Flying from Charleston International Airport (CHS) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD): what you need to know
Around 1 hour 35 minutes is how long you can expect to be travelling on a direct flight from Charleston International Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport.
Washington DC's timezone is UTC-4, which is the same as Charleston.
Flights from CHS to IAD start at 10:00 — the first with United Airlines. The last departure is at 19:50 with United Airlines. In total, you can take your pick of 30 weekly Charleston International Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport flights.
Leave plenty of time to make your CHS to IAD flight. A good rule of thumb is to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months like July, you'll want to get to the airport earlier than usual. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of an international flight whenever you're travelling during a high season in general.
United Airlines has direct flights from Charleston International Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport. Book with this popular carrier, then get ready to tick off the sights in Washington DC — and maybe even more of United States if you have time.
The majority of passengers choose to fly with United Airlines on this route.
With an impressive 86.78% of services arriving on schedule, United Airlines has the best on-time record for CHS to IAD flights.
If you want to explore another city along the way, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Charleston International Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport. Here are the top stopovers between CHS and IAD:
Charlotte Douglas International Airport
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport
Pittsburgh International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Charleston International Airport (CHS) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)
At the moment, 79 € is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Charleston International Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is 162 €. Remember that fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.
Book seven months before flying. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to find cheap tickets from CHS to IAD.
Plan your trip for June. That's the cheapest month for flights from Charleston International Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport. If you're flexible with your dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest airfare across every month.
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Tailor your trip with filters. Select your departure and arrival times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort the results by 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from Charleston International Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport.
Handy information about Charleston International Airport (CHS)
81.5% of flights departing from Charleston International Airport land at their destination as planned. With its strong on-time performance, delays are unlikely when setting off from CHS.
To reach Charleston International Airport from central Charleston, it'll take around 30 minutes if you're planning to drive. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 21 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
You can expect a journey time of around 3 hours 35 minutes when using public transport.
Have an early flight from Charleston International Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the airport (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by choosing one of these stays near CHS:
Arriving at Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)
Consider booking a hotel close to IAD if you're taking a late Charleston International Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport flight. Choose one of these options and skip the long transfer:
Grab a Washington Dulles International Airport rental car and discover Washington DC and beyond with your own set of wheels. Dollar, Thrifty and Sixt are top providers to choose from here.
Reserving your ride from Washington Dulles International Airport about one week ahead gives you the best shot at securing a great deal.
Getting from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to central Washington DC
You'll find IAD at 1 Saarinen Circle.
From Washington Dulles International Airport, Washington DC is approximately 56 kilometres away. It takes around 50 minutes to get to the centre driving.
Getting there by public transport will take you roughly 3 hours 25 minutes.
When to fly to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)
April is the busiest month for flights from Charleston International Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, travel to Washington DC in January.
When reserving your flight from Charleston International Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport, consider the kind of weather you enjoy. July is the warmest month in Washington DC, with the temperature ranging from 19ºC (66ºF) to 33ºC (91ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from CHS to IAD in January if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between -6ºC (21ºF) and 10ºC (50ºF) on average.
Explore more of United States
Washington DC is always a good idea, but there are so many other parts of United States just waiting to be discovered. About 322 kilometres north-east of Washington DC, a trip to New York will keep you on the move. Start with leading sights like Statue of Liberty, Central Park and Empire State Building.
If you're eager to discover another side of United States, head for Philadelphia, about 193 kilometres north-east of Washington DC. Liberty Bell, Independence Hall and Philadelphia Museum of Art are highlights.
