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$51+ Cheap flights from Columbus to Charleston (CHS)

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CMH — CHS
Mar 2 — Mar 91
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The best prices from Columbus to Charleston are usually found in August or September, booked 82 days in advance, depart on a Friday or Tuesday and return on a Monday

Cheap flight deals from Columbus to Charleston

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Columbus (C01) to Charleston (CHS). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated February 25, 2025.

Round-trip from

$123
(Cheapflightsfares)

One-way from

$51
(Priceline)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$315
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Cheapest flights from Columbus to Charleston
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Columbus to Charleston. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on February 25, 2025.

This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/23. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 3/259:36 pmCMH - CHS
1 stop11h 57mSpirit Airlines
Tue 4/111:02 amCHS - CMH
1 stop6h 00mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 2/23$123
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/25. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Priceline is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 5/1712:25 pmCMH - CHS
1 stop4h 51mMultiple Airlines
Sun 5/257:00 amCHS - CMH
Nonstop1h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/25$128
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/24. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 3/29:21 pmCMH - CHS
Nonstop1h 38mBreeze Airways
Thu 3/62:59 pmCHS - CMH
Nonstop1h 41mBreeze Airways
Deal found 2/24$163
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/25. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 5/173:52 pmCMH - CHS
1 stop4h 06mAmerican Airlines
Sun 5/256:29 amCHS - CMH
1 stop5h 27mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 2/25$252
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/25. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 3/2912:40 pmCMH - CHS
2 stops10h 35mSouthwest
Tue 4/16:40 pmCHS - CMH
1 stop4h 15mSouthwest
Deal found 2/25$257
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/24. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 3/1810:32 amCMH - CHS
1 stop4h 22mDelta
Thu 3/205:35 amCHS - CMH
1 stop3h 49mDelta
Deal found 2/24$292

Find flights from Columbus to Charleston within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from Columbus to Charleston that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated February 25, 2025.

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Columbus

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Charleston

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Depart

Return

Price

ColumbusCharleston

CMH - CHS

CMHCHS

Columbus

Tue 3/25

9:36 pm-9:33 am

1 stop11h 57m

Charleston

Tue 4/1

11:02 am-5:02 pm

1 stop6h 00m

$123

ColumbusCharleston

CMH - CHS

CMHCHS

Columbus

Sat 5/17

12:25 pm-5:16 pm

1 stop4h 51m

Charleston

Sun 5/25

7:00 am-8:40 am

Nonstop1h 40m

$128

ColumbusCharleston

CMH - CHS

CMHCHS

Columbus

Thu 8/7

1:25 pm-3:03 pm

Nonstop1h 38m

Charleston

Sun 8/10

7:00 am-8:40 am

Nonstop1h 40m

$164

ColumbusCharleston

CMH - CHS

CMHCHS

Columbus

Sat 5/17

3:52 pm-7:58 pm

1 stop4h 06m

Charleston

Sun 5/25

6:29 am-11:56 am

1 stop5h 27m

$252

ColumbusCharleston

CMH - CHS

CMHCHS

Columbus

Sat 3/29

12:40 pm-11:15 pm

2 stops10h 35m

Charleston

Tue 4/1

6:40 pm-10:55 pm

1 stop4h 15m

$257

ColumbusCharleston

CMH - CHS

CMHCHS

Columbus

Tue 3/18

10:32 am-2:54 pm

1 stop4h 22m

Charleston

Thu 3/20

5:35 am-9:24 am

1 stop3h 49m

$292

ColumbusCharleston

CMH - CHS

CMHCHS

Columbus

Sun 4/6

9:21 pm-10:59 pm

Nonstop1h 38m

$51

ColumbusCharleston

CMH - CHS

CMHCHS

Columbus

Thu 5/15

5:30 am-5:16 pm

1 stop11h 46m

$66

ColumbusCharleston

CMH - CHS

CMHCHS

Columbus

Fri 4/18

5:20 pm-10:20 pm

1 stop5h 00m

$144

ColumbusCharleston

CMH - CHS

CMHCHS

Columbus

Sat 5/24

12:35 pm-6:58 pm

1 stop6h 23m

$174

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Deals found on 2/25

Best time to book a flight from Columbus to Charleston

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Travel insights for flights from Columbus to Charleston

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from Columbus to Charleston including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

How far ahead should I book a flight from Columbus to Charleston?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Columbus to Charleston. Price data was last updated on February 14, 2025.

The price you pay for your flight from Columbus to Charleston may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 82 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Columbus to Charleston?

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Columbus to Charleston (average of $217). Flying from Columbus to Charleston in March is currently the most expensive (average of $335). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from CMH to CHS?

Find hourly flight availability from Columbus to Charleston. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated February 25, 2025.

It’s typically best to fly out from Columbus to Charleston in the evening. Doing so could potentially save you 18% on the flight price compared to flying in the afternoon, which is usually more expensive.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Columbus to Charleston?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Columbus to Charleston. Price data was last updated on December 16, 2024.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Columbus to Charleston flight should consider departing on Saturday afternoons when fares are most often at their lowest. Thursday mornings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Rainfall in Charleston by month

Plan your trip to Charleston by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Charleston ranges from 2.4 - 7.2 inches per month. August is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 7.2 in. November is typically the driest time to visit Charleston when rainfall is around 2.4 in.

Temperature in Charleston by month

Plan your trip to Charleston by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Charleston, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 82.4 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 48.2 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing Charleston

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Charleston. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Charleston. Reviews last updated February 25, 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Southwest, Breeze Airways and Delta from Columbus to Charleston to help guide your decision. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,374 reviews

Food

7.1

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.

Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,374 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,374 reviews

Food

7.1

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.

Breeze Airways
8.1
Very good
150 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,374 reviews

Food

7.1

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.

Delta
8.0
Very good
8,163 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,374 reviews

Food

7.1

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.

United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,734 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,374 reviews

Food

7.1

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.

American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,374 reviews

Food

7.1

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Columbus to Charleston. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Charleston from Columbus?

    Charleston (CHS) is the airport you will fly into if you book a flight from Columbus to Charleston. You should not have trouble finding flights to Charleston from Columbus; the airport handles an average of 0 inbound flights from Columbus per day. You should also have plenty of airline options to choose from since 6 airlines have flights to the Charleston airport from Columbus. It is only a 10.2 mi journey from Charleston (CHS) to Charleston’s city center.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Columbus to Charleston round-trip?

    Currently priced at $123, Spirit Airlines will fly you from Columbus to Charleston and back. In addition to Spirit Airlines, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from Breeze Airways and American Airlines - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $163 and $252, respectively. These flights start at 55% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Columbus to Charleston one-way?

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Breeze Airways, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $51. Spirit Airlines flights start at $66 while deals on Southwest start at $144 one-way.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Columbus to Charleston?

    On average you can expect to pay $182 for a flight from Columbus to Charleston. The cheapest flight overall is $87 while the most popular route, (Columbus - Charleston) is currently priced at $101.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Columbus to Charleston that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Columbus to Charleston flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Columbus to Charleston?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Columbus to Charleston.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Columbus to Charleston?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Columbus to Charleston by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Columbus to Charleston?

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Columbus to Charleston (average of $217). Flying from Columbus to Charleston in March is currently the most expensive (average of $335). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 6 airlines flying from Columbus to Charleston

Discover the top 6 airlines that operate flights from Columbus to Charleston. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated February 25, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Breeze AirwaysCheapest$98Average$205FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$105Average$184FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
DeltaCheapest$188Average$296FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$189Average$324FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$237Average$377FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$306Average$346FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
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