Travelling from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Charleston International Airport (CHS): what you need to know
A direct flight from Los Angeles International Airport to Charleston International Airport takes on average 4 hours 45 minutes. The timezone in Charleston is UTC-4, so it's 3 hours ahead of Los Angeles.
Each week, there are 2 flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Charleston International Airport. The earliest flight from LAX to CHS is at 09:21 and the last is at 23:00.
Peak months like July or holiday times such as spring break and Christmas will mean bigger waits at check-in and security. Be on the safe side and get to the airport even earlier. Arriving two hours before a domestic flight and up four hours ahead of international flights is a wise idea.
We make it a breeze to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Charleston International Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight with a stop long enough to explore your chosen city. Popular stopovers between LAX and CHS include:
Denver International Airport
Chicago Midway International Airport
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport
Once you've booked cheap ticket from LAX to CHS, get your travel documents ready. A passport or visa isn't required since you're travelling within United States. As long as you have another identity document, like a driver's license or an ID card, you're good to go.
How to find the cheapest flights from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Charleston International Airport (CHS)
The best price we've seen for a one-way ticket from Los Angeles International Airport to Charleston International Airport is $125. The cheapest price for a return flight is $282. Bear in mind that fares may change due to availability when booking.
Get cheap flight tickets from LAX to CHS by booking 9 months ahead. Based on our research, that's the sweet spot for bagging a bargain.
May is the cheapest month for tickets from Los Angeles International Airport to Charleston International Airport. If you're looking to travel at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest airfares for each month.
Set up a Price Alert for cheap flight tickets from LAX to CHS. You don't need to search every day to find out if prices have fallen. We'll tell you when there's a change in price.
Tailor your flights using filters. Choose your arrival and departure times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort your results by 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Charleston International Airport.
Handy information about Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
Travelling from central Los Angeles to Los Angeles International Airport takes approximately 54 minutes on public transport. If you drive, ride-share or get a cab, you'll cover the 32 kilometres in 32 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Searching for a convenient hotel close to LAX? If you're boarding an early flight from Los Angeles International Airport to Charleston International Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from check-in:
Arriving at Charleston International Airport (CHS)
If you're arriving on a late flight from Los Angeles International Airport to Charleston International Airport, few things top the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing not long after at one of these hotels near CHS:
Getting from Charleston International Airport (CHS) to central Charleston
Charleston International Airport is approximately 21 kilometres from the centre of Charleston. With your own car rental or if you take a cab, the drive is about 28 minutes.
Getting there by public transport takes around 3 hours and 36 minutes.
When to fly to Charleston International Airport (CHS)
It's time to plan your trip dates for your flight from Los Angeles International Airport to Charleston International Airport. July is the busiest month to visit Charleston. If you prefer a more low-key vibe, go in April.
The warmest month in Charleston is July, with the temperature ranging between 24ºC and 32ºC. Book your flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Charleston International Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you like.
January sees average temperatures of between 4ºC and 17ºC. Search for cheap flight tickets from LAX to CHS sometime around then if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
More about Charleston
If you're looking for somewhere to rest your head, you can find the most popular stays in Charleston right here. Browse these options after locking in your flight from LAX to CHS:
There are so many things to explore in this city it can be hard to work out where to begin. Rainbow Row, Fort Sumter National Monument and Charleston City Market are major attractions which should be on any well-planned Charleston itinerary.
Complete your Charleston trip with hotels and a car rental
You've booked a cheap ticket to Charleston International Airport — now it's time to find a great stay, and maybe even a set of wheels. We've compared prices across hundreds of companies to bring you the top hotels and car rental deals in Charleston.