What is the cheapest way to get from Melbourne to Charleston?

The cheapest way to get from Melbourne to Charleston is to fly and bus which costs $550 - $1,800 and takes 29h 7m.

What is the fastest way to get from Melbourne to Charleston?

The fastest way to get from Melbourne to Charleston is to fly and drive which takes 24h 52m and costs $500 - $1,900.

How far is it from Melbourne to Charleston?

The distance between Melbourne and Charleston is 9993 miles.

How long does it take to get from Melbourne to Charleston?

It takes approximately 26h 40m to get from Melbourne to Charleston, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Melbourne and Charleston?

Charleston is 16h behind Melbourne. It is currently 1:25 AM in Melbourne and 9:25 AM in Charleston.

Where can I stay near Charleston?

There are 1900+ hotels available in Charleston.

Melbourne to Charleston - 5 ways to travel via train, plane, car, and bus

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There are 5 ways to get from Melbourne to Charleston by plane, car, train, or bus

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Fly to Charleston International Airport
best
1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Charleston International Airport (CHS)plane MEL - CHS
26h 40m
$621–2,121
Fly to Columbia, drive
cheapest
1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Columbia (CAE)plane MEL - CAE
2. Drive from Columbia-Airport-CAE to Charlestoncar
24h 52m
$538–1,847
Fly to Savannah, train
1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Savannah (SAV)plane MEL - SAV
2. Take the train from Savannah Station to Charleston Amtrak Stationtrain
28h 22m
$968–3,163
Fly to Myrtle Beach, bus
1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Myrtle Beach (MYR)plane MEL - MYR
2. Take the bus from Myrtle Beach Bus Station to Charleston Bus Stationbus
29h 7m
$552–1,764
Fly to Jacksonville, train
1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Jacksonville (JAX)plane MEL - JAX
2. Take the train from Jacksonville to Charleston Amtrak Stationtrain
30h 41m
$781–2,375

Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Charleston International Airport (CHS) flights

9Weekly Planes

25h 10mAverage Duration

$640Cheapest Price

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Distance: 9,934.7 mi
Duration: 26h 40m

What companies run services between Melbourne, VIC, Australia and Charleston, SC, USA?

Qantas, American Airlines, and three other airlines fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Charleston International Airport (CHS) once daily.

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