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Cheapest round-trip
$197
Typical prices: $298-$457
Southwest
Wed 11/18Tue 12/1
BWI - CHS • Non-stop
Cheapest one-way
$98
Typical prices: $89-$206
Multiple Airlines
Mon 9/28
BWI - CHS • 1 stop
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American Main Cabin Extra adds early boarding and free drinks on this route.
United Economy Plus offers up to six inches more legroom than standard economy.
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Cheap Flights from Washington, D.C. to Charleston (WAS-CHS)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Washington, D.C. to Charleston that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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Recent round-trip flight deals from Washington, D.C. to Charleston

Wed, Nov 18 - Tue, Dec 1
Southwest Logo
6:15 pm - 8:05 pm
BWI
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CHS
1h 50mnonstop
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5:15 pm - 6:45 pm
CHS
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BWI
1h 30mnonstop
$197Southwest
Thu, Dec 3 - Mon, Dec 7
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8:20 am - 10:20 am
BWI
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CHS
2h 00mnonstop
Southwest Logo
7:30 am - 9:00 am
CHS
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BWI
1h 30mnonstop
$197Southwest
Thu, Sep 10 - Thu, Sep 17
American Airlines Logo
8:20 pm - 10:08 pm
DCA
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CHS
1h 48mnonstop
American Airlines Logo
6:00 am - 7:34 am
CHS
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DCA
1h 34mnonstop
$198American Airlines
Sat, Aug 15 - Mon, Aug 17
American Airlines Logo
5:15 pm - 7:02 pm
DCA
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CHS
1h 47mnonstop
American Airlines Logo
7:43 pm - 9:25 pm
CHS
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DCA
1h 42mnonstop
$198American Airlines
Fri, Sep 11 - Mon, Sep 14
United Airlines Logo
1:00 pm - 2:50 pm
IAD
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CHS
1h 50mnonstop
United Airlines Logo
7:51 pm - 9:32 pm
CHS
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IAD
1h 41mnonstop
$202United Airlines
Tue, Sep 1 - Sat, Sep 5
Delta Logo
12:03 pm - 4:00 pm
BWI
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CHS
3h 57m
1 stop
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4:56 pm - 9:23 pm
CHS
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BWI
4h 27m
1 stop
$207Delta
Wed, Aug 19 - Sat, Aug 22
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12:03 pm - 6:51 pm
BWI
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CHS
6h 48m
1 stop
Delta Logo
6:00 am - 9:58 am
CHS
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BWI
3h 58m
1 stop
$207Delta
Sat, Aug 29 - Tue, Sep 1
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4:52 pm - 8:38 am
IAD
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CHS
15h 46m
1 stop
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3:13 pm - 10:07 am
CHS
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IAD
18h 54m
1 stop
$208Multiple Airlines
Wed, Aug 26 - Tue, Sep 1
Multiple Airlines Logo
12:09 pm - 8:38 am
BWI
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CHS
20h 29m
1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
3:13 pm - 9:30 pm
CHS
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BWI
6h 17m
1 stop
$208Multiple Airlines
Sat, Aug 29 - Sun, Sep 6
United Airlines Logo
8:15 am - 10:03 am
IAD
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CHS
1h 48mnonstop
United Airlines Logo
10:14 am - 11:45 am
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IAD
1h 31mnonstop
$223United Airlines
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Washington, D.C. to Charleston flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Washington, D.C. to Charleston to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

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

This analysis is based on the cheapest round-trip price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from Washington, D.C. to Charleston departing in August.

Flight prices are below average for this route right now.

Flights to Charleston from Washington, D.C. usually cost between $249 and $379 in August.
The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $197 on Southwest (Aug 26-Aug 26).

What is the cheapest Washington, D.C. to Charleston flight route?

Data is based on round-trip flight searches on KAYAK over the past month.

The cheapest return flight from Washington, D.C. to Charleston costs $123 on the route between Baltimore (BWI) and Charleston (CHS). Over the past month, flights between Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport (DCA) and Charleston (CHS) were, on average, 17% cheaper than other Washington, D.C.-Charleston routes. This is also the most popular route.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Washington, D.C. to Charleston?

The average price of all round-trip flights from Washington, D.C. to Charleston clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.

When flying from Washington, D.C. to Charleston, you should consider leaving on a Saturday and avoid Sundays if you are looking for the best rates. For your return to Washington, D.C., you’ll find the best rates on Fridays and the most expensive ones on Sundays.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Washington, D.C. to Charleston?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Washington, D.C. to Charleston, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.

The cheapest month for flights from Washington, D.C. to Charleston is January, where tickets cost $273 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are May and March, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $392 and $389 respectively.

Can I save money by flying with a layover from Washington, D.C. to Charleston?

The average round-trip price for all non-stop flights, flights with one layover, and flights with two layovers for the route found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.

No, with an average price for the route of $323, prices are generally cheapest when you fly direct.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Washington, D.C. to Charleston?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Washington, D.C. to Charleston, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.

To get a below average price on the flight from Washington, D.C. to Charleston, you should book around 4 weeks before departure, which saves you about 43% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 21 weeks before departure.

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Expert advice for your flight from Washington, D.C. to Charleston

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

February

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$97
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 2% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 18% increase in price.
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When to book flights from Washington, D.C. to Charleston

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Washington, D.C. to Charleston based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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FAQs for booking flights from Washington, D.C. to Charleston

  • Does Washington Dulles International Airport offer kid-friendly amenities?

    IAD has provided nursing rooms with comfy seating, baby changing facilities, and power outlets. The landside nursing rooms are in the main terminal across from baggage claims 2, 6, 11, and 14. The airside facilities are around Gates A20, B70, C11, and D1. IAD also has a children’s play area dubbed Funway, an aviation-themed playground with games, slides, climbing structures, and toys. It is airside near Gate B70.

  • What are the transport options from Charleston Airport?

    Passengers have three options of getting downtown from CHS. The cheapest is the bus. NASH (North Area Shuttle) operates nonstop service from CHS to downtown Charleston. The fare is about $3.50 per person, one way. You can also take taxis and shared rides available at the ground transportation area. All taxis are metered, and no reservations are needed, but there is a minimum $15 charge. If you wish to self-drive, take a rental car from the Rental Car Pavilion near the baggage claim area.

  • Does Baltimore/Washington International Airport offer accessible services?

    You can access wheelchair assistance at BWI, but this service must be booked through your airline at least 48h in advance. Passengers with limited mobility will have ramps and elevators, reserved parking, accessible washrooms and fountains, and fast-track services at BWI. TTY telephones and visual paging is offered to hard-of-hearing passengers, while low-vision passengers have braille signage and free Aira services.

  • Which airlines have lounges at Washington Dulles International Airport?

    Air France, Turkish Airlines, United Airlines, British Airways, Virgin Atlantic, and Lufthansa have lounges at IAD. You can access all these lounges by paying an admittance fee, except for the Lufthansa lounge, which is open to only first- and business-class passengers. Concourse A hosts the Air France and Virgin Atlantic lounges, while Concourse B hosts the British airways, Turkish Airways, and Lufthansa lounges. Concourses C and D host the four United Club locations.

  • What is the cheapest flight from Washington, D.C. to Charleston?

    In the last 5 days, the lowest price for a flight from Washington, D.C. to Charleston was $98 for a one-way ticket and $197 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between Washington, D.C. and Charleston?

    A passport is not required to fly from Washington, D.C. to Charleston.

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from Washington, D.C. to Charleston?

    Washington, D.C. is served by 2 major airports and there is only 1 main airport in Charleston. You will leave Washington, D.C. from one of these airports: Washington, D.C. Reagan-National or Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl. You will be arriving at Charleston.

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from Washington, D.C. to Charleston?

    American Airlines, and JetBlue offer inflight Wi-Fi service on the Washington, D.C. to Charleston flight route.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Washington, D.C. to Charleston?

    The Boeing 737 MAX 8 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Washington, D.C. to Charleston flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Washington, D.C. to Charleston?

    SkyTeam, Star Alliance, and oneworld are the airline alliances operating flights between Washington, D.C. and Charleston, with SkyTeam being the most commonly used for this route.

  • On which days can I fly direct from Washington, D.C. to Charleston?

    There are nonstop flights from Washington, D.C. to Charleston on a daily basis.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Washington, D.C. to Charleston, Southwest or Delta?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Washington, D.C. to Charleston are Southwest and Delta. With an average price for the route of $339 and an overall rating of 8.0, Southwest is the most popular choice. Delta is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $304 and an overall rating of 7.8.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Washington, D.C. to Charleston?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Washington, D.C. to Charleston.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Washington, D.C. to Charleston?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Charleston from Washington, D.C. is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Washington, D.C. to Charleston?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to Charleston with an airline and back to Washington, D.C. with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Washington, D.C. to Charleston?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Charleston from Washington, D.C. up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from Washington, D.C. to Charleston

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $215 or less one-way and $256 or less round-trip.
  • Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) has an efficient hub and spoke layout, consisting of the main terminal and two concourses (A/B and C/D). The airport has provided walkways, an Aerotrain, and shuttles running every 10min for inter-terminal transportation.
  • If you have some urgent business to handle after your flight, head to the business center at Charleston Airport (CHS). The CHS business center provides computers, internet, and faxing and copying services. It is landside to the left of the main entrance, around the baggage claim area.
  • About 405 kg of carbon is emitted on flights from Washington to Charleston. For those looking for more sustainable flights, United Airlines operates a flight that emits 65% less carbon per passenger on this route.
  • Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) is a pet-friendly airport. They have provided pet relief areas to accommodate all furry passengers. All relief areas are landside, and you’ll find them opposite doors 1 and 5 in Terminal A, opposite the South Metrorail Station entrance in Terminal B, and opposite the North Metrorail Station entrance in Terminal C.
  • If you’re looking for banking or currency exchange services at Baltimore/Washington International Airport (BWI), M&T Bank operates a full-service branch at the airport. The bank is landside near Concourse A.

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