Travelling from Atlanta to Charleston International Airport (CHS): what you need to know
Atlanta's main airport is Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL). Explore your options for leaving from this terminal when booking flights from Atlanta to Charleston International Airport (CHS).
Approximately 1 hour 10 minutes is how long you'll be travelling on a direct flight from Atlanta to Charleston International Airport.
Charleston (where Charleston International Airport is located) and Atlanta share the UTC-4 timezone. With no time difference, coordinating plans between the cities is hassle-free.
With 78 direct flights a week between the two airports, Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) to Charleston International Airport (CHS) is the busiest route. Delta operates the earliest flight at 08:10. If you'd like to make the most of your day before jetting off, the last departure from ATL to CHS is with Delta at 23:28.
For stress-free travel, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This will give you plenty of time to catch your flight from Atlanta to CHS.
With more people on the move during busy months like July, be at your terminal even earlier. Two hours for domestic flights and as much as four for international journeys will help you deal with longer queues. Remember things also get busy during major holidays like July Fourth.
Airports in Atlanta
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL)
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) offers an easy route to your destination. Nonstop flights from Atlanta to Charleston International Airport (CHS) can be booked from this terminal.
You can get away on a direct flight from Atlanta to Charleston International Airport with Delta. This top airline operates services from ATL.
From central Atlanta, ATL is approximately 18 kilometres away. Use navigation apps or check the official airport website to find the best way to arrive at the terminal.
Catching an early flight from Atlanta to Charleston International Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and catch some extra z's) by picking one of these stays close to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport:
About Charleston International Airport (CHS)
If you're coming in on a late flight from Atlanta to Charleston International Airport, few things beat the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing soon after at one of these options near CHS:
Getting from Charleston International Airport (CHS) to central Charleston
Charleston International Airport is approximately 21 kilometres from the centre of Charleston. With a car rental or if you're catching a cab, the drive is about 28 minutes.
When travelling on public transport, expect a journey of about 3 hours and 36 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Atlanta to Charleston International Airport (CHS)
C$104 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way ticket from Atlanta to Charleston International Airport. Return flights start from C$206. Fares are subject to availability and may change at any time.
Get flight tickets from Atlanta to CHS by booking at least 8 months ahead. According to flight price data, that's the sweet spot for finding a bargain.
To get the lowest price on your tickets from Atlanta to Charleston International Airport, schedule your trip for May (it has the cheapest flights). Travel dates flexible? Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the most affordable day to fly.
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The best time to fly from Atlanta to Charleston International Airport (CHS)
April is the quietest time of year to travel to Charleston. Alternatively, join the crowds and get away in July. This is the busiest month for flights from Atlanta to Charleston International Airport, but the best time to go is your call.
Before locking in your flight from Atlanta to CHS, think about the kind of weather you enjoy. July is the warmest month in Charleston, with temperatures ranging from 24ºC to 32ºC.
January has average temperatures of between 4ºC and 17ºC. Look for cheap flights from Atlanta to Charleston International Airport sometime then if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
More about Charleston
After booking your flight from Atlanta to Charleston International Airport, think about where you want to stay in this city. Make one of these options your base for exploring Charleston:
There are so many things to do and see in this city it can be hard to work out where to begin. Rainbow Row, Fort Sumter National Monument and Charleston City Market are major attractions which should feature on any good Charleston itinerary.
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