Travelling from Philadelphia to Charleston International Airport (CHS): What you need to know
Begin your journey at one of Philadelphia's main airports, Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) or Trenton-Mercer Airport (TTN). Check out your options for booking a flight from Philadelphia to Charleston International Airport (CHS) leaving from either of these.
Around 1 hour 55 minutes is how long you can expect to be in the air on a direct Philadelphia to Charleston International Airport flight.
Charleston International Airport is located in Charleston. The city's timezone is UTC-4 — the same as Philadelphia.
The busiest route is from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Charleston International Airport (CHS), with 27 direct services every week. If you're not one for hanging around, the earliest flight from PHL to CHS is the 6:05am Frontier Airlines option. If you prefer travelling later, the last departure is at 9pm with American Airlines.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules worth sticking to. Show up at the airport on time to board your flight from Philadelphia to CHS.
With more travellers during peak seasons, it's smart to get to your terminal even earlier. Two hours for domestic flights and up to four for international journeys will help you deal with longer queues.
Airports in Philadelphia
Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)
Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) will have you travelling directly to your destination. Nonstop flights from Philadelphia to Charleston International Airport (CHS) take off from this terminal.
American Airlines is a well-known airline that offers direct flights from Philadelphia to Charleston International Airport taking off from PHL.
American Airlines is the airline with the highest number of bookings for flights from PHL to CHS.
The carrier with the most reliable on-time arrival rate on this route is American Airlines.
Located around 19 kilometres from the centre of Philadelphia, PHL can be reached in about 15 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey by public transport takes roughly 45 minutes.
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Of the departures from Philadelphia International Airport, 78.93% land on time at their destination.
PHL is located at 8500 Essington Ave.
Trenton-Mercer Airport (TTN)
Using public transport, you can travel from central Philadelphia to TTN in around 1 hour 45 minutes. The airport is roughly 56 kilometres away, and making the journey by car will take approximately 40 minutes.
Flying out early in the morning? You might like to check in to one of these hotels near Trenton-Mercer Airport the day before your Philadelphia to CHS flight:
Trenton-Mercer Airport has a reputation for reliability and timeliness. 82.45% of flights departing here land when expected.
You'll find TTN at Scotch Road, Terminal Building.
About Charleston International Airport (CHS)
Have a late flight from Philadelphia to Charleston International Airport? Don't let it hijack your sleep schedule. Stay at one of these hotels near CHS and hit the lights earlier:
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Lock in the best rate by booking your ride around one week ahead of your Philadelphia to Charleston International Airport flight.
Getting from Charleston International Airport (CHS) to central Charleston
The centre of Charleston is about 16 kilometres from Charleston International Airport. Travel times by cab or car hire will vary depending on traffic conditions and time of day, so do some research ahead of time.
It takes around 3 hours 35 minutes if you're travelling on public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Philadelphia to Charleston International Airport (CHS)
ج.م. 2,769 is currently the lowest price for a one-way ticket from Philadelphia to Charleston International Airport. Return flights start from ج.م. 5,521. These prices may change based on demand and availability.
Don't leave things to the last moment. You're more likely to find cheap flights from Philadelphia to CHS if you book early. Airlines often offer some great early bird deals.
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The best time to fly from Philadelphia to Charleston International Airport (CHS)
April is the quietest month for flights from Philadelphia to Charleston International Airport (CHS), while July is the most popular. Work out the ideal time to visit Charleston based on whether you want a laid-back vibe or a more bustling atmosphere.
Lock in a Philadelphia to CHS flight ticket departing in July if you want to explore the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Charleston to range from 24ºC to 32ºC.
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from Philadelphia to Charleston International Airport in January when temperatures are between 4ºC and 17ºC.
More about Charleston
After booking your flight from Philadelphia to Charleston International Airport, find a hotel that offers a good mix of location and comfort. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Charleston:
There are so many things to discover in this city, it can be hard to work out where to start. Downtown Charleston, French Quarter District and International African American Museum are top attractions which should be on any good Charleston itinerary.
Explore more of the United States
Charlotte is just one of the many places in the United States waiting to be explored once you've seen the sights of Charleston. Around 274 kilometres away to the north, top sights here include Bechtler Museum of Modern Art, Discovery Place and NASCAR Hall of Fame.
If you're looking to explore another great destination in the United States, head for Fayetteville, about 257 kilometres north-east of Charleston. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Park, Airborne and Special Operations Museum and Fayetteville Transportation Museum are highlights.
