Travelling from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Charleston International Airport (CHS): what you need to know
The timezone in Charleston is UTC-4, which is four hours behind London.
To ensure you get on your LGW to CHS flight, allow plenty of time for things like check-in and baggage drop. Arriving two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
Travelling during a peak month such as August? Public holidays and other popular periods can mean longer queues at security. Play it safe and get there up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
We make it a cinch to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from London Gatwick Airport to Charleston International Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight offering a stop long enough to visit the city of your choice. Popular stopovers between LGW and CHS include:
John F. Kennedy International Airport
Pearson International Airport
Tampa International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Charleston International Airport (CHS)
The cheapest price we've seen for a one-way London Gatwick Airport to Charleston International Airport flight is R 4,888. A return ticket is currently R 9,391. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares could change.
It's often best to book in advance if you're looking for cheap tickets from LGW to CHS. That's because flight prices are based on demand, which tends to increase closer to the date of departure.
The 'Whole month' search function shows you the cheapest flights from London Gatwick Airport to Charleston International Airport across each month. It's a good way to snap up a bargain if your travel dates are flexible.
There's no need to check every day to see if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll send you an update as soon as the price changes on cheap flights from LGW to CHS.
Secure the perfect flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from London Gatwick Airport to Charleston International Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter by arrival and departure times, airline, and journey duration.
Handy information about London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
Of all flights leaving London Gatwick Airport, 69.26% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
London Gatwick Airport is around 80 kilometres from central London. If you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take you 1 hour 20 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
The journey on public transport usually takes 1 hour 25 minutes.
Booked an early flight from London Gatwick Airport to Charleston International Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the airport (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by picking one of these stays near LGW:
Arriving at Charleston International Airport (CHS)
If you're arriving on a late London Gatwick Airport to Charleston International Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing shortly after at one of these hotels near CHS:
Pick up a Charleston International Airport rental car and discover Charleston and beyond with your own set of wheels. Ace Rent a Car, Budget and Alamo are well-known companies to choose from here.
Lock in the lowest price by reserving your ride from Charleston International Airport about one week ahead of your departure.
Getting from Charleston International Airport (CHS) to central Charleston
From Charleston International Airport, Charleston is approximately 21 kilometres away. It takes around 30 minutes to reach the centre driving.
It takes around 3 hours 35 minutes to get there using public transport.
When to fly to Charleston International Airport (CHS)
July is the most popular month for flights from London Gatwick Airport to Charleston International Airport. To escape the crowds, visit Charleston in April.
Before locking in your flight from London Gatwick Airport to Charleston International Airport, consider the kind of weather you like. July is the warmest month in Charleston, with temperatures ranging from 24ºC (75ºF) to 32ºC (90ºF).
January sees average temperatures of between 4ºC (39ºF) and 17ºC (63ºF). Look for cheap tickets from LGW to CHS around that time if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of United States
You've visited Charleston, now it's time to discover more of United States. Journey about 322 kilometres south-west to Jacksonville to tick off its top sights. From Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens to The Cummer Museum of Art & Gardens and Friendship Fountain, you've got a jam-packed schedule ahead.
If you're eager to discover another well-known destination in United States, consider Charlotte, roughly 290 kilometres north of Charleston. NASCAR Hall of Fame, Freedom Park and Carolinas Aviation Museum are among its highlights.