Flying from Charleston Airport (CHS) to Washington Ronald Reagan Airport (DCA): what you need to know
Take a direct flight from Charleston Airport to Washington Ronald Reagan Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 1 hour 40 minutes.
Charleston and Washington DC are in the same timezone, UTC-5.
Take your pick of 34 weekly Charleston Airport to Washington Ronald Reagan Airport flights. The 06:01 departure with American Airlines is the earliest flight you can take. American Airlines operates the latest service of the day at 20:00.
For a stress-free journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This will give you plenty of time to catch your CHS to DCA flight.
You can expect longer lines during popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for domestic departures will give you ample time for security and boarding.
American Airlines has direct flights from Charleston Airport to Washington Ronald Reagan Airport. Book with this popular airline, then get ready to see the sights in Washington DC — and maybe even more of the United States if you have time.
The majority of travellers choose to travel with American Airlines on this route.
American Airlines is the most punctual carrier that operates CHS to DCA flights, with 75.73% of its services arriving as planned.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Charleston Airport to Washington Ronald Reagan Airport. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or perhaps see a new city along the way. Check out these options between CHS and DCA:
Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Airport
Charlotte Douglas Airport
New York LaGuardia Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Charleston Airport (CHS) to Washington Ronald Reagan Airport (DCA)
Currently, R 1,229 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Charleston Airport to Washington Ronald Reagan Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is R 2,474. Keep in mind that fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.
It's usually best to book ahead of time if you're hoping to get cheap tickets from CHS to DCA. That's because airlines change prices based on demand, which tends to rise closer to departure.
Schedule your trip for May. That's the cheapest month for flights from Charleston Airport to Washington Ronald Reagan Airport. If you're flexible on when you fly, try out the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest airfare across every month.
Spend less time searching for cheap flights from CHS to DCA by creating a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or push notification on the app when a special offer becomes available.
Lock in the ideal flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from Charleston Airport to Washington Ronald Reagan Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter results by departure and arrival times, airline, and journey duration.
Handy information about Charleston Airport (CHS)
79% of flights leaving from Charleston Airport arrive at their destination on time.
To reach Charleston Airport from central Charleston, it takes about 25 minutes if you're travelling by car. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 19 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Planning to catch public transport? Expect a trip time of around 50 minutes.
Taking an early flight from Charleston Airport to Washington Ronald Reagan Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these stays close to CHS:
Arriving at Washington Ronald Reagan Airport (DCA)
If you're arriving on a late Charleston Airport to Washington Ronald Reagan Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be tucked up in bed shortly after at one of these options near DCA:
Travel at your own speed with a Washington Ronald Reagan Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Thrifty, Sixt or Dollar and see more of Washington DC and beyond.
For the best deal, reserve your ride from Washington Ronald Reagan Airport around four weeks before your trip.
When to fly to Washington Ronald Reagan Airport (DCA)
August is the busiest month for flights from Charleston Airport to Washington Ronald Reagan Airport. To skip the crowds, visit Washington DC in March.
Lock in your flight from Charleston Airport to Washington Ronald Reagan Airport for July if you'd like to go to Washington DC during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 19ºC (66ºF) and 33ºC (91ºF).
January has average temperatures of between -6ºC (21ºF) and 10ºC (50ºF). Look for cheap tickets from CHS to DCA around that time if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
Explore more of the United States
New York is just one of the many places in the United States waiting to be discovered after you've experienced Washington DC. Around 322 kilometres away to the north-east, its top attractions include Central Park, Statue of Liberty and Metropolitan Museum of Art.
Philadelphia is another well-known destination in the United States and is around 193 kilometres north-east of Washington DC. No journey is complete without visiting Independence Hall, Liberty Bell and Philadelphia Museum of Art.
