Traveling from Fort Myers to Charleston International Airport (CHS): what you need to know
Fort Myers's main airport is Southwest Florida International Airport (RSW). Explore your options for departing from this terminal when booking your flights from Fort Myers to Charleston International Airport (CHS).
1 hour 34 minutes is the average journey time for a direct flight from Fort Myers to Charleston International Airport.
Charleston's timezone is UTC-4, which is the same as Fort Myers. Charleston International Airport is located in Charleston.
The busiest route is from Southwest Florida International Airport (RSW) to Charleston International Airport (CHS), with 1 direct weekly services. If you'd like to head off as soon as possible, the earliest flight from RSW to CHS is the 07:00 Breeze Airways service. If you prefer to leave later in the day, the last departure is at 20:59 with Breeze Airways.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules to live by. Be at the airport with enough time to catch your flight from Fort Myers to CHS.
October is a popular time to fly out. If you're taking off then or during a major holiday like July Fourth, get there even earlier. Aim for at least two hours ahead for domestic flights and up to four hours for international journeys.
Airports in Fort Myers
Southwest Florida International Airport (RSW)
Enjoy an uninterrupted journey from Southwest Florida International Airport (RSW). Direct flights from Fort Myers to Charleston International Airport (CHS) can be booked from here.
You can travel on a direct flight from Fort Myers to Charleston International Airport with Breeze Airways. This leading airline operates departures from RSW.
The distance from central Fort Myers to RSW is around 14 miles. Use Google Maps for the best route, whether in your own car or with public transport.
After a leisurely start to your trip? Stay near Southwest Florida International Airport. Whether you're taking an early flight from Fort Myers to Charleston International Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels are perfect:
About Charleston International Airport (CHS)
Consider staying in a hotel near CHS if you have a late flight from Fort Myers to Charleston International Airport. Choose one of these options and skip the long transfer:
Getting from Charleston International Airport (CHS) to central Charleston
Charleston International Airport is approximately 13 miles from the center of Charleston. With a car rental or if you're catching a cab, the drive is around 28 minutes.
If you're using public transport, expect a journey of about 3 hours and 36 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Fort Myers to Charleston International Airport (CHS)
The best price we've seen for a one-way ticket from Fort Myers to Charleston International Airport is $39. The cheapest price for a return flight is $88. Keep in mind fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.
You're more likely to score cheap tickets from Fort Myers to CHS if you book 8 months before takeoff. We crunched the flight price data and found that's the time fares for this route tend to be at their lowest.
To snag the best price on your tickets from Fort Myers to Charleston International Airport, book your trip for May (it's when flights are cheapest). Have flexibility with your dates? Use the 'Whole month' function to find the most affordable day to fly.
Create a Price Alert and keep an eye on changes on this route through email or push notifications. You'll know straight away when fares go down. Timing is key when finding cheap tickets from Fort Myers to CHS.
Use the filters to tailor your flights from Fort Myers to Charleston International Airport. Simply select your ideal arrival and departure times, airlines and number of stops. You can also sort your results by 'Cheapest' to get the best deals.
The best time to fly from Fort Myers to Charleston International Airport (CHS)
It's time to choose your trip dates for your flight from Fort Myers to Charleston International Airport. July is the busiest month to visit Charleston. If you like a quieter vibe, go in April.
The warmest month in Charleston is July, with temperatures ranging between 75ºF and 90ºF. Book your flights from Fort Myers to CHS in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
Travel in January for cooler conditions. Average temperatures range between 39ºF and 63ºF. However, this city promises a good time whenever you book your cheap flights from Fort Myers to Charleston International Airport.
More about Charleston
Once you've booked your flight from Fort Myers to Charleston International Airport, think about where to rest your head in this city. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Charleston:
Rainbow Row and Fort Sumter National Monument are just two of the top attractions to put on your Charleston itinerary. Continue your sightseeing adventures at Charleston City Market.
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