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Can I get a direct flight to Charleston Airport?

No airlines currently offer direct flights between South Africa and Charleston Airport. Most routes have one or more stops.

How much are return flights to Charleston?

The best price we found for a return flight to Charleston is R 17,575. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.

Which upcoming date is cheapest to fly to Charleston Airport on?

After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that the cheapest date to fly to Charleston Airport is Thursday, 17 December 2026.

When is the best time to book flights to Charleston?

We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Charleston is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.

Which is the cheapest airline to fly to Charleston with?

Currently, KLM offers the cheapest flight tickets to Charleston.

Flying to Charleston

The things to know before you go.

Cheapest flight found	R 18,591
Cheapest month to fly	October

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How to find cheap flights to West Virginia International Yeager Airport (CRW)

R 17,575 is currently the cheapest price for a return flight to West Virginia International Yeager Airport. For a one-way plane ticket to CRW, the lowest fare is R 18,591.
Never pay more than you need by setting up a Price Alert for tickets to CRW. We'll keep an eye on it for you, delivering updates when fares go down.
The earlier you book, the better. You might even be able to pick up some amazing early bird deals on tickets to Charleston, where West Virginia International Yeager Airport is located.
Click on 'Add nearby airports' during your search for a better chance of scoring cheap flights to Charleston. Doing this will give you more options for where you take off and land, along with different fares.
If you aren't in a hurry to get to Charleston, consider taking a longer or less direct route. You could find cheaper plane tickets to West Virginia International Yeager Airport if you book a flight with a stop.

Best time to go to Charleston

The cheapest month to board a flight to Charleston is usually May.
If your travel dates are flexible, use the 'Whole month' tool. It'll show you the cheapest month, and even day of the year, for flights to CRW.
Travel to Charleston in August if you want to be there when it's busy. This is the most popular month for flights to CRW, but also when tickets can be more expensive.
December is the quietest time of year to travel if you want a more relaxed vibe. You'll generally find cheaper prices on plane tickets to Charleston then.
Check the weather before you go. July is the warmest time of year in Charleston, averaging between 16ºC (61ºF) and 31ºC (88ºF).
Temperatures are lowest in January, when they range from -8ºC (18ºF) to 8ºC (46ºF).
Want to leave the umbrella at home? October is the driest month in Charleston, averaging six days of rain.
July has the wettest weather. You can expect around 13 days of rainfall if that's when you'll be there.

Flying to West Virginia International Yeager Airport (CRW): What you need to know

Offering direct flights to West Virginia International Yeager Airport, these leading airlines make getting to Charleston easy:
Consider booking your CRW plane ticket with American Airlines. It's the top-performing carrier for punctuality, with up to 72% of flights into this hub arriving on time.
The timezone at CRW is UTC-5.
Slip into bed shortly after your flight to CRW. Choose any of these hotels close to West Virginia International Yeager Airport and you'll be fast asleep in no time:
Flights departing from West Virginia International Yeager Airport touch down when expected 70% of the time. This measure provides a snapshot of the airport's overall punctuality.

Getting to central Charleston from West Virginia International Yeager Airport (CRW)

Central Charleston is about 10 kilometres from CRW.
After touching down from your flight to CRW, expect a drive to the centre of around 15 minutes.
Expect the ride to take about 30 minutes on public transport.
If you're eager to stay close to all the action in Charleston, book a room at one of these popular options:

Charleston highlights

Put these major attractions at the top of your must-see list after stepping off your flight to Charleston:
- Culture Centre: Located around 2 kilometres southeast of the city centre, this landmark is a classic place to start your sightseeing in the city.
- State Museum: Need another great reason to visit Charleston? This landmark brings in the crowds and is around 2 kilometres southeast of the city centre.

How to get to Ironville from West Virginia International Yeager Airport (CRW)

Headed to the nearby city of Ironville? It's about 121 kilometres from CRW. Allow around 1 hour 20 minutes to reach the centre in a taxi or ride-share.

Travelling from West Virginia International Yeager Airport (CRW) to Meads

Meads is another city that you can easily reach from West Virginia International Yeager Airport. It's about 97 kilometres away.
The drive time to Meads is roughly 1 hour 15 minutes.

Explore more of the United States

There are plenty more places to explore in the United States, starting with Columbus. Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens, Whetstone Park / Park of Roses and Ohio Theatre are must-do's in this city, which is about 209 kilometres northwest of Charleston. John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) is the major airport in Columbus.
Pittsburgh is another popular destination in the United States and is roughly 274 kilometres northeast of Charleston. Set your sights on top attractions like Carnegie Museum of Art, The Andy Warhol Museum and Point State Park Fountain. Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT) is the main hub serving this city.
Or take off to Cincinnati, roughly 274 kilometres west of Charleston. Cincinnati Music Hall, Cincinnati Museum Centre at Union Terminal and National Underground Railroad Freedom Centre are just the start of reasons to go. The most convenient way to get here is by flying into Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport (CVG).