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

AUS Airport Page →
1,053 mi airlines charter/private 5/wk
On-time Some delays Frequent delays
Flight Schedule 4 flights Verified 26m ago
Also flown by charter / private operators: NetJets Aviation.
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WN2811
WN Southwest
73H
9:35 AM
CDT
1:15 PM
EDT
2h 40m
61%
M T W T F S S
Prices
✓
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WN269
WN Southwest
7M8
1:05 PM
CDT
4:45 PM
EDT
2h 40m
61%
M T W T F S S
Prices
✓
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WN1140
WN Southwest
73H
1:26 PM
EDT
2:55 PM
CDT
2h 29m
—
M T W T F S S
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✓
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WN899
WN Southwest
7M8
4:05 PM
EDT
5:50 PM
CDT
2h 45m
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M T W T F S S
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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.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
BNA Nashville 4h 20m AMDLWN → WN Nashville (BNA) to Charleston flights
ATL Atlanta 4h 23m AFAMDL → AFAMDL Atlanta (ATL) to Charleston flights
DAL Dallas 4h 28m WN → WN Dallas (DAL) to Charleston flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 4h 41m AAASAY → AAASAY Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Charleston flights
MSY New Orleans 4h 41m AMDLWN → MX New Orleans (MSY) to Charleston flights
STL St Louis 4h 50m WN → WN St Louis (STL) to Charleston flights
IAH Houston 4h 54m ACCMEK → UA Houston (IAH) to Charleston flights
IND Indianapolis 5h 2m AMDLLXJ → G4 Indianapolis (IND) to Charleston flights
CLT Charlotte 5h 4m AA → AABA Charlotte (CLT) to Charleston flights
CVG Cincinnati / Covington 5h 7m 2IDLG4 → G4MX Cincinnati / Covington (CVG) to Charleston flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Austin to Charleston
1 carrier, 5 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 1,053 mi 2h 40m nonstop +1h ahead

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.

Also explore AUS Routes CHS Routes AUS Live Flights CHS Live Flights AUS Delays CHS Delays
All flights from Charleston (CHS) Charleston to Austin flights
Carriers on this route

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 5 73H, 7M8 2h40 0% – –
Aircraft on this route
73H Boeing 737-800 (Winglets) – WN
7M8 Boeing 737 MAX 8 – WN
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: WN (5 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Schedule

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, AUS to CHS direction.
Mon
1
flight
Tue
0
flights
Wed
0
flights
Thu
1
flight
Fri
1
flight
Sat
1
flight
Sun
1
flight
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
2
Nonstop flights
5
Outbound / wk
5
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for AUS to CHS.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
33
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~20h
Longest
BNA ~4h 20m ATL ~4h 23m DAL ~4h 28m DFW ~4h 41m MSY ~4h 41m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
2,154
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.
Reliability

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
AUS → CHS
0%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
0%
Arriving
100%
Return
CHS → AUS
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
51%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. AUS delays → CHS delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Charleston from Austin

Nearby airports with service to Charleston International Airport.
Metric AUS→CHS CLL→CHS IAH→CHS
Distance from AUS – 82 mi 140 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 1 1
Weekly flights 5 – 27
Flight time 2h 40m 1h 54m 2h 36m
Departure OTP 0% – –
College Station (CLL) to Charleston flights · Houston (IAH) to Charleston flights · Houston (HOU) to Charleston flights
Airports within 200 miles of AUS with service to Charleston International Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+1h
Charleston is 1 hour ahead of Austin.
AUS: CDT · CHS: EDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Austin, it's 7:00 PM in Charleston.
Distance & Flight Time
1,053 mi / 1,695 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 40m gate to gate.
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.

Facts

AUS–CHS Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Austin to Charleston route.
Route details
Distance1,053 mi / 1,695 km
Flight time2h 40m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights5 out / 5 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: AUS
Full nameAustin Bergstrom International Airport
IATA / ICAOAUS / KAUS
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr21.4M
Elevation542 ft / 165 m
Destination: CHS
Full nameCharleston International Airport
IATA / ICAOCHS / KCHS
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr6.2M
Elevation46 ft / 14 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about AUS to CHS flights.
Nonstop flights from Austin Bergstrom International Airport to Charleston International Airport take about 2h 40m gate to gate. The route covers 1,053 miles.
1 airline operates flights from AUS to CHS: Southwest Airlines.
This route has limited weekly service. Check the schedule above for departure days and times in each direction.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Nashville, Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta and Dallas Love Field.
Charleston is 1 hour 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 CLL, IAH and HOU. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
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 5 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 5 weekly flights outbound and 5 return, totaling 10 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Nashville, Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta and Dallas Love Field. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include College Station (CLL), Houston (IAH) and Houston (HOU).