Travelling from Mexico City to Charleston International Airport (CHS): What you need to know
Charleston is one hour ahead of Mexico City. Charleston International Airport is located in Charleston, which runs on the UTC-5 timezone.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules to live by. Be at the airport on time to catch your flight from Mexico City to CHS.
You can expect longer lines in popular months such as September and other peak seasons. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for a domestic departure is a wise move.
Airports in Mexico City
Mexico City Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX)
We make it simple to book cheap flights from Mexico City to CHS that include a stopover. To explore all the options leaving from Mexico City Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX), uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Next, select a flight that has a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Popular stopovers between MEX and CHS include:
Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport (ATL)
Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT)
Miami International Airport (MIA)
Travelling from central Mexico City to MEX takes about 40 minutes by public transport. If you ride-share, drive or get a taxi, you'll cover the 13 kilometres in 30 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
Planning to catch an early flight from Mexico City to Charleston International Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some bonus sleep) by staying at one of these hotels close to Mexico City Benito Juarez International Airport:
Mexico City Benito Juarez International Airport has a strong on-time record, so you're unlikely to face delays. Departures from MEX arrive on schedule 84% of the time.
Mexico City Felipe Angeles International Airport (NLU)
You can get to NLU from the centre of Mexico City in approximately 55 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey by public transport will take roughly 2 hours to travel the 56 kilometres or so.
Kick back before your Mexico City to CHS flight at a hotel close to Mexico City Felipe Angeles International Airport. Verticca Hotel is one option where you can jump out of bed and arrive at the airport with time to spare.
76% of flights leaving Mexico City Felipe Angeles International Airport make it to their destination as expected.
About Charleston International Airport (CHS)
Have a late flight from Mexico City to Charleston International Airport? Don't let your travel day stretch into tomorrow. Check in to one of these hotels near CHS and give yourself a well-earned lights-out:
To get the lowest price, book your vehicle around one week ahead of your Mexico City to Charleston International Airport flight.
Getting from Charleston International Airport (CHS) to central Charleston
Charleston International Airport is around 19 kilometres from the centre of Charleston. It takes around 25 minutes or so to get to the city by car.
Travelling by public transport will take you roughly 50 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Mexico City to Charleston International Airport (CHS)
Right now, R 3,849 is the best price we've found for a one-way ticket from Mexico City to Charleston International Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is R 6,989. Keep in mind fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.
Booking early is often the key to finding a cheap flight from Mexico City to CHS. Fares tend to rise as seats fill up, so the closer your departure date, the more it could cost you.
If you have some flexibility with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' tool. It'll show you the cheapest price in every month when searching for your Mexico City to Charleston International Airport ticket.
You don't need to check every day to find out if prices have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll notify you when there's a better deal on plane tickets from Mexico City to CHS.
Filters make it easier to save some cash on your flight from Mexico City to Charleston International Airport. Choose the airlines, flight times and stops that match your plans. Then sort the results by 'Cheapest' to find the most affordable option fast.
The best time to fly from Mexico City to Charleston International Airport (CHS)
June is when most people book flights from Mexico City to Charleston International Airport (CHS). Plan your visit to Charleston in December if you'd rather avoid peak season.
Book a Mexico City to CHS plane ticket departing in July if you want to explore the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Charleston to range from 24ºC (75ºF) to 32ºC (90ºF).
January has temperatures of between 4ºC (39ºF) and 17ºC (63ºF). Search for cheap tickets from Mexico City to Charleston International Airport around that time if you want to travel when it's cooler.
More about Charleston
Start your Charleston trip off on the right foot by choosing the perfect place to stay. After booking your flight from Mexico City to Charleston International Airport, browse our selection of hotels including:
Your Charleston trip isn't complete without checking out the sights. Big-name attractions worth exploring include International African American Museum, Fort Sumter National Monument and Charleston City Market.
Explore more of the United States
Charleston is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other corners of the United States you should also see. About 274 kilometres north of Charleston, a visit to Charlotte will keep you busy. Start with attractions like Bechtler Museum of Modern Art, Discovery Place and NASCAR Hall of Fame.
Fayetteville is another favourite destination in the United States and is around 257 kilometres northeast of Charleston. No journey is complete without visiting Airborne and Special Operations Museum, Fayetteville Transportation Museum and David McCune International Art Gallery.
