Flying from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Charleston International Airport (CHS): what you need to know
Durham and Charleston share the UTC-4 timezone. That means there's no time difference to consider.
For a stress-free journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This way, you can comfortably board your RDU to CHS flight.
During popular months like July, it's best to get to the airport earlier than normal. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of international flights when you fly during peak periods in general.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Charleston International Airport. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or enjoy a detour to a new and interesting place. Check out these options between RDU and CHS:
Charlotte Douglas International Airport
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport
Ronald Reagan National Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Charleston International Airport (CHS)
R 1,691 is currently the best price for a one-way Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Charleston International Airport flight. Return flights start at R 3,382. These prices can change based on demand and availability.
It's usually best to book early if you want to find cheap tickets from RDU to CHS. That's because airlines adjust prices based on demand, which tends to rise closer to the date of departure.
If you can be flexible with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' tool. It'll give you the lowest price in every month when searching for your flight from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Charleston International Airport.
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Handy information about Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)
Raleigh-Durham International Airport has a strong on-time performance, reducing the likelihood of delays. Departures from RDU land at their destination as scheduled 80.09% of the time.
To get to Raleigh-Durham International Airport from central Durham, it'll take around 20 minutes if you're going by car. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 23 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
You can expect a trip time of roughly 1 hour 10 minutes on public transport.
Need a handy hotel near RDU? If you've booked an early flight from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Charleston International Airport, these stays will have you moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at Charleston International Airport (CHS)
Reserve a hotel close to CHS if you're taking a late Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Charleston International Airport flight. Settle into one of these options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Fast-track your adventure by picking up a Charleston International Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Ace Rent a Car, Budget or Alamo to explore Charleston and beyond.
Get the best deal by booking your ride from Charleston International Airport about one week ahead of your trip.
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 by car.
If you're taking public transport, expect a journey of around 3 hours 35 minutes.
When to fly to Charleston International Airport (CHS)
July is the most popular month for flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Charleston International Airport. To avoid the crowds, go to Charleston in April.
When reserving your flight from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Charleston International Airport, think about the kind of weather you enjoy. July is the warmest month in Charleston, with the temperature ranging from 24ºC (75ºF) to 32ºC (90ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from RDU to CHS in January if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 4ºC (39ºF) and 17ºC (63ºF) on average.
Explore more of United States
Charleston has loads to offer, but there are so many other corners of United States just waiting to be explored. About 322 kilometres south-west of Charleston, a trip to Jacksonville will keep you on the move. Start with leading attractions like Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens, The Cummer Museum of Art & Gardens and Friendship Fountain.
Charlotte is another must-experience destination in United States and is around 290 kilometres north of Charleston. No journey is complete without visiting NASCAR Hall of Fame, Freedom Park and Carolinas Aviation Museum.
