Cheap flights from Warsaw to Charleston

July comes out cheapest for this route, and the fare calendar covers September through April, plus June and July. Summer in Charleston is hot and humid, with afternoon storms, while spring and autumn are milder and easier for walking the historic streets. Warsaw's winter is cold and dark, so a winter departure is more about escaping than sightseeing at home. Midweek departures, Tuesday and Wednesday in particular, tend to be quieter and cheaper than Friday or Sunday. Avoid the weeks around Christmas, New Year and Thanksgiving, when transatlantic seats fill fast, and book several months ahead if you want a specific connection.

No airline flies Warsaw to Charleston non-stop, so every itinerary on this route involves at least one connection. The carriers that appear are LOT Polish Airlines, Lufthansa, Brussels Airlines, British Airways, Cityjet, Scandinavian Airlines, Finnair, Nordic Regional Airlines, TAP Portugal and EuroAtlantic Airways. These are full-service and regional airlines rather than low-cost carriers, so what is included depends on the fare you choose. Baggage allowances and seat rules vary by carrier and ticket type, so check each leg before you book.

Charleston has one airport serving the city, so there is no risk of landing at the wrong one. It sits a short drive from the historic downtown, close enough that a taxi or rideshare is the straightforward option, and there are also shared shuttle services and local buses for the last stretch. If you are heading to the beaches or the islands, plan on a longer road transfer and arrange it in advance. Allow extra time on arrival for US border formalities, which can be slow when several international flights land together, and remember that you will need the correct entry documents before you fly.

Currency

USD ($)

Power sockets

Type A, B · 120 V

Language

Samoan, Hawaiian, Chamorro, Carolinian, Spanish

Emergency number

911

Driving side

right

Calling code

+1

Internet domain

.us

Population of Charleston

150 k (2020)

Time zone

UTC-04 (America/New_York)

Country facts: Wikidata

• Check which Warsaw airport your flight leaves from, since the city has two and they are far apart.
• Confirm the connection sits on one ticket, or leave plenty of time if you are booking separate legs.
• Look at the baggage allowance for each carrier on the itinerary, as short feeder flights often have tighter limits.
• Make sure your passport and any visa or electronic travel authorisation for the United States are valid before you book.
• Compare fares across the months shown in the price calendar, since July is the cheapest and peak summer weeks cost more.
• Add up the total journey time including layovers, because some connections are much longer than others.