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$67+ Cheap flights from Charleston (CHS) to Washington, D.C. (WAS)

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 12/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CHS — WAS
Nov 21 — Nov 281
Fri 11/21
Fri 11/28
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Charleston to Washington, D.C. are usually found in May or August, booked 76 days in advance, depart on a Thursday or Friday and return on a Tuesday

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Explore the most affordable flight options available from Charleston to Washington, D.C.. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on October 22, 2025.

This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/22. 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.
Fri 12/56:31 pmCHS - BWI
1 stop5h 48mDelta
Sun 12/76:00 amBWI - CHS
1 stop4h 46mDelta
Deal found 10/22$159
This Orbitz deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/21. 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 Orbitz is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 11/77:00 amCHS - BWI
1 stop8h 47mSpirit Airlines
Sun 11/911:43 amBWI - CHS
1 stop10h 59mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 10/21$165
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/22. 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.
Sun 12/146:30 amCHS - BWI
1 stop4h 44mDelta
Mon 12/154:49 pmBWI - CHS
1 stop3h 45mDelta
Deal found 10/22$169
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/20. 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.
Fri 11/147:00 amCHS - BWI
1 stop8h 47mSpirit Airlines
Thu 11/205:40 amBWI - CHS
1 stop16h 25mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 10/20$170
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/21. 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.
Tue 11/182:59 pmCHS - BWI
1 stop7h 46mMultiple Airlines
Wed 11/1911:29 amBWI - CHS
1 stop21h 08mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/21$176
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/20. 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.
Fri 11/147:00 amCHS - BWI
1 stop8h 47mMultiple Airlines
Wed 11/194:52 pmBWI - CHS
1 stop15h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/20$177
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/21. 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.
Thu 10/3010:11 amCHS - BWI
1 stop7h 05mMultiple Airlines
Tue 11/42:00 pmBWI - CHS
2 stops27h 06mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/21$188
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/20. 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.
Fri 11/145:09 pmCHS - DCA
Nonstop1h 33mAmerican Airlines
Sun 11/168:45 amDCA - CHS
Nonstop1h 53mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 10/20$189
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/22. 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.
Thu 10/3010:11 amCHS - BWI
1 stop7h 05mMultiple Airlines
Tue 11/112:00 pmBWI - CHS
2 stops27h 06mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/22$189
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/21. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 11/1410:00 amCHS - IAD
Nonstop1h 35mUnited Airlines
Sun 11/168:20 amIAD - CHS
Nonstop1h 48mUnited Airlines
Deal found 10/21$189
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/20. 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.
Thu 12/47:47 pmCHS - DCA
Nonstop1h 43mAmerican Airlines
Thu 12/112:35 pmDCA - CHS
Nonstop1h 38mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 10/20$191
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/19. 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.
Wed 12/108:10 pmCHS - IAD
1 stop12h 16mMultiple Airlines
Sat 12/139:20 pmIAD - CHS
1 stop11h 17mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/19$191

Cheap flight deals from Charleston to Washington, D.C.

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Charleston (CHS) to Washington, D.C. (WAS). 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 October 22, 2025.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$159
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$67
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

November

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$249

Good round-trip deal

$222 or less

Good one-way deal

$155 or less
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 15% potential increase in price ($47 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($9 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Charleston to Washington, D.C. 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 October 22, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Charleston to Washington, D.C. that are best for you.

Fly from

Charleston

Fly to

Washington, D.C.

Route

Depart

Return

Price

CharlestonBaltimore

CHS - BWI

CHSBWI

Charleston

Tue 11/18

2:59 pm-10:45 pm

1 stop7h 46m

Baltimore/Washington

Wed 11/19

11:29 am-8:37 am

1 stop21h 08m

$176

CharlestonWashington, D.C.

CHS - IAD

CHSIAD

Charleston

Thu 11/13

10:00 am-11:35 am

Nonstop1h 35m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sat 11/29

8:20 am-10:08 am

Nonstop1h 48m

$189

CharlestonWashington, D.C.

CHS - IAD

CHSIAD

Charleston

Wed 12/10

2:51 pm-4:25 pm

Nonstop1h 34m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 12/15

1:20 pm-3:10 pm

Nonstop1h 50m

$189

CharlestonWashington, D.C.

CHS - IAD

CHSIAD

Charleston

Thu 11/20

10:00 am-11:35 am

Nonstop1h 35m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Thu 11/27

8:20 am-10:08 am

Nonstop1h 48m

$189

CharlestonBaltimore

CHS - BWI

CHSBWI

Charleston

Mon 11/10

7:00 am-12:55 pm

2 stops29h 55m

Baltimore/Washington

Thu 11/13

11:43 am-10:42 pm

1 stop10h 59m

$194

CharlestonWashington, D.C.

CHS - IAD

CHSIAD

Charleston

Sat 11/8

7:45 pm-9:23 pm

Nonstop1h 38m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sun 11/9

8:20 am-10:08 am

Nonstop1h 48m

$194

CharlestonWashington, D.C.

CHS - IAD

CHSIAD

Charleston

Tue 11/25

10:00 am-11:35 am

Nonstop1h 35m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Fri 11/28

1:20 pm-3:09 pm

Nonstop1h 49m

$194

CharlestonWashington, D.C.

CHS - IAD

CHSIAD

Charleston

Sat 11/22

10:00 am-11:35 am

Nonstop1h 35m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sun 11/23

8:20 am-10:08 am

Nonstop1h 48m

$194

CharlestonWashington, D.C.

CHS - DCA

CHSDCA

Charleston

Thu 11/6

7:44 pm-9:29 pm

Nonstop1h 45m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sun 11/9

7:59 pm-9:50 pm

Nonstop1h 51m

$199

CharlestonWashington, D.C.

CHS - IAD

CHSIAD

Charleston

Fri 11/7

2:52 pm-4:25 pm

Nonstop1h 33m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sun 11/9

8:20 am-10:08 am

Nonstop1h 48m

$199

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Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Charleston to Washington, D.C. in October.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Charleston-Washington, D.C. flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Charleston-Washington, D.C. flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Charleston-Washington, D.C. flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Charleston-Washington, D.C. flights, Cheapflights users trust FlightHub the most. FlightHub has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for Charleston-Washington, D.C. flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Best time to book a flight from Charleston to Washington, D.C.

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Washington, D.C. from Charleston with our price prediction graph.
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Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight from Charleston to Washington, D.C.

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Charleston to Washington, D.C.. Price data was last updated on October 17, 2025.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Charleston to Washington, D.C., you should look to book at least 76 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Charleston to Washington, D.C.?

Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Charleston to Washington, D.C. (average of $47). Flying from Charleston to Washington, D.C. in September is currently the most expensive (average of $157). 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 CHS to WAS?

Find hourly flight availability from Charleston to Washington, D.C.. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated October 22, 2025.

It’s optimal to fly from Charleston to Washington, D.C. in the afternoon. By choosing this option you can save up to 48% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight at noon.

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

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Charleston to Washington, D.C.. Price data was last updated on October 19, 2025.

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

Weekly flight availability from Charleston to Washington, D.C.

Explore weekly flight availability from Charleston to Washington, D.C.. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated October 22, 2025.

The most flights from CHS to WAS are scheduled on a Monday (18 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (4 on average).

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Charleston to Washington, D.C.?

The best insider tips for Charleston to Washington, D.C. flights

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Airports
CHS

For early flights, arrive early as security lines can be long when many gates have simultaneous departures.

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IAD

The Washington Metro Silver Line reaches IAD in under 40 minutes, offering a cost-effective city connection.

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Reviews of airlines servicing Washington, D.C.

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Washington, D.C.. 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 Washington, D.C.. Reviews last updated October 22, 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Charleston to Washington, D.C., such as Southwest, United Airlines, and American Airlines. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,237 reviews

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Mike,Aug 2025

OKC - AUS

AC was not adequate, even on a night flight. WiFi subpar even for the airlines
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,237 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,237 reviews

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Mike,Aug 2025

OKC - AUS

AC was not adequate, even on a night flight. WiFi subpar even for the airlines
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,988 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,237 reviews

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Mike,Aug 2025

OKC - AUS

AC was not adequate, even on a night flight. WiFi subpar even for the airlines
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,028 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,237 reviews

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Mike,Aug 2025

OKC - AUS

AC was not adequate, even on a night flight. WiFi subpar even for the airlines
Spirit Airlines
6.3
Okay
8,097 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,237 reviews

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Mike,Aug 2025

OKC - AUS

AC was not adequate, even on a night flight. WiFi subpar even for the airlines

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Charleston to Washington, D.C.. 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 from for flights from Charleston to Washington, D.C.?

    Charleston (CHS), located 10.2 mi from the city center, is the airport you fly out of when you book flights from Charleston to Washington, D.C.. 5 airlines have flights from Charleston to Washington, D.C. on a regular basis. Booking flights from Charleston to Washington, D.C. should not be difficult; the airport handles an average of 12 outbound flights to Washington, D.C. per day.

  • How long is the flight from Charleston to Washington, D.C.?

    Departing from Charleston to Washington, D.C. will take you 1h 35m. Charleston and Washington, D.C. are separated by a distance of 442 mi. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both nonstop flights and flights with stops.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Charleston to Washington, D.C. round-trip?

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from Charleston to Washington, D.C. round-trip from $184. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are United Airlines, from $189, and Delta, from $253. American Airlines is 28% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Charleston to Washington, D.C. one-way?

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Spirit Airlines, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $75. Delta flights start at $80 while deals on United Airlines start at $90 one-way.

  • What are the most popular routes from Charleston to Washington, D.C.?

    The most popular flight routes from Charleston to Washington, D.C. are Charleston - Baltimore/Washington, Charleston - Washington, D.C. Reagan-National and Charleston - Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Charleston to Washington, D.C.?

    Before booking your flight to Washington, D.C. from Charleston, check out the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time: Austrian Airlines (95%), Mesa Airlines (94%), Copa Airlines( 93%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Charleston to Washington, D.C.?

    Looking for the cheapest flight from Charleston to Washington, D.C.? While on average our users pay $995, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $128. The most popular route (Charleston - Baltimore/Washington), is priced around $159.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Charleston to Washington, D.C. that include hotel bookings?

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Charleston to Washington, D.C.?

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

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Charleston to Washington, D.C.?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Charleston to Washington, D.C. 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 Charleston to Washington, D.C.?

    Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Charleston to Washington, D.C. (average of $47). Flying from Charleston to Washington, D.C. in September is currently the most expensive (average of $157). 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 5 airlines flying from Charleston to Washington, D.C.

Discover the top 5 airlines that operate flights from Charleston to Washington, D.C.. 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 October 22, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$90Average$160FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
American AirlinesCheapest$184Average$300FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$189Average$309FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$194Average$327FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
DeltaCheapest$253Average$330FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A

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