Traveling from Albany Airport (ALB) to Charleston Airport (CHS): what you need to know
Hop on a direct flight from Albany Airport to Charleston Airport and you'll be traveling for an average of 2 hours 30 minutes.
Albany and Charleston are in the same timezone, UTC-5.
Leave plenty of time to catch your ALB to CHS flight. Generally, it's best to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months like July, it's best to get to the airport well in advance. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for an international flight when you travel during a peak period in general.
Breeze Airways has direct flights from Albany Airport to Charleston Airport. Book with this popular carrier, then get ready to check out the sights in Charleston — and maybe even more of the United States if your schedule allows.
Breeze Airways is the airline most travelers choose to fly with on this route.
If you want to include a stop along the way, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Albany Airport to Charleston Airport. These are the top stopovers between ALB and CHS:
Charlotte Douglas Airport
Washington Ronald Reagan Airport
Washington Dulles Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Albany Airport (ALB) to Charleston Airport (CHS)
AED 219 is the best price for a one-way Albany Airport to Charleston Airport flight. Return flights start at AED 367. These fares can change depending on demand.
Don't leave things to the last moment. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from ALB to CHS if you book ahead. Airlines often have some terrific early bird rates.
May is the cheapest month for flights from Albany Airport to Charleston Airport. If you're looking to travel at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest prices for every month.
There's no need to check every day to see if fares have gone down when you create a Price Alert. We'll send you an update as soon as there's a change in price on cheap flights from ALB to CHS.
Select your ideal arrival and departure times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to get the best deals on flights from Albany Airport to Charleston Airport.
Handy information about Albany Airport (ALB)
ALB is located at 737 Albany-Shaker Road.
When it comes to the on-time performance of Albany Airport, data shows 76% of flights complete their journey on time.
To get to Albany Airport from central Albany, it'll take about 20 minutes if you're going by car. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 11 kilometers from the airport to the city center.
Expect a trip time of roughly 35 minutes on public transport.
Need a handy hotel near ALB? If you're catching an early flight from Albany Airport to Charleston Airport, these stays will have you moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Charleston Airport (CHS)
Reserve a hotel close to CHS if you're on a late Albany Airport to Charleston Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer after landing:
Hit the road running by picking up a Charleston Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Ace Rent a Car, Budget or Alamo and experience the lesser-explored corners of Charleston and beyond.
Secure the lowest price by reserving your ride from Charleston Airport around one week ahead of your trip.
Getting from Charleston Airport (CHS) to central Charleston
Charleston Airport to central Charleston has a drive time of about 25 minutes. It's approximately 19 kilometers away.
Getting there on public transport takes about 50 minutes.
When to fly to Charleston Airport (CHS)
July is the most popular month for flights from Albany Airport to Charleston Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, head to Charleston in March.
The warmest month in Charleston is July, with temperatures ranging between 24ºC (75ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF). Book your flights from Albany Airport to Charleston Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you like.
If you want cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from ALB to CHS in January. Temperatures average between 4ºC (39ºF) and 17ºC (63ºF) then.
Explore more of the United States
You've done Charleston, now it's time to discover other corners of the United States. Journey about 322 kilometers south-west to Jacksonville to tick off its must-visit sights. From St. John's Cathedral to Museum of Contemporary Art Jacksonville and The Cummer Museum of Art & Gardens, there's plenty to keep you busy.
Charlotte is another sought-after destination in the United States and is around 290 kilometers north of Charleston. No trip is complete without dropping by Bechtler Museum of Modern Art, Discovery Place and NASCAR Hall of Fame.
