Flying from Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA) to Charleston International Airport (CHS): what you need to know
Expect to be in the skies for around 1 hour 53 minutes. That's the average duration of a direct flight from Ronald Reagan National Airport to Charleston International Airport. Washington DC and Charleston are in the same timezone — UTC-4.
Flights from Ronald Reagan National Airport to Charleston International Airport start from 05:59 — the first with American Airlines. The last departure is the 20:31 option with American Airlines. In total, you can choose from 44 services every week from DCA to CHS.
Getting on a plane during a peak time like July? Popular seasons (like summer, Christmas and New Year) can easily add another hour at security. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
American Airlines runs direct flights from Ronald Reagan National Airport to Charleston International Airport. Book with this popular airline, then get ready to tick off the sights in Charleston — and maybe even more of United States if you have time.
To break up your flight from Ronald Reagan National Airport to Charleston International Airport, think about adding a stopover. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' and find a destination that interests you. Popular stopovers on the DCA - CHS route include:
Charlotte Douglas International Airport
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport
Philadelphia International Airport
When flying domestically within United States, you won't need a visa or even a passport. However, you'll have to present another form of identification, such as a driver's license or ID card. As soon as you've found your cheap ticket from DCA to CHS, check your ID is valid before you take to the skies.
How to find the cheapest flights from Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA) to Charleston International Airport (CHS)
The best price we've seen for a one-way ticket from Ronald Reagan National Airport to Charleston International Airport is C$107. The cheapest price for a return flight is C$213. Bear in mind that fares could change due to demand when booking.
To secure cheap flight tickets from DCA to CHS, book your trip 10 months ahead of the departure date.
The cheapest month for flight tickets from Ronald Reagan National Airport to Charleston International Airport is June. Use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest airfares if you have flexible dates.
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Handy information about Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA)
Located around 8 kilometres from the center of Washington DC, Ronald Reagan National Airport can be reached in about 16 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The same journey on public transport takes roughly 43 minutes.
After a handy hotel near DCA? If you've booked an early flight from Ronald Reagan National Airport to Charleston International Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at Charleston International Airport (CHS)
The last thing you want is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a flight from Ronald Reagan National Airport to Charleston International Airport. Reserve one of these accommodation options near CHS instead:
Getting from Charleston International Airport (CHS) to central Charleston
From Charleston International Airport, Charleston is approximately 21 kilometres away. It takes around 28 minutes to get to the center driving.
When traveling by public transport, expect a journey of about 3 hours and 36 minutes.
When to fly to Charleston International Airport (CHS)
July is the busiest month for flights from Ronald Reagan National Airport to Charleston International Airport. To escape the crowds, head to Charleston in April.
The warmest month in Charleston is July, with the temperature ranging between 24ºC and 32ºC. Lock in your flights from Ronald Reagan National Airport to Charleston International Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you like.
Look for cheap flight tickets from DCA to CHS in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 4ºC and 17ºC on average.
More about Charleston
As soon as you've booked your flights from DCA to CHS, you'll want to find somewhere to stay in Charleston. Make one of these options your base for exploring this top destination:
All great adventures should include some sightseeing. Rainbow Row, Fort Sumter National Monument and Charleston City Market are essential stops on your Charleston itinerary.
Complete your Charleston trip with hotels and a car rental
You've booked a cheap ticket to Charleston International Airport — next on the list is finding a place to stay, and perhaps even your own set of wheels. We've compared prices across hundreds of companies to bring you the best hotels and car rental deals in Charleston.