Flying from Orlando to Charleston International Airport (CHS): What you need to know
Start your trip at Orlando International Airport (MCO), the main airport in Orlando. Look for flights from Orlando to Charleston International Airport (CHS) that take off from this base.
Around 1 hour 30 minutes is how long you can expect to be travelling on a direct Orlando to Charleston International Airport flight.
Charleston's timezone is UTC-5, which is the same as Orlando. Charleston International Airport is located in Charleston.
Orlando International Airport (MCO) to Charleston International Airport (CHS) is the busiest route, with 4 direct services each week. You can travel from MCO to CHS on Breeze Airways's 7am flight.
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 board your flight from Orlando to CHS.
If you're getting away during a popular month like March, be at the airport even earlier. You'll want to arrive up to four hours before an international flight and two hours ahead of a domestic departure. Check-in and security lines are longer during high seasons like Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year.
Airports in Orlando
Orlando International Airport (MCO)
Fly without interruptions from Orlando International Airport (MCO). Nonstop flights from Orlando to Charleston International Airport (CHS) can be booked from here.
When departing from MCO, you can catch a direct flight from Orlando to Charleston International Airport with Breeze Airways.
The majority of passengers choose to book seats with Breeze Airways between MCO and CHS.
Located around 19 kilometres from central Orlando, MCO can be reached in about 25 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey on public transport is roughly 1 hour.
Want a stress-free start to your holiday? Stay near Orlando International Airport. Whether you're boarding an early flight from Orlando to Charleston International Airport or prefer not to rush, these hotels have you covered:
77% of flights that leave from Orlando International Airport arrive at their destination on time.
The address for MCO is One Airport Boulevard.
Orlando Sanford International Airport (SFB)
You can arrive at SFB from central Orlando in about 35 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey on public transport takes roughly 1 hour to travel the 40 kilometres or so.
Catching the earliest flight? Think about staying at one of these hotels near Orlando Sanford International Airport the day before your Orlando to CHS flight:
Looking at how often flights stay on schedule, Orlando Sanford International Airport has an on-time arrival performance of 69%.
About Charleston International Airport (CHS)
The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a flight from Orlando to Charleston International Airport. Get comfy at one of these accommodation options near CHS instead:
Lock in the best possible rate by booking your ride around one week before your Orlando to Charleston International Airport flight.
Getting from Charleston International Airport (CHS) to central Charleston
Charleston International Airport is around 19 kilometres from the centre of Charleston. It takes around 25 minutes or so to drive to the city.
It takes roughly 50 minutes if you're travelling by public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Orlando to Charleston International Airport (CHS)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Orlando to Charleston International Airport is ر.ق. 159. For a return flight on this route, the best price is ر.ق. 317. Depending on when and how early you book, these fares can change.
To snap up cheap flights from Orlando to CHS, book your ticket three months ahead of your planned departure.
The best month for picking up cheap Orlando to Charleston International Airport tickets is August. Use the 'Whole month' tool to compare prices, then select the dates that offer the lowest fares.
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The best time to fly from Orlando to Charleston International Airport (CHS)
Think about the kind of holiday you want when deciding your trip dates. December is the quietest month to go to Charleston. June is when most people book flights from Orlando to Charleston International Airport (CHS), which may be perfect if you enjoy travelling when it's busier.
Lock in a Orlando 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 to 32ºC.
For cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from Orlando to Charleston International Airport in January when temperatures are between 4ºC and 17ºC.
More about Charleston
After booking your flight from Orlando to Charleston International Airport, find a hotel that's got location and comfort covered. Make one of these options your base for exploring Charleston:
Your Charleston trip should come with a side of sightseeing. Leading attractions you can't miss include International African American Museum, Fort Sumter National Monument and Charleston City Market.
Explore more of the United States
Charleston has its own special appeal, but there are so many other parts of the United States waiting to be explored. About 274 kilometres north of Charleston, a visit to Charlotte will keep you busy. Start with leading sights like Bechtler Museum of Modern Art, Discovery Place and NASCAR Hall of Fame.
Around 257 kilometres northeast of Charleston, Fayetteville is another favourite stop in the United States. Start your sightseeing at Airborne and Special Operations Museum, Fayetteville Transportation Museum and David McCune International Art Gallery.
