Washington (DCA) to Charleston (CHS) flights
An economy award from Washington (DCA) to Charleston (CHS) starts at 4,500 miles one way with Alaska Atmos Rewards on American Airlines, plus taxes and fees from $25.60. One airline flies nonstop from Washington (DCA) to Charleston (CHS): American Airlines. The two airports are 445 miles (716 km) apart. American Airlines is in oneworld. There are also 31 ways to fly it with one stop, through Norfolk, Charlotte and Philadelphia and more.
How many miles DCA to CHS costs
Economy, one way, on the nonstop flights, from the Award Flight Pricer's award charts. Ranges run off-peak to peak; "from" is the floor of a dynamic price.
| Program | Economy | Taxes and fees |
|---|---|---|
| Alaska Atmos RewardsOn American Airlines | 4,500 | $25.60 |
| American AAdvantageOn American Airlines | 5,500 | $5.60 |
| Etihad GuestOn American Airlines | 6,000 | $5.60 |
| Iberia ClubOn American Airlines | 6,000 | $5.60 |
| Qantas Frequent FlyerOn American Airlines | 9,200 | $5.60 |
| Qatar Airways Privilege ClubOn American Airlines | 9,500 | $5.60 |
| Cathay Pacific Asia MilesOn American Airlines | 10,000 | $5.60 |
| British Airways ClubOn American Airlines | 12,000 | $5.60 |
| JAL Mileage BankOn American Airlines | 12,000 | $5.60 |
| Finnair PlusOn American Airlines | 16,500 | $5.60 |
Business and first class prices are in the Award Flight Pricer. Chart prices need award space on your date, so search it before you transfer points.
Compare every program in the Award Flight PricerAirlines flying nonstop from DCA to CHS
- American Airlinesoneworld · bookable with 9 programsWho books it
Book DCA to CHS with points
Loyalty programs that can book at least one of the nonstop airlines, from the Award Booking Guide.
- Alaska Atmos RewardsBooks American Airlines
- American AAdvantageBooks American Airlines
- British Airways ClubBooks American Airlines
- Cathay Pacific Asia MilesBooks American Airlines
- Finnair PlusBooks American Airlines
- Iberia ClubBooks American Airlines
- JAL Mileage BankBooks American Airlines
- Qantas Frequent FlyerBooks American Airlines
- Qatar Airways Privilege ClubBooks American Airlines
DCA to CHS with one stop
31 connections, most direct first. 2-stop routings and flight times are in Routes with Pro.
- Via Norfolk (ORF)American Airlines, then Breeze Airways
- Via Charlotte (CLT)American Airlines the whole way
- Via Philadelphia (PHL)American Airlines the whole way
- Via Pittsburgh (PIT)American Airlines, then Breeze Airways
- Via Atlanta (ATL)Delta Air Lines the whole way
- Via New York (EWR)United Airlines the whole way
- Via Akron (CAK)American Airlines, then Breeze Airways
- Via Columbus (CMH)American Airlines and Southwest Airlines, then Breeze Airways
- Via New York (JFK)Delta Air Lines and JetBlue Airways the whole way
- Via New York (LGA)American Airlines and Delta Air Lines the whole way
- Via Westchester County (HPN)American Airlines, then Breeze Airways
- Via Cincinnati (CVG)American Airlines and Delta Air Lines, then Allegiant Air and Breeze Airways
- Via Louisville (SDF)American Airlines, then Breeze Airways
- Via Nashville (BNA)Southwest Airlines the whole way
- Via Rochester (ROC)American Airlines, then Breeze Airways
DCA to CHS: common questions
How many miles does DCA to CHS cost?
In economy it starts at 4,500 miles one way with Alaska Atmos Rewards on American Airlines, plus taxes and fees from $25.60. Next cheapest: American AAdvantage (5,500), Etihad Guest (6,000) and Iberia Club (6,000). These are award chart prices from the Award Flight Pricer. Programs that price dynamically can cost more on busy dates, so check yours before you transfer points. Business and first class prices are in the pricer too.
Which airlines fly nonstop from DCA to CHS?
American Airlines (oneworld) flies nonstop from Washington (DCA) to Charleston (CHS).
How far is Washington from Charleston by plane?
Washington (DCA) and Charleston (CHS) are 445 miles (716 km) apart along the great circle, the shortest path a flight can take. Connections add distance on top.
Which points programs can book DCA to CHS award flights?
9 programs can book at least one of the nonstop airlines: Alaska Atmos Rewards, American AAdvantage, British Airways Club, Cathay Pacific Asia Miles, Finnair Plus, Iberia Club, JAL Mileage Bank, Qantas Frequent Flyer and 1 more. Which flights each can book depends on its partners, so check the airline before you transfer points.
Where can I connect between Washington and Charleston?
The most direct connections are through Norfolk (ORF), Charlotte (CLT), Philadelphia (PHL), Pittsburgh (PIT) and Atlanta (ATL). On 13 of them the same airline flies both flights, for example American Airlines through Charlotte.
More routes
Routes are scheduled nonstop flights. The route data is refreshed monthly; this list was last checked November 11, 2026. Seasonal routes and new launches can be missing or end early, so confirm with the airline before you book. Distances are great-circle, the shortest path between the two airports.