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Cheapest round-trip
$261
Typical prices: $255-$444
Delta
Mon 12/17Thu 12/20
IAD - CHS • 1 stop
Cheapest non-stop
$263
Typical prices: $253-$443
United Airlines
Mon 2/19Thu 2/22
IAD - CHS • Non-stop
Nonstop flights
You can fly direct with United Airlines. Average duration is 1h 55m
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When to book
in advance
Our data shows that travelers who book at least 25 weeks in advance save around 47% compared to booking last minute.
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Cheapest • Avg $365 (round-trip)
Shortest trip • 4h 27m (one-way)
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Cheap Flights from Dulles Intl to Charleston (IAD-CHS)

 
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Recent round-trip flight deals from Dulles Intl to Charleston

Thu, Dec 17 - Sun, Dec 20
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7:39 pm - 12:04 amIAD  Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl-CHS Charleston
4h 25m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
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5:15 am - 9:48 amCHS  Charleston-IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
4h 33m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
$261Delta
Mon, Dec 21 - Thu, Dec 24
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10:28 pm - 8:38 amIAD  Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl-CHS Charleston
10h 10m1 stop Orlando
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10:15 pm - 10:14 pmCHS  Charleston-IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
23h 59m1 stop Fort Lauderdale
$261Multiple Airlines
Fri, Feb 19 - Mon, Feb 22
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1:20 pm - 3:14 pmIAD  Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl-CHS Charleston
1h 54mnonstop
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2:51 pm - 4:27 pmCHS  Charleston-IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
1h 36mnonstop
$263United Airlines
Thu, Dec 31 - Sun, Jan 3
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8:35 am - 10:39 amIAD  Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl-CHS Charleston
2h 04mnonstop
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7:56 pm - 9:37 pmCHS  Charleston-IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
1h 41mnonstop
$263United Airlines
Fri, Jan 15 - Sat, Jan 16
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1:20 pm - 3:13 pmIAD  Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl-CHS Charleston
1h 53mnonstop
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2:42 pm - 4:16 pmCHS  Charleston-IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
1h 34mnonstop
$263United Airlines
Fri, Nov 20 - Mon, Nov 23
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6:00 am - 10:13 amIAD  Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl-CHS Charleston
4h 13m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
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6:00 am - 11:52 amCHS  Charleston-IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
5h 52m1 stop New York John F Kennedy Intl
$263Delta
Mon, Dec 14 - Mon, Dec 21
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8:26 pm - 8:38 amIAD  Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl-CHS Charleston
12h 12m1 stop Orlando
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4:10 pm - 6:07 amCHS  Charleston-IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
13h 57m2 stops New Orleans Louis Armstrong Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl
$263Multiple Airlines
Mon, Nov 23 - Fri, Nov 27
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6:00 am - 11:52 amIAD  Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl-CHS Charleston
5h 52m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
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7:00 am - 11:18 amCHS  Charleston-IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
4h 18m1 stop New York John F Kennedy Intl
$263Delta
Thu, Nov 19 - Tue, Nov 24
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6:00 am - 10:13 amIAD  Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl-CHS Charleston
4h 13m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
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5:20 am - 9:09 amCHS  Charleston-IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
3h 49m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
$263Delta
Thu, Dec 17 - Sun, Dec 20
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8:07 am - 12:59 pmIAD  Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl-CHS Charleston
4h 52m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
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5:15 am - 9:48 amCHS  Charleston-IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
4h 33m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
$263Delta
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Price, demand and travel trends for Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Charleston flights

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How much is a round-trip flight from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Charleston?

Round-trip flights from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Charleston typically range from $255 to $444. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $261, on Delta.

What's the cheapest day of the week to fly from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Charleston?

Based on deals KAYAK users found in the last 12 months, Saturday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Charleston. It’s 16% cheaper than the average day, while Sunday is the most expensive, with prices 44% higher.

What’s the cheapest month to fly from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Charleston?

•January is the cheapest month to fly from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Charleston at $250 round-trip.
•September ($406) and May ($364) are the most expensive months.
•The price difference between flying in the cheapest and most expensive months is 62% on average.
This is based on KAYAK aggregated and averaged internal data over the past 12 months.

When are flights from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Charleston the cheapest?

Flights from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Charleston are cheapest 25 weeks before departure. Booking in this window typically costs about 47% 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 Dulles Intl to Charleston

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

Stefanie Waldek

Expert on IAD

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 Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Charleston flights

Low season

January

Cheapest flight

$94
Beat the crowds with an average 28% drop in travelers.
The most popular month to fly with an average 23% increase in travelers.
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Your Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport 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 Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Charleston?

    These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Charleston:

    • Earliest: departs at 8:15 am and lands at 10:10 am
    • Latest: departs at 5:19 pm and lands at 7:14 pm.

    The flight takes about 1h 55m.

  • What cabin classes can I book on flights from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Charleston?

    Two cabin classes are available on flights from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Charleston:

    • Economy Class
    • First Class

  • How long is a flight from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Charleston?

    A nonstop flight from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Charleston takes 1h 55m, covering 442 miles.

  • Do I need a passport to fly from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport 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 Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Charleston flight?

    Round-trip flights from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Charleston range from $255 to $444, with an average of $330 over the past 12 months. Anything below $255 counts as a good deal.

  • How expensive are last-minute Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Charleston flights?

    Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 26% above the $330 route average. Book 25 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

  • How much can I save by taking a layover when flying from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Charleston?

    On this route, nonstop flights are cheaper than layover options on average. Nonstop fares average $330 round-trip, compared to $365 via a layover through Charlotte Douglas (CLT).

  • What is the standard checked-bag allowance on flights from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Charleston?

    There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $40–$80 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 Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Charleston?

    The Embraer 175 (Enhanced Winglets) family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by United Airlines. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 737 MAX 8 variants.

  • How are flight departures from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Charleston spread across the day?

    Afternoon is the busiest departure period on Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Charleston flights, with 50% of flights leaving in that window. Evening departures account for 50%, morning flights for 0%, and night flights for 0%.

  • Have flight prices from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport 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 $261 to $1,519. That means the highest observed fare was about 6x higher than the lowest one.

  • How are flight prices from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Charleston looking right now?

    One-way fares from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Charleston are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $126, which is 54% below the typical average for this route.

  • 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 Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Charleston?

    Flights from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Charleston usually depart from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl (IAD) and arrive at Charleston (CHS).

  • Which airports do connecting flights from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Charleston pass through?

    Connecting flights from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Charleston most commonly pass through:

    • Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) - 64% of one-stop connections
    • Charlotte Douglas (CLT) - 36% of one-stop connections

  • Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Charleston?

    Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 42% on flights from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Charleston. Saturday is the cheapest departure day at $279 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $478, a difference of $199.

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

  • What airlines fly from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Charleston?

    Only United Airlines operates flights between Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport and Charleston.

  • How much time can I save by choosing a different layover airport from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Charleston?

    Flying via Charlotte Douglas (CLT) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 3h 42m, compared with 4h 27m via Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL).

  • Which airlines offer extra legroom and free seat selection on Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Charleston flights?

    Among airlines operating Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Charleston flights:

    • United Airlines: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection

    Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

  • Which airlines include bags at no extra cost on Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Charleston flights?

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

    • United Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
    • JetBlue: 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 Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport 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 Sunday. On this route, Saturday flights average $279, about $199 less than Sunday fares (42% savings) based on the last 12 months.
  • For the best chance at a low fare, aim to book around 25 weeks before you fly. On this route, that window historically saves about 47% versus last-minute pricing (KAYAK booking data, last 12 months).
  • If you can choose when to travel, plan your Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Charleston trip for January. Fares historically average $250 round-trip in that month - typically $156 less than the most expensive month, which is September (based on the last 12 months).

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Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl to Charleston

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Thursday

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Friday

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Saturday

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Sunday

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Charleston to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

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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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