How to get from Detroit to Charleston

No nonstop flights. The fastest way is via Charlotte: about 6h 13m including the connection. Other options: via Atlanta, Washington, Philadelphia and New York. Two tickets from $169.

Flights from Detroit to Charleston

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Where to connect

Options with one connection, fastest first

fastest, via Charlotte
6h 13m
two tickets, via New York
$169
connection options
5
straight-line distance
682 mi (1,097 km)
fastest
Via Charlotte
6h 13m
with the connection
Detroit to Charlotte flight 1h 59m
Connection of about 3h
Charlotte to Charleston flight 1h 14m
Via Atlanta
6h 21m
with the connection
Detroit to Atlanta flight 2h 8m
Connection of about 3h
Atlanta to Charleston flight 1h 13m
two ticketsfrom $237
Via Washington
6h 38m
with the connection
Detroit to Washington flight 1h 44m
Connection of about 3h Arrival: Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall, Ronald Reagan National, Washington Dulles International. Departure to Charleston: Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall, Ronald Reagan National, Washington Dulles International.
Washington to Charleston flight 1h 54m
Via Philadelphia
6h 51m
with the connection
Detroit to Philadelphia flight 1h 45m
Connection of about 3h Arrival: Philadelphia International. Departure to Charleston: Philadelphia International, Trenton-Mercer.
two ticketsfrom $356
Via New York
7h 22m
with the connection
Detroit to New York flight 1h 59m
Connection of about 3h Arrival: John F. Kennedy International, LaGuardia, Newark Liberty International. Departure to Charleston: John F. Kennedy International, LaGuardia, Newark Liberty International.
New York to Charleston flight 2h 23m
two ticketsfrom $169

One ticket or two

How the options are calculated and what to keep in mind at the connection

Flight times come from the nonstop schedule (estimated from the distance where there is no schedule), with 3h allowed for the connection. The price of an option is the sum of the lowest known fares for each leg; their dates may not match, so treat it as a guide. The search shows tickets for your dates, including connections on a single ticket.

Nearest nonstop flights

The closest you can get without a connection

Frequently asked questions

Is there a nonstop flight from Detroit to Charleston?
There are no nonstop flights in the schedule. You will need a connection, the fastest is via Charlotte.
What is the fastest way to fly from Detroit to Charleston?
Via Charlotte: 1h 59m to the connection, 1h 14m after it, about 6h 13m in total with 3h for the connection.
How much does a flight from Detroit to Charleston with a connection cost?
Two nonstop tickets via New York from $169. This is the sum of the lowest known prices for each leg, and their dates may not match.
Which cities can you connect in between Detroit and Charleston?
Charlotte (6h 13m total), Atlanta (6h 21m total), Washington (6h 38m total), Philadelphia (6h 51m total) and New York (7h 22m total).
How far is Charleston from Detroit?
682 mi (1,097 km) in a straight line between the cities.
How much time should I allow for the connection?
The options allow 3h. On a single ticket the carrier is responsible for the connection; on separate tickets you set the margin yourself, allowing time to collect and re-check your bags.