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Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Washington Ronald Reagan Airport to Charleston Airport? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from R 2,031. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
Charleston.R 1,229 per passenger.Departing Tue, 1 Dec.One-way flight with Southwest Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Southwest Airlines, departs from Washington Ronald Reagan on Tue, 1 Dec, arriving in Charleston.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 1,229, select.
Charleston.R 1,229 per passenger.Departing Wed, 7 Oct.One-way flight with Southwest Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Southwest Airlines, departs from Washington Ronald Reagan on Wed, 7 Oct, arriving in Charleston.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 1,229, select.
Charleston.R 1,229 per passenger.Departing Wed, 18 Nov.One-way flight with Southwest Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Southwest Airlines, departs from Washington Ronald Reagan on Wed, 18 Nov, arriving in Charleston.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 1,229, select.
Charleston.R 1,230 per passenger.Departing Tue, 1 Sep.One-way flight with Southwest Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Southwest Airlines, departs from Washington Ronald Reagan on Tue, 1 Sep, arriving in Charleston.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 1,230, select.
Charleston.R 1,233 per passenger.Departing Tue, 11 Aug.One-way flight with Southwest Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Southwest Airlines, departs from Washington Ronald Reagan on Tue, 11 Aug, arriving in Charleston.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 1,233, select.
Charleston.R 1,238 per passenger.Departing Tue, 28 Jul.One-way flight with Southwest Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Southwest Airlines, departs from Washington Ronald Reagan on Tue, 28 Jul, arriving in Charleston.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 1,238, select.
Charleston.R 2,445 per passenger.Departing Mon, 8 Mar.One-way flight with Southwest Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Southwest Airlines, departs from Washington Ronald Reagan on Mon, 8 Mar, arriving in Charleston.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 2,445, select.
Charleston.R 2,445 per passenger.Departing Sat, 23 Jan.One-way flight with Southwest Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Southwest Airlines, departs from Washington Ronald Reagan on Sat, 23 Jan, arriving in Charleston.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 2,445, select.
Charleston.R 3,127 per passenger.Departing Wed, 24 Feb.One-way flight with Southwest Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Southwest Airlines, departs from Washington Ronald Reagan on Wed, 24 Feb, arriving in Charleston.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 3,127, select.
Charleston.R 3,745 per passenger.Departing Tue, 30 Jun.One-way flight with Southwest Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Southwest Airlines, departs from Washington Ronald Reagan on Tue, 30 Jun, arriving in Charleston.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 3,745, select.
Charleston.R 3,933 per passenger.Departing Thu, 24 Sep.One-way flight with American Airlines.Outbound direct flight with American Airlines departs from Washington Ronald Reagan on Thu, 24 Sep, arriving in Charleston.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 3,933, select.
Charleston.R 4,098 per passenger.Departing Sun, 25 Apr.One-way flight with Delta.Outbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from Washington Ronald Reagan on Sun, 25 Apr, arriving in Charleston.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 4,098, select.
Charleston.R 4,681 per passenger.Departing Sat, 25 Jul.One-way flight with British Airways.Outbound direct flight with British Airways departs from Washington Ronald Reagan on Sat, 25 Jul, arriving in Charleston.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 4,681, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Washington Ronald Reagan to Charleston

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Washington Ronald Reagan to Charleston flights are currently cheapest in October.
Jun
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from R 1,238
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from R 1,233
Sep
from R 1,230
Oct
from R 1,229
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from R 1,229
Dec
from R 1,229
Jan
from R 2,445
Feb
from R 3,127
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from R 2,445
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from R 4,098
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Direct flights from Washington Ronald Reagan to Charleston

Washington Ronald Reagan to Charleston: Alternative routes

Compare routes from Washington Ronald Reagan to Charleston below. You may find an airport to fly into that's cheaper, faster, or easier than Charleston.

Charleston

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Washington D.C. to Charleston: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight foundR 1,229
Cheapest month to flyOctober
Average flight time1 hr, 52 mins
Most popular airlineAmerican Airlines
Average flights per week89

Finding cheap flights from Washington Ronald Reagan to Charleston: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a return flight from Washington Ronald Reagan to Charleston is R 2,025. 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.
1 hour and 52 minutes is the average flight time from Washington Ronald Reagan to Charleston.
American Airlines, PSA Airlines and Republic Airways fly direct from Washington Ronald Reagan to Charleston.
As of June 2026, there are 89 flights per week flying from Washington Ronald Reagan to Charleston.
The cheapest month to fly from Washington Ronald Reagan to Charleston is usually September.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Washington Ronald Reagan Airport to Charleston Airport on Saturday, 5 September 2026.
Yes – the average flight time is 1 hour and 52 minutes.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Charleston but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.

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.

Currently, American Airlines offers the cheapest flight tickets to Charleston.

Travelling from Washington Ronald Reagan Airport (DCA) to Charleston Airport (CHS): what you need to know

  • Hop on a direct flight from Washington Ronald Reagan Airport to Charleston Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 1 hour 50 minutes.

  • Washington DC and Charleston share the UTC-5 timezone. This means you won't need to account for any time differences.

  • Flights from DCA to CHS start at 08:10 — the first with American Airlines. The last service of the day is at 21:15 with American Airlines. In total, you can take your pick of 34 weekly Washington Ronald Reagan Airport to Charleston Airport flights.

  • Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are golden rules for hassle-free flying. Be at the airport with enough time to board your DCA to CHS flight.

  • You can expect longer queues during popular months such as August. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for a domestic departure is a smart move.

  • American Airlines offers direct flights from Washington Ronald Reagan Airport to Charleston Airport. Book with this popular carrier, then get ready to check out the sights in Charleston — and maybe even more of the United States if time allows.

  • Most passengers choose to fly with American Airlines on this route.

  • The most punctual carrier that operates DCA to CHS flights is American Airlines. Its services land as scheduled 72.99% of the time.

  • We make it a cinch to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Washington Ronald Reagan Airport to Charleston Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight offering a stop long enough to explore your chosen city. Stopovers between DCA and CHS include:

    • Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Airport

    • Charlotte Douglas Airport

    • Philadelphia International Airport

How to find the cheapest flights from Washington Ronald Reagan Airport (DCA) to Charleston Airport (CHS)

  • Right now, R 1,229 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way Washington Ronald Reagan Airport to Charleston Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is R 2,025. Remember that fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.

  • Get cheap tickets from DCA to CHS by booking at least one month ahead. Based on our research, that's the sweet spot for picking up a bargain.

  • Plan your trip for June. That's the cheapest month for flights from Washington Ronald Reagan Airport to Charleston Airport. If you have flexibility with your dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest airfare across each month.

  • Save time searching for cheap flights from DCA to CHS by creating a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or notification through the app when a new low fare is offered.

  • Tailor your trip using filters. Select your preferred departure and arrival times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort results by 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from Washington Ronald Reagan Airport to Charleston Airport.

Handy information about Washington Ronald Reagan Airport (DCA)

  • You'll find DCA at 1 Aviation Circle.

  • 71% of flights that take off from Washington Ronald Reagan Airport touch down at their destination on schedule.

  • Washington Ronald Reagan Airport is around 6 kilometres from central Washington DC. If you're driving, catching a taxi or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take you 10 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.

  • You can expect a trip time of roughly 25 minutes on public transport.

  • Searching for a handy hotel close to DCA? If you've booked an early flight from Washington Ronald Reagan Airport to Charleston Airport, these stays will put you moments from your check-in counter:

Arriving at Charleston Airport (CHS)

When to fly to Charleston Airport (CHS)

  • July is the busiest month for flights from Washington Ronald Reagan Airport to Charleston Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, travel to Charleston in March.

  • Before locking in your flight from Washington Ronald Reagan Airport to Charleston Airport, consider the type of weather you enjoy. July is the warmest month in Charleston, with temperatures ranging from 24ºC (75ºF) to 32ºC (90ºF).

  • January has average temperatures of between 4ºC (39ºF) and 17ºC (63ºF). Look for cheap tickets from DCA to CHS sometime around then if you want to travel when it's cooler.

Explore more of the United States

  • Jacksonville is just one of the many places in the United States waiting to be discovered after you've experienced Charleston. Around 322 kilometres away to the south-west, its best attractions include St. John's Cathedral, Museum of Contemporary Art Jacksonville and The Cummer Museum of Art & Gardens.

  • Around 290 kilometres north of Charleston, Charlotte is another favourite stop in the United States. Experience the best of this destination with a visit to Bechtler Museum of Modern Art, Discovery Place and NASCAR Hall of Fame.

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