Buffalo to Charleston (BUF–CHS) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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698 mi airlines charter/private 1/wk
On-time Some delays Frequent delays
Connecting Flight Schedule 33 1-stop flights Verified 2w ago
Also flown by charter / private operators.
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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
BWI Baltimore 3h 50m WN → WN Baltimore (BWI) to Charleston flights
IAD Dulles 3h 54m AVCMSN → ACCMEJA Dulles (IAD) to Charleston flights
CLT Charlotte 3h 58m AAF9XSR → AABAYE Charlotte (CLT) to Charleston flights
DCA Washington 4h 3m AAAS → AAAS Washington (DCA) to Charleston flights
PHL Philadelphia 4h 13m AAASBA → AAAS Philadelphia (PHL) to Charleston flights
EWR Newark 4h 22m CMOSUA → ACEJAUA Newark (EWR) to Charleston flights
ATL Atlanta 4h 32m AFAMDL → AFAMDL Atlanta (ATL) to Charleston flights
DTW Detroit 4h 37m AFAMDL → AFAMDL Detroit (DTW) to Charleston flights
LGA New York 4h 39m AADL → AADLWS New York (LGA) to Charleston flights
MDW Chicago 4h 40m WN → EJMWN Chicago (MDW) to Charleston flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Buffalo to Charleston
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Airlines 698 mi 1h 48m nonstop

BUF–CHS had nonstop service from Sun Country Airlines, last on the schedule in May 2026. There's no nonstop on it right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. The connecting options below are sorted by layover. Nonstop, it's about 698 miles in 1h 48m.

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All flights from Charleston (CHS) Charleston to Buffalo flights
Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

Carriers that operated nonstop BUF–CHS service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
SY Sun Country Airlines 0 – – 63% – –
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: SY (0 flights/wk, 0%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for BUF to CHS.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
33
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~21h
Longest
BWI ~3h 50m IAD ~3h 54m CMH ~3h 58m CLT ~3h 58m PIT ~4h 0m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,105
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
BUF → CHS
63%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
63%
Arriving
72%
Return
CHS → BUF
84%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
84%
Arriving
46%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. BUF delays → CHS delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Charleston from Buffalo

Nearby airports with service to Charleston International Airport.
Metric BUF→CHS ROC→CHS YYZ→CHS
Distance from BUF – 55 mi 68 mi
Nonstop airlines – 1 4
Weekly flights – 3 5
Flight time 1h 48m 2h 7m 2h 18m
Departure OTP 63% – –
Rochester (ROC) to Charleston flights · Toronto (YYZ) to Charleston flights · Breslau (YKF) to Charleston flights
Airports within 200 miles of BUF with service to Charleston International Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
Charleston is 0 hours the same as Buffalo.
BUF: EDT · CHS: EDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Buffalo, it's 6:00 PM in Charleston.
Distance & Flight Time
698 mi / 1,123 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 48m gate to gate.
Facts

BUF–CHS Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Buffalo to Charleston route.
Route details
Distance698 mi / 1,123 km
Flight time1h 48m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: BUF
Full nameBuffalo Niagara International Airport
IATA / ICAOBUF / KBUF
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr5.0M
Elevation728 ft / 222 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 BUF to CHS flights.
Nonstop flights from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Charleston International Airport take about 1h 48m gate to gate. The route covers 698 miles.
1 airline operated the nonstop from BUF to CHS: Sun Country Airlines. The last scheduled nonstop was in May 2026. There's no nonstop right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. See the connection options above, ranked by layover.
Not right now. The last scheduled nonstop was in May 2026. You can still fly it with one stop, and the connecting options above are sorted by layover. Nonstop, the hop took about 1h 48m.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall, Washington Dulles and Charlotte Douglas.
Yes, return flights from CHS to BUF are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include ROC, YYZ and YKF. 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 BUF to CHS

Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) and Charleston International Airport (CHS) had nonstop service from Sun Country Airlines, last on the schedule in May 2026. The nonstop is dormant right now, so the way to fly it today is one connection, and the options above are sorted by layover.

BUF to CHS Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from BUF to CHS is about 1 hours 48 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 698 miles (1,123 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall, Washington Dulles and Charlotte Douglas. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Rochester (ROC), Toronto (YYZ) and Breslau (YKF).