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For those renting a vehicle upon their arrival at Charleston Intl Airport (CHS), make your way to the far end of the terminal, past baggage claim, to the car rental agency desks. After getting your keys, the pick-up parking lot is just outside. For drop-off, follow the signs, as you enter the airport area, towards Rental Car Return. It’s located on Level 1 of the parking deck across from the terminal.
Upon your arrival at Charleston Intl Airport (CHS), all gates have step-free boarding bridges to get from the aircraft into the terminal. There is a passenger lift as well, to assist travelers with mobility restrictions off the plane. Wheelchair assistance can be requested directly through your airline before your travel date, to get help from your gate through the main terminal.
Charleston Intl Airport (CHS) is a smoke-free airport. Those who wish to smoke upon their arrival must make their way outdoors to the designated smoking areas. As to keep the air smoke-free, the designated area has been limited to a spot at the very beginning of the central divider between the main terminal curbside and the parking lot.
The Magnolia Plantation and Gardens, a beautiful historic house, is one of the main attractions in Charleston. The plantation is right behind the Charleston Intl Airport (CHS) and the Joint Air Force Base. It’s possible to get there by public bus, however, you can expect it to take around 1h 45min. The most convenient option may be by taxi, taking around 20 minutes and costing about $7.
Though the restaurant selection at Charleston International Airport is not the largest around, there are many great dining options available. Caviar & Bananas is one great option for travelers looking for something gourmet, while Charleston Beer Works and Jack Nicklaus Golden Bear Grill are best for the casual crowd.
Visitors to Charleston have a few transportation options from the airport to downtown. The Downtown Shuttle is likely the best option for many travelers, as it offers cheap transport downtown. However, since it makes multiple stops along the way, it may not be the quickest or most direct route. CARTA Bus, Charleston’s public bus service, is also a good option for travelers, with its express and regular routes to the airport. And, as always, taxis and rental cars are always an option.
If you want to go straight from airport to hotel, that’s no problem at Charleston International Airport -- many hotels offer complimentary transport to and from it. Charleston Grand Hotel, Hampton Inn & Suites Charleston Airport, and Hilton Garden Inn Charleston Airport are just a few of the many hotels that offer transport to the airport.
If you have your furry friend with you on your flight to Charleston or from it, don’t worry. There are two pet relief areas for service animals at the airport, one by Ticketing and the other by the Rental Car Pavillion.
Flights from Boston | 2h 27m |
Flights from Chicago | 2h 21m |
Flights from Washington, D.C. | 1h 39m |
Flights from Philadelphia | 1h 55m |
Flights from Newark | 2h 03m |
If traveling to Charleston, the cheapest city to fly from in the last 3 days was Newark, with flights as low as $38 one-way and $35 round-trip. Flights from Newark are the most searched and start at $35 for a return trip.
Air Canada, Lufthansa, and Spirit Airlines are commonly used to fly to Charleston from United States.
The distance between Charleston and downtown Charleston is 10 miles.
All flights to Charleston land at Charleston. The airport code is CHS,and it can also be referred to as Charleston or Charleston Municipal.
On average, a flight to Charleston costs $190. The cheapest price found on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks cost $20 and departed from Philadelphia Airport.
Based on KAYAK data, the cheapest day to fly to Charleston is Friday. On the other hand, the most expensive day to fly is Wednesday.
The cheapest month for flights to Charleston is January. On the other hand, the most expensive months are March and April.
Delta, Air Canada and United Airlines have waived their change and cancellation fees on flights to Charleston. Confirm policies on booking site.
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My flight was delayed, not by much.?very good communication during fest and waiting to board.
Communication with airline electronically was difficult. No number seemed available to talk to customer service.
What could have been better is if Discover credit card would be able to purchase food
Crew was inconsistent in instructions in advising passengers about seat backs during take off. Perfunctory announcements except from cabin.
The experience with Breeze was really great. The app makes managing flights easy. You can check in on there 24 hours in advance, and your boarding pass is there, too. The flight crew and the staff at both our airports were wonderful. Snacks and drinks were reasonably priced. The seats were very comfortable, they even had adjustable headrests on every seat. The only downside is not having entertainment or Wi-Fi available onboard.
The price is amazing. I was worried about how the flight would be as I never flew then. Seats were very comfortable. We had lots of legroom. The Akron airport was really nice. Overall it didn't have the stress we usually experience with flying. Highly recommend
Flight delayed and moved to another gate. Got a text message updating the gate as final boarding finished. Missed flight, fighting for my refund
Prior to boarding we were told the flight was still on time up until about 20 minutes after the scheduled departure time. Details on the new departure time and gate were not provided to us in a timely fashion and we were lead to board a flight to Pittsburgh only to realized upon scanning my boarding pass that it was the wrong flight when signage at the gate said Providence. However, once on board the plane was comfortable and staff courteous and nice.
Perfect. Even got a screwdriver in Pitt to fix my sons luggage. Awesome airline.
Outside of a 30min delay getting back home; this an excellent airline and will definitely use again.
American Airlines no longer has Bischoff biscuits. This is intolerable.
The flight was fine. I didn’t have any food or drink, but I believe they offered the usual cookie or pretzels and standard beverages. The crew was very friendly. The seats - like seats on just about all airlines - are a bit cramped - but I was relatively comfortable and the plane was clean. I’d fly American again for sure.
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