Which airports can I use when flying from Charleston to Melbourne Airport?

Flights from Charleston to Melbourne Airport usually depart from Charleston (CHS) and arrive at Melbourne (MEL).

Which airports do connecting flights from Charleston to Melbourne Airport pass through?

Most connecting flights from Charleston to Melbourne Airport pass through Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW), which handles 100% of one-stop traffic on this route.

Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from Charleston to Melbourne Airport?

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 54% on flights from Charleston to Melbourne Airport. Monday is the cheapest departure day at $1,538 return on average, while Thursday is the most expensive at $3,337, a difference of $1,799. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to three days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

What popular places can I visit in Melbourne Airport?

Some of the most popular sights in Melbourne Airport are Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre, Crown Casino, and Marvel Stadium. These are among the most viewed places in Melbourne Airport on KAYAK.

Do I need a passport to fly from Charleston to Melbourne Airport?

Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

Have flight prices from Charleston to Melbourne Airport changed much recently?

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, return flight prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $2,150 to $16,014. That means the highest observed fare was about 7x higher than the lowest one.

How are flight prices from Charleston to Melbourne Airport looking right now?

One-way fares from Charleston to Melbourne Airport are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $2,371, which is 122% above the typical average for this route.

What is the time difference between Charleston and Melbourne Airport?

Melbourne Airport is 16 hours ahead of Charleston (Eastern Australia Time vs Eastern Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Which car hire options are available at Melbourne Airport (MEL)?

Melbourne Airport (MEL) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates starting from around $60 for economy cars. Top options include: • Bargain Car Rentals • East Coast Car Rentals • EverythingFleet • Ace Rental Cars • Simba Car Hire

How much should I expect to pay for a Charleston to Melbourne Airport flight?

Return flights from Charleston to Melbourne Airport range from $1,888 to $2,736, with an average of $2,608 over the past 12 months. Anything below $1,888 counts as a good deal.

How much is a return flight from Charleston to Melbourne Airport?

Return flights from Charleston to Melbourne Airport typically range from $1,888 to $2,736. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $2,150 on Qantas Airways.

Which airline is the cheapest to fly from Charleston to Melbourne Airport?

Qantas Airways ($2,150) and Turkish Airlines ($2,397) are the cheapest airlines to fly return from Charleston to Melbourne Airport according to KAYAK data over the last 5 days.

What is the cheapest stopover airport when flying from Charleston to Melbourne Airport?

Flights via Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) offer the most affordable fares, with an average return price of $1,538. Based on KAYAK data over the past 3 months.

When flying from Charleston to Melbourne Airport, which airport offers the shortest stopover?

Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) had the shortest average connection time for Charleston to Melbourne Airport stopovers at 13h 45m over the past 3 months.

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Tue, 15 Dec - Tue, 22 Dec

12:54 - 05:00CHS Charleston-MEL Melbourne

24h 06m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth

18:30 - 14:49MEL Melbourne-CHS Charleston

36h 19m2 stops Auckland Intl Dallas/Fort Worth

$2,150Qantas Airways

Mon, 8 Feb - Fri, 12 Feb

12:46 - 20:45CHS Charleston-MEL Melbourne

39h 59m3 stops New York John F Kennedy Intl Istanbul Singapore Changi

22:35 - 16:45MEL Melbourne-CHS Charleston

58h 10m3 stops Singapore Changi Istanbul New York John F Kennedy Intl

$2,397Turkish Airlines

Mon, 8 Feb - Fri, 12 Feb

12:50 - 09:30CHS Charleston-MEL Melbourne

28h 40m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Los Angeles

11:30 - 21:51MEL Melbourne-CHS Charleston

26h 21m2 stops Los Angeles Chicago O'Hare Intl

$2,512United Airlines

Mon, 8 Feb - Fri, 12 Feb

16:48 - 05:00CHS Charleston-MEL Melbourne

44h 12m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth

18:30 - 18:46MEL Melbourne-CHS Charleston

40h 16m2 stops Auckland Intl Dallas/Fort Worth

$2,520Qantas Airways

Mon, 8 Feb - Fri, 12 Feb

16:48 - 05:00CHS Charleston-MEL Melbourne

44h 12m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth

18:30 - 18:46MEL Melbourne-CHS Charleston

40h 16m2 stops Auckland Intl Dallas/Fort Worth

$2,534Qantas Airways

Mon, 8 Feb - Fri, 12 Feb

14:42 - 13:15CHS Charleston-MEL Melbourne

30h 33m3 stops Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl San Francisco Brisbane

12:45 - 21:59MEL Melbourne-CHS Charleston

25h 14m2 stops San Francisco Houston George Bush Intcntl

$2,538United Airlines

Tue, 15 Dec - Tue, 22 Dec

10:22 - 10:30CHS Charleston-MEL Melbourne

32h 08m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl San Francisco

12:45 - 22:01MEL Melbourne-CHS Charleston

25h 16m2 stops San Francisco Houston George Bush Intcntl

$3,181United Airlines

Sun, 13 Dec - Sun, 20 Dec

17:13 - 09:30CHS Charleston-MEL Melbourne

24h 17m2 stops Houston George Bush Intcntl Los Angeles

08:30 - 16:05MEL Melbourne-CHS Charleston

47h 35m2 stops Sydney Kingsford Smith Houston George Bush Intcntl

$3,202United Airlines

Wed, 16 Dec - Wed, 23 Dec

15:38 - 11:30CHS Charleston-MEL Melbourne

27h 52m2 stops Dallas/Fort Worth Brisbane

20:20 - 14:49MEL Melbourne-CHS Charleston

34h 29m2 stops Brisbane Dallas/Fort Worth

$3,257Qantas Airways

Sun, 13 Dec - Sun, 20 Dec

19:18 - 12:40CHS Charleston-MEL Melbourne

25h 22m2 stops Dallas/Fort Worth Auckland Intl

12:00 - 18:48MEL Melbourne-CHS Charleston

22h 48m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth

$3,324Multiple Airlines

Recent last minute flight deals from Charleston to Melbourne

Thu, 5 Nov - Tue, 17 Nov

07:00 - 05:00CHS Charleston-MEL Melbourne

30h 00m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth

12:00 - 22:26MEL Melbourne-CHS Charleston

26h 26m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth

$1,806American Airlines

Thu, 5 Nov - Tue, 17 Nov

11:12 - 05:00CHS Charleston-MEL Melbourne

25h 48m2 stops Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Dallas/Fort Worth

12:00 - 21:04MEL Melbourne-CHS Charleston

25h 04m2 stops Dallas/Fort Worth Charlotte Douglas

$1,811American Airlines

Thu, 5 Nov - Tue, 17 Nov

07:00 - 05:00CHS Charleston-MEL Melbourne

30h 00m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth

12:00 - 22:26MEL Melbourne-CHS Charleston

26h 26m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth

$1,820American Airlines

Thu, 5 Nov - Tue, 17 Nov

11:12 - 05:00CHS Charleston-MEL Melbourne

25h 48m2 stops Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Dallas/Fort Worth

12:00 - 21:04MEL Melbourne-CHS Charleston

25h 04m2 stops Dallas/Fort Worth Charlotte Douglas

$1,827American Airlines

Thu, 5 Nov - Tue, 17 Nov

15:29 - 11:30CHS Charleston-MEL Melbourne

28h 01m2 stops Dallas/Fort Worth Brisbane

08:00 - 22:26MEL Melbourne-CHS Charleston

30h 26m3 stops Sydney Kingsford Smith Los Angeles Dallas/Fort Worth

$2,394Multiple Airlines

Thu, 5 Nov - Tue, 17 Nov

19:18 - 08:35CHS Charleston-MEL Melbourne

45h 17m3 stops Dallas/Fort Worth Hong Kong Intl Sydney Kingsford Smith

15:30 - 22:26MEL Melbourne-CHS Charleston

46h 56m2 stops Hong Kong Intl Dallas/Fort Worth

$2,494Multiple Airlines

Thu, 5 Nov - Tue, 17 Nov

19:18 - 07:35CHS Charleston-MEL Melbourne

44h 17m3 stops Dallas/Fort Worth Hong Kong Intl Sydney Kingsford Smith

16:30 - 22:26MEL Melbourne-CHS Charleston

45h 56m3 stops Sydney Kingsford Smith Hong Kong Intl Dallas/Fort Worth

$2,595Multiple Airlines

Thu, 5 Nov - Tue, 17 Nov

16:05 - 07:10CHS Charleston-MEL Melbourne

47h 05m2 stops Boston Logan Intl Hong Kong Intl

16:30 - 22:26MEL Melbourne-CHS Charleston

45h 56m3 stops Sydney Kingsford Smith Hong Kong Intl Dallas/Fort Worth

$2,598Multiple Airlines

Thu, 5 Nov - Tue, 17 Nov

16:05 - 07:35CHS Charleston-MEL Melbourne

47h 30m3 stops Boston Logan Intl Hong Kong Intl Sydney Kingsford Smith

16:30 - 00:17MEL Melbourne-CHS Charleston

47h 47m3 stops Sydney Kingsford Smith Hong Kong Intl Chicago O'Hare Intl

$2,709Multiple Airlines

Sat, 7 Nov - Sat, 14 Nov

06:00 - 17:50CHS Charleston-MEL Melbourne

43h 50m2 stops Philadelphia Doha Hamad Intl

23:40 - 23:52MEL Melbourne-CHS Charleston

40h 12m2 stops Doha Hamad Intl Philadelphia

$14,786Qatar Airways

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How much is a return flight from Charleston to Melbourne Airport? This analysis is based on the cheapest return price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from Charleston to Melbourne Airport departing in December.

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The most popular month to fly with an average 23% increase in travellers.

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When to book flights from Charleston to Melbourne

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Charleston to Melbourne based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.

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Do I need a passport to fly from Charleston to Melbourne Airport?
Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.
How much should I expect to pay for a Charleston to Melbourne Airport flight?
Return flights from Charleston to Melbourne Airport range from $1,888 to $2,736, with an average of $2,608 over the past 12 months. Anything below $1,888 counts as a good deal.
Have flight prices from Charleston to Melbourne Airport changed much recently?
Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, return flight prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $2,150 to $16,014. That means the highest observed fare was about 7x higher than the lowest one.
How are flight prices from Charleston to Melbourne Airport looking right now?
One-way fares from Charleston to Melbourne Airport are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $2,371, which is 122% above the typical average for this route.
Which car hire options are available at Melbourne Airport (MEL)?
Melbourne Airport (MEL) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates starting from around $60 for economy cars. Top options include:

• Bargain Car Rentals
• East Coast Car Rentals
• EverythingFleet
• Ace Rental Cars
• Simba Car Hire
Which airports can I use when flying from Charleston to Melbourne Airport?
Flights from Charleston to Melbourne Airport usually depart from Charleston (CHS) and arrive at Melbourne (MEL).
Which airports do connecting flights from Charleston to Melbourne Airport pass through?
Most connecting flights from Charleston to Melbourne Airport pass through Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW), which handles 100% of one-stop traffic on this route.
Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from Charleston to Melbourne Airport?
Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 54% on flights from Charleston to Melbourne Airport. Monday is the cheapest departure day at $1,538 return on average, while Thursday is the most expensive at $3,337, a difference of $1,799.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to three days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.
What is the time difference between Charleston and Melbourne Airport?
Melbourne Airport is 16 hours ahead of Charleston (Eastern Australia Time vs Eastern Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.
What popular places can I visit in Melbourne Airport?
Some of the most popular sights in Melbourne Airport are Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre, Crown Casino, and Marvel Stadium. These are among the most viewed places in Melbourne Airport on KAYAK.

If your dates are flexible, aim for a Monday departure and avoid flying on Thursday. On this route, Monday flights average $1,538, about $1,799 less than Thursday fares (54% savings) based on the last 12 months.
If you can choose when to travel, plan your Charleston to Melbourne Airport trip for July. Fares historically average $1,538 return in that month – typically $3,256 less than the most expensive month, which is December (based on the last 12 months).
If you're arriving late at night and need somewhere to stay, check out these hotels close to Melbourne Airport.

• Holiday Inn Melbourne Airport By IHG

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