Flying from London to Charleston International Airport (CHS): What you need to know
London has numerous airports to leave from. Explore your departure options from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) and London Gatwick Airport (LGW) when planning your flight from London to Charleston International Airport (CHS). Stansted Airport (STN), London Luton Airport (LTN) and London City Airport (LCY) are the other main bases in the city.
Charleston International Airport is located in Charleston. The city runs on the UTC-4 timezone and is four hours behind London.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules worth sticking to. Be at the airport on time to catch your flight from London to CHS.
Heading off during a peak time like public or school holidays? Expect longer queues at check-in and security. To be on the safe side, arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
Airports in London
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
We make it a piece of cake to book cheap flights from London to CHS that include a stopover. To explore your options departing from London Heathrow Airport (LHR), uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight with a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Popular stopovers between LHR and CHS include:
Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT)
John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)
Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI)
LHR is around 31 kilometres from central London. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take you 55 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic. If you're planning to take public transport, expect the trip time to be around 1 hour.
Have an early flight from London to Charleston International Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and sneak in some bonus sleep) by staying at one of these stays close to London Heathrow Airport:
68.18% of flights that depart London Heathrow Airport touch down at their destination on time.
London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
Maximise your holiday with a stopover on your flight from London to Charleston International Airport. Here's where you can connect between London Gatwick Airport and CHS:
John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)
Pearson International Airport (YYZ)
Tampa International Airport (TPA)
LGW is around 80 kilometres from central London. It'll take you 1 hour 20 minutes or so to get to the airport by car from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 30 minutes.
Want to treat yourself to an extra night away before catching your London to CHS flight? Unwind in a hotel near London Gatwick Airport before your break officially starts. Here's where you can stay:
When it comes to keeping flights on track, London Gatwick Airport has an on-time arrival rate of 69.26%.
Stansted Airport (STN)
STN is around 64 kilometres from central London. Driving from the city centre to the terminal takes about 1 hour. If you're considering public transport, expect a journey of around 1 hour 25 minutes.
Make catching an early London to Charleston International Airport flight the easiest part of your trip. Stay at one of these hotels close to Stansted Airport and get to your departure gate feeling relaxed and unhurried:
The on-time performance rate of STN is 64.73%. In other words, that's how often flights that depart this airport arrive as planned.
About Charleston International Airport (CHS)
Reserve a hotel near CHS if you're catching a late flight from London to Charleston International Airport. Pick one of these accommodation options and be in bed sooner:
Pick up a Charleston International Airport rental car and explore Charleston and beyond with your own set of wheels. Ace Rent a Car, Budget and Alamo are popular providers you can book with here.
Get the best deal by reserving your ride around one week ahead of your London to Charleston International Airport flight.
Getting from Charleston International Airport (CHS) to central Charleston
Charleston International Airport to central Charleston is around 16 kilometres. If you're renting a car or taking a cab, do some research to make your trip as smooth as possible. Journey times may vary depending on the time of day and traffic conditions.
It takes around 3 hours 35 minutes if you're travelling on public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from London to Charleston International Airport (CHS)
Currently, 305 € is the lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from London to Charleston International Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is 443 €. Remember fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.
Booking early is often the key to scoring a cheap flight from London to CHS. Fares tend to rise as demand increases, so the closer your departure date, the more you'll likely spend on your ticket.
If you're flexible with your trip dates, try using the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll show you the lowest price across each month when searching for your London to Charleston International Airport ticket.
You don't need to check back in every day to find out if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll notify you as soon as a better deal comes up on plane tickets from London to CHS.
Discover the best deal on a flight from London to Charleston International Airport with the help of the filters. Pick your preferred departure and arrival times, number of stops and airlines. You can also sort your results by 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest.'
The best time to fly from London to Charleston International Airport (CHS)
It's time to work out your travel dates for your flight from London to Charleston International Airport (CHS). July is the most popular month to visit Charleston. If a slower pace sounds more appealing, head there in April.
Lock in a London to CHS plane ticket departing in July if you want to visit the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Charleston to range from 24ºC (75ºF) to 32ºC (90ºF).
January sees temperatures of between 4ºC (39ºF) and 17ºC (63ºF). Search for cheap tickets from London to Charleston International Airport around that time if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
More about Charleston
Once you've booked your flight from London to Charleston International Airport, find a hotel that puts you in a great location. Make one of these options your base for exploring Charleston:
Downtown Charleston and French Quarter District are just the start of the major attractions to put on your Charleston travel itinerary. Keep the adventure rolling by checking out International African American Museum.
Explore more of the United States
You've seen Charleston, now it's time to explore other corners of the United States. Journey about 274 kilometres north to Charlotte to check off its leading sights. From Bechtler Museum of Modern Art to Discovery Place and NASCAR Hall of Fame, you'll have a packed itinerary ahead.
Around 257 kilometres north-east of Charleston, Fayetteville is another essential stop in the United States. Experience this destination's highlights firsthand at Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Park, Airborne and Special Operations Museum and Fayetteville Transportation Museum.