How long does a flight from Washington, D.C. to Charleston take?

Direct flights cover the 444 miles separating Washington, D.C. to Charleston in about 1h 48m .

How many flights are there between Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport and Charleston per day?

Each day, there are between 4 and 5 direct flights that take off from Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport and land in Charleston, with an average flight time of 1h 53m. The most common departure time is 13:00 and most flights take off in the afternoon. Each week, there are 33 flights. The most frequent day of departure is Monday, when 15% of all weekly flights depart. The fewest flights depart on a Tuesday.

What’s the earliest departure time from Washington, D.C. to Charleston?

Early birds can take the earliest flight from Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport at 08:40 and will be landing in Charleston at 10:39.

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

American Airlines, JetBlue, Delta, and Alaska Airlines 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.

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

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

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 travellers 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 return 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.

Which cabin class options are there for flights between Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport and Charleston?

There is only one cabin class option available for the route, which is Economy . Perform a search on KAYAK to find the latest prices and availability for all cabin fares, which differ across airlines.

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from Washington, D.C. to Charleston?

In the past 5 days, the cheapest return tickets from Washington, D.C. to Charleston were found on Southwest (£169) and Delta (£175).

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£169

Typical prices: £184-£388

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£381

Typical prices: £184-£292

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You can fly direct with American Airlines. Average duration is 1h 53m

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Recent return flight deals from Washington, D.C. to Charleston

Sat, 3 Oct - Tue, 6 Oct

10:15 - 18:40DCA Washington, D.C. Reagan-National-CHS Charleston

8h 25m1 stop Nashville Intl

06:40 - 17:55CHS Charleston-DCA Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

11h 15m2 stops Nashville Intl Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

£169Southwest

Fri, 2 Oct - Wed, 7 Oct

17:05 - 21:30DCA Washington, D.C. Reagan-National-CHS Charleston

4h 25m1 stop Nashville Intl

06:40 - 17:55CHS Charleston-DCA Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

11h 15m2 stops Nashville Intl Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

£172Southwest

Tue, 6 Oct - Tue, 13 Oct

07:25 - 19:35DCA Washington, D.C. Reagan-National-CHS Charleston

12h 10m2 stops Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Nashville Intl

06:40 - 17:55CHS Charleston-DCA Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

11h 15m2 stops Nashville Intl Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

£172Southwest

Wed, 28 Oct - Sat, 31 Oct

06:10 - 10:33DCA Washington, D.C. Reagan-National-CHS Charleston

4h 23m1 stop New York LaGuardia

14:25 - 20:39CHS Charleston-DCA Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

6h 14m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

£175Delta

Fri, 2 Oct - Mon, 5 Oct

19:40 - 23:59DCA Washington, D.C. Reagan-National-CHS Charleston

4h 19m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

18:52 - 22:54CHS Charleston-DCA Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

4h 02m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

£183Delta

Sat, 10 Oct - Tue, 13 Oct

13:25 - 19:16DCA Washington, D.C. Reagan-National-CHS Charleston

5h 51m1 stop New York LaGuardia

17:35 - 21:49CHS Charleston-DCA Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

4h 14m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

£184Delta

Sat, 31 Oct - Tue, 3 Nov

06:10 - 11:08DCA Washington, D.C. Reagan-National-CHS Charleston

4h 58m1 stop New York LaGuardia

07:05 - 12:58CHS Charleston-DCA Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

5h 53m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

£190Delta

Sat, 6 Feb - Sun, 14 Feb

11:00 - 16:15DCA Washington, D.C. Reagan-National-CHS Charleston

5h 15m1 stop New York John F Kennedy Intl

05:30 - 09:12CHS Charleston-DCA Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

3h 42m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

£191Delta

Fri, 5 Feb - Fri, 12 Feb

11:00 - 16:15DCA Washington, D.C. Reagan-National-CHS Charleston

5h 15m1 stop New York John F Kennedy Intl

14:25 - 18:14CHS Charleston-DCA Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

3h 49m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

£198Delta

Tue, 6 Oct - Tue, 13 Oct

09:10 - 16:40DCA Washington, D.C. Reagan-National-CHS Charleston

7h 30m1 stop Chicago Midway

07:15 - 14:20CHS Charleston-DCA Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

7h 05m1 stop Chicago Midway

£201Southwest

Recent last minute flight deals from Washington, D.C. to Charleston

Thu, 10 Sep - Mon, 14 Sep

13:15 - 17:59DCA Washington, D.C. Reagan-National-CHS Charleston

4h 44m1 stop New York LaGuardia

18:52 - 23:44CHS Charleston-DCA Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

4h 52m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

£266Delta

Thu, 10 Sep - Mon, 14 Sep

12:15 - 18:35DCA Washington, D.C. Reagan-National-CHS Charleston

6h 20m1 stop Lambert-St Louis

11:30 - 22:45CHS Charleston-DCA Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

11h 15m2 stops Nashville Intl Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

£269Southwest

Tue, 8 Sep - Tue, 15 Sep

09:35 - 21:15DCA Washington, D.C. Reagan-National-CHS Charleston

11h 40m1 stop Chicago Midway

06:45 - 18:00CHS Charleston-DCA Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

11h 15m2 stops Nashville Intl Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

£274Southwest

Thu, 10 Sep - Sat, 12 Sep

11:00 - 17:59DCA Washington, D.C. Reagan-National-CHS Charleston

6h 59m1 stop New York LaGuardia

08:35 - 12:47CHS Charleston-DCA Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

4h 12m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

£288Delta

Wed, 9 Sep - Fri, 11 Sep

13:00 - 19:50DCA Washington, D.C. Reagan-National-CHS Charleston

6h 50m1 stop Nashville Intl

11:30 - 22:45CHS Charleston-DCA Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

11h 15m2 stops Nashville Intl Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

£292Southwest

Tue, 8 Sep - Tue, 15 Sep

07:25 - 19:50DCA Washington, D.C. Reagan-National-CHS Charleston

12h 25m2 stops Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Nashville Intl

06:45 - 18:00CHS Charleston-DCA Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

11h 15m2 stops Nashville Intl Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

£292Southwest

Wed, 9 Sep - Fri, 11 Sep

06:05 - 12:50DCA Washington, D.C. Reagan-National-CHS Charleston

6h 45m2 stops Chicago Midway Nashville Intl

11:30 - 22:45CHS Charleston-DCA Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

11h 15m2 stops Nashville Intl Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

£295Southwest

Tue, 8 Sep - Thu, 10 Sep

09:35 - 21:15DCA Washington, D.C. Reagan-National-CHS Charleston

11h 40m1 stop Chicago Midway

06:35 - 18:00CHS Charleston-DCA Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

11h 25m2 stops Nashville Intl Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

£296Southwest

Thu, 10 Sep - Fri, 11 Sep

12:15 - 18:35DCA Washington, D.C. Reagan-National-CHS Charleston

6h 20m1 stop Lambert-St Louis

11:30 - 22:45CHS Charleston-DCA Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

11h 15m2 stops Nashville Intl Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

£302Southwest

Wed, 9 Sep - Fri, 11 Sep

06:05 - 12:50DCA Washington, D.C. Reagan-National-CHS Charleston

6h 45m2 stops Chicago Midway Nashville Intl

11:30 - 22:45CHS Charleston-DCA Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

11h 15m2 stops Nashville Intl Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

£306Southwest

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KAYAK’s insights & trends for Washington, D.C. to Charleston flights

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How much is a return flight from Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport to Charleston?

Flight prices are typical for this route right now.

Flights to Charleston from Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport usually cost between £161 and £350 in October.
The lowest price found in the past 5 days was £169 on Southwest (3 Oct–6 Oct).

What is the cheapest month to fly from Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport to Charleston?

The cheapest month for flights from Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport to Charleston is August, where tickets cost £203 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are April and February, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is £291 and £288 respectively.

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

To get a below average price on the flight from Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport to Charleston, you should book around 5 weeks before departure, which saves you about 29% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 26 weeks before departure.

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What is the cheapest flight from Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport to Charleston?
In the last 5 days, the lowest price for a flight from Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport to Charleston was £81 for a one-way ticket and £169 for a return.
Which airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from Washington, D.C. to Charleston?
American Airlines, JetBlue, Delta, and Alaska Airlines 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.
On which days can I fly direct from Washington, D.C. to Charleston?
There are direct flights from Washington, D.C. to Charleston on a daily basis.
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 travellers 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 return 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.

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American Airlines

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