Cheap flights from Charleston to Washington from $123 CHS → DCA, IAD
Charleston International Airport (CHS) → Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA), Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)
The cheapest return found recently is $245 with Breeze Airways, 8 Dec – 9 Dec, found yesterday. The cheapest one-way found recently is $123 with American Airlines, 8 Dec, found yesterday.
- Cheapest one-way found recently
- $123, American Airlines, found yesterday
- Cheapest return found recently
- $245, 8 Dec to 9 Dec
- Usual return price
- $338 to $454
- Cheapest month to fly
- December 2026, return fares from $245 found in the last 7 days
- Airlines with nonstop flights
- American Airlines, United Airlines, Southwest Airlines
- Shortest nonstop flight found
- 1 h 32 min
Return
The cheapest return fare on each of 3 departure dates is usually $338 to $454.
Cheapest return found recently
$245
8 Dec – 9 Dec · Breeze Airways
Charleston International Airport (CHS) → Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA)
Leaves 3:00 p.m. · Return leaves 10:02 a.m. · 17 h 51 min of travel, both ways together
out 2 stops, back 1 stop
found yesterday
Cheapest nonstop return
$257
8 Dec – 8 Dec · American Airlines
Charleston International Airport (CHS) → Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA)
Leaves 6:00 a.m. · Return leaves 4:17 p.m. · 3 h 25 min of travel, both ways together
out nonstop, back nonstop
found yesterday
Found recently, and the cheapest we hold
$245 8 Dec – 9 Decfound yesterdaySee prices for these dates
It is also the cheapest return we hold, of any age.
What have prices looked like?
Over 32 days, 24 Sept to 12 Nov, the cheapest return we saw each day was $207 to $438.
Those were the prices on those days, not today's.
Is this a good return price?
Compared with the cheapest return fare on each of 3 departure dates from 24 Nov to 26 Dec, found by travelers' searches in the last 7 days (economy, the price the seller showed on Aviasales). The usual range is the middle half of those prices.
Could nearby dates be cheaper?
We hold no other 1-night return fares leaving within 3 days of 8 Dec to compare.
Every date we hold
20 fares on 3 departure dates
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| Dates | From | Airline | Airports | Stops | Found | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24 Nov – 24 Nov | $476 | American Airlines | Charleston International Airport (CHS) → Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA) | out nonstop, back nonstop | found yesterday | See prices for these dates |
| 8 Dec – 9 Dec | $245 | Breeze Airways | Charleston International Airport (CHS) → Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA) | out 2 stops, back 1 stop | found yesterday | See prices for these dates |
| 26 Dec – 28 Dec | $431 | jetBlue | Charleston International Airport (CHS) → Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 5 days ago | See prices for these dates |
Which month looks cheapest?
December 2026 is the cheapest month — from $245.
Airlines on the cheapest dates: American Airlines, Breeze Airways, jetBlue.
One-way
The cheapest one-way fare on each of 3 departure dates is usually $125 to $147.
Cheapest one-way found recently
$123
8 Dec · American Airlines
Charleston International Airport (CHS) → Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA)
Leaves 6:00 a.m. · 1 h 32 min trip
nonstop
found yesterday
Cheapest nonstop one-way
$123
8 Dec · American Airlines
Charleston International Airport (CHS) → Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA)
Leaves 6:00 a.m. · 1 h 32 min trip
nonstop
found yesterday
Found recently, and the cheapest we hold
$123 8 Decfound yesterdayOpen this trip
It is also the cheapest one-way we hold, of any age.
What have prices looked like?
Over 26 days, 29 Sept to 12 Nov, the cheapest one-way we saw each day was $94 to $420.
26 days is a short history, so treat this range as an early guide.
Those were the prices on those days, not today's.
Is this a good one-way price?
Compared with the cheapest one-way fare on each of 3 departure dates from 20 Nov to 8 Dec, found by travelers' searches in the last 7 days (economy, the price the seller showed on Aviasales). The usual range is the middle half of those prices.
Could nearby dates be cheaper?
We hold no other one-way fares leaving within 3 days of 8 Dec to compare.
Every date we hold
3 fares on 3 departure dates
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| Dates | From | Airline | Airports | Stops | Found | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Nov | $126 | American Airlines | Charleston International Airport (CHS) → Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA) | nonstop | found 3 days ago | Open this trip |
| 21 Nov | $168 | Breeze Airways | Charleston International Airport (CHS) → Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) | 2 stops | found 3 days ago | Open this trip |
| 8 Dec | $123 | American Airlines | Charleston International Airport (CHS) → Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA) | nonstop | found yesterday | Open this trip |
Which month looks cheapest?
December 2026 is the cheapest month — from $123.
Airlines on the cheapest dates: American Airlines, Breeze Airways.
Premium cabin fares from Charleston to Washington
We hold no premium economy, business or first-class fares for this route: we collect them for the busiest routes, and this one is not among them yet.
Today's prices for 8 Dec – 9 Dec in another cabin: Premium economy · Business · First
Today's prices for 8 Dec in another cabin: Premium economy · Business · First
How far ahead were prices cheapest for Charleston to Washington?
Return
Fares 30 to 59 days before departure were typically 36% lower than 7 to 13 days before departure.
From the cheapest return each day between 24 Sept and 12 Nov (32 days), grouped by how many days ahead the flight left; one adult in economy.
Each range covers different departure dates, so this compares typical fares, not the same trip priced twice.
Prices reflect recent searches — current fares may differ.
See these ranges as a table
| Booked ahead by | Typical fare | Cheapest day | Above the cheapest | Days of prices |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7–13 days | $410 | $348 | +56% | 8 |
| 14–29 days | $274 | $245 | +4% | 7 |
| 30–59 days | $263 | $207 | Cheapest seen | 18 |
| 180+ days | $296 | $296 | +13% | 8 |
One-way
Not enough history yet: in 26 days of one-way prices, 29 Sept to 12 Nov, fewer than 3 booking ranges had prices on 7 days or more.
Could a nearby airport be cheaper?
A different airport at either end can change the fare — sometimes a lot.
Return
Savannah → Washington
134 km from Charleston
$282
$37 more than flying from Charleston
5 Feb 2027 – 8 Feb 2027 · SAV → DCA · out nonstop, back nonstop
found yesterday
Myrtle Beach → Washington
140 km from Charleston
$251
$6 more than flying from Charleston
18 Nov – 19 Nov · MYR → DCA · out nonstop, back nonstop
found 3 days ago
Cheapest recent price on each route — round trip, per traveler in Economy. Distances are in a straight line.
One-way
Charleston → Baltimore
57 km from Washington
$110
$13 less than flying to Washington
9 Dec · CHS → BWI · 2 stops
found yesterday
Savannah → Washington
134 km from Charleston
$198
$75 more than flying from Charleston
19 Nov · SAV → DCA · nonstop
found 3 days ago
Cheapest recent price on each route — one way, per traveler in Economy. Distances are in a straight line.
Live price for these dates
The cheapest return found recently is for 8 Dec – 9 Dec. A live search on this page shows what those dates cost now, for one adult in economy.
Questions about this trip
How much is a return flight from Charleston to Washington?
The cheapest return found recently is $245 with Breeze Airways, 8 Dec to 9 Dec, found yesterday. The cheapest return fare on each of 3 departure dates is usually $338 to $454.
How much is a one-way flight from Charleston to Washington?
The cheapest one-way found recently is $123 with American Airlines, 8 Dec, found yesterday. The cheapest one-way fare on each of 3 departure dates is usually $125 to $147.
What is the cheapest month to fly from Charleston to Washington?
December 2026 is the cheapest month for a return, from $245, 8 Dec to 9 Dec, found yesterday. It is the cheapest month for a one-way too, from $123, 8 Dec, found yesterday.
How far ahead should I book a flight from Charleston to Washington?
In 32 days of prices between 24 Sept and 12 Nov, return fares 30 to 59 days before departure were typically 36% lower than 7 to 13 days before departure.
Is there a direct flight from Charleston to Washington?
Yes, the cheapest nonstop return found recently is $257 with American Airlines, 8 Dec to 8 Dec, found yesterday. The cheapest nonstop one-way found recently is $123 with American Airlines, 8 Dec, found yesterday.
How long is the flight from Charleston to Washington?
The cheapest nonstop one-way found recently, with American Airlines on 8 Dec, takes 1 h 32 min from Charleston International Airport (CHS) to Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA).
Which airlines have the cheapest flights from Charleston to Washington?
Between 24 Nov and 26 Dec, American Airlines has the cheapest return on 1 of the 3 departure dates we hold, Breeze Airways on 1 and jetBlue on 1. Between 20 Nov and 8 Dec, American Airlines has the cheapest one-way on 2 of the 3 departure dates we hold, and Breeze Airways on 1.
Prices are what travelers' searches on Aviasales found in the last 7 days, in US dollars: the price the seller showed on Aviasales; bags may cost extra. Fares change, so check today's price before you book. How our prices work