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Charleston Museum
Often called America’s first museum, with collections on Lowcountry history, natural history, decorative arts, and city development.
Flights from Kansas City, MO to Charleston, SC depart on average 51 times per day, taking around 6h 31m. Cheap flight tickets for this journey start at $133 (€108) if you book in advance.
The earliest flight runs at 05:00, the last at 21:28. The fastest flight covers the 927 miles (1492 km) distance in 4h 52m. March is the cheapest month to fly.
Distance 927 miles (1492 km) |
Average flight duration 6h 31m |
Cheapest ticket price $133 (€108) |
Flights per day 51 |
Fastest flight 4h 52m |
First flight 5:00 AM |
Last flight 9:28 PM |
Cheapest Month Mar |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Jul - Sep |
Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Kansas City, MO to Charleston, SC among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $177. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 6h 31m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $177, and a train costs an average of $462.
Distance: 927 miles (1492 km)
Most popular Flight | Train | Bus |
|---|---|---|
$396 Average price | $563 Average price | $301 Average price Cheapest |
9h 31m Average total duration Fastest 6h 31m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 45h 17m Average total duration 44h 47m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 33h 20m Average total duration 32h 50m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Kansas City, MO to Charleston, SC:
A bus is $96 (€78) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Kansas City, MO to Charleston, SC costing on average $396 (€323).
A bus is $262 (€214) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Kansas City, MO to Charleston, SC costing on average $563 (€458).
Other travel options to Charleston, SC take longer:
Bus takes on average 32h 50m.
Train takes on average 44h 47m.
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Moderate by U.S. standards. Hotels can be pricey in peak season, but casual dining and coffee are fairly typical for a mid-size tourist city.
Tip 18-20% in restaurants; 20%+ for excellent service. Bartenders: USD 1-2 per drink. Taxis/rideshares: 10-15%. Hotel staff: USD 2-5. Not expected for counter service, but appreciated.
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