Austin to Charleston (AUS–CHS) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
AUS–CHS is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Southwest Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 1,053 miles in approximately 1h 16m. Beyond nonstop, 72 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WN Southwest Airlines | 10 | 7M8, B38M | 1h17-2h30 | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Other ways to reach Charleston from Austin
| Metric | AUS→CHS | IAH→CHS | HOU→CHS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from AUS | – | 140 mi | 148 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 1 | 1 | 3 |
| Weekly flights | 11 | 15 | 11 |
| Flight time | 1h 16m | 2h 26m | 2h 15m |
| Departure OTP | 100% | – | – |
Travel Essentials
AUS: MDT · CHS: EDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Austin, it's 8:00 PM in Charleston.
CapMetro Route 20 (Airport Flyer) runs between downtown Austin (Congress Ave) and AUS in about 30–35 minutes (fare $1.25, or free with MetroAccess). Service runs from roughly 05:00 to midnight; frequency drops evenings and weekends.Ride-shares (Uber/Lyft) from downtown cost $20–30 and take 15–20 minutes off-peak. Taxis run $30–40. Traffic on SH-71 can be heavy during afternoon rush; allow 30–40 minutes from downtown during 16:00–18:30. Long-term parking from $7/day in remote economy lots.
AUS–CHS Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from AUS to CHS
Austin Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) and Charleston International Airport (CHS) are connected by nonstop service from Southwest Airlines. With 11 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.
AUS to CHS Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from AUS to CHS ranges from 1 hours 16 minutes to 2 hours 30 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,053 miles (1,695 km). There are approximately 11 weekly flights outbound and 11 return, totaling 22 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
72 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 2 hours via PDK. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Houston (IAH), Houston (HOU) and Corpus Christi (CRP).