Austin to Charleston (AUS–CHS) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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1,053 mi airlines 11/wk
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Flight Schedule 7 flights Verified 1h ago
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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
WN309
WN Southwest
7M8
10:45 AM
MDT
2:15 PM
EDT
2h 30m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN1329
WN Southwest
B38M
5:36 PM
MDT
8:53 PM
EDT
1h 17m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN1448
WN Southwest
7M8
10:40 AM
EDT
12:45 PM
MDT
3h 5m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN4904
WN Southwest
7M8
12:40 PM
EDT
2:35 PM
MDT
2h 55m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN1086
WN Southwest
73H
2:45 PM
EDT
4:45 PM
MDT
3h
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN301
WN Southwest
7S7
3:50 PM
EDT
5:50 PM
MDT
3h
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN3126
WN Southwest
7S7
6:40 PM
EDT
8:45 PM
MDT
3h 5m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

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Austin to Charleston
1 carrier, 11 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 11 Flights/wk 1,053 mi 1h 16m nonstop +2h ahead 72 1-stop hubs

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

All carriers operating nonstop AUS–CHS service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
WN Southwest Airlines 10 7M8, B38M 1h17-2h30 100%
Aircraft on this route
7M8 Boeing 737 MAX 8 – WN
B38MWN
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: WN (10 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, AUS to CHS direction.
Mon
2
flights
Tue
0
flights
Wed
0
flights
Thu
2
flights
Fri
2
flights
Sat
2
flights
Sun
2
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
2
Nonstop flights
11
Outbound / wk
11
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for AUS to CHS.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
72
Hubs
~2h
Fastest
~28h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,950
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
AUS → CHS
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
100%
Return
CHS → AUS
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
100%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. AUS delays → CHS delays →

Other ways to reach Charleston from Austin

Nearby airports with service to Charleston International Airport.
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%
Airports within 200 miles of AUS with service to Charleston International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+2h
Charleston is 2 hours ahead of Austin.
AUS: MDT · CHS: EDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Austin, it's 8:00 PM in Charleston.
Distance & Flight Time
1,053 mi / 1,695 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 16m to 2h 30m.
Getting to AUS

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

Key statistics for the Austin to Charleston route.
Route details
Distance1,053 mi / 1,695 km
Flight time1h 16m to 2h 30m
Time difference+2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights11 out / 11 return
1-stop connections72 hubs
Origin: AUS
IATA / ICAOAUS / KAUS
TimezoneAmerica/Denver
Passengers/yr21.4M
Elevation542 ft / 165 m
Destination: CHS
IATA / ICAOCHS / KCHS
TimezoneAmerica/Kentucky/Monticello
Passengers/yr6.2M
Elevation46 ft / 14 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about AUS to CHS flights.
Nonstop flights from Austin Bergstrom International Airport to Charleston International Airport take approximately 1h 16m to 2h 30m. The route covers 1,053 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Southwest Airlines.
There are approximately 11 nonstop flights per week from AUS to CHS. The return direction has about 11 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through PDK, GSP, SVH, ISM, FXE, BCT, CRP, ELH, LBB, JAX, MEM, SRQ, RDU, IND, SUA, TUL, NEW, MMU, TEB, CVG, LGA, HPN, PBI, PLS, BED, YYZ, SCF, LIR, ELP, MTJ, BZN, SXM, SAN, SJU, YUL, OAK, RSW, IAH, CUN, ANC, PVD, MDW, CLT, HOU, SLC, ATL, TPA, IAD, CMH, FLL, MIA, DAL, MSY, JWN, BNA, DFW, BWI, EWR, DEN, BOS, MCO, JFK, DTW, PHL, MSP, STL, ORD, DCA, SEA, PIT, AUO and MKC. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Charleston is 2 hours ahead of Austin.
Yes, return flights from CHS to AUS are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include IAH, HOU and CRP. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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See the On-Time Performance section for the latest delay data at both airports. This shows departure and arrival reliability to help you plan.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

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).