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Cheapest return flight
$1,524
Typical prices: $1,492-$2,341
American Airlines
Tue 6/11Sat 10/11
MEL - CHS • 2 stops
Cheapest one-way flight
$747
Typical prices: $999-$1,476
Multiple Airlines
Sat 3/11
AVV - CHS • 3 stops
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Cheap Flights to Charleston

 
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Recent return flight deals to Charleston

Fri, 6 Nov - Tue, 10 Nov
American Airlines Logo
22:45 - 22:26MEL  Melbourne-CHS Charleston
39h 41m2 stops Los Angeles Dallas/Fort Worth
American Airlines Logo
12:54 - 05:00CHS  Charleston-MEL Melbourne
24h 06m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth
$1,524American Airlines
Fri, 6 Nov - Sat, 5 Dec
Multiple Airlines Logo
13:55 - 20:38MEL  Melbourne-CHS Charleston
46h 43m2 stops Nadi Los Angeles
Multiple Airlines Logo
09:23 - 09:30CHS  Charleston-MEL Melbourne
32h 07m1 stop Los Angeles
$1,584Multiple Airlines
Fri, 6 Nov - Sat, 5 Dec
Qantas Airways Logo
22:45 - 09:48MEL  Melbourne-CHS Charleston
27h 03m2 stops Los Angeles Charlotte Douglas
Qantas Airways Logo
10:19 - 05:00CHS  Charleston-MEL Melbourne
26h 41m2 stops Charlotte Douglas Dallas/Fort Worth
$1,632Qantas Airways
Fri, 6 Nov - Sat, 5 Dec
Multiple Airlines Logo
22:45 - 20:38MEL  Melbourne-CHS Charleston
37h 53m1 stop Los Angeles
Multiple Airlines Logo
09:23 - 09:30CHS  Charleston-MEL Melbourne
32h 07m1 stop Los Angeles
$1,898Multiple Airlines
Fri, 6 Nov - Tue, 10 Nov
United Airlines Logo
11:30 - 19:11MEL  Melbourne-CHS Charleston
23h 41m2 stops Los Angeles Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
United Airlines Logo
19:00 - 09:30CHS  Charleston-MEL Melbourne
46h 30m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Los Angeles
$1,913United Airlines
Fri, 6 Nov - Tue, 10 Nov
American Airlines Logo
22:45 - 22:26MEL  Melbourne-CHS Charleston
39h 41m2 stops Los Angeles Dallas/Fort Worth
American Airlines Logo
12:54 - 05:00CHS  Charleston-MEL Melbourne
24h 06m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth
$2,175American Airlines
Fri, 9 Oct - Wed, 14 Oct
Qatar Airways Logo
23:00 - 23:59MEL  Melbourne-CHS Charleston
39h 59m2 stops Doha Hamad Intl Chicago O'Hare Intl
Qatar Airways Logo
11:12 - 17:50CHS  Charleston-MEL Melbourne
39h 38m2 stops Miami Doha Hamad Intl
$2,482Qatar Airways
Fri, 9 Oct - Wed, 14 Oct
Multiple Airlines Logo
23:00 - 23:59MEL  Melbourne-CHS Charleston
39h 59m2 stops Doha Hamad Intl Chicago O'Hare Intl
Multiple Airlines Logo
11:05 - 20:40CHS  Charleston-MEL Melbourne
66h 35m3 stops New York John F Kennedy Intl Istanbul Singapore Changi
$2,502Multiple Airlines
Fri, 6 Nov - Tue, 10 Nov
Qatar Airways Logo
23:40 - 00:20MEL  Melbourne-CHS Charleston
40h 40m2 stops Doha Hamad Intl Chicago O'Hare Intl
Qatar Airways Logo
12:17 - 17:50CHS  Charleston-MEL Melbourne
37h 33m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Doha Hamad Intl
$2,587Qatar Airways
Fri, 6 Nov - Tue, 10 Nov
Qatar Airways Logo
23:40 - 00:20MEL  Melbourne-CHS Charleston
40h 40m2 stops Doha Hamad Intl Chicago O'Hare Intl
Qatar Airways Logo
12:17 - 17:50CHS  Charleston-MEL Melbourne
37h 33m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Doha Hamad Intl
$2,590Qatar Airways
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Price, demand, and travel trends for Australia to Charleston flights

Use KAYAK data on prices, travel dates, airlines, and seasonal trends to compare options and book flights from Australia to Charleston with more confidence.

How much is a flight to Charleston?

A return flight to Charleston costs $1,754 on average, based on data over the past 12 months on KAYAK. Return fares from Brisbane average $1,640, while Sydney runs a bit higher at $1,764.

What is the cheapest day to fly to Charleston?

Wednesday is the cheapest day to fly to Charleston at $1,668 return on average over the past 12 months on KAYAK. Sunday is the most expensive at $3,713.

What is the cheapest month to fly to Charleston?

  • February is the cheapest month to fly to Charleston with an average price of $1,223 return.
  • December ($4,241) and April ($3,169) are the most expensive.
  • Based on KAYAK data over the past 12 months.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly to Charleston?

Afternoon flights to Charleston are the cheapest at $1,736 return on average. Night flights are the most expensive at $2,890.

What is a good deal for flights to Charleston?

Flights under $1,492 are considered a good deal. 25% of KAYAK users found return flights to Charleston at or below these prices, with the lowest fares from:

  • Brisbane $1,270
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Key details for flights to Charleston

Low season

April

Cheapest flight

$747
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 81% increase in price.
Flights from Melbourne Avalon Airport to Charleston

When to book flights to Charleston

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Your questions about flights to Charleston, answered

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  • What is the difference between the most popular and the most frequent airline at Charleston?

    American Airlines operates the most flights from Australia to Charleston at 0 per week, while United Airlines is the airline most often selected by KAYAK users searching for flights from Australia to Charleston. The two are often different because flight volume reflects an airline's schedule, while popularity reflects traveller choice.

  • Where can I fly from to get the cheapest fares to Charleston?

    Based on fares booked in the past 5 days, the cheapest flights to Charleston are from:
    • Melbourne, from $1,524 return

  • How do I know if a flight to Charleston is a good deal?

    A good deal on a flight to Charleston is around $1,492 return. This fare is in the lowest 25% of return flight prices searched on KAYAK, averaged across the cities most often searched as origins by KAYAK users.

Your guide to booking Charleston flights

From booking to airport arrival, find tips to help you plan your flight with more confidence.
  • For flights to Charleston, recent KAYAK data shows that stronger deals tend to be around $1,492 return. If you see a fare below that threshold, it's a good deal – book before the price climbs back up.
  • If you can choose when to go, aim to travel to Charleston in February. Return fares historically average $1,223 that month – typically the cheapest month to travel based on the last 12 months.
  • Before you book:

    • Check the route's typical price range so you can spot a deal.
    • Confirm baggage fees and seat selection costs on budget carriers.
    • Verify whether you need any travel documents beyond an ID.
    • Pick a departure airport, since your nearest may not be the cheapest origin.
  • Shift your departure to midday to save up to $1,154 per return. Midday flights to Charleston average $1,736 compared to $2,890 for evening flights. See the time-of-day chart above for the full breakdown.

Reviews of the top airlines flying to Charleston

 
Need help choosing which airline to fly with to Charleston? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
7.5
Qantas AirwaysOverall score based on 1091 reviews
7.7Boarding
7.0Food
7.2Entertainment
7.4Comfort
8.1Crew
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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.

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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