Travelling from Charleston International Airport (CHS) to Los Angeles: what you need to know
Around 5 hours is how long you can expect to be travelling on a direct flight from Charleston International Airport to Los Angeles.
Los Angeles is three hours behind Charleston, where Charleston International Airport is located. Los Angeles runs on the UTC-7 timezone.
Leave plenty of time to get on your CHS to Los Angeles flight. Generally, it's best to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
If you're jetting off during a major holiday or another peak period, give yourself more time. A good general rule is two hours before domestic flights and up to four hours before international departures. Lines at security and check-in will be longer.
You can book a direct Charleston International Airport to Los Angeles ticket. Begin your trip at CHS and land at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX).
Be on the lookout for promotions from Breeze Airways. This airline has direct flights from Charleston International Airport to Los Angeles.
Travelling from central Charleston to CHS takes around 3 hours 35 minutes on public transport. If you drive, ride-share or grab a cab, you'll cover the 16 kilometres in 30 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Searching for a hotel close to CHS? If you're catching an early flight from Charleston International Airport to Los Angeles, these accommodation options will put you moments from your departure gate:
81.5% of flights leaving Charleston International Airport touch down at their destination as planned. Given its impressive on-time stats, delays are unlikely when setting off from CHS.
How to find the cheapest flights from Charleston International Airport (CHS) to Los Angeles
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way Charleston International Airport to Los Angeles flight is ج.م. 4,197. The cheapest price for a return flight is ج.م. 9,894. Keep in mind fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.
Book one month before travelling. Pricing trends suggest that this is the ideal window for finding cheap flights from CHS to Los Angeles.
The best month for finding cheap Charleston International Airport to Los Angeles tickets is May. Use the 'Whole month' tool to compare all available prices, then choose the dates that offer the biggest savings.
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Airports in Los Angeles
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) is around 32 kilometres from central Los Angeles. If you're grabbing a cab or a ride-share, the drive takes about 30 minutes.
Getting there by public transport will take you around 55 minutes.
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a flight from Charleston International Airport to Los Angeles. Stay at one of these accommodation options near LAX instead:
Travel at your own pace with a Los Angeles International Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Dollar, Thrifty or Hertz and chase adventure across Los Angeles and beyond.
Lock in the best possible rate by booking your vehicle from Los Angeles International Airport about one week in advance of your flight from CHS to Los Angeles.
LAX is located at One World Way.
Van Nuys Airport (VNY)
Van Nuys Airport (VNY) is roughly 32 kilometres from the centre of Los Angeles. Following your flight from Charleston International Airport to Los Angeles, it'll take you around 35 minutes to reach the heart of the city in a cab or ride-share.
If you're catching public transport, it'll take around 1 hour 40 minutes.
After stepping off your CHS to Los Angeles flight, unwind at a hotel close to VNY. These are some comfortable accommodation options that'll help you get into relaxation mode:
Budget, Dollar and Hertz make collecting a Van Nuys Airport rental car simple. These trusted companies are located in or around the terminal and will have you on the road before long.
Lock in the vehicle you want, not just whatever's left, by securing your ride from VNY before your arrival. You'll also avoid paying more than you have to, especially when demand is high.
Best time to go to Los Angeles
Travel to Los Angeles during the high season if you want a lively atmosphere, but remember that hotel prices are generally higher. Alternatively, book flights from Charleston International Airport to Los Angeles during the off-season when prices are cheaper and it's quieter.
The warmest month in Los Angeles is August, with temperatures ranging between 16ºC and 32ºC. Lock in your Charleston International Airport to Los Angeles flight ticket then if that's your ideal forecast.
Look for cheap tickets from CHS to Los Angeles in February if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 6ºC and 26ºC on average.
More about Los Angeles
Start your Los Angeles trip off on the right foot by choosing the ideal place to stay. As soon as you've booked your flight from Charleston International Airport to Los Angeles, check out our range of accommodation options including:
The Broad and Griffith Observatory are just two of the leading attractions to add to your Los Angeles to-do list. Keep the adventure rolling by checking out La Brea Tar Pits & Museum.
Explore more of United States
Los Angeles has plenty to offer, but there are so many other parts of United States waiting to be discovered. About 177 kilometres south-east of Los Angeles, a trip to San Diego will keep your itinerary packed. Start with leading attractions like San Diego Zoo, USS Midway Museum and SeaWorld San Diego.
San Jose is another must-experience destination in United States and is around 499 kilometres north-west of Los Angeles. No journey is complete without dropping by Winchester Mystery House, Rosicrucian Egyptian Museum and San Jose Museum of Art.
