Travelling from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Charleston International Airport (CHS): what you need to know
Around 4 hours 45 minutes is how long you can expect to be in the air on a direct flight from Los Angeles International Airport to Charleston International Airport.
Charleston's timezone is UTC-4, making Charleston three hours ahead of Los Angeles.
Leave enough time to catch your LAX to CHS flight. As a general rule, turn up two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
You can expect longer lines in popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for domestic departures is a good idea.
Getting to Charleston (and then exploring more of United States!) is a breeze with Breeze Airways. This popular carrier offers direct flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Charleston International Airport.
Breeze Airways is the airline with the highest passenger demand for this route.
We make it a breeze to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Los Angeles International Airport to Charleston International Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight offering a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Popular stopovers between LAX and CHS include:
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport
Denver International Airport
Chicago Midway International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Charleston International Airport (CHS)
P4,541 is the best price for a one-way Los Angeles International Airport to Charleston International Airport flight. A return flight starts at P9,139. These prices may change depending on demand.
Get cheap tickets from LAX to CHS by booking six months ahead. According to our research, that's the sweet spot for picking up a bargain.
Plan your trip for May. That's the cheapest month for flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Charleston International Airport. If you're flexible with your travel dates, try out the 'Whole month' tool to see the cheapest price across every month.
You won't have to check every day to see if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll notify you the moment a special offer becomes available on cheap flights from LAX to CHS.
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Handy information about Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
LAX is located at One World Way.
Los Angeles International Airport scores high marks for its on-time performance. 81.05% of flights that depart LAX arrive at their destination as scheduled.
To get to Los Angeles International Airport from central Los Angeles, it'll take around 30 minutes by car. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 32 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The trip on public transport will take about 55 minutes.
Catching an early flight from Los Angeles International Airport to Charleston International Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and get some extra shut-eye) by picking one of these hotels near LAX:
Arriving at Charleston International Airport (CHS)
If you have a late Los Angeles International Airport to Charleston International Airport flight, nothing beats the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping soon after at one of these accommodation options near CHS:
Begin your adventure by picking up a Charleston International Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Ace Rent a Car, Budget or Alamo and explore beyond Charleston's usual tourist stops.
For the best deal, book your vehicle from Charleston International Airport around one week before travelling.
Getting from Charleston International Airport (CHS) to central Charleston
Charleston International Airport is roughly 21 kilometres from central Charleston. The drive time takes about 30 minutes.
Travelling to the centre on public transport will take you around 3 hours 35 minutes.
When to fly to Charleston International Airport (CHS)
July is the busiest month for flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Charleston International Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, head to Charleston in April.
The warmest month in Charleston is July, with the temperature ranging between 24ºC (75ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF). Lock in your flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Charleston International Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you like.
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from LAX to CHS in January. Average temperatures are between 4ºC (39ºF) and 17ºC (63ºF) then.
Explore more of United States
You've seen Charleston, now it's time to discover other parts of United States. Journey about 322 kilometres south-west to Jacksonville to check off its top sights. From Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens to The Cummer Museum of Art & Gardens and Friendship Fountain, you'll have a full itinerary ahead.
If you're ready to explore another major destination in United States, consider Charlotte, roughly 290 kilometres north of Charleston. NASCAR Hall of Fame, Freedom Park and Carolinas Aviation Museum are key highlights.