Flying from Minneapolis to Charleston International Airport (CHS): What you need to know
Minneapolis's main airport is Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP). Check out your options for leaving from this base when reserving your flights from Minneapolis to Charleston International Airport (CHS).
2 hours 45 minutes is the average duration of a direct Minneapolis to Charleston International Airport flight.
Charleston is one hour ahead of Minneapolis. Charleston International Airport is located in Charleston, which follows the UTC-4 timezone.
You can pick from 8 direct flights every week between Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP) and Charleston International Airport (CHS). This is the busiest route, with Sun Country Airlines offering a 6:40am departure from MSP to CHS.
For stress-free travel, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This will give you enough time to board your flight from Minneapolis to CHS.
Delays at security and check-in are likely if you're flying during high season, so give yourself some extra breathing space. The recommendation for peak times? Arrive up to four hours early for international flights and two hours for domestic departures.
Airports in Minneapolis
Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP)
Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP) is a convenient option for travelling directly to your destination. Nonstop flights from Minneapolis to Charleston International Airport (CHS) take off from this terminal.
Delta Air Lines is a popular airline that offers direct flights from Minneapolis to Charleston International Airport departing from MSP.
Delta Air Lines is the airline with the highest number of bookings for flights from MSP to CHS.
With a reliable 91.67% of services arriving as scheduled, Delta Air Lines is the most punctual carrier on this route.
Located around 21 kilometres from the centre of Minneapolis, MSP can be reached in about 20 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey by public transport takes roughly 25 minutes.
Catching an early flight from Minneapolis to Charleston International Airport? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and get some bonus sleep) by choosing one of these hotels close to Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport:
Of the departures from Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport, 77.37% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
The address for MSP is 6040 28th Avenue South.
About Charleston International Airport (CHS)
Have a late flight from Minneapolis to Charleston International Airport? Don't let it leave you bleary-eyed. Stay at one of these hotels near CHS and turn out the lights sooner:
Say yes to new adventures by picking up a Charleston International Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Ace Rent a Car, Budget or Alamo and explore beyond Charleston's usual tourist stops.
For the best deal, book your ride around one week ahead of your Minneapolis to Charleston International Airport flight.
Getting from Charleston International Airport (CHS) to central Charleston
Charleston International Airport to central Charleston is around 16 kilometres. If you're taking a cab or renting a car, plan in advance to make your trip as smooth as possible. Journey times vary based on the time of day and traffic conditions.
When travelling by public transport, expect a journey of roughly 3 hours 35 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Minneapolis to Charleston International Airport (CHS)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Minneapolis to Charleston International Airport is 67 €. For a return flight on this route, the best price is 134 €. Depending on when you want to go and the availability, these fares may change.
Book five months before you want to fly. Research into pricing trends suggests this is the ideal window for finding cheap flights from Minneapolis to CHS.
The best month for finding cheap Minneapolis to Charleston International Airport tickets is October. Use the 'Whole month' tool to compare prices, then choose the dates with the lowest fares.
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The best time to fly from Minneapolis to Charleston International Airport (CHS)
It's time to work out your travel dates for your flight from Minneapolis to Charleston International Airport (CHS). July is the most popular month to visit Charleston. If you're all about a more relaxed kind of trip, think about going in April.
Lock in a Minneapolis to CHS plane ticket departing in July if you're eager to visit the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Charleston to range from 24ºC (75ºF) to 32ºC (90ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from Minneapolis to Charleston International Airport in January if you'd rather travel when it's cooler. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 4ºC (39ºF) and 17ºC (63ºF).
More about Charleston
Start your Charleston trip off on the right foot by choosing the ideal place to stay. After booking your flight from Minneapolis to Charleston International Airport, explore our range of hotels including:
Your visit to Charleston should come with a side of sightseeing. Top attractions that belong on your itinerary include Downtown Charleston, French Quarter District and International African American Museum.
Explore more of the United States
Charleston is always a good idea, but there are so many other parts of the United States just waiting to be explored. Around 274 kilometres north of Charleston, a visit to Charlotte will keep you on the go. Start with attractions like Bechtler Museum of Modern Art, Discovery Place and NASCAR Hall of Fame.
If you're eager to discover another side of the United States, head for Fayetteville, roughly 257 kilometres north-east of Charleston. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Park, Airborne and Special Operations Museum and Fayetteville Transportation Museum are among its highlights.