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

• Earliest: departs at 7:00 am and lands at 8:57 am
• Latest: departs at 10:00 pm and lands at 11:57 pm.

The flight takes about 1h 57m.

Three cabin classes are available on flights from Washington, D.C. to Charleston:

• Economy Class
• Business Class
• First Class

A nonstop flight from Washington, D.C. to Charleston takes 1h 57m, covering 448 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 Washington, D.C. to Charleston range from $257 to $460, with an average of $342 over the past 12 months. Anything below $257 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 23% above the $342 route average. Book 21 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $201 round-trip via Fort Lauderdale (FLL), compared to $343 for nonstop.

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.

Evening is the busiest departure period on Washington, D.C. to Charleston flights, with 42% of flights leaving in that window. Morning departures account for 29%, afternoon flights for 29%, and night flights for 0%.

American Airlines is the only airline on the Washington, D.C. to Charleston route offering in-flight Wi-Fi. Pricing depends on fare class.

One-way fares from Washington, D.C. to Charleston are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $112, which is 58% below the typical average for this route.

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

Flights from Washington, D.C. to Charleston may depart from several airports in Washington, D.C. area, including Washington, D.C. Reagan-National (DCA) and Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl (IAD). Flights usually arrive at Charleston (CHS).

One-stop flights from Washington, D.C. to Charleston most commonly connect through:

• Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) - 47% of one-stop connections
• Charlotte Douglas (CLT) - 25% of one-stop connections
• New York John F Kennedy Intl (JFK) - 9% of one-stop connections
• Fort Lauderdale (FLL) - 6% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 27% on flights from Washington, D.C. to Charleston. Saturday is the cheapest departure day at $305 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $416, a difference of $111.

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

2 airlines operate flights between Washington, D.C. and Charleston. The airlines offering nonstop flights on this route include:

• American Airlines
• United Airlines

Flying via Charlotte Douglas (CLT) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 3h 46m, compared with 4h 27m via Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) and 4h 51m via New York John F Kennedy Intl (JFK).

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

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

• American Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.