Flying from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) to Charleston International Airport (CHS): what you need to know
Charleston is 15 hours behind Melbourne and follows the UTC-4 timezone.
Leave enough time to catch your MEL to CHS flight. As a general rule, arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Be prepared for bigger queues in popular months like January. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for domestic departures will help ensure a smooth travel experience.
Enjoy a quick visit to another city or simply break up your journey with a stopover. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' to see your options when searching for tickets from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Charleston International Airport. Many travellers pass through Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport on this route.
How to find the cheapest flights from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) to Charleston International Airport (CHS)
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Charleston International Airport flight is ر.ق. 3,039. A return ticket right now is ر.ق. 4,312. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares could change.
Don't wait until the last minute. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from MEL to CHS if you book ahead. Airlines often offer some fantastic early bird rates.
The 'Whole month' search function shows you the cheapest flights from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Charleston International Airport across each month. It's a great way to find a bargain if your dates aren't set in stone.
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Handy information about Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
67.71% of flights that take off from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport arrive at their destination on schedule.
To get to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport from central Melbourne, it'll take about 30 minutes if you're planning to drive. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 24 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Planning to catch public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 40 minutes.
Catching an early flight from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Charleston International Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by picking one of these hotels close to MEL:
Arriving at Charleston International Airport (CHS)
The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Charleston International Airport flight. Book one of these accommodation options near CHS instead:
Fast-track your adventure by picking up a Charleston International Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Ace Rent a Car, Budget or Alamo to explore Charleston and beyond.
Lock in the lowest price by booking your ride from Charleston International Airport about one week ahead of your trip.
Getting from Charleston International Airport (CHS) to central Charleston
Charleston International Airport to central Charleston has a drive time of around 30 minutes. It's approximately 21 kilometres away.
Getting there by public transport takes about 3 hours 35 minutes.
When to fly to Charleston International Airport (CHS)
July is the busiest month for flights from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Charleston International Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, travel to Charleston in April.
When booking your flight from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Charleston International Airport, consider the kind of weather you like. July is the warmest month in Charleston, with temperatures ranging from 24ºC to 32ºC.
Search for cheap tickets from MEL to CHS in January if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 4ºC and 17ºC on average.
Explore more of United States
Jacksonville is just one of the many cities in United States waiting to be discovered once you've seen Charleston. Around 322 kilometres away to the south-west, its top attractions include Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens, The Cummer Museum of Art & Gardens and Friendship Fountain.
If you're eager to discover another corner of United States, head for Charlotte, roughly 290 kilometres north of Charleston. NASCAR Hall of Fame, Freedom Park and Carolinas Aviation Museum are the start of reasons to visit.
