Travelling from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Charleston International Airport (CHS): what you need to know
Jump on a direct flight from Washington Dulles International Airport to Charleston International Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 1 hour 45 minutes.
Washington DC and Charleston share the UTC-4 timezone. That means you won't need to account for any time differences.
Flights from IAD to CHS start from 08:15 — the first with United Airlines. The last departure is at 17:12 with United Airlines. Overall, you can choose from 30 weekly Washington Dulles International Airport to Charleston International Airport flights.
To ensure you catch your IAD to CHS flight, leave plenty of time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Arriving two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
During popular months such as April, you'll want to get to the airport well in advance. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for international flights when you fly during a peak period in general.
United Airlines is your ticket to exploring Charleston (and perhaps some other great parts of United States!). Check out the direct flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to Charleston International Airport offered by this carrier.
United Airlines is the airline most travellers choose to fly with on this route.
With an impressive 85.06% of services arriving as planned, United Airlines is the most punctual carrier offering IAD to CHS flights.
We make it easy to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Washington Dulles International Airport to Charleston International Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight offering a stop long enough to visit your chosen city. Worthwhile stopovers between IAD and CHS include:
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport
Norfolk International Airport
Charlotte Douglas International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Charleston International Airport (CHS)
₹ 14,947 is currently the lowest price for a one-way Washington Dulles International Airport to Charleston International Airport flight. Return flights start from ₹ 12,037. These prices may change based on demand and availability.
Book seven months before your departure date. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to find cheap tickets from IAD to CHS.
The cheapest month for flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to Charleston International Airport is June. Use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest prices if you have a flexible travel schedule.
Finding cheap flights from IAD to CHS is a breeze with Price Alerts. Simply create one of these automatic alerts and we'll get in touch when fares go down.
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Handy information about Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)
You'll find IAD at 1 Saarinen Circle.
Of the flights that depart from Washington Dulles International Airport, 74.39% touch down on time at their destination.
Washington Dulles International Airport is around 56 kilometres from central Washington DC. If you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take 50 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
You can expect a trip time of about 3 hours 25 minutes when using public transport.
Get your journey off to a relaxed start by staying near IAD. Whether you're catching an early flight from Washington Dulles International Airport to Charleston International Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these hotels are ideal:
Arriving at Charleston International Airport (CHS)
The last thing you want is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a Washington Dulles International Airport to Charleston International Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options near CHS instead:
Follow your own route with a Charleston International Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Ace Rent a Car, Budget or Alamo and see more of Charleston and beyond.
For the best deal, reserve your ride from Charleston International Airport around one week ahead.
Getting from Charleston International Airport (CHS) to central Charleston
Charleston International Airport is approximately 21 kilometres from the centre of Charleston. The drive time takes around 30 minutes.
Travelling to the centre on public transport typically takes 3 hours 35 minutes.
When to fly to Charleston International Airport (CHS)
July is the most popular month for flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to Charleston International Airport. To skip the crowds, head to Charleston in April.
Lock in your flight from Washington Dulles International Airport to Charleston International Airport for July if you want to visit Charleston during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 24ºC and 32ºC.
Look for cheap tickets from IAD to CHS in January if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 4ºC and 17ºC on average.
Explore more of United States
You've done Charleston, now it's time to discover other parts of United States. Journey about 322 kilometres south-west to Jacksonville to tick off its popular sights. From Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens to The Cummer Museum of Art & Gardens and Friendship Fountain, your itinerary will be busy.
If you're eager to discover another major stop in United States, head for Charlotte, roughly 290 kilometres north of Charleston. NASCAR Hall of Fame, Freedom Park and Carolinas Aviation Museum are the start of reasons to visit.
