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Cheapest return fare
$1,812
United Airlines
Thu 17/9Wed 30/9
MEL - CHS • 2 stops
Cheapest one-way flight
$4,402
Multiple Airlines
Fri 28/8
MEL - CHS • 2 stops
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Cheap Flights to Charleston

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for return flights to Charleston that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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Recent return flight deals to Charleston

Thu, 17 Sep - Wed, 30 Sep
United Airlines Logo
10:55 - 10:37MEL  Melbourne-CHS Charleston
37h 42m2 stops San Francisco Chicago O'Hare Intl
United Airlines Logo
07:00 - 08:15CHS  Charleston-MEL Melbourne
35h 15m2 stops Houston George Bush Intcntl San Francisco
$1,812United Airlines
Wed, 23 Sep - Wed, 30 Sep
United Airlines Logo
10:55 - 21:34MEL  Melbourne-CHS Charleston
24h 39m2 stops San Francisco Denver Intl
United Airlines Logo
11:27 - 08:15CHS  Charleston-MEL Melbourne
30h 48m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl San Francisco
$1,814United Airlines
Wed, 23 Sep - Wed, 30 Sep
Delta Logo
10:00 - 22:15MEL  Melbourne-CHS Charleston
26h 15m2 stops Los Angeles Los Angeles Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
Delta Logo
07:50 - 07:50CHS  Charleston-MEL Melbourne
34h 00m2 stops Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Los Angeles Los Angeles
$2,253Delta
Tue, 3 Nov - Sat, 7 Nov
Multiple Airlines Logo
18:20 - 15:24MEL  Melbourne-CHS Charleston
37h 04m2 stops Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl Chicago O'Hare Intl
Multiple Airlines Logo
12:00 - 17:00CHS  Charleston-MEL Melbourne
37h 00m2 stops Boston Logan Intl Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl
$2,369Multiple Airlines
Tue, 3 Nov - Sat, 7 Nov
Qantas Airways Logo
12:00 - 22:26MEL  Melbourne-CHS Charleston
26h 26m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth
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12:10 - 05:00CHS  Charleston-MEL Melbourne
24h 50m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth
$2,396Qantas Airways
Tue, 3 Nov - Sat, 7 Nov
Qantas Airways Logo
12:00 - 22:26MEL  Melbourne-CHS Charleston
26h 26m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth
Qantas Airways Logo
15:29 - 11:40CHS  Charleston-MEL Melbourne
28h 11m2 stops Dallas/Fort Worth Sydney Kingsford Smith
$2,422Qantas Airways
Mon, 31 Aug - Mon, 7 Sep
American Airlines Logo
09:45 - 22:18MEL  Melbourne-CHS Charleston
26h 33m2 stops Los Angeles Los Angeles Chicago O'Hare Intl
American Airlines Logo
07:00 - 06:45CHS  Charleston-MEL Melbourne
33h 45m2 stops Dallas/Fort Worth Los Angeles Los Angeles
$2,454American Airlines
Thu, 22 Oct - Sun, 1 Nov
American Airlines Logo
08:15 - 18:28MEL  Melbourne-CHS Charleston
25h 13m2 stops Sydney Kingsford Smith Dallas/Fort Worth
American Airlines Logo
07:00 - 05:00CHS  Charleston-MEL Melbourne
30h 00m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth
$2,464American Airlines
Thu, 22 Oct - Sun, 1 Nov
United Airlines Logo
11:55 - 23:59MEL  Melbourne-CHS Charleston
27h 04m2 stops San Francisco Newark
United Airlines Logo
15:02 - 13:35CHS  Charleston-MEL Melbourne
30h 33m3 stops Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl San Francisco Sydney Kingsford Smith
$2,525United Airlines
Thu, 17 Sep - Wed, 30 Sep
United Airlines Logo
07:15 - 19:40MEL  Melbourne-CHS Charleston
26h 25m3 stops Sydney Kingsford Smith San Francisco Chicago O'Hare Intl
United Airlines Logo
16:13 - 08:15CHS  Charleston-MEL Melbourne
26h 02m2 stops Denver Intl San Francisco
$2,656United Airlines
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What are the most popular airlines flying to Charleston?

The most popular airline among KAYAK users flying to Charleston is Qantas Airways, followed by United Airlines.

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FAQs - booking Charleston flights

  • How far is Charleston Airport from central Charleston?

    Charleston Airport is 16 km from the centre of Charleston.

  • What is the name of Charleston’s airport?

    All flights to Charleston land at Charleston Airport. The airport code is CHS,and it can also be referred to as Charleston or Charleston Municipal.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights to Charleston?

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  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights to Charleston?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to Charleston with an airline and back with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight to Charleston?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Charleston up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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Reviews of the top airlines flying to Charleston

 
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7.5
Qantas AirwaysOverall score based on 1081 reviews
7.7Boarding
7.4Comfort
7.0Food
7.2Entertainment
8.1Crew
Airline reviews

Overall, it was a very good experience. I would have given it a 10/10, especially based on our flight from SFO to Melbourne. The cabin crew on that flight were wonderful and incredibly attentive. They took extra care when setting up our beds so we could sleep comfortably without being disturbed. Dinner was served promptly and smoothly. I woke up quite late, when the flight was already preparing for landing, and the crew still made sure I was taken care of. They brought me English tea in a proper cup, and when it was time to prepare the cabin for landing, they thoughtfully transferred it into a takeaway cup so I could continue enjoying it along with some breakfast. Those small, thoughtful gestures made the long flight feel much more comfortable and special. The service from the SFO to Melbourne crew was truly excellent.

8.0 ExcellentAnonymous, Aug 2026
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Overall, it was a very good experience. I would have given it a 10/10, especially based on our flight from SFO to Melbourne. The cabin crew on that flight were wonderful and incredibly attentive. They took extra care when setting up our beds so we could sleep comfortably without being disturbed. Dinner was served promptly and smoothly. I woke up quite late, when the flight was already preparing for landing, and the crew still made sure I was taken care of. They brought me English tea in a proper cup, and when it was time to prepare the cabin for landing, they thoughtfully transferred it into a takeaway cup so I could continue enjoying it along with some breakfast. Those small, thoughtful gestures made the long flight feel much more comfortable and special. The service from the SFO to Melbourne crew was truly excellent.

Great food and good entertainment options for the long flight.

Loved the food and beverages available, spacious economy class, excellent entertainment

Very good overall. Highly recommend for all flying to Australia

We had bulkhead seats in a A380 in the upper deck in seats 31 D and E. Storage was very limited other than in overhead bin - which is not within reach when in seat. Yet paying same price as others in premium economy who have a lot more storage within arm’s reach. Seems very unfair.

Good check in and helpful staff. Delayed for 1 hour. Took about 45 Mins to get baggage’s at DFW . Food was average ( Hindu meal ) . Overall it was good experience

When I originally booked this flight, I was expecting to travel on Qantas. When the itinerary changed and the long-haul segment was operated by American Airlines, we were disappointed but remained open-minded. Unfortunately, the overall service experience fell far short of expectations. This was a long-haul international flight. Getting up periodically to use the restroom or stretch is inevitable, especially on flights of this duration. However, each time we stood up, we felt as though we were inconveniencing the crew. The tone and body language often suggested that we were in the way or disrupting something simply by moving about the cabin. As a result, I avoided getting up as often as I needed to and was physically very sore upon arrival. Meal service was similarly impersonal. The options were presented in single words “beef or veggie,” “pasta or beef” without any description of what was actually being served. There was little engagement or courtesy beyond that. Even simple expressions of gratitude were often not acknowledged. I am accustomed to no-frills travel and do not expect luxury. What was disappointing was not the absence of extras, but the absence of basic warmth and professionalism. On a long-haul international flight, small moments of courtesy and humanity make a significant difference. In this case, the experience felt transactional and dismissive rather than welcoming. I hope this feedback is taken constructively, as there is a meaningful difference between efficient service and indifferent service.

Business seats not as comfortable or private as most competitors (e.g. Qantas was outstanding), and movie selection was much more limited than Qantas or United has been recently

Hard to move and get out of my seat when the passenger in front is in recline position.

Basic airline, aircraft and service. AA gets you from point A to B. My flight was delayed by 2 hours too.

Uncomfortable plastic seats even in premium economy. No free wifi. Even paid wifi was spotty to nonexistent. Bad food. Much worse than economy on foreign carriers like Qantas.

Awful. No counter attendants. No dinner offered due to delays.

Good flight. However, when booked flight with United, assumed the layover included by United in San Francisco of 1 hr and 40 minutes was sufficient . Not so and would recommend at least 2 hours or more. Needed to go through US immigration (very long lineups), then pick up bags, take all the way to another terminal, running because we did not have sufficient time. We made the flight because they held the door for us but luggage didn’t follow.

It was good but only meal served is very less. Meantime good to add rice and chicken in one of meal

I found the staff to not be very attentive at all. When paying for Business Class you expect a certain type of service and that was not found. They were almost rude even

Great. Food going from Australia to the US was better than other way around, but still needs improvement in terms of quality and quantity!!!

Crew seemed annoyed by the fact we were there. Very unpleasant

Due to a cancelled flight the day before this flight only had 44 people. Best flight ever on international route. Food getting better. Can United provide fruit ex apples and bananas for snacks? Crew fantastic.

Honestly didn’t like anything. Crew was in rush . Food was ok and there was no whiskey. Have to pay extra $ if you want to drink whiskey . They only provide wine and beer.

Compared to other international Airlines the infotainment system is need of overhaul. Doesn't have music it's got a limited selection of movies but I was impressed that an American airline was showing the documentary on John Farnham an Australian singer!

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