Flying from Frankfurt am Main Airport (FRA) to Charleston Airport (CHS): what you need to know
Charleston's timezone is UTC-5, which makes Charleston six hours behind Frankfurt.
Your FRA to CHS flight won't wait if you're running late, so get to the airport with time to spare. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead for international travel.
You can expect bigger queues in popular months such as September. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for domestic departures is a smart move.
If you want to break up your flight, simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Charleston Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between FRA and CHS:
Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Airport
New York John F. Kennedy Airport
Washington Dulles Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Frankfurt am Main Airport (FRA) to Charleston Airport (CHS)
R 7,041 is currently the lowest price for a one-way Frankfurt am Main Airport to Charleston Airport flight. Return flights start at R 11,191. These prices may change depending on demand and availability.
It's often best to book in advance if you want to get cheap tickets from FRA to CHS. That's because airlines change prices based on demand, which tends to increase closer to the date of departure.
The 'Whole month' search function shows you the cheapest flights from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Charleston Airport across the entire month. It's an easy way to find a bargain if your dates aren't set in stone.
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Find the right flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Charleston Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter results by departure and arrival times, airline, and journey duration.
Handy information about Frankfurt am Main Airport (FRA)
74% of flights that take off from Frankfurt am Main Airport touch down at their destination on schedule.
Frankfurt am Main Airport is around 11 kilometres from central Frankfurt. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a taxi from the centre, it'll take 25 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Planning to take public transport? Expect a trip time of around 20 minutes.
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Arriving at Charleston Airport (CHS)
The last thing you want is a lengthy trip to your hotel if you're landing late on a Frankfurt am Main Airport to Charleston Airport flight. Reserve one of these accommodation options near CHS instead:
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Booking your vehicle from Charleston Airport around one week ahead can help you get the best possible rate.
Getting from Charleston Airport (CHS) to central Charleston
Charleston Airport is roughly 19 kilometres from central Charleston. The drive time takes about 25 minutes.
If you're taking public transport, expect a journey of about 50 minutes.
When to fly to Charleston Airport (CHS)
The quietest month for a flight from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Charleston Airport is March, while July is the most popular. Choose the ideal time to visit Charleston based on whether you prefer a faster pace or a more relaxed vibe.
When reserving your flight from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Charleston Airport, think about the type of weather you like. July is the warmest month in Charleston, with the temperature ranging from 24ºC (75ºF) to 32ºC (90ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from FRA to CHS in January if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 4ºC (39ºF) and 17ºC (63ºF) on average.
Explore more of the United States
Charleston has plenty going for it, but there are so many other parts of the United States you'll want to see. Around 322 kilometres south-west of Charleston, a trip to Jacksonville will fill your itinerary to the brim. Check out popular attractions like St. John's Cathedral, Museum of Contemporary Art Jacksonville and The Cummer Museum of Art & Gardens.
If you want to check out another corner of the United States, consider Charlotte, roughly 290 kilometres north of Charleston. Bechtler Museum of Modern Art, Discovery Place and NASCAR Hall of Fame are highlights.