Austin to Charleston (AUS–CHS) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
Most recently operated nonstop flights — the month shown is when each was last scheduled. Most destinations remain reachable with a connection.
No discontinued nonstop flights on record for this route.
AUS–CHS is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Southwest Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 1,053 miles in approximately 2h 40m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WN Southwest Airlines | 7 | 73H, B38M | 2h40 | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Other ways to reach Charleston from Austin
| Metric | AUS→CHS | CLL→CHS | IAH→CHS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from AUS | – | 82 mi | 140 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 7 | – | 13 |
| Flight time | 2h 40m | 1h 54m | 2h 43m |
| Departure OTP | 60% | – | – |
Travel Essentials
AUS: CDT · CHS: EDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Austin, it's 7:00 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 7 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.
AUS to CHS Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from AUS to CHS is about 2 hours 40 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,053 miles (1,695 km). There are approximately 7 weekly flights outbound and 7 return, totaling 14 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta, Nashville and William P. Hobby. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include College Station (CLL), Houston (IAH) and Houston (HOU).