Charleston to Washington, D.C.: what the flight costs
In the last 60 days we checked this route 8 times. The typical round trip was $651 per person and the lowest $499, taxes and fees included.
| Per person | |
|---|---|
| Lowest seen | $499 |
| Typical (median) | $651 |
| Price checks, 60 days | 8 |
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Trips we picked on this route
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Washington, D.C.
Oct 16–18, 2026 · 2 nights
- 1h 35m American nonstop, landing at Reagan National by 7:35 AM
- $499 per person, $152 below the typical fare on this route
- citizenM Washington DC Georgetown rated 9 from 275 reviews, $491 total
$1,489 for two · 2 nights · flights, hotel, taxes & fees
Flights $998 + hotel $491, taxes in · a checked bag each adds about $160
American · nonstop · 1h 35m
The catch: Friday has a 60% chance of drizzle, the best-value hotel has no free cancellation, and checked bags aren't in the total.
Worth it if you want a weekend of museums and monuments for two; skip it if a wet first day would spoil the trip for you.
Every fare we found in the last 30 days
| Checked | Trip dates | Per person | Airline | Stops | Duration | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 14, 2026 | Oct 16–18, 2026 | $651 | UA | with a stop | 11h 24m | Kiwi.com |
| Oct 14, 2026 | Oct 16–18, 2026 | $499 | American | nonstop | 1h 35m | Google Flights |
| Oct 14, 2026 | Oct 23–25, 2026 | $599 | UA | with a stop | 4h 19m | Kiwi.com |
| Oct 14, 2026 | Oct 16–18, 2026 | $672 | UA | with a stop | 4h 19m | Kiwi.com |
| Oct 13, 2026 | Oct 16–18, 2026 | $672 | UA | with a stop | 4h 59m | Kiwi.com |
| Oct 13, 2026 | Oct 16–18, 2026 | $650 | UA | with a stop | 5h 53m | Kiwi.com |
| Oct 13, 2026 | Oct 23–25, 2026 | $577 | UA | with a stop | 4h 19m | Kiwi.com |
| Oct 13, 2026 | Oct 16–18, 2026 | $651 | UA | with a stop | 5h 53m | Kiwi.com |
About Washington, D.C.
Washington offers free Smithsonian museums, the monuments of the National Mall and a growing food scene, all linked by an easy Metro.
Washington, D.C. from every city: when to go, where to stay, what to do
Questions about Charleston to Washington, D.C.
What does a round trip from Charleston to Washington, D.C. usually cost?
Over the last 60 days the typical price we found was $651 per person, taxes and fees included, across 8 checks; the lowest was $499.
When is the best time to fly from Charleston to Washington, D.C.?
Washington, D.C. is at its best in March, April, May, September, October and November. Avoid July, August: Hot, humid summer with long museum lines
Do I need a passport to fly from Charleston to Washington, D.C.?
No passport needed for travelers from the United States: a government photo ID is enough for Washington, D.C..