Flying from Toronto to Charleston International Airport (CHS): What you need to know
Planning your flight from Toronto to Charleston International Airport (CHS) begins with finding the best airport to start your adventure from. Pearson International Airport (YYZ), Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport (YTZ) and Region of Waterloo International Airport (YKF) are your main options in Toronto.
Expect to be travelling for 2 hours 5 minutes. That's the average journey time for a direct Toronto to Charleston International Airport flight.
Charleston's timezone is UTC-4, which is the same as Toronto. Charleston International Airport is located in Charleston.
Take your pick of 3 direct services every week between Pearson International Airport (YYZ) and Charleston International Airport (CHS). This is the busiest route, with Air Canada offering a 2pm departure from YYZ to CHS.
For a smooth journey, 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 board your flight from Toronto to CHS.
High season means busier airports, so aim to get there even earlier. Give yourself at least two hours before a domestic flight and four hours for international journeys to keep to your schedule.
Airports in Toronto
Pearson International Airport (YYZ)
Enjoy an uninterrupted journey from Pearson International Airport (YYZ). Direct flights from Toronto to Charleston International Airport (CHS) are available from here.
You can book a direct flight from Toronto to Charleston International Airport with Air Canada. This leading airline operates services from YYZ.
The majority of travellers prefer to fly with Air Canada from YYZ to CHS.
Located around 27 kilometres from central Toronto, YYZ can be reached in about 25 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey by public transport takes roughly 50 minutes.
Want a hassle-free start to your journey? Stay near Pearson International Airport. Whether you've booked an early flight from Toronto to Charleston International Airport or prefer not to rush, these hotels are the answer:
Of the flights that depart from Pearson International Airport, 63.97% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport (YTZ)
You can arrive at YTZ from the centre of Toronto in about 35 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey by public transport will take roughly 40 minutes to cover the 3 kilometres or so.
Catching an early morning flight? You might like to check in to one of these hotels near Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport the day before your Toronto to CHS flight:
When it comes to keeping flights punctual, Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport has an on-time arrival performance of 62.09%.
Region of Waterloo International Airport (YKF)
From the centre of Toronto, YKF is around 105 kilometres away. It'll take you roughly 1 hour 15 minutes to arrive by car and 4 hours 5 minutes or so if you take public transport.
Set yourself up for a smooth departure — stay near Region of Waterloo International Airport and know you'll be at your gate with time to spare. Get settled at one of these hotels the day before if you're catching an early Toronto to Charleston International Airport flight:
The on-time performance rate of YKF is 63.64%. To put it simply, that's how frequently flights from this airport reach their final stop as planned.
About Charleston International Airport (CHS)
If you have a late flight from Toronto to Charleston International Airport, nothing tops the convenience of staying near the terminal. Pick up your luggage at baggage claim and then be showered and snoozing not long after at one of these options near CHS:
Get your adventure underway by picking up a Charleston International Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Ace Rent a Car, Budget or Alamo and explore beyond Charleston's main sights.
To get the lowest price, book your vehicle around one week ahead of your Toronto to Charleston International Airport flight.
Getting from Charleston International Airport (CHS) to central Charleston
Charleston International Airport is roughly 16 kilometres from central Charleston. How long it takes to get there in a car rental or cab depends on the time of day. Do some research before your trip.
It takes roughly 3 hours 35 minutes if you're travelling on public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Toronto to Charleston International Airport (CHS)
C$173 is currently the lowest price for a one-way ticket from Toronto to Charleston International Airport. A return flight starts at C$304. These fares may change depending on demand.
Booking in advance is often the key to scoring a cheap flight from Toronto to CHS. Fares tend to rise as seats fill up, so the closer you get to departure, the more you'll likely spend.
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The best time to fly from Toronto to Charleston International Airport (CHS)
April is the quietest month for flights from Toronto to Charleston International Airport (CHS), while July is the busiest. Work out the ideal time to visit Charleston based on whether you want a bustling atmosphere or a more laid-back vibe.
Book a Toronto to CHS flight ticket departing in July if you want to visit the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Charleston to range from 24ºC (75ºF) to 32ºC (90ºF).
January sees temperatures of between 4ºC (39ºF) and 17ºC (63ºF). Look for cheap tickets from Toronto to Charleston International Airport around that time if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
More about Charleston
After booking your flight from Toronto to Charleston International Airport, find a hotel that puts you in a great location. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Charleston:
There are loads of terrific things to do in Charleston when you're ready to go sightseeing. Kick off your itinerary at Downtown Charleston followed by French Quarter District and International African American Museum.
Explore more of the United States
You've done Charleston, now it's time to explore other parts of the United States. Journey about 274 kilometres north to Charlotte to tick off its top sights. From Bechtler Museum of Modern Art to Discovery Place and NASCAR Hall of Fame, there's plenty to keep you on the go.
Around 257 kilometres north-east of Charleston, Fayetteville is another essential stop in the United States. No visit is complete without checking out Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Park, Airborne and Special Operations Museum and Fayetteville Transportation Museum.