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

Departing from Charleston to Washington, D.C. will take you 1h 32m. Charleston and Washington, D.C. are separated by a distance of 444 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 $190, and Delta, from $253. American Airlines is 26% 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 $76. American Airlines flights start at $90 while deals on United Airlines start at $90 one-way.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Washington, D.C. ranges from 2.6 - 4.0 inches per month. May is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 4.0 in. February is typically the driest time to visit Washington, D.C. when rainfall is around 2.6 in.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Washington, D.C., 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 80.6 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 35.6 F).

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 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 $968, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $113. The most popular route (Charleston - Baltimore/Washington), is priced around $152.

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 (97%), Lufthansa (87%), Copa Airlines( 82%).

What are the most popular airlines that fly from Charleston to Washington, D.C.?

American Airlines, Delta and United Airlines are the most popular airlines when flying from Charleston to Washington, D.C..

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 13 outbound flights to Washington, D.C. per day.

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.

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

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment. Charleston to Washington, D.C. flights typically cost between $189 and $359 in November. The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 3 days was $152 on Spirit Airlines (Nov 6-Nov 10).

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Cheapest flights from Charleston to Washington, D.C.
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 September 16, 2025.

Thu 11/65:40 pmCHS - BWI

1 stop6h 14mSpirit Airlines

Mon 11/105:10 amBWI - CHS

1 stop5h 35mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 9/15

$152

Fri 10/310:10 amCHS - BWI

1 stop13h 15mSpirit Airlines

Sat 10/118:17 pmBWI - CHS

1 stop12h 49mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 9/15

$167

Thu 10/212:08 pmCHS - BWI

1 stop9h 12mSpirit Airlines

Sat 10/118:17 pmBWI - CHS

1 stop12h 49mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 9/15

$169

Fri 11/75:40 pmCHS - BWI

1 stop6h 14mSpirit Airlines

Mon 11/105:10 amBWI - CHS

1 stop5h 35mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 9/15

$174

Fri 10/310:10 amCHS - BWI

1 stop13h 15mSpirit Airlines

Wed 10/85:20 pmBWI - CHS

1 stop15h 46mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 9/15

$175

Thu 10/212:08 pmCHS - BWI

1 stop9h 12mSpirit Airlines

Wed 10/85:20 pmBWI - CHS

1 stop15h 46mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 9/15

$177

Wed 10/18:10 pmCHS - BWI

1 stop16h 12mMultiple Airlines

Sat 10/118:17 pmBWI - CHS

1 stop12h 49mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 9/15

$178

Fri 10/310:10 amCHS - BWI

1 stop13h 15mMultiple Airlines

Mon 10/64:09 pmBWI - CHS

1 stop16h 28mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 9/15

$181

Thu 10/212:08 pmCHS - BWI

1 stop9h 12mMultiple Airlines

Mon 10/64:09 pmBWI - CHS

1 stop16h 28mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 9/15

$183

Thu 10/910:11 amCHS - BWI

1 stop7h 05mMultiple Airlines

Sat 10/118:01 pmBWI - CHS

1 stop12h 36mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 9/15

$184

Wed 10/18:10 pmCHS - BWI

1 stop16h 12mMultiple Airlines

Wed 10/85:20 pmBWI - CHS

1 stop15h 46mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 9/15

$186

Thu 10/2310:11 amCHS - BWI

1 stop7h 05mMultiple Airlines

Mon 10/279:41 pmBWI - CHS

1 stop10h 56mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 9/16

$188

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Fri 10/1010:11 amCHS - BWI

1 stop6h 47mMultiple Airlines

Sat 10/118:01 pmBWI - CHS

1 stop12h 36mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 9/15

$184

Wed 10/87:47 pmCHS - IAD

Nonstop1h 38mUnited Airlines

Sun 10/128:15 amIAD - CHS

Nonstop1h 45mUnited Airlines

Deal found 9/15

$189

Thu 10/1610:11 amCHS - BWI

1 stop11h 07mSpirit Airlines

Sun 10/197:00 pmBWI - CHS

1 stop14h 06mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 9/16

$190

Sat 10/47:27 amCHS - DCA

Nonstop1h 32mAmerican Airlines

Mon 10/62:30 pmDCA - CHS

Nonstop1h 41mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 9/16

$199

Fri 10/316:50 amCHS - DCA

1 stop4h 15mSouthwest

Sun 11/23:30 pmDCA - CHS

1 stop7h 25mSouthwest

Deal found 9/14

$204

Fri 10/245:52 pmCHS - DCA

1 stop4h 59mDelta

Tue 10/286:00 amDCA - CHS

1 stop5h 46mDelta

Deal found 9/14

$209

Fri 11/147:45 pmCHS - IAD

Nonstop1h 38mUnited Airlines

Mon 11/178:20 amIAD - CHS

Nonstop1h 48mUnited Airlines

Deal found 9/15

$189

Wed 10/18:10 pmCHS - BWI

1 stop16h 12mMultiple Airlines

Sun 10/58:21 pmBWI - CHS

1 stop12h 45mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 9/16

$195

Fri 10/2410:11 amCHS - BWI

1 stop6h 47mSpirit Airlines

Sun 10/268:21 pmBWI - CHS

1 stop12h 40mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 9/15

$200

Fri 10/315:50 pmCHS - DCA

1 stop4h 45mSouthwest

Mon 11/33:35 pmDCA - CHS

1 stop5h 40mSouthwest

Deal found 9/14

$204

Fri 10/1710:17 amCHS - IAD

Nonstop1h 33mUnited Airlines

Sun 10/198:15 amIAD - CHS

Nonstop1h 45mUnited Airlines

Deal found 9/14

$189

Sat 10/1111:30 amCHS - DCA

1 stop4h 42mDelta

Tue 10/146:00 amDCA - CHS

1 stop5h 46mDelta

Deal found 9/14

$209

Fri 10/316:50 amCHS - DCA

1 stop4h 15mSouthwest

Tue 11/43:35 pmDCA - CHS

1 stop5h 40mSouthwest

Deal found 9/15

$204

Thu 10/1610:17 amCHS - IAD

Nonstop1h 33mUnited Airlines

Sun 10/198:15 amIAD - CHS

Nonstop1h 45mUnited Airlines

Deal found 9/14

$189

Fri 10/316:34 pmCHS - IAD

1 stop4h 27mDelta

Tue 11/410:11 amIAD - CHS

1 stop5h 08mDelta

Deal found 9/15

$209

Thu 10/2310:11 amCHS - BWI

1 stop7h 05mSpirit Airlines

Tue 10/281:35 pmBWI - CHS

2 stops29h 06mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 9/16

$213

Fri 9/2610:10 amCHS - BWI

1 stop23h 22mMultiple Airlines

Mon 9/298:52 pmBWI - CHS

1 stop11h 45mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 9/15

$221

Thu 11/66:15 amCHS - DCA

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Mon 11/101:35 pmDCA - CHS

1 stop5h 05mSouthwest

Deal found 9/15

$209

Fri 10/248:03 pmCHS - IAD

1 stop4h 09mDelta

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1 stop4h 20mDelta

Deal found 9/14

$209

Wed 10/12:48 pmCHS - IAD

Nonstop1h 41mUnited Airlines

Mon 10/68:15 amIAD - CHS

Nonstop1h 45mUnited Airlines

Deal found 9/14

$194

Fri 10/1710:11 amCHS - BWI

1 stop6h 47mSpirit Airlines

Sun 10/198:30 pmBWI - CHS

2 stops21h 43mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 9/15

$228

Fri 11/76:15 amCHS - DCA

1 stop5h 00mSouthwest

Sat 11/82:30 pmDCA - CHS

1 stop6h 05mSouthwest

Deal found 9/15

$209

Fri 10/316:34 pmCHS - IAD

1 stop4h 27mDelta

Mon 11/33:33 pmIAD - CHS

1 stop5h 18mDelta

Deal found 9/14

$209

Thu 11/66:00 amCHS - IAD

1 stop5h 57mDelta

Sun 11/96:00 amIAD - CHS

1 stop5h 46mDelta

Deal found 9/14

$209

Fri 9/2610:10 amCHS - BWI

1 stop23h 22mSpirit Airlines

Sat 9/278:16 pmBWI - CHS

1 stop14h 29mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 9/15

$237

Fri 10/248:03 pmCHS - IAD

1 stop4h 09mDelta

Tue 10/2812:09 pmIAD - CHS

1 stop5h 45mDelta

Deal found 9/14

$209

Fri 10/310:10 amCHS - BWI

1 stop13h 15mSpirit Airlines

Sun 10/57:00 pmBWI - CHS

1 stop14h 06mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 9/14

$246

Last-minute flights from Charleston to Washington, D.C.
Discover last-minute flight deals from Charleston to Washington, D.C.. Data last updated September 16, 2025 and is based on user searches.

Wed 10/18:10 pmCHS - BWI

1 stop16h 12mMultiple Airlines

Sat 10/118:17 pmBWI - CHS

1 stop12h 49mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 9/15

$178

Wed 10/18:10 pmCHS - BWI

1 stop16h 12mMultiple Airlines

Wed 10/85:20 pmBWI - CHS

1 stop15h 46mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 9/15

$186

Thu 10/212:08 pmCHS - BWI

1 stop9h 12mSpirit Airlines

Sat 10/118:17 pmBWI - CHS

1 stop12h 49mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 9/15

$169

Thu 10/212:08 pmCHS - BWI

1 stop9h 12mSpirit Airlines

Wed 10/85:20 pmBWI - CHS

1 stop15h 46mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 9/15

$177

Thu 10/212:08 pmCHS - BWI

1 stop9h 12mMultiple Airlines

Mon 10/64:09 pmBWI - CHS

1 stop16h 28mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 9/15

$183

Fri 10/310:10 amCHS - BWI

1 stop13h 15mSpirit Airlines

Sat 10/118:17 pmBWI - CHS

1 stop12h 49mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 9/15

$167

Fri 10/310:10 amCHS - BWI

1 stop13h 15mSpirit Airlines

Wed 10/85:20 pmBWI - CHS

1 stop15h 46mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 9/15

$175

Fri 10/310:10 amCHS - BWI

1 stop13h 15mMultiple Airlines

Mon 10/64:09 pmBWI - CHS

1 stop16h 28mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 9/15

$181

Thu 10/910:11 amCHS - BWI

1 stop7h 05mMultiple Airlines

Sat 10/118:01 pmBWI - CHS

1 stop12h 36mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 9/15

$184

Fri 10/1710:17 amCHS - IAD

Nonstop1h 33mUnited Airlines

Sun 10/198:15 amIAD - CHS

Nonstop1h 45mUnited Airlines

Deal found 9/16

$189

Thu 10/2310:11 amCHS - BWI

1 stop7h 05mMultiple Airlines

Mon 10/279:41 pmBWI - CHS

1 stop10h 56mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 9/16

$188

Fri 10/246:00 amCHS - DCA

Nonstop1h 29mAmerican Airlines

Tue 10/287:59 pmDCA - CHS

Nonstop1h 49mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 9/14

$189

One-way flights from Charleston to Washington, D.C.
Search for one-way flight options from Charleston to Washington, D.C.. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated September 16, 2025.

Sat 11/155:40 pmCHS - BWI

1 stop6h 14mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 9/14

$76

Fri 10/1710:11 amCHS - BWI

1 stop6h 47mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 9/13

$79

Thu 10/1610:11 amCHS - BWI

1 stop7h 05mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 9/14

$85

Thu 10/27:49 pmCHS - BWI

1 stop14h 19mAvelo Airlines

Deal found 9/14

$86

Tue 2/103:01 pmCHS - BWI

1 stop5h 31mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 9/16

$89

Fri 10/316:00 amCHS - DCA

Nonstop1h 29mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 9/15

$90

Tue 1/133:01 pmCHS - BWI

1 stop5h 31mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 9/16

$90

Fri 10/3110:00 amCHS - IAD

Nonstop1h 35mUnited Airlines

Deal found 9/15

$90

Wed 1/75:40 pmCHS - BWI

1 stop6h 14mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 9/14

$91

Mon 10/1310:11 amCHS - BWI

1 stop24h 50mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 9/15

$92

Sun 12/75:40 pmCHS - BWI

1 stop6h 14mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 9/14

$94

Sun 10/1910:11 amCHS - BWI

1 stop11h 07mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 9/13

$95

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Charleston to Washington, D.C. that are best for you.

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CharlestonBaltimore

CHS - BWI

CHSBWI

Charleston

Fri 10/10

10:11 am-4:58 pm

1 stop6h 47m

Baltimore/Washington

Sat 10/11

8:01 pm-8:37 am

1 stop12h 36m

$184

CharlestonWashington, D.C.

CHS - IAD

CHSIAD

Charleston

Wed 10/8

7:47 pm-9:25 pm

Nonstop1h 38m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sun 10/12

8:15 am-10:00 am

Nonstop1h 45m

$189

CharlestonWashington, D.C.

CHS - IAD

CHSIAD

Charleston

Fri 11/14

7:45 pm-9:23 pm

Nonstop1h 38m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 11/17

8:20 am-10:08 am

Nonstop1h 48m

$189

CharlestonWashington, D.C.

CHS - IAD

CHSIAD

Charleston

Fri 10/17

10:17 am-11:50 am

Nonstop1h 33m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sun 10/19

8:15 am-10:00 am

Nonstop1h 45m

$189

CharlestonWashington, D.C.

CHS - IAD

CHSIAD

Charleston

Thu 10/16

10:17 am-11:50 am

Nonstop1h 33m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sun 10/19

8:15 am-10:00 am

Nonstop1h 45m

$189

CharlestonBaltimore

CHS - BWI

CHSBWI

Charleston

Thu 10/16

10:11 am-9:18 pm

1 stop11h 07m

Baltimore/Washington

Sun 10/19

7:00 pm-9:06 am

1 stop14h 06m

$190

CharlestonWashington, D.C.

CHS - IAD

CHSIAD

Charleston

Wed 10/1

2:48 pm-4:29 pm

Nonstop1h 41m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 10/6

8:15 am-10:00 am

Nonstop1h 45m

$194

CharlestonBaltimore

CHS - BWI

CHSBWI

Charleston

Wed 10/1

8:10 pm-12:22 pm

1 stop16h 12m

Baltimore/Washington

Sun 10/5

8:21 pm-9:06 am

1 stop12h 45m

$195

CharlestonWashington, D.C.

CHS - DCA

CHSDCA

Charleston

Sat 10/4

7:27 am-8:59 am

Nonstop1h 32m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Mon 10/6

2:30 pm-4:11 pm

Nonstop1h 41m

$199

CharlestonBaltimore

CHS - BWI

CHSBWI

Charleston

Fri 10/24

10:11 am-4:58 pm

1 stop6h 47m

Baltimore/Washington

Sun 10/26

8:21 pm-9:01 am

1 stop12h 40m

$200

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

Cheapflights partnered with top experts to bring you the best recommendations for your Charleston to Washington, D.C. trip

Airports

CHS

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

IAD

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

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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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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.?

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Charleston to Washington, D.C., you should look to book at least 56 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, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Charleston to Washington, D.C. (average of $292). Flying from Charleston to Washington, D.C. in April is currently the most expensive (average of $337). 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?

It’s optimal to fly from Charleston to Washington, D.C. in the afternoon. By choosing this option you can save up to 64% 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.?

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. Saturday evenings 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.

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 (6 on average).

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

Reviews of airlines servicing Washington, D.C.

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

4,242 reviews

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

4,242 reviews

Southwest

8.0

Very good

4,242 reviews

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

8,929 reviews

Southwest

8.0

Very good

4,242 reviews

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

10,000 reviews

Southwest

8.0

Very good

4,242 reviews

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

8,015 reviews

Southwest

8.0

Very good

4,242 reviews

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

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 13 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 32m. Charleston and Washington, D.C. are separated by a distance of 444 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 $190, and Delta, from $253. American Airlines is 26% 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 $76. American Airlines flights start at $90 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 (97%), Lufthansa (87%), Copa Airlines( 82%).
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 $968, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $113. The most popular route (Charleston - Baltimore/Washington), is priced around $152.
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.?
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Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Charleston to Washington, D.C. (average of $292). Flying from Charleston to Washington, D.C. in April is currently the most expensive (average of $337). 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.

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
Spirit Airlines	Cheapest$90	Average$162	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time65%
American Airlines	Cheapest$158	Average$303	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time71%
Delta	Cheapest$176	Average$284	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A
United Airlines	Cheapest$190	Average$314	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%
Southwest	Cheapest$193	Average$322	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time63%

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