Flying from Los Angeles to Charleston International Airport (CHS): What you need to know
Los Angeles's main airport is Los Angeles International Airport (LAX). Check out your options for leaving from this terminal when reserving your flights from Los Angeles to Charleston International Airport (CHS).
Around 4 hours 45 minutes is the typical travel time on a direct Los Angeles to Charleston International Airport flight.
Charleston International Airport is located in Charleston. The city is in the UTC-5 timezone and is three hours ahead of Los Angeles.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your flight from Los Angeles to CHS. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid the mad dash to your gate.
Popular months like December or holiday times such as Thanksgiving and Christmas/New Year will mean bigger waits at check-in and security. If you're travelling then, play it safe and head to the airport even earlier. Arriving two hours before domestic flights and up four hours ahead of an international flight is a smart move.
Airports in Los Angeles
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) is a convenient option for travelling directly to your destination. Nonstop flights from Los Angeles to Charleston International Airport (CHS) leave from this terminal.
Breeze Airways is a popular carrier that offers direct flights from Los Angeles to Charleston International Airport taking off from LAX.
The majority of passengers prefer to book seats with Breeze Airways from LAX to CHS.
Travelling from central Los Angeles to LAX takes around 1 hour by public transport. If you drive, ride-share or take a taxi, you'll cover the 29 kms (18 miles) in 35 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
Planning to catch an early flight from Los Angeles to Charleston International Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and catch some extra z's) by picking one of these hotels near Los Angeles International Airport:
Los Angeles International Airport has an excellent on-time record, so you're less likely to experience disruptions. Departures from LAX make it to their destination as scheduled 81% of the time.
You'll find LAX at One World Way.
Van Nuys Airport (VNY)
VNY is about 29 kms (18 miles) from central Los Angeles. It'll take 35 minutes or so to get to the airport if you're driving from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 1 hour 15 minutes.
Start your holiday early with an additional night away from home. Before your Los Angeles to CHS flight, stay in one of these hotels close to Van Nuys Airport:
About Charleston International Airport (CHS)
If you have a late flight from Los Angeles to Charleston International Airport, few things beat the convenience of staying near the terminal. Pick up your luggage at baggage claim and then be showered and relaxing not long after at one of these options near CHS:
Grab a Charleston International Airport rental car and explore Charleston and beyond with your own wheels. Ace Rent a Car, Budget and Alamo are top outlets to choose from here.
Lock in the best deal by booking your ride around one week ahead of your Los Angeles to Charleston International Airport flight.
Getting from Charleston International Airport (CHS) to central Charleston
From Charleston International Airport, central Charleston is around 19 kms (12 miles) away. It takes about 25 minutes to get to the city centre by car.
It'll take around 50 minutes if you're travelling by public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Los Angeles to Charleston International Airport (CHS)
£82 is currently the lowest price for a one-way ticket from Los Angeles to Charleston International Airport. A return flight starts at £200. These prices can change based on demand and availability.
Booking ahead of time is often the key to finding a cheap flight from Los Angeles to CHS. Flight prices rise as demand increases, so the closer your departure date, the more you'll likely spend on your ticket.
Affordable Los Angeles to Charleston International Airport tickets are easier to find if your travel dates are flexible. Use the 'Whole month' tool to compare fares throughout the month and then choose the cheapest day.
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The best time to fly from Los Angeles to Charleston International Airport (CHS)
It's time to work out your travel dates for your flight from Los Angeles to Charleston International Airport (CHS). April is the peak month for travel to Charleston. If you're all about a more relaxed kind of trip, think about going in September.
Book a Los Angeles to CHS plane ticket departing in July if you want to visit the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Charleston to range from 24ºC to 32ºC.
For cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from Los Angeles to Charleston International Airport in January when temperatures are between 4ºC and 17ºC.
More about Charleston
Start your Charleston trip right by choosing the perfect place to stay. Once you've booked your flight from Los Angeles to Charleston International Airport, explore our selection of accommodation options including:
There are so many things to do and see in this city, it can be tricky to know where to begin. International African American Museum, Charleston Harbour Tours and Port of Charleston are major 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 after you've experienced Charleston. Around 274 kms (170 miles) away to the north, popular attractions include Bechtler Museum of Modern Art, Discovery Place and NASCAR Hall of Fame.
Around 257 kms (160 miles) north-east of Charleston, Fayetteville is another essential stop in the United States. Experience the best of this destination with a visit to Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Park, Airborne and Special Operations Museum and Fayetteville Transportation Museum.