the departure and arrival airports respectively.
  • The common layover airports for Tampa to Charleston flights that make one or more stops along the way include Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT), Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport and Hartsfield–Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL). If you book the one-top American Airlines or Spirit Airlines’ flights your layover airport will be CLT or FLL, respectively. For the two-stop Delta Airlines’ flights from Tampa to Charleston, FLL and ATL are the layover airports.
  • For domestic flights, which Tampa to Charleston flights are part of, Delta Airlines all kids below 2 years to travel for free on the lap of an adult. Therefore, it is cost-effective to book Delta Airlines compared to other airlines along this route if you will be traveling accompanied by your young ones. Other than Delta, American Airlines if popular for its priority boarding privilege extended to parents accompanied by their kids.
  • Although the popular route for flights from Tampa to Charleston is the one that has TPA and CHS as the departure and arrival airport, there is the alternative of departing from St. Pete–Clearwater International (PIE). The route that has PIE as the departure airport for Charleston-bound flights is less popular. Therefore, choosing to comes with the benefit of higher chances of getting cheaper flight deals.
  • Since Tampa International Airport serves as hub for Silver Airways, booking this airline for your flight to Charleston has a number of benefits. Key among this benefit there is a high frequency of daily flights from TPA to CHS, which increases your chances of getting a flight that suits in your schedule.

Prefer to fly direct from Tampa to Charleston?

 
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Direct departures

Tampa to Charleston

Monday

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Tuesday

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Wednesday

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Thursday

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Friday

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Saturday

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Sunday

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Direct returns

Charleston to Tampa

Monday

Breeze Airways

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Tuesday

Breeze Airways

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Wednesday

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Thursday

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Friday

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Saturday

Breeze Airways

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Sunday

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