- Must visit
Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History
One of the most visited museums in the city, known for dinosaur fossils, the Hope Diamond, and major natural science collections.
Flights from Charleston, SC to Washington, DC depart on average 44 times per day, taking around 2h 22m. Cheap flight tickets for this journey start at $97 (€79) but you can travel from only $75 (€62) by bus.
There are 6 flights per day. The earliest flight runs at 05:00, the last at 22:45. The fastest flight covers the 452 miles (729 km) distance in 1h 33m. June is the cheapest month to fly.
Distance 452 miles (729 km) |
Average flight duration 2h 22m |
Cheapest ticket price $97 (€79) |
Flights per day 44 |
Direct flights 6 |
Fastest flight 1h 33m |
First flight 5:00 AM |
Last flight 10:45 PM |
Cheapest Month Jun |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Jan - Mar |
Low Season Apr - Jun |
Busiest Day Sat |
Least Busy Day Thu |
Best time to book 28 days |
Cheapest price
$418
Average price
$730
Fastest journey
1 h 33 m
Average duration
1 h 38 m
Flights per day
56
Distance
729 km
The best way to find a cheap flight ticket from Charleston, SC to Washington, DC is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Charleston, SC to Washington, DC will cost around $730 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $418.
Of the 56 flights that leave Charleston, SC for Washington, DC onSun, Jun 21, 7 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sun, Jun 21 the direct flights cover the 729 km distance in an average of 1 h 38 m but if you time it right, some flights will get you there in just 1 h 33 m .
On Sun, Jun 21 the longest flights will take 1 h 43 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
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UA4862Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Charleston, SC to Washington, DC among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $75. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 22m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $75, and a flight costs an average of $97.
Distance: 452 miles (729 km)
| Flight | Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$301 Average price | $159 Average price | $156 Average price Cheapest | $101 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 22m Average total duration Fastest 2h 22m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 10h 23m Average total duration 9h 53m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 12h 8m Average total duration 11h 38m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 55m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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This is compared to other travel options from Charleston, SC to Washington, DC:
A bus is $2 (€2) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Charleston, SC to Washington, DC costing on average $159 (€130).
A bus is $145 (€118) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Charleston, SC to Washington, DC costing on average $301 (€246).
Other travel options to Washington, DC take longer:
Train takes on average 9h 53m.
Bus takes on average 11h 38m.
The table below shows live departures for Charleston, SC to Washington, DC flights for today, Saturday, June 20. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated flight journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
UA434 · UA1478 | 7:15 AM Charleston International Airport | 11h35 | 6:50 PM Dulles International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA434 · UA2332 | 7:15 AM Charleston International Airport | 13h26 | 8:41 PM Ronald Reagan National Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA434 · UA1720 | 7:15 AM Charleston International Airport | 9h05 | 4:20 PM Baltimore/Washington International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA434 · UA2366 | 7:15 AM Charleston International Airport | 9h15 | 4:30 PM Dulles International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA434 · UA2682 | 7:15 AM Charleston International Airport | 15h30 | 10:45 PM Baltimore/Washington International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA434 · UA654 | 7:15 AM Charleston International Airport | 8h48 | 4:03 PM Ronald Reagan National Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA1858 | 10:00 AM Charleston International Airport | 1h37 | 11:37 AM Dulles International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
B62474 · B6955 | 10:46 AM Charleston International Airport | 12h13 | 10:59 PM Ronald Reagan National Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA5659 | 11:01 AM Charleston International Airport | 1h43 | 12:44 PM Ronald Reagan National Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
UA674 · UA1975 · UA4380 | 11:18 AM Charleston International Airport | 9h48 | 9:06 PM Dulles International Airport | 2 transfers | |
UA674 · UA2485 · UA4380 | 11:18 AM Charleston International Airport | 9h48 | 9:06 PM Dulles International Airport | 2 transfers | |
UA674 · UA3591 · UA3449 | 11:18 AM Charleston International Airport | 10h00 | 9:18 PM Dulles International Airport | 2 transfers | |
UA674 · UA1992 | 11:18 AM Charleston International Airport | 5h14 | 4:32 PM Dulles International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA674 · UA4486 | 11:18 AM Charleston International Airport | 5h39 | 4:57 PM Ronald Reagan National Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA674 · UA3533 · UA3998 | 11:18 AM Charleston International Airport | 10h02 | 9:20 PM Dulles International Airport | 2 transfers | |
UA592 · UA1314 | 11:31 AM Charleston International Airport | 5h41 | 5:12 PM Ronald Reagan National Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA592 · UA1550 | 11:31 AM Charleston International Airport | 6h36 | 6:07 PM Baltimore/Washington International Airport | 1 transfer | |
B668 · B6455 | 12:21 PM Charleston International Airport | 9h33 | 9:54 PM Ronald Reagan National Airport | 1 transfer | |
B668 · B61955 | 12:21 PM Charleston International Airport | 7h38 | 7:59 PM Ronald Reagan National Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA4685 · AA4614 | 12:33 PM Charleston International Airport | 4h26 | 4:59 PM Ronald Reagan National Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA1658 · AA2953 | 1:35 PM Charleston International Airport | 6h02 | 7:37 PM Dulles International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA1658 · AA2386 | 1:35 PM Charleston International Airport | 6h25 | 8:00 PM Ronald Reagan National Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA1658 · AA1622 | 1:35 PM Charleston International Airport | 3h28 | 5:03 PM Baltimore/Washington International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA1658 · AA3263 | 1:35 PM Charleston International Airport | 3h26 | 5:01 PM Ronald Reagan National Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA5123 | 2:01 PM Charleston International Airport | 1h46 | 3:47 PM Ronald Reagan National Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
UA3401 | 2:47 PM Charleston International Airport | 1h46 | 4:33 PM Dulles International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
UA3426 · UA2202 | 3:08 PM Charleston International Airport | 6h14 | 9:22 PM Dulles International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA3426 · UA1369 | 3:08 PM Charleston International Airport | 6h01 | 9:09 PM Ronald Reagan National Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA3426 · UA303 | 3:08 PM Charleston International Airport | 6h24 | 9:32 PM Baltimore/Washington International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA2953+ AA5118 | 3:12 PM Charleston International Airport | 4h25 | 7:37 PM Dulles International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA1495+ AA5118 | 3:12 PM Charleston International Airport | 5h27 | 8:39 PM Baltimore/Washington International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA2386+ AA5118 | 3:12 PM Charleston International Airport | 4h48 | 8:00 PM Ronald Reagan National Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA5568 | 4:43 PM Charleston International Airport | 1h47 | 6:30 PM Ronald Reagan National Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
AA1269+ AA5672 | 6:18 PM Charleston International Airport | 5h36 | 11:54 PM Ronald Reagan National Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA5672+ AA527 | 6:18 PM Charleston International Airport | 3h36 | 9:54 PM Ronald Reagan National Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA1450+ AA5672 | 6:18 PM Charleston International Airport | 5h55 | 12:13 AM Dulles International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA1318+ AA5672 | 6:18 PM Charleston International Airport | 5h49 | 12:07 AM Baltimore/Washington International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA1654 | 7:28 PM Charleston International Airport | 1h37 | 9:05 PM Ronald Reagan National Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
UA6161 | 7:47 PM Charleston International Airport | 1h42 | 9:29 PM Dulles International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
AA1269+ AA5086 | 7:50 PM Charleston International Airport | 4h04 | 11:54 PM Ronald Reagan National Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA1450+ AA5086 | 7:50 PM Charleston International Airport | 4h23 | 12:13 AM Dulles International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA1318+ AA5086 | 7:50 PM Charleston International Airport | 4h17 | 12:07 AM Baltimore/Washington International Airport | 1 transfer | |
| Sunday, June 21 | |||||
AA3298 · AA2825 | 5:00 AM Charleston International Airport | 5h50 | 10:50 AM Ronald Reagan National Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA3298 · AA1635 | 5:00 AM Charleston International Airport | 4h26 | 9:26 AM Baltimore/Washington International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA3298 · AA1977 | 5:00 AM Charleston International Airport | 4h29 | 9:29 AM Ronald Reagan National Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA3298+ AA5219 | 5:00 AM Charleston International Airport | 3h50 | 8:50 AM Dulles International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA3089 | 6:00 AM Charleston International Airport | 1h34 | 7:34 AM Ronald Reagan National Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
UA1289 · UA3631 · UA6265 | 6:00 AM Charleston International Airport | 10h21 | 4:21 PM Dulles International Airport | 2 transfers | |
UA2333 · UA2301 · UA1992 | 6:00 AM Charleston International Airport | 10h32 | 4:32 PM Dulles International Airport | 2 transfers | |
AA1287 · AA2915 | 6:00 AM Charleston International Airport | 6h37 | 12:37 PM Ronald Reagan National Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA1289 · UA4172 | 6:00 AM Charleston International Airport | 6h23 | 12:23 PM Ronald Reagan National Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA2333 · UA2277 | 6:00 AM Charleston International Airport | 5h52 | 11:52 AM Dulles International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA1289 · UA1525 · UA1332 | 6:00 AM Charleston International Airport | 10h30 | 4:30 PM Dulles International Airport | 2 transfers | |
UA2333 · UA1381 | 6:00 AM Charleston International Airport | 7h04 | 1:04 PM Ronald Reagan National Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA2333 · UA2301 · UA4433 | 6:00 AM Charleston International Airport | 9h23 | 3:23 PM Ronald Reagan National Airport | 2 transfers | |
UA1289 · UA1413 | 6:00 AM Charleston International Airport | 5h28 | 11:28 AM Dulles International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA2333 · UA1869 | 6:00 AM Charleston International Airport | 8h12 | 2:12 PM Dulles International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA2333 · UA490 | 6:00 AM Charleston International Airport | 5h59 | 11:59 AM Ronald Reagan National Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA3235 · AA2825 | 6:51 AM Charleston International Airport | 3h59 | 10:50 AM Ronald Reagan National Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA3235 · AA846 | 6:51 AM Charleston International Airport | 6h10 | 1:01 PM Baltimore/Washington International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA3235+ AA5527 | 6:51 AM Charleston International Airport | 6h08 | 12:59 PM Ronald Reagan National Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA3235+ AA5220 | 6:51 AM Charleston International Airport | 5h45 | 12:36 PM Dulles International Airport | 1 transfer | |
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One of the most visited museums in the city, known for dinosaur fossils, the Hope Diamond, and major natural science collections.
Flagship museum for aviation and space exploration, featuring iconic aircraft, spacecraft, and interactive exhibits.
Powerful museum covering African American history, culture, and achievements through immersive exhibitions.
The city’s central ceremonial landscape, lined with major museums, memorials, and classic Washington views.
Historic neighborhood of cobbled streets, waterfront paths, and Federal-era architecture, ideal for walking and photos.
Scenic waterfront loop famous for cherry blossoms and close-up access to several major memorials.
Washington’s signature sausage, usually smoky and spicy, served on a bun with chili, mustard, and onions. It is one of the city’s most iconic street foods.
A sweet-tangy sauce strongly associated with Washington carryout culture, commonly paired with fried chicken and fries. It is a distinctive local flavor locals recognize immediately.
Regional blue crab from nearby Chesapeake waters, often served steamed and heavily seasoned. It reflects the Mid-Atlantic seafood traditions closely tied to Washington dining.
An established downtown institution known for oysters, crab cakes, and classic American seafood near the White House, with an elegant old-school atmosphere.
Busy, established French brasserie in Logan Circle known for polished service, a classic dining room, and consistently popular bistro dishes.
Historic casual landmark on U Street, famous for half-smokes, chili dogs, and classic Washington comfort food in a lively, nostalgic setting.
Prices are high by U.S. standards, especially for hotels and dining near central areas and major attractions.
Tip 18-20% at restaurants. USD 1-2 per drink at bars. Taxis: 10-15% or round up. Hotel staff: USD 2-5. Tips are expected for table service.
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Dulles International Airport, Washington -> Metro Center Station, Washington
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